San Francisco Real Estate Agent | Michelle Yelen

75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge – May 27

Paragon Specific — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:00:14 +0000

The Golden Gate Festival is the center point of the Bridge’s year-long 75th anniversary program. With the theme of “Bridging Us All,” the free community event seeks to honor this amazing landmark in a way that reflects the ingenuity, inclusiveness and creativity of the entire San Francisco Bay Area.   The festival will offer thousands of people the opportunity to reflect on the beauty of the Bridge, learn about its history and be inspired through music, dance, entertainment, art and exhibits.

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The State of the Market: SF Real Estate Update

Paragon Specific — Sat, 19 May 2012 14:00:09 +0000

Inventory continues to drop in the face of enormous demand. We’re running about 50% below last year at this time.

The Percentage of Units Accepting Offers keeps on climbing. In previous years, before the market started to heat up again, the percentage typically ran 4% – 6% per week. Now, we’re up to 14% to 17%.

From our NorCal network : The Artisan Group

Paragon Specific — Sat, 19 May 2012 08:24:17 +0000

619 Lariat
Incline Village, NV, 89451
Offered at $2,375,000

For more information about this property or a referral to other areas of Northern California, please contact me.

212 Santa Paula Avenue

Paragon Real Estate Group Listings — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:31:26 +0000

4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom, single family home located in San Francisco. Offered at $2,285,000.

STUNNING ART DECO VIEW HOME

Situated on one of the most coveted blocks in St. Francis Wood, this glamorous home is dramatic, stylish, comfortable and entirely welcoming. Built in 1938 and designed by renowned architect William G. Merchant, the house impresses with its fabulous Art Deco style, characterized by the smooth curves of the entry hall walls, by the graceful winding staircase and by the elegant formal rooms with their broad windows and dramatic natural backdrop of beautiful neighborhood outlooks, ocean views and awesome sunsets.

Beyond the romance and the idyllic setting, the home has an excellent three story floor plan offering four bedrooms, including a master suite, four full baths and pretty powder room, a deluxe chef`s kitchen, home office, fantastic family room with home theatre, an incredible wine cellar and an abundance of wonderful outdoor space including three private decks, a wide terrace off of the living/dining rooms, a big lower patio and charming garden. Enjoy life.

OTHER SPECIAL DETAILS:

Traditional Wood-Burning Fireplace

Wide Random Plank Hardwood Floors

Viking & Sub-Zero Appliances

Upgraded Plumbing & Electrical Systems

Two New Furnaces

Slate Tile Roof

In-Ground Irrigation System

Massive Storage Room at Ground Level

Convenient to West Portal Village

Quick Access to Highways 280 and 101

15 Minutes to GG Bridge, Downtown & SFO

Please visit: www.212SantaPaula.com

855 Lincoln Way #3

Paragon Real Estate Group Listings — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:28:45 +0000

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, condo located in San Francisco. Offered at $725,000.

Across the street from this classic contemporary condo is the wonderful world of Golden Gate Park – it`s your outdoor space. Go around the corner and take your pick of dozens of great restaurants, bakeries and shops including the dangerous Arizmendi Bakery. Pick up the N-Judah two blocks away and take it to the beach or the ballpark. A little further and you can take advantage of Cole Valley and the Haight. If you are looking for location, location, location in a great neighborhood, look no more! Walk Score – 92!

With an open living/dining/kitchen floor plan, this condo is perfect for entertaining and home-style living. Gather around the stone fireplace or chat with the cook while dinner is prepared. The living spaces and bedrooms are full of light from banks of bay windows wrapping around the two sides of this corner unit. Newer engineered Brazilian cherry floors, recently remodeled kitchen, new carpets in the bedrooms (April 2012) and fresh paint (May 2012) make this condo ready to move-in. Lots of closets, in-unit laundry and good separation of bedrooms from living spaces make this condo a very comfortable place to live. The large master suite has two closets including a walk-in, full bath with shower over tub and separate sink area and a private deck. The two other bedrooms and full bath are off the hall leading to the master – great for many options.

The six-unit association is well managed by the homeowners with low dues ($300) and over $100,000 in reserves. Each unit has an independent garage with automatic opener.

Please visit: www.855LincolnCondo.com

329 Dellbrook Avenue

Paragon Real Estate Group Listings — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:28:45 +0000

2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, single family home located in San Francisco. Offered at $725,000.

Main Level:

Open Living/Dining Room

Eat-In Kitchen

Wood-Burning Fireplace

2 Bedrooms

1 Bathroom

Hardwood Floors (under carpet)

Lower Level:

Master Bedroom & Bath (unwarranted)

Office/Den (unwarranted)

Access to Fenced Rear Yard

2-Car Tandem Parking

Laundry & Storage

This classic Mid-Century home is located on one of Midtown Terrace`s most beautiful and tranquil streets with green outlooks from the front and the back of the home. Fully detached, the main level features two large bedrooms, a full bath with separate tub and shower, open living/dining room with wood-burning fireplace, and an eat-in kitchen. The lower level features an office, master bedroom & bath with direct access to the home`s fenced rear yard including a garage large enough for two-car tandem parking, laundry and storage.

Midtown Terrace is centrally located to ALL San Francisco has to offer. In addition to its easy access to public transportation & shopping, you will find yourself just minutes away from Miraloma/Glen Park, West Portal, Diamond Heights and beyond!

Please visit: www.MidCenturyClassic.com

3 3rd Avenue

Paragon Real Estate Group Listings — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:48:29 +0000

3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, condo located in San Francisco. Offered at $1,495,000.

