June 21, 2008

SF and Daly City: Life on the Beach

Mark Twain would be really confused if he woke up today, to yet another morning of 80+ degree temps and nary a wisp of fog in sight. Never thought I’d say this, but I’d welcome a wisp of fog right now. A shroud, even. Best would be a nice rain storm!

But on the other hand, days like these are the ones when the people out in the Avenues start looking pretty smug. Not for them the sitting in traffic, fighting for a spot in the Ocean Beach lot; they just put on flip flops and walk down to the ocean, sip margaritas on their decks, and preen.

It’s true that SF and Daly City largely enjoy borders of water, and sometimes that the properties most “water’s edge” are not the most sought after– except on days like this.  Still, even a foggy day at the beach has its charms. If you agree, these listings are for you.

San Francisco

1638 Great Hwy: 3/1.75 Outer-Sunset TIC  for $749K  or #1636, also 3/1.75 at $699K (or buy the 2-unit building: MLS#342165). One street off Ocean Beach.

1714 48th Ave: Also an Outer-Sunset TIC, this very attractive 3/1.5 has been having some trouble getting sold, so after 90 days on the market, and just a few blocks from the sea, it could be yours for less than current asking of $604K.

762 Great Hwy: Richmond side of the Golden Gate Park, this 3/2 condo is close to Sutro Baths and the Cliff House. $769K.

298 32nd Ave.: SF’s Seacliff is not what one would call an undesirable neighborhood. Here’s why: lovely 3/1.25 SFH for $1,799,000. Stellar views all around.

3725 Webster: As long as we are going high rent, here’s a Marina area 3/2 condo, deliciously close to Crissy Field. $1,695,000.

75 Folsom St., #1401: Head to South Beach for this newly listed lux 1/1 condo with an end of the world type setting-

Nothing between you and the Bay. Well, except $750K….

Daly City

383 Glenwood Ave: classic Daly City 3/2 SFH for $629K. On market a long time, very close to Fort Funston.

333 Glenwood Ave.: Same street as above makes for easy open house visits! This cute 3/2 SFH in Daly City also offers proximity to the ocean, for $739K.

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