Mission Dolores, San Francisco: Profile And Properties For Sale Blog

Mission Dolores Project Units Sell for Way Over Asking

Posted On: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 - 6:00am | Posted by: Eileen Bermingham
Topics: Buyers and Sellers

I toured 3883-85 20th Street adjacent to Mission Dolores Park when it came on the market in August. The vacant property was listed at $1.3M was essentially a shell of a property, with plans to remodel and legalize it as a two-unit building. There was a large yard and an additional housekeeping unit in the back.

New Sign at Dolores Park

Posted On: Monday, October 17, 2011 - 4:49pm | Posted by: Diane Hourany
Tags: Mission Dolores Park. Dolores Park | Topics: Community Information

Dolores Park has a new sign. Is it friendly and welcoming or a premature slap on the hand?

Sales Rise for Big Units in Hip 'Hoods

Posted On: Friday, September 16, 2011 - 6:00am | Posted by: Eileen Bermingham
Topics: Buyers and Sellers

One trend I'm seeing this year is an increase in sales for large condos and TICs in hot neighborhoods like the Haight, Hayes Valley, Mission Dolores, and NoPa.

What I think is happening---and which I've also heard from some of my colleagues---is that buyers are snapping up these properties due to their need for more space to accommodate existing or growing family needs.

Dolores Park is Getting a Makeover

Posted On: Sunday, September 11, 2011 - 5:48am | Posted by: Diane Hourany
Tags: Dolores Park, Mission Dolores Park, renovation | Topics: Community Information

One of San Francisco's most beloved parks is undergoing plans for an extensive renovation. The work has already begun to rebuild the playground but the plans for the rest of the park are still being finalized.

Wanted: Cash Buyer for Mission Dolores Units

Posted On: Wednesday, August 24, 2011 - 6:00am | Posted by: Eileen Bermingham
Topics: Buyers and Sellers

I walked through the three-unit building at 3883-3885 20th Street yesterday on broker tour. This is a vacant, 3,280-square foot building with two main units and one housekeeping unit that fronts the south end of Dolores Park.

Listed at $1.3M, the sale will include approved plans and permits to remodel and legalize the property as a two-unit building

San Francisco Street Food Festival – The Perfect Staycation

Posted On: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 1:16pm | Posted by: Sabrina Shin
Tags: family events, festivals, food

Stay-cations in San Francisco are so easy — especially when it comes to eating adventures.  Join my family on Saturday, August 20th for the Third San Francisco Street Food Festival where there will be over 60 food vendors.

Could the history of where San Francisco began be wrong?

Posted On: Wednesday, February 23, 2011 - 5:01pm | Posted by: Diane Hourany
Tags: Duboce Triangle, history of San Francisco, Inner Mission, mission dolores | Topics: Community Information

It has commonly been believed that Mission Dolores on Dolores St was the location of the first mission. A local scientist now disputes this theory by piecing together old maps and written accounts. He believes that San Francisco was founded near the corner of Duboce and Sanchez Streets based on a slight misinterpretation of the accounts. It was thought that a lake existed near the spot but that in actuality, it was a spring. Based on this, Christopher Richard, who is an expert in aquatic

Making Successful Offers

Posted On: Tuesday, November 16, 2010 - 10:55am | Posted by: Donald Feaster
Tags: buyers, first time buyers, negotiating, tips, Writing Competitive Offers | Topics: Buyers and Sellers

What you must know to succeed as a buyer.

Can Churchgoers Double Park Along Dolores Street?

Posted On: Monday, June 7, 2010 - 8:39am | Posted by: Diane Hourany
Tags: bicylists, Dolores Street, double parking | Topics: Community Information, Parking

Double parking along Dolores Street on Sundays has always been "allowed," although this is denied by the SF Police and parking and traffic departments. Drivers who have taken advantage of this beware, this article could put an end to the practice: Parking Leeway for Churchgoers

Mission Dolores 2009 Year End Summary

Posted On: Monday, April 26, 2010 - 4:41pm | Posted by: Zephyr Real Estate
Topics: Market Statistics

2 single family homes sold in Mission Dolores in 2009; there were 74 Condo/TIC/Loft/Coop sales last year. We witnessed a shift in the single family home median sales price from $1,465,000 to $1,017,500, which translates to a 30.55% decrease over the prior year. Condos fared  better with a decrease of 10.46%. The time necessary to sell a property is also critical. For 2009, the average number of days on market was 31 for single family homes