Open House Report: Weekend Open House Report: Old School Edition

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This week, a glimpse into the past with three houses from the '30s— in various degrees of vintage fabulous— open on Sunday.

Location: 3845 Washington Street
Size: 5-bed, 4.5-bath, 3,044-square-feet
Price: $3,400,000
Pitch: "Beautiful Presidio Hts. home with wonderful patio and walk out level garden. Elegant foyer with curved staircase leads to both the formal living and dining rooms. Remodeled kitchen with great nook. Both kitchen and dining room have French doors overlooking garden. Fifth bedroom (currently a den)with full bath and powder complete the main floor. Upstairs are a large master suite with dressing area, two additional bedrooms, and fourth bedroom currently used as a library with built-in bookshelves. Downstairs are two storage rooms, an office, and laundry room providing great potential! Two car side by side car has internal access. Lovely level garden! Sunny, wonderful home!"
Our Take: 1938 dress code calls for twin sets, pencil skirts and pearls. Next door to Capri pants and Louboutins at the evergreen 3855 Washington Street. Plus we'd kill for the breakfast nook.
Open House: Sunday, April 29 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM

Location: 45 Yerba Buena Avenue
Size: 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,976-square-feet
Price: $1,449,000
Pitch: "Stately two story three bedroom, three bath home. Elegant scale and style, tax records show 2967 square feet. Excellent floor plan, details, gorgeous hardwood floors, huge fireplace. Lovely garden. Needs some updating. Huge lot, 9374 square feet. Excellent opportunity, detached garage. Very impressive! Walk to West Portal. Trust Sale, no court confirmation. Property purchased As Is."
Our Take: Vast. Empty. Echoing. And is that a buildable lot we see?
Open House: Sunday, April 29 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM

Location: 691 Marina Boulevard
Size: 4-bed, 4-bath, 4022-square-feet
Price: $3,625,000
Pitch: "Experience the finest San Francisco has to offer. Built in 1937, just as the Golden Gate Bridge was being completed, this magnificent home is the perfect blend of classic style and modern convenience. The superb Spanish design blends perfectly with the picturesque bay setting. A tasteful 2005 renovation has brought this property into the new century. Enjoy unparallel views of two world renowned landmarks right from the front windows and patio. This once in a lifetime opportunity is a rare chance to call Marina Boulevard home."
Our Take: Ever wonder what those fabulous old 1930s houses along Marina Boulevard look like inside? Surprisingly depressing— and recently reduced $200K.
Open House: Sunday, April 29 from 2:00PM to 4:00PM

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PM Linkage: Roosevelt School Squatters; Understanding Peralta Avenue; Bay Bridge Drama; More!

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Development Watch: The Fillmore: MUNI Sub-station to Become Grad School Project

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[Photo Credit: Sf Redevelopment Agency]

Yet another plot twist in The Chronicles of Adaptive Re-use, with the announcement that graduate students at USF would undertake an assessment of the vintage MUNI sub-station at Fillmore and Turk Streets. The Redevelopment Agency bought it in 2003 but was unable to find a deal or developer. Meanwhile, they apparently shifted funds earmarked for the building to subsidize the long-suffering reincarnation of Yoshi's. The city bought the building back in 2009. No report is expected from the students until next year, but they're working with Brothers for Change. And there's more housing happening a block away. Baby steps, people.
· Brothers for Change [Brothers for Change]
· USF to Tackle Future of Old Muni Substation [SF Examiner]
· The Fillmore: Affordable Housing on the Way [Curbed SF Archives]

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<b>Real Estate</b> Owned and Foreclosure Problems Impact School Children

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Submitted 2011-03-11 20:08:30 The Baltimore Neighborhoods Indicator Alliance has recently released a study showing that an increasing number of children are affected by real estate owned and foreclosure numbers in Baltimore, Maryland. The Alliance's study covered the period 2008-2009.

According to the study, around 2,400 school children studying in public schools are currently residing in distressed homes in Baltimore or in houses under some stage of foreclosure. The figure represents a 20% rise when compared with statistics gathered five years ago. What is even more significant than the rise is the fact that, according to the report, almost half of the children actually live in rental properties.

Prior to the real estate crisis, the number of rental distressed properties in Maryland that accounted for total foreclosure numbers were fewer than 30%. The data presented by the Alliance showed that in the Patterson High and Brehms Lane Elementary schools, over 50 students are living in houses under foreclosure. This means that around 7% of Brehms' students are affected by foreclosure, while in Patterson; the figure is over 3.5%.

The study highlighted the extent of the impact of real estate owned and foreclosure problems on the city. Analysts have also stated that students who are living in a property under foreclosure will be at higher risk of not finishing school since they could be forced to live in another place and switch schools or end up not going to school altogether. They stated that problems at home often affect students' academic performance, with some of them facing the possibility of dropping out and discontinuing their education.

Analysts have also highlighted the increasing number of rental distressed properties for sale in the city, stating that some landlords are unable to collect rent due to high unemployment levels, while others have probably taken out loans during stronger economic times and were later caught by the real estate crisis.

Housing industry observers have stated that the number of foreclosures and real estate owned properties in Baltimore will likely continue to increase in 2011. The study by the Alliance also showed that, at this time, rental housing is taking as much of the worst of the crisis as residential homes.

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House of the Day: Old School Elevator Lurks Inside This Renovated Carriage House

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Location: Providence, R.I.
Price: $799,000
The Skinny: Providence's Federal Hill has long been renowned for its collection of classic Victorian mansions, but what of their outbuildings? Apparently, social standards have fallen to such obscene lows in the past hundred-odd years that people are willing to live in—gasp—the garage. But it surely has its perks. For one, that whole open floorplan thing that's been catching on in earnest for the past 20 years is easy to implement when you're starting with raw space. And although the facade reflects the care and exclusivity of quality period architecture, the price is just $800K. But look out for those occasionally unfriendly leftover features. In this case, its the aging elevator. Exposed cables and pulleys? And in the middle of the living room no less? Is it just a trap door? In all seriousness, there's some cool antique business going on in here, nevermind the classic Mercedes hiding under canvas in the ground-floor garage.
· Barnaby Carriage House [Sotheby's]

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