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The 35th anniversary San Francisco Carnaval Parade on May 26th, 2013, is the city’s largest multi-cultural event and a breathtaking display of community and colors, drummers and dancers, traditions and fellowship. This Latin inspired moving party celebrates global heritage with this year’s theme of “Spanning Borders; Bridging Cultures.” From music and dancing of the Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica, Polynesia, Puerto Rico and Trinidad to African and Japanese drumming, the Memorial Day Weekend happening blossoms with intricate costumes, fantastic floats, stilt-walkers and thousands of people out to celebrate culture and international friendship.

Making its way through the Mission District with a simple message of love and peace through diversity, the Carnaval Parade is sure to awe and delight with its flashy dancers, passionate music, artistry, diversity and amazing percussion performances. Free to attend and family friendly, the Parade is a sensual intoxication both in spectacle of sight and sound and in the dynamic array of food from Latin America and the Caribbean. The Parade is the grand finale of the San Francisco Carnaval celebration and welcomes all who seek a message of peace and joy from the whole world.

May 26th, 2013 from to PST.
Mission District –
Free to attend, donations welcomed.

Offered at $2,198,000

St. Francis Wood
SFD

Elegantly styled and perfectly appointed for a modern lifestyle, this spectacular home has been thoughtfully improved, thoroughly renovated, remodeled and expanded to provide three levels of luxurious living space. Situated on one St. Francis Wood`s most desirable streets, the house`s dramatic ocean views and beautiful green outlooks can be enjoyed from the broad front terrace, wide rear balcony and through the home`s many windows and French doors. In addition to five bedrooms (including the master suite), there are three full baths and a powder room, gracious formal living room, formal dining room, and chef`s kitchen with an adjacent casual dining room that opens directly to the lush tropical garden. Ideal for entertaining and a comfortable life, the home has a massive full floor family room complete with media center and built-in wet bar.

A commuter`s dream: the home is convenient to 280 and 101 Freeways, 15 minutes from SFO, the Golden Gate Bridge and Bay Bridge and it is two short blocks from West Portal Village shopping, restaurants and excellent public transportation.

Main Features:

• Five Comfortable Bedrooms
• Three & One Half Bathrooms
• Formal Living & Dining Rooms
• Well Equipped Chef`s Kitchen
• Private Master Suite with Spa Bath
• Separate Kitchen Dining Room
• Deluxe Media/Family Room with Wet Bar
• Beautiful Yard with Fantastic Outdoor Kitchen
• Attached Garage with Two Car Parking

Special Amenities:

• Five Star 6 Burner Gas Range & Hood
• Miele Built-In Coffee Maker
• Granite Countertops & Stainless Appliance
• Whole House Speaker/Sound System
• Wide View Terrace Off Family Room
• Built-In Gas & Charcoal Grills & Outdoor Fireplace
• Balcony Access from Upper Bedrooms
• Broad Front Terrace Offers Westerly Views
• Beautiful Tropical Landscape Front & Rear

Structural Features:

• Extensive Remodel in 2002 & 2003
• Foundation Rebuilt
• Seismic Hold Downs Installed On All Floors
• Structural Plywood Inside & Outside On All Outside Walls
• All New Interior Drywall & Insulation Throughout
• Dual Thermal Pane Windows
• Completely New Electrical Systems & Wiring
• All New Plumbing Including Copper Pipes
• 16” Truss Joists On 2nd Floor & 3rd Floors to Span Entire Width of House

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St. Francis Wood

The developers of the St. Francis Wood, Mason and McDuffie, began planning the neighborhood more than 100 years ago, advertising St. Francis Wood as the city’s first residential park. The sales brochure touted lots that were twice the size of the average city lot, lush parks and boulevards to be designed by the Olmsted Brothers and streets lined with trees and plants. It was to be a planned community, a place that would appeal to families and to those seeking a grand lifestyle in a unique city setting. The majority of the neighborhood’s 540 homes were completed between the years of 1920 and 1940. While home styles range from Colonial Revival, Spanish Mediterranean to Tudor there is a common thread as all were built under the architectural guidance of the homeowners association. It is for this reason that the neighborhood was able to achieve homogeneity of scale, color and style and it remains that way today.

