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Do You Qualify for an Property Tax Reduction? San Francisco, CA

kristen — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:45:13 +0000

“As our economy continues to recover and the San Francisco housing market follows suit, many home owners have had success with reducing their San Francisco Property Taxes. “How?”, you may ask, given property taxes are based on the last sales price of the property and are rarely adjusted by the city? Here’s a quick and dirty explanation:

If you own a home and it’s your primary residence, you may apply for a $7,000 exemption from your assessed value. New property owners will receive an application automatically with their supplemental assessment bill. Existing property owners should first confirm they were not granted this exemption on their current bill. If you are not receiving it, you can call the SF Assessment Board at 415.564.5542.
Can you lower your property tax base due to market value decline? There have always been a variety of ways to lower your tax base. Disaster relief, builder’s exclusion, veteran’s exemption, exclusions/exemptions for parent to child change in ownership and several others. With the volatile market, the Assessment office will review individual owner’s requests to reduce their tax base. The first step is contacting the Valuation Division – 415.554.5596. If a reduction is “justified,” the value will be reduced. If the Valuation Division doesn’t agree, an owner can apply to the Assessment Appeals Board for relief. If you file an assessment appeal on an existing value, you have to file with the County Assessment Appeals Board (City Hall – Room 405).”

…Read this article and more in the new issue of MarketTracker, courtesy of Zephyr Real Estate. Also in this issue:

Most Recent Sales
San Francisco Market Overview
A Peek at Potrero Hill
Bay Area News Bites – Dolores Park, SF Airport, America’s Cup, San Francisco 49ers

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New Price! Open Sunday. 361-363 Elsie St – Bernal Heights Luxury New Construction For Sale in San Francisco!

kristen — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:13:43 +0000

361-363 Elsie Street — Condominiums

SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE — Sunday, February 5th, 12:00-1:30PM

Brokers’ Tour — Tuesday, February 7th, 2:30-4:00PM

Our fabulous Bernal Heights San Francisco luxury condo listings are still available and at great new prices! These won’t last for long so come take a look and spread the word to any friends or family who might also be interested. We’ll be open early so you can still enjoy the Super Bowl

Weekly Update: Zephyr Real Estate New Listings For Sale in San Francisco

kristen — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:13:52 +0000

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$989,000-$995,000 – 361-363 Elsie St @ Cortland Ave – Bernal Heights Luxury New Construction For Sale in San Francisco!

kristen — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:15:35 +0000

361-363 Elsie Street – Condominiums

FIRST SUNDAY OPEN HOUSE — Sunday, January 20th, 1:00-3:00PM

Brokers’ Tour — Tuesday, January 24th, 2:00-3:30PM

We are thrilled about our new listings for sale - 361-363 Elsie Street San Francisco 94110, listed at $1,084,000 & $1,095,000 -Bernal Heights Luxury New Construction for Sale!

WANT PHOTOS? VISIT THE PROPERTY WEBSITE FOR THESE NEW CONSTRUCTION CONDOS.

This is a rare opportunity to live in stylish luxury while also enjoying Bernal Heights’ coveted “country village in the City” feel. These luxury new construction condos in Bernal Heights hit the mark with high-end finishes, functional floor plans, house-like privacy, and a prime location with super easy access to Cortland Ave, Holly Park & public transit (J-Church, 24-Divis & 14-Mission).

363 Elsie Street – Offered at $995,000

2-Level Luxury Condo
3-4 Bedrooms; 1 Room Perfect for an Office, Guest or Child’s Room
2.5 Marble Bathrooms; Master w/ Jetted Tub
1 Car SxS Parking in Huge Garage
Spacious Custom Closets with Organizers
Exclusive-Use Large, Flat Walk-Out Patio & Yard Off of the Kitchen

361 Elsie Street – Offered at $989,000

Top Floor, 2-Level Luxury Condo
3 Bedrooms, including 1 Master Suite with Views and Jetted Tub!
2 Marble Bathrooms
1 Car SxS Parking in Large Garage
Huge Custom Closets with Organizers
Spacious, Private, VIEW Deck of Living Areas
Open Living/Dining/Kitchen Floor Plan with Views and Great Light!

