179 Mendosa landed on the market in mid-October asking $1,795,000. The 3-bed, 4.5-bath, 3,200-square-foot single-family home sits on a "very private" cul-de-sac in the Forest Hill neighborhood. While built in 1980, the home was recently "beautifully renovated." Property highlights include amazing city views from all four levels, and a living room with "massive" windows that frame said views.
· 179 Mendosa [Redfin]
We featured this property on our weekly Open House Report, but unfortunately that wasn't enough to entice a buyer. The 1-bed, 1-bath, 909-square-foot condo at 733 Front Street in Jackson Square has been on the market since early December, and took a price chop of $50,000 on December 26. By way of Redfin agent David Pemstein we learn that It's a "Very large 1 bedroom and nice bathroom. Very sleek and modern design. Fitness room and roof deck with amazing view of East Bay." Readers, what's the problem? It's a boutique luxury building with 69 condos, and there's a door person during business hours. Monthly HOA dues are $651 and only leased parking is available for an additional $350 per month.
· 733 Front Street, #201 [Redfin]
· Weekend Open House Report: One Bedroom Edition [Curbed SF]
Was $998,000
Now $849,000
You Save $149,000
And just as we thought, it's back, gloriously restored. Actually, it's been on the market for almost 5 months and just got $149,000 shaved off yesterday. Despite some uncertainty as to which parent it resembles more- a brass band or a train wreck- the agent only took the saxophone/musical analogies/puns as far as "handsomely re-tuned." We had a look at it back in 2010 when the agent at the time gave a frank assessment (it had suffered some serious water damage) then possibly a foreclosure, and was finally sold in May, 2011 for $560,000. The 3-bed, 3.5-bath Post-Modern retains most of its signature elements- gilded spiral staircases, glass block, brass railings- along with that swoopy fireplace. Really, why buy some crappy historic brown-shingled thing in Berkeley when you can have all this up in the Berkeley Hills? See it for yourself at the open house on Sunday, March 25 from 2pm to 4pm.
· Late Period Shagalicious[Curbed SF]
· 1985 Tunnel Road [Redfin]
This SOMA Grand condo is being described as a "dazzling Philippe Starck-style top floor corner penthouse," and we would really like to know how Philippe Starck would feel about having his unique and innovative style associated with this property. The 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,660 square foot "penthouse" last sold in in January of 2010 for $1,145,000. Why did it get plopped back on the market for almost a million more bucks? "$800K+ (per owner) custom designer finishes." Which we hope you rip right out upon moving in. This place is averaging $1,137 per square foot, which almost doubles the neighborhood average of $663. Pair that with the monthly HOA dues of $851.38 and we think this condo might have another price chop in its future. 2-car parking in the garage is included in the sale.
· 1160 Mission Street, #2313 [Redfin]
In October of last year Curbed told you about 2555 Union, the Stanley Saitowitz-designed concrete and steel abode in Cow Hollow that had just landed on the market with a completely reasonable and obtainable price of $9.25M. And while some commenters disagreed, we still stand by our original statement that this property is a fantastic example of contemporary residential architecture, something you don't often see around these parts. The 4-bed, 3.5-bath, 6,000 square foot home has all sorts of fancy bells and whistles, like a stainless steel toilet and an elevator to all three floors. Tell us, dear readers, what'll it take for this manse to find a buyer?
· Stanley Saitowitz-Designed Concrete and Steel Fortress Could Be Yours For a Cool $9.25M [Curbed SF]
· 2555 Union [Redfin]
You'd think a big abode on the very prestigious Presidio Terrace would have it easy when it came time to land a buyer, but that's exactly the opposite of what's happening to 14 Presidio Terrace. The 7-bed, 7.5-bath single-family home landed on the market in September of last year with an asking price of $6,750,000. Since then, it's taken chop after chop, and is now $5,650,000. Property highlights include wine storage and an au pair suite on the lower level, and the opportunity to smugly let people know that you live in a gated community.
· 14 Presidio Terrace [Redfin]
· Half a Million Off For a Slice of Presidio Heights [Curbed SF]
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This Victorian condo on 16th and Sanchez just can't get a break. It was originally listed for $939,000 and has since chopped off almost 200K from its asking price and is now a short sale. What's worse: The current owner bought the place back in 2007 for $900,000. Do the math, people. The 3-bed, 1.5-bath, 1,555 square foot top floor condo's broker babble states that "the unit has 1 full bath plus a 1.2 bath, not shown in tax records." Readers, we'd love to hear your thoughts on why this pad hasn't been able to secure a buyer. Let us know in the comments! Monthly HOA dues are $231.19 and there's 1-car parking in the garage.