Nestled within the historic Presidio Gardens and adjacent to the Presidio Terrace residential enclave is a large three bedroom, two and one-half bath, two-story townhome with private entrance and a two-car private garage.

This townhome was extensively remodeled in 2011 and features refinished hardwood floors throughout, French casement windows, original custom moldings, new electrical and plumbing, and many other upgrades.

The first floor consists of a state-of-the-art kitchen with Viking gas range and oven, Miele dishwasher, built-in wine cooler, new high-end custom cabinetry (2011) throughout and granite countertops with eat-in serving bar. The spacious open plan dining room and living room includes built-in bookshelves, recessed TV alcove with hard-wired HDMI, and a Valor automatic gas fireplace with granite surround and hearth. A half bath resides off the living room hallway.

The second floor features three bedrooms including a large master with custom wardrobe unit, a second equally large master with en-suite bath, and a third room perfect for use as bedroom or office. The second level main atrium hallway leads to a spacious bathroom with custom shower and two pedestal sinks.

The private two-car tandem garage at street level is large enough for additional storage or workshop. A second storage room is located below the townhome and accessed by private rear entrance.

Please visit: www.PresidioGardens.com

338 Spear Street #40E

Paragon Real Estate Group Listings — Fri, 18 May 2012 01:30:59 +0000

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, condo located in San Francisco. Offered at $2,198,000.

One enters this magnificent and luxurious northwest corner Infinity Tower II unit and is greeted by a spacious foyer leading to an open floor plan living room, dining area and kitchen. The kitchen boasts a Thermador refrigerator, Viking gas range and Bosch dishwasher. This sexy living space has dramatic downtown views that are spectacular at night. Also, enjoy watching ships and sail boats as they cruise by the Ferry Building!

There is a cozy guest room and hall leading to the spacious master suite- reconfigured after the initial purchase. The master suite has a large walk-in closet and large sky-deck spanning the entire room. One can enjoy city lights at night and wake to morning views of Twin Peaks! The large master bath has a spacious soaking tub with views and a separate walk-in shower. There is a large double vanity and the entire bath area are bathed in natural light.

This unit has a second full bath, desirable parking space and a deeded storage unit. Enjoy walking the Embarcadero to The Ferry Building, pop downstairs to Prospect for dinner or quick walk to Steuart Street restaurants! Steps away are the Epic Roast House and the Water Bar! Enjoy the best of South Beach living!

Please visit: www.TheInfinityView.com

339 Carl Street

Paragon Real Estate Group Listings — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:40:49 +0000

2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, condo located in San Francisco. Offered at $849,000.

Gorgeous top floor Edwardian condo has been beautifully renovated incorporating "Green" building materials and practices. The light-filled home has a solar electric system as well as solar hot water shared with the lower unit. The spacious floor plan features a pleasant entry foyer as a transition point into the home, skylight at the top of the very charming staircase, living room with gas fireplace and formal dining room with original built-ins. The kitchen and bathroom were "to the studs" renovations in 2008. The kitchen includes custom cabinetry, honed granite counters, stainless steel appliances and tile floor. The full bathroom has an oversized shower with two shower heads, heated floor, and low-flow fixtures. There are two spacious bedrooms with a south-facing sunroom off of the master bedroom. Good closet space throughout the home. Additional features include double-paned windows throughout, with triple glazed sound reducing laminate windows at the front of the home. There is in-unit laundry, one-car side-by-side parking, and deeded storage room. The shared, oversized, south-facing yard is truly an oasis. The features and amenities of this wonderful home are extensive, and near impossible to fully detail here.

NOTE: One of the sellers is a licensed real estate agent.

FEATURES:

2kw (DC) solar electric array

Solar hot water system- Shared with unit 337

High efficiency condensing gas furnace

Touch screen intelligent programmable thermostat

High efficiency gas water heater

Energy Star rated modern gas appliances

Fully insulated ceiling, walls and attic using formaldehyde free fiberglass batt insulation and Airkrete foamed in insulation

Gas fireplace log set with operable flue top damper

New metal clad (low maintenance) high efficiency windows throughout

Triple glazed laminated sound reducing windows at street frontage

Low VOC Benjamin Moore paints throughout

Waterborne floor finish

High efficiency low flow plumbing fixtures throughout

Fully documented owner`s manual for the home

WORK COMPLETED IN 2008 REMODEL:

Updated layout for comfortable modern living

100% new kitchen and bathroom

New electric service (100AMP for 339)

New wiring and plumbing throughout

New light fixtures, switching and plugs throughout

New paint inside and out

Replaced all windows & added skylight at entry hall

Structural up-grade to garage to allow side by side garage

Burglar alarm with touch-screen interface

New mortise locking door hardware with unique keying throughout

Please visit: www.ColeValleyGreenCondo.com

182 5th Avenue

Paragon Real Estate Group Listings — Thu, 17 May 2012 19:40:49 +0000

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, condo located in San Francisco. Offered at $720,000.

Beautifully remodeled, this gorgeous top floor condominium offers an open floor plan and contemporary kitchen, making it a delightful place to entertain and to relax at home. The large kitchen boasts abundant cabinetry, granite counters and stainless steel appliances. Tasteful finishes include hardwood floors and tiled bathrooms. Enjoy the Lake Street neighborhood – hike, run or bike in the Presidio National Park, walk and play in Mountain Lake Park, walk to the Presidio Golf Course, and eat at a wide variety of popular neighborhood restaurants. HOA dues are $375.00 per month and include water, garbage, and maintenance of building and grounds.

Please visit: www.182FifthAvenue.com