Features:

Bamboo Floors (living room, dining room, bedrooms and closets)

Marble Floors (kitchen and bathrooms)

Granite Countertop (kitchen)

Marble Countertop (bathrooms)

Crown Molding

Wood Double Pane Windows

Bosch Appliances (top of the line)

Kohler Plumbing Fixtures

Kohler Jacuzzi Tub (master bathroom)

Frame-less (glass) Shower and Tub Enclosures

In-Unit Washer & Dryer Hookups

Slate Tile Entrance

Security Gate

Secure Entrance from Garage into the Units

Intercom System (two controls)

Security System –ADT

High Efficiency Furnace (garage)

Tank-less Water Heater (garage)

Utility room (garage)

Automatic Garage Door Opener

HOA Dues = $263.00/month

Between Holly Park and Cortland Ave, this is prime Bernal Heights Village, serene yet central and convenient. Organic groceries, local butcher, cafes, yoga, gourmet bakery, Sushi, Italian, Peruvian, Californian, renovated public library, independent bookstore & video store, bank, neighborhood pride, and much more!

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Weekly Update: Zephyr Real Estate New Listings For Sale in San Francisco

kristen — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:37:13 +0000

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Weekly Update: Zephyr Real Estate New Listings For Sale in San Francisco

kristen — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:07:56 +0000

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Transbay Housing Update – San Francisco, CA

kristen — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 20:45:33 +0000

“The San Francisco Redevelopment Agency has awarded Golub and Co. and Mercy Housing the rights to develop 557 units of housing on Folsom Street. This is a deal that will generate upwards of $30 million that will be used for the Transbay Terminal.

: Transbay Terminal Under Way

The proposal includes 407 units of market rate housing and 150 affordable units. The site lays on Blocks 6 and 7 in the Transbay District on Folsom Street between Beale and Fremont; it is currently owned by the state. Golub and Co. would be responsible for the market rate housing while Mercy Housing will develop the affordable units. The minimum bid to build was $18 million and Golub outbid the competition by well over 30 percent. The $30 million will help pay for the $4.2 billion Transbay Terminal project…”

…Read this article and more in the new issue of MarketTracker, courtesy of Zephyr Real Estate. Also in this issue:

Most Recent Sales
San Francisco Market Overview (the Single Family Home sector is looking up!)
Make it Your Own- MarketTracker is now customizable for you.
New Construction in Pacific Heights

Car-Free? No Problem in San Francisco, CA!

kristen — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:00:25 +0000

Walkable & Bikeable SF!

“A recent study conducted by 24/7 Wall Street identified the 10 best cities to live without a car. San francisco made the cut!

There were many elements that factored into this decision, including:

• Widely available and efficient public transportation system (Are they talking about MUNI?!)
• Availability of daily amenities such as groceries, shopping, schools and entertainment easily accessible on foot or by bike (We sure do have a lot of Whole Foods!)
• Walkability
• Mild weather

The study looked at the 100 largest metro areas in the country. Each was evaluated based on the percentage of neighborhoods covered by public transit, the number of jobs within 90-minute travel by that public transportation, the walking score of neighborhoods, amenities available via walking, and the biking opportunities within the area. (Of note: Seven of the top 10 cities are also on Top 50 Bike Friendly Cities list).”

…Read this article and more in the new issue of MarketTracker, courtesy of Zephyr Real Estate. Also in this issue:

Most Recent SF Home Sales
San Francisco Real Estate Market Overview
Spotlight on NoPa (North of Panhandle neighborhood)
Gearing Up For the Season

Fall Picks for Noe Valley in San Francisco, CA

kristen — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 01:09:54 +0000

Noe Valley

“Situated very centrally in the City, this neighborhood is home to one of the most vibrant streets in San Francisco – 24th Street. Highlighted by world class dining, cafes, bars and shops, 24th Street has something for everyone. In recent years, Noe has become home to many San Francisco families. As anyone who’s walked 24th Street recently can testify, you can’t go a half dozen steps without bumping into a pooch on parade or a baby stroller.

Considered the “South of Market Pacific Heights,” the real estate in Noe is a great mix of single-family homes, condos, TICs and multi-unit buildings. Much like 24th Street, there’s something for everyone in Noe Valley. Here are a few picks, from the high to the low of single-family homes, a well-priced condo, and a rare 3-unit offering….”

…Read this article and more in the new issue of MarketTracker, provided by Zephyr Real Estate. Also in this issue:

Most Recent Sales
San Francisco Market Overview
Newest Social Media: SkyChalk
On Broadway

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Weekly Update: Zephyr Real Estate New Listings For Sale in San Francisco

kristen — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:45:32 +0000

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