Noe Valley, San Francisco: Profile And Properties For Sale Blog

Couldn't Sell in 2009? Give It a Shot in 2012!

Posted On: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 2:35pm | Posted by: Eileen Bermingham
Topics: Buyers and Sellers

Many homeowners who attempted to sell property in the 2009-2010 timeframe weren’t successful. The MLS is littered with property histories showing withdrawn or expired listings across those two years. This activity was mainly due to the fact that buyers were sitting out the market and economy, loans were a challenge to obtain, and sellers generally were looking for more money than their homes were worth.

But the variables have certainly shifted this year in San Francisco. Cash

Luxury Market Revels in Cash Sales

Posted On: Friday, March 23, 2012 - 1:30pm | Posted by: Eileen Bermingham

It's no secret that the trend in sought-after neighborhoods like Noe Valley is for buyers to pay cash for a home---and that doesn't mean getting a discount, either.

The latest bidding war occurred for a renovated Victorian at 1566 Sanchez. The 5BR/4BA home had LEED Platinum certification and was listed for $2,395,000. Within a week, the seller had received five offers and the home is reportedly in contract for roughly $2.8M in an all-cash transaction that's expected to close any

Video Walkthrough: 156 Duncan in Noe Valley

Posted On: Friday, February 3, 2012 - 6:00pm | Posted by: Eileen Bermingham
Topics: Buyers and Sellers

If you're looking for a spacious, top-floor condo in a centrally located neighborhood with great natural light, parking, storage and an in-unit washer/dryer, look no further than my listing at 156 Duncan.

To get you in the door without actually making the trip, check out this video walkthrough. It will give you an excellent sense for the space and amenities:

156 Duncan: The

First Look: The Luxe Condos in Noe Valley

Posted On: Monday, January 23, 2012 - 3:53pm | Posted by: Eileen Bermingham
Tags: The Luxe | Topics: Buyers and Sellers

I toured The Luxe (208 28th Street) in Noe Valley this morning, and am pretty excited about this new six-unit development that's one portatoilet away from being finished. The developer, J Branch, has thoughtfully planned the project and has made efforts to go beyond the cookie-cutter condo approach.


City Living: Storage Tip #2 -- Wall Beds

Posted On: Saturday, December 3, 2011 - 9:08am | Posted by: Stefano DeZerega

Tip #2: Wall beds 

Perhaps the most timeless example of city dwellers maximizing space is the wall bed. For most people the term conjures up the image of a Murphy Bed that folds out of an over-sized closet. Most common in turn of the century buildings, the practical characteristics are undeniable but unfortunately many fold out beds are neither aesthetically pleasing nor are they conducive to a good nights sleep...


City Living: Storage Tip #1 -- Garage Storage

Posted On: Thursday, December 1, 2011 - 9:41pm | Posted by: Stefano DeZerega

Do San Francisco abodes ever have enough storage space? With the answer to this rhetorical question in mind I have decided to highlight the top five creative storage solutions that I come across at open houses and brokers tours in the next two weeks.

Wraps Off: Noe's "Luxe" Condos Closer to Market

Posted On: Monday, November 21, 2011 - 6:00am | Posted by: Eileen Bermingham
Tags: the luxe noe valley | Topics: Buyers and Sellers

The scaffolding is down and the neighborhood interest is up at The Luxe condo development, which has been in the works for several years. (For a bit of history, click here.) But it looks like the six-unit project will have its official opening in January.

There will be three 2BR/2BA units priced at around $900,000, according to

My Reticular Activator is Up!

Posted On: Saturday, September 17, 2011 - 5:42pm | Posted by: Diane Hourany
Tags: house painting, Noe Valley, Victorian | Topics: New house

We're in the process of painting our 1907 Victorian so my reticular activator is up (the part of the brain that sends alerts) and it's noticing paint jobs throughout the city while I'm on tour.

Find Historical Photos at the Public Library

Posted On: Thursday, September 1, 2011 - 11:19am | Posted by: Stefano DeZerega
Tags: history, SFPL | Topics: Community Information

I was looking for some old photographs of the listing I have on 503 Capitol and I discovered a great resource: the San Francisco Public Library has an online database of historical photos that are easy to access and provide downloadable jpegs. Just visit http://sflib1.sfpl.org:82/.

More Shuttle Service

Posted On: Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 8:51am | Posted by: Kevin Koerner
Tags: san francisco municipal transportation agency | Topics: Community Information

Three of San Francisco’s most tightly packed neighborhoods may see more corporate shuttles in the near future as supervisors look into implementing a public/private shuttle cooperative. In 2009, the City undertook a significant survey of the usefulness and value of Muni shuttle lines, especially those running through the Marina, Glen Park, and Noe Valley.