When buying residential real estate, you often hear the words: “location, location, location”. This is never truer than today. In Mill Valley for example – a nice community just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, you can see a variety of neighborhoods and also see a variety of sales prices for what many consider “appealing”. The secret to success is in how quickly they sell and for what dollar amount.
A new listing just came on the market – it is located in the good part of...
People ask us all the time,“how’s the market”? The best way to answer that question is to look at the specific area where one lives. We can watch the news and see that our state is struggling and homeowners in various parts of the country are ‘underwater’ with respect to their home values. The news about real estate is not always as it appears. There are many, many different real estate markets in the state – even in our Bay Area … and in Marin County. So, to answer the...
text-autospace:none">San Francisco is comprised of many eclectic and fascinating neighborhoods, each with their own flair and sense of enjoyment. As you begin to explore these areas, you get a feeling of what each neighborhood is like -- at least as a visitor. But what would it be like to actually live there, be a part of one of these San Francisco neighborhoods?
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text-autospace:none">Recently, we listed a property in Nob Hill … well … it’s on the edge of Nob...
Open, bright and Charming: Nob Hill Condominium
2 bedrooms,
2 bathrooms,
1 car garage parking,
Hardwood floors,
Crown moldings,
Security system,
Gourmet kitchen,
Lots of windows,
Closet space galore,
Gas fireplace
$999,000
Bright, open and inviting best describes this light-drenched, recently renovated corner Victorian condo. Located on the top floor of this beautiful 1910 Victorian building, the condo's living room, dining room and gourmet kitchen have an open plan. Gorgeous hardwood floors installed from environmentally harvested spotted gum, imported from Australia add to the charm of this unit. The warm, comforting designer paint colors make the space especially enjoyable to entertain friends and family, or simply -- relax yourself. Cook dinner in the well-designed gourmet kitchen, equipped with high-end stainless steel appliances, a Brazilian slate backsplash, and perfect under counter or recessed lighting. Then enjoy your meal nestled among the exquisite turret windows, which offer beautiful outlooks of SF architecture and a peek of the Transamerica Pyramid. Finally relax in the seating area near the fireplace. The unit has artisan hand blown glass light fixtures, making the lighting quite elegant. The large master suite has two large custom closets (one is a large walk-in) and ensuite bathroom. A shared roof deck has magnificent views of the city. Behind the building, just off Leavenworth, an alley leads you a short distance to the garage where you drive in, park, and have interior access to your unit, simply up the back steps. Located on the edge of Nob Hill near Russian Hill, close to great cafes, restaurants and shops. This property is magical.
Central Mill Valley
For our intro to Mill Valley, please read the article titled Mill Valley Neighborhoods, which defines the four quadrants of Mill Valley and the various neighborhoods within those areas. The section here will further describe the Central areas of the town of Mill Valley.
To see Mill Valley Neighborhood Associations: http://millvalleylibrary.org/Index.aspx?page=840
Boyle Park: This neighborhood is loosely defined by E. Blithedale Avenue and the Mill Valley Golf Course,...
According to the San Francisco Business Times, Zip Realty has announced that they will no longer provide rebates to buyers. Thearticle states that this is one of several moves the company has made to reposition themselves as a full service brokerage with amazing technology v. a discount broker. The result? I think this will be better for consumers, especially buyers.
Ok, here's the disclaimer. What I am about to say is not about Zip Realty or its agents--it's about the difference of...
For a good map of the neighborhoods, check out: http://neighborhoods94941.org/mvndp/mvMap.htm
To see Mill Valley Neighborhood Associations: http://millvalleylibrary.org/Index.aspx?page=840 Blithedale Canyon: Blithedale Canyon is one of two canyons that separate the “valley” of Mill Valley. The other canyon being Cascade Canyon – but more about that area later! Blithedale Canyon has long been an area many people are drawn to because it calls...
Mill Valley
Just north of the Golden Gate Bridge, west of Highway 101, nestled in the Redwoods is Mill Valley.
Mill Valley’s long time locals often revere the community as a laid back “hippie town”, yet over the past 20+ years, it has been the destination of many different types of people who have relocated here, and now call Mill Valley “home”. The one thing most Mill Valley residents have in common is the love for the outdoors. Whether you are a mountain biker, a hiker, a...
What’s all the hype about the STAR testing? Is it in Marin or just San Francisco? What does it measure? Should my child prepare for it? These are a few questions we get asked, especially this time of year with the tests around the corner, and with people exploring whether or not to move. So, I decided to venture out and do a little research of my own. Here is what I learned.
As a precursor to my explanation, I will say: we are not school officials, nor are we associated with the...
Here is a picture of the crowd heading in to see the house at 285 Richland Ave in San Francisco this morning for a brief (and probably only) showing of this house. Why? This 1000 square foot home, which is now bank owned already has two offers (even before the first showing). The first offer is from the tenant, who is currently paying $2,400 per month to live there. The second, from another party, who had not seen the house when they submitted the offer.
I suspect this house...
After many years of selling homes in Marin County, Zephyr Real Estate has (finally) openned their first office in Marin County, located at 201 Corte Madera Ave in Corte Madera, near Larkspur.
There have been a few Zephyr agents who have been actively selling in Marin for many years, including Stacey who has been helping clients buy and sell homes in Marin for 15 years. She lives in Mill Valley, with her family, and is familiar with all of the Southern Marin communities--their schools,...
The Mediterranean Belle
Three Bedrooms
One & a half Baths
Wood Burning Fireplace
Formal Dining Room
Period Details--really lovely!
One Car Plus Garage Parking
Fully Detached, Extra wide lot
Near Rec Center, Playground, Park and Dog run
1,485 sq. ft. (per tax records)
Convenient location
$799,000
Incredible light floods the public living spaces of this gracious home. Period details throughout including original light fixtures, door hardware and built-ins. The generous barrel front living room features a wood-burning fireplace. The formal dining room has a classic chandelier and a built in cabinet. The kitchen has been updated with a modern stove and expanded cabinet and counter space, yet its vintage charm remains intact. The adjoining eat-in area has expansive outlooks. Two spacious bedrooms and a full bathroom complete this floor. Downstairs is a large bedroom, half bath and a knotted pine bonus room (future master suite?) and access to the large yard. Come back from a busy day and relax in your gracious home.
Many years ago, when I first moved to San Francisco from Texas (by way of Santa Barbara, Santa Ynez and Redondo Beach), I knew I’d never leave the Bay Area. I made many friends and slowly but surely, everyone started moving away to “their” own “spots”. I think it’s a heart’s desire type of thing, trusting yourself to find the best place for YOU to settle down. Once I moved into the City, I never thought I’d leave. San Francisco offered everything I thought I loved in a...
We're often asked by our clients, "How much should we offer?" This is an excellent question. The answer is not straight-forward, especially in a market like ours.
Pricing, in the late 1990s through the mid 2000s was a bit of a no-brainer. Most agents advised their sellers to price homes very low, suggesting that this would draw multiple offers to the property. In most cases this was true. Depending upon the time frame, houses priced low would draw multiple offers and would sell not...
During the last 6 months, six condos have sold in North Beach, for an average price of $805,000. The average days on market is 42 (a statistic that includes the marketing period, and the number of days this property was in contract before the buyer lifts their inspection and financing contingencies).
By comparison, there are four condos currently for sale, with an average days on market figure of 92 days for homes, which are on average, much smaller. What is going on here? Is the...