· 3487 16th Street [Redfin]
2901 Broadway on Billionaire's Row landed on the market in 2006 with a mind-numbing asking price of $55,000,000. Not a typo, readers. Fifty five million bucks. While the 7-bed, 7.5-bath "Italian Renaissance" manse has highlights like a decrepit outdoor tennis court and a "Curio Room" that used to house the original owner's "extension oological collection," it'd be silly to assume that a buyer would swoop in right away and make an offer, especially since there are plenty of rumors going around that the home is in dire need of repairs. No, the buyer pool for these types of prestigious abodes is quite limited, so it was no surprise that the manse sat the market for quite some time, resulting in several severe price cuts. We should also mention that 2901 Broadway is currently the second most expensive home for sale in San Francisco; it's only $500,000 less than 2845 Broadway, which is currently under construction. Readers, what'll it take for this limestone mansion to find a buyer? Let us know in the comments!
· Pacific Heights Priceless [Curbed SF]
· 2901 Broadway Update! [Curbed SF]
· 2901 Broadway, Still Priceless [Curbed SF]
· Price Chopper: Pac Heights Mansion Sings for a Buyer [Curbed SF]
· Take a Look at Some of the Most Expensive Properties in SF: Billionaire's Row Edition [Curbed SF]
· 2845 Broadway [Redfin]
There's no denying that 2701 Broadway on Billionaire's Row is one of San Francisco's most opulent, expensive and talked about properties. The 7-bed, 7-bath, 16,400-square foot mansion has been sitting pretty (and large) on the market for quite some time. The property was completely rebuilt and restored in 2002, and features an indoor basketball court and elevator to all five levels. It sat on the market for a year at $32,000,000, and just recently took a price chop of $3,500,000, bringing down the asking price to an obtainable $28,500,000. Dear readers, do you think this price reduction will motivate a buyer? Let us know in the comments!
· 2701 Broadway [Redfin]
· Take a Look at Some of the Most Expensive Properties in SF: Billionaire's Row Edition [Curbed SF]
All ye who lust for wine country property, consider you can snap up 2050 square feet of it in the form of this 3-bed, 2.5-bath condo at 1803 Silverado Trail, #3. Right on the river, the unit hit the market at $425,000, yet all the fur (we sincerely hope faux!) pillows in the world could entice a buyer. Now asking $375,000, the listing certainly draws one's attention, if only to the bizarre marriage of Ru Paul, John Wayne, Punky Brewster and Project Runway decor. What do you say, readers? Can you picture your tomorrow's outfit arranged on that dress form?
· 1803 Silverado Trl, #3, Napa [Redfin]
We first told you about 2209 Pacific in Pacific Heights back in July when it was listed for the mind-numbingly low and completely obtainable price of $9,500,000. As you may recall, the home was last sold in 2005 for $5,150,000. The current owner(s) wasted no time sinking tons of green into the property, and spent two years expanding the home and bringing "the property into the 21st century while maintaining its architectural heritage." The deets: it's a 3-bed, 7-bath, 5,900-square-foot Beaux-Arts mansion that was designed in 1915 by Arthur Brown Jr., who is best known for such San Francisco landmarks as City Hall, Coit Tower and the War Memorial Opera House. Property highlights include an elevator, renovated kitchen, private theater, au pair room and wine cellar. Readers, what'll it take for this manse to find a buyer?
· Pacific Heights Home Seeks Well-Heeled Buyer [Curbed SF]
· 2209 Pacific [Redfin]
Last sold in August of 2007 for $1,057,000, 741 Noe just can't seem to catch a break (or a buyer). It was first listed a little over a month ago for $1,029,000, and today chopped its asking price down to $995,000. The condo is a 2-bed, 1-bath unit that's situated on the "remarkable" Liberty Stairs, which translates to "this 2-bed, 1-bath unit will give you thighs of steel." Property highlights include views from every room, private deck, fancy kitchen and a huge private garage. Lowlights include unlisted HOA dues.
· 741 Noe [Redfin]
522 Valley is a 2-bed, 1-bath home in Noe Valley that clocks in a little under 1,000 square feet. It first landed on the market in early June with an asking price of $899,000. Shoot forward 68 days and it's still here, waiting for you to write a check for it, and now for $800,000. This home currently lacks curb appeal, but it's not a problem that a landscape designer couldn't fix. Once inside there are hardwood floors and tall ceilings. In fact, the kitchen area has an open floor plan and a cathedral ceiling. There's also a completely wooden bonus room, which has been described as a "captain's cabin-like bonus room." What do you think, dear readers? Will this puppy finally sell? Or should we expect another chop?
