Apples-To-Apples-To-Debt 1365 Portola Falls Down
As we wrote about 1365 Portola Drive this past January when listed for $1,149,000: The property failed to sell in 2008 when listed for $1,950,000 or $1,699,000 in 2010. And…
Planning Commission Directed Refinements And Treasure Island Plans
While the proposed redevelopment at the southeast corner of California and 17th Avenue will be back in front of the Planning Commission any moment now following a Commission vote in…
A “Fresh Perspective” On A Rather Familiar 104 Funston
With a listing touting a “Fresh Perspective,” it’s a plugged-in reader that first notices the return of 104 Funston to the MLS. As we first wrote about the property last…
Chronicle Publisher Sells Below 2005 Price In Pacific Heights
As we wrote in October: Purchased for $2,940,000 in July 2005, the remodeled Victorian at 2605 California returned to the market asking $3,495,000 in July 2008. Since then the listing…
A False Starter Home And Shadow Inventory On The Myra Way?
Listed for $585,000 as a short sale and “delightful home with fabulous views in a terrific location” up in Miraloma Park, hopefully 449 Myra Way wasn’t a false start for…
Unemployment: New/Continuing Claims Fall, Extended Payments Rise
While new applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. decreased by 20,000 to 368,000 for the week ending February 26 (the lowest level since May 2008), and the number of…
The “America’s Cup Effect” In Action?
The re-sale of 425 1st Street #4702 closed escrow yesterday with a reported contract price $1,350,000 ($1,031 per square foot) for the One Rincon Hill two-bedroom which was purchased from…
Let The Courting Begin For Pier 70’s Historic Core
With six suitors lined up to bid on the core redevelopment of San Francisco’s Pier 70, the Port of San Francisco has just opened up the interest list for the…
A Restored 250 Santa Paula Avenue Comes Up Short
From the listing for 250 Santa Paula Avenue: This work of art was originally designed by Angus McSweeney, a prominent San Francisco architect who is credited with the design of…
“San Francisco” Prestige Index Up 1.5% In Fourth Quarter
The First Republic Prestige Home Index for “San Francisco” homes valued at more than $1 million ticked up 1.5 percent from the third to fourth quarter of 2010, up 3.6…