condos

North Beach Condo Sales Stall?

Is the market cooling?  Are there fewer buyers?  Are these condos not priced properly in the market?

Market Activity on Francisco Street...

 

Real estate is local. 

 

Unremarkable Architecture, Remarkable Colors

One would think that using ugly colors (and ones that don't look good
together) on the site of a former paint store should not be allowed by
the citizens of San Francisco!

SF Supes Vote to Protect Tenants (at the Expense of Owners)

It's all about balance. And about designing legislation that meets your desired goal. Or perhaps that is exactly what is happening here.

Sold
$960,000
Lovely condo on Commonwealth
Gracious Living in San Francisco
2 bedrooms, 2 Baths • Formal Dining Room • Living Room • Office • Sun Room • Private Deck and Garden • Storage Room • Year Built 1919, 1826 Sq Ft (per tax records, not measured or verified by Seller or Agents)
$989,000

This magnificent home is graced with large, elegant spaces and lovely period details.  Located in the rear of the building, this condo also has a private deck and garden.  The living spaces include an over-sized living room, a formal dining room and a sunroom with hardwood floors, picture mouldings and beautiful windows.  The updated eat-in-kitchen has extra cabinets and a laundry closet.  The master bedroom has a large walk in closet (and two more closets!).  A second bedroom and two baths complete the main living level.  On the lower level is a large office and an enormous storage area

Telegraph Hill Condo Market Update

Condos have been selling in Telegraph Hill, and several lovely homes are currently on the market.

North Beach Condo Update

Well priced condos in North Beach continue to sell when they are properly presented to the market. 

Telegraph Hill Condo Market Report

As I moved around the city, I hit some patches of sunshine and warmth.  I realize that this is a good metaphor for the current real estate market. 

North Beach Condo Market Slows

What a difference a year makes.  The snapshot of the North Beach condo market last year looks very different than the current year...

Sold
$1,030,000
Gorgeous Noe Valley Getaway!
3 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • Open Floor Plan Living and Dining Room • Wood-Burning Fireplace • Cook's Kitchen • Private Deck • Laundry • Terrific Storage • Shared Garden • HOA Fees $225/month • Great Location!
$1,095,000

Just steps away from the restaurants, shops and conveniences of Noe Valley, this top floor 3 bedroom condo is filled with light and a sense of privacy and tranquility.  The over-sized living room has dramatic, soaring ceilings, a wood burning fireplace and two seating areas.  The adjoining dining area is bathed in light from the adjacent deck.  The semi-private kitchen has a ton of storage and counter-space, stainless steel appliances and granite counters.  I understand that baking with this oven is a dream.

Cooling Condo Sales in Big Developments in SF

"We have a weakening market, but not a free-falling market."  Ken Rosen, Chairman of the Fisher Center for Real Estate and Urban Economics at UC Berkeley in an article in 1/23/09 SF Chronicle Article.

North Beach Condo Update

unscientific, it's true, but 'hot' and 'desirable' have always been in the eyes of the beholder...

Some Thoughts on Condo Conversion

Before we get started, it is important that you understand that the conversion of units to condominiums is governed by local and state laws.  For buildings with four units or fewer, San Francisco City and County laws govern  the process.  For larger buildings (five or more units), the California Department of Real Estate (DRE) regulations also apply.  These laws and regulations can change at any time.