· 522 Valley [Redfin]
Check out this swanky half floor unit in Presidio Heights. We wonder if it's ever been featured in a magazine like Architectural Digest, as it's dripping with opulence. It's been on the market for almost two months and has yet to receive an offer, so now it's sent itself to the chopping block. The entire 4-bed, 3-bath unit has tall ceilings and windows, with beautiful and classic architectural details throughout. The kitchen was recently remodeled and features Carrara marble countertops. Monthly HOA dues are $734 and there's 1-car parking in the garage.
· 250 Laurel, #301 [Redfin]
Oh dear. The penthouse atop 1800 Gough has just taken a significant price chop: $350,000. This 4-bed, 4.5-bath, 5,209-square-foot, two-story penthouse is a prime piece of real estate tail. The building was designed by San Francisco favorite Conrad Alfred Meussdorffer and was built in 1923. It's a co-op, so bust out grandma's pearls and put on something nice; the board is not going to approve your application to write them a check for millions of dollars if you don't look the part. The penthouse has everything you could ever ask for, including an au pair room (that's currently being used as a work-out room). Oh, and there's monthly HOA dues of $1,900 but who cares, right? You're about to spend close to five million bucks on an apartment. Dear readers, will this beauty finally sell? Or should we expect another chop?
· 1800 Gough [Redfin]
· Let's Take a Look at Some Swank Penthouses [Curbed SF]
· Prime, Pristine and Pedigree for Pacific Heights Penthouse [Curbed SF]
The Museum Tower Penthouse, known to most as "the St. Regis Penthouse that once was asking $70 million goddamn dollars," is now bank-owned and totally affordable. Just kidding! But it is the cheapest its ever been at $35 million. As the Wall Street Journal points out, this is "likely the most expensive bank-owned, single-family residential real estate listing in the country." The 6-bed, 6-full bath, 4-half bath penthouse that clocks in somewhere in the 20,000 square foot range is actually built from three separate penthouses over two floors, combined by real estate mogul Victor MacFarlane. No one has ever lived in it. The mega condo is currently in the process of being staged, and will hopefully be shown to potential buyers sometime in September.
· Museum Tower Penthouse [official site]
· Deluxe San Francisco Penthouse to Relist for 50% Off [WSJ]
· On the Market: $70 Million Mindfuck at the Saint Regis [Curbed SF]
· PriceChopper Extreme: $21 Mil Off [Curbed SF]
· High-Flying St. Regis Penthouse Last Known to Be Asking $49 Mil [Curbed SF]
Was: $12,900,000
Now: $7,495,000
You Save $5,405,000
Report from cliffside- already severely price-chopped- that swell shingled house at 260 Green Street has taken another serious cut. With its long, gated drive and a terrace literally on the edge of Telegraph Hill, the 4-bed, 4.5 bath, 2-car garage has unparalleled views of downtown and the Bay. Inside, it's got a bulls-blood red lacquer living room/library, an octagonal dining room with a second service kitchen, plus what a commenter once called a "girl's dream dressing room" as part of the master suite. Someone's going to love it, and we hope soon. A little redecorating and it will be party-ready. And if you don't like bull's blood, $5.4M buys a lot of paint. Check out the floor plans, and after the jump, a gallery of interior shots.
The previous owner was "Cable Car Lady" Friedel Klussman, who was also a founder of SF Beautiful. We wouldn't be surprised if Mrs. Klussman wasn't the one who managed to snag the dead-end of Calhoun Terrace for her cliffside patio.
· Telegraph Hill: Dream Houses Plunge Into the Abyss [Curbed SF]
· Friedel Klussman [Cable Car Guy]
· 260 Green Street [Redfin]
This FiDi duplex has been collecting dust for 40 days now. What'll it take to nab a buyer? Hopefully a $100,000 price reduction, because that's just what happened. The 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,368 square foot duplex penthouse at The Royal San Francisco was first listed in April for $1,495,000. It's last sale was in 2007 for $1,250,000. Hopefully the current owner will be able to make a penny or two when this unit finally sells. Monthly HOA dues are $750.
· FiDi Duplex Wants a Buyer [Curbed SF]
· 201 Sansome #1003 [Redfin]
It's got panoramic ocean views, decks galore and it underwent an extensive remodel in 2008. Unfortunately that hasn't helped 75 Seal Rock find a buyer, so it's throwing in the towel and leaving the millionaires club. New asking price? $996,000. It's a 3-bed, 2.5-bath single-family home in the Outer Richmond. It's within walking distance to Sutro Park, Lands End and Ocean Beach. And hey, the listing says there will be an Easter egg hunt at Sunday's open house.
· 75 Seal Rock [Redfin]
