111 Caselli Avenue
Sold for $1,700,000

• 3 bedrooms on same level
• 1 car parking pad
• Landscaped rear garden with built-in grill
• 2 bathrooms
• Expansive storage
• Access to garden patio from dining room

This stately Edwardian home delivers an enviable combination of vintage features and modern day conveniences. The main floor, flooded with natural light sources, infuses period charm throughout from living room to dining room and kitchen. Entertain inside and out on this level with easy access to a built-in Viking outdoor grill just beyond the dining room on the adjacent rear patio. The upper level boasts three bedrooms with ample closet space and access to the upper level rear deck and landscaped garden, as well as a recently updated second bathroom. The rear parking pad makes coming and going both private and practical via the adjacent rear alley. On the ground level, a laundry room & expansive storage complete this classic Edwardian home.

Please visit: www.ClassicEdwardianHome.com

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319 Paiute
Zephyr Cove, 89448
Offered at $5,495,000

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173 SNUG HARBOR
Glenbrook, 89413
Offered at $4,250,000

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The 102-year old Zazzle Bay to Breakers 12k is one of the world’s largest and oldest footraces, held annually in San Francisco, California. The name reflects the traditional course which takes tens of thousands of participants from the northeast end of downtown near The Embarcadero (the bay side of the city) to the west end and the breakers of Ocean Beach. Originally started as a spirit-lifter of civic morale after the devastating earthquake and fires of 1906, the 7.46 mile race features world-class athletes, costumed runners and fun loving participants out for a great day of running or walking through beautiful San Francisco.

This historic event is USA Track & Field certified and registration is required, but this isn’t just a race for the serious runner. In the true spirit of San Francisco, the race is a celebration for everyone. Families, weekend runners and walkers, and thousands of costumed participants (there’s a contest for the costumes, too!) make their way through the heart of the city cheered on by 100,000 spectators, cheering and bursts of live music. Throughout its long history, Bay to Breakers has been a showcase for the City’s irrepressible color, spirit and affection for eclectic traditions. This is a quintessential San Francisco experience and a true reflection of the heart of the city.

Sunday, May 19th, 2013 at 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST
Start location: See website for appropriate placement.
Registration fees: $53.00 per adult and $48.00 per child (must register to run/walk)

For more information go to www.baytobreakers.com

Cooking demonstrations by renown Bay Area chefs, seminars, musical entertainment and food and wine purveyances will take place throughout the courtyards of Ghirardelli Square as well as extend onto the adjacent Beach Street. Tasting tickets for Uncorked! are $50.00 and include a souvenir wine glass and unlimited tastings to satisfy your Bacchanalian desires. There is no admission fee to enter the event. Revel and sip while learning wine basics, pairings and profiles.

Saturday, May 18th, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM PST
Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco
Tasting tickets: $50.00
Event entry: free

For more information go to www.ghirardellisq.com/events/uncorked-wine-festival/

327 Church Street
Sold for $1,250,000

• 2 bedrooms
• Remodeled kitchen with permits
• Oversized shared garden
• Seismic upgrades at foundation level
• 1.5 bathrooms
• Laundry on rear porch
• 1 car parking, plus discretionary parking in garage

This full floor condominium with a flexible floor plan is nothing short of an urban delight. Two spacious bedrooms, one with a gas burning fireplace in the adjacent parlor and the other with a built-in washroom, echo the charm of the period. At the rear of the flat awaits a remodeled eat-in kitchen with high-end appliances, expansive counter space and seemingly endless storage that unfolds to a great room that functions as both a dining & family room. The second gas fireplace in the family room is the perfect spot to unwind after a relaxing meal. Remodeled bathrooms, laundry, one car plus discretionary parking, extra storage & an oversized shared garden complete this classic Edwardian condominium.

Please visit: www.CharmingClassicCondo.com

Paragon’s May 2013 Snapshot

April’s market was basically more of the same of what we’ve been seeing for the last 12-16 months in San Francisco. Virtually all of our statistics are at historic or near-historic readings: number of homes for sale way down, months supply of inventory way down, percentage of listings accepting offers way up, days on market way down — all leading to overall house and condo median and average prices climbing to perhaps the highest points they’ve ever reached. We will add the usual caveat that no one or two months of data should be considered definitive until confirmed over the longer term: though there is no doubt that San Francisco is experiencing a red hot market, prices can fluctuate for various reasons, including seasonality.

We will have to wait and see if the current heights reached in home prices are the new baseline, a springtime blip, or a way station to even higher real estate values.

786 Burgundy
Incline Village, NV
Offered at $2,195,000

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Below are 3 maps delineating recent median home sales prices and/or average dollar per square foot values for San Francisco neighborhoods and communities around the Bay Area. These statistics are generalities which may fluctuate for a variety of reasons, but still give an idea of comparative home values in and around the city.

Generally speaking, home price appreciation is continuing and indeed accelerating in 2013, extending the upward swing that began in 2012. This is being supercharged by increasing demand meeting inadequate supply. For more information about current market conditions and trends, please click on the “Market Dynamics Charts” link above.

In the maps below, “k” signifies thousands of dollars; “m” signifies millions; “$/sf” means average dollar per square foot; and “N/A” means there wasn’t enough data to generate a reliable number.

Home Values around the San Francisco

San Francisco Neighborhood HOUSE Values

San Francisco Neighborhood CONDO Values

Real estate statistics in the Bay Area are based upon that relatively unique basket of homes that happen to sell within any given period, so instead of being exact measurements applicable to specific properties, they should be considered indications of the direction and approximate scale of market trends.

Median price is that price at which half the sales occurred above and half below – a single additional sale can sometimes make a 3-5% difference in overall median price, especially when the number of sales is low. Dollar per square foot is based on “livable space”, which should not include decks, patios, yards, garages, unfinished basements and attics, or rooms built without permit (“bonus rooms” and “in-law apartments”). Square footage figures are often unreported, measured in different ways or simply unreliable. Both these statistics can be affected by other factors besides changes in value, such as seasonality, available inventory, variations in buyer profile, changes in the distressed and luxury home markets, and variations in average home size (all things being equal, a smaller home will have a lower sales price but a higher dollar per square foot value than a larger home).
These analyses were performed in good faith with data derived from sources deemed reliable, but they may contain errors and are subject to revision. If you have any questions, please contact us.