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319 Paiute
Zephyr Cove, 89448
Offered at $5,495,000

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

$1,100,000 // Hayes Valley // 533-537 Oak Street // # Units:　3　　PKG:　0 　// GRM: 13.3 　// 3 unit building in Hayes Valley. All large units in good condition. 4440 sq ft per tax records. All tenant occupied // Mike Murphy and Sue Schultes X7054/7053

$895,000 // Central Richmond // 287 14th Avenue // BR/BA: 3/2 + sunroom PKG: 1 // Classic 2 story Edwardian opposite Park Presidio greenery. Contractor special. Amazing upside. 2140 sq. ft. Nice original details. H/W floors throughout. Big yard // Nancy Mazza 701-2615

$849,000 // Diamond Heights // 47 Topaz Way // BR/BA:　3/2.5　PKG:　2+ (1 indoor and 1-2 off street, tandem spaces directly in front of garage) 　//　View condo w/over 2000 square feet of living space over 3 levels, large master suite with stunning views, bonus room, outdoor balconies, fireplace and this is an end unit in 8-unit HOA and Safeway shopping center is 5 min walk away // www.47topazway.com // Philip Simonetti 336-2672

$810,000 　// Golden Gate Heights // 1885 11th Avenue // BR/BA:　3/2　PKG:　1 // Lovely home on wide lot with original kitchen/bath. Some view. Nice Yard. Additional room off kitchen. 2/1 up 1/1 entry level. Nice home in great quiet location //　www.1885-11thave.com // Debbie Herzfeld 338-0118

$699,000 　// Downtown/Nob Hill // 901 Bush Street // BR/BA:　2/1　PKG:　0 　// Classic BeauxArts Nob Hill exterior, meets modern interior. Hardwood floors, sleek white kitchen, S/S appls, quartz countertops, luxe bath finishes, stack laundry, common roof deck, deeded storage, downtown views, low HOA. Building rebuilt new 2008, great location, walk to Union Square and Nob Hill // Jason Gorski andSuzanne Gregg X 2603

$650,0000 // SoMa // 1160 Mission Street, #1403 　// BR/BA:　1+den/1　PKG:　Leased 　// One bedroom + den at SOMA Grand with recently remodeled bath and new hardwood floors // Peter Monti X2628

$649,000 // Visitation Valley/Portola adjacent // 110 Ankeny Street 　// BR/BA: 4/2　PKG:　2 　// Newly remodeled mid century view home // www.110ankeny.com // Jennifer Rosdail 269-4663

$355,000 // South Beach // 201 HarrisonStreet, #1030 　// BR/BA:　Studio　PKG:　1 　// Eastern views including Bay Bridge lights, maple plank floors, new stainless appliances, SWEET! 　// www.BridgeLightsView.com // Laura Taylor 250-1306

173 SNUG HARBOR
Glenbrook, 89413
Offered at $4,250,000

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

The 102-year old Zazzle Bay to Breakers 12k is one of the world’s largest and oldest footraces, held annually in San Francisco, California. The name reflects the traditional course which takes tens of thousands of participants from the northeast end of downtown near The Embarcadero (the bay side of the city) to the west end and the breakers of Ocean Beach. Originally started as a spirit-lifter of civic morale after the devastating earthquake and fires of 1906, the 7.46 mile race features world-class athletes, costumed runners and fun loving participants out for a great day of running or walking through beautiful San Francisco.

This historic event is USA Track & Field certified and registration is required, but this isn’t just a race for the serious runner. In the true spirit of San Francisco, the race is a celebration for everyone. Families, weekend runners and walkers, and thousands of costumed participants (there’s a contest for the costumes, too!) make their way through the heart of the city cheered on by 100,000 spectators, cheering and bursts of live music. Throughout its long history, Bay to Breakers has been a showcase for the City’s irrepressible color, spirit and affection for eclectic traditions. This is a quintessential San Francisco experience and a true reflection of the heart of the city.

Sunday, May 19th, 2013 at 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM PST
Start location: See website for appropriate placement.
Registration fees: $53.00 per adult and $48.00 per child (must register to run/walk)

For more information go to www.baytobreakers.com

Cooking demonstrations by renown Bay Area chefs, seminars, musical entertainment and food and wine purveyances will take place throughout the courtyards of Ghirardelli Square as well as extend onto the adjacent Beach Street. Tasting tickets for Uncorked! are $50.00 and include a souvenir wine glass and unlimited tastings to satisfy your Bacchanalian desires. There is no admission fee to enter the event. Revel and sip while learning wine basics, pairings and profiles.

Saturday, May 18th, 2013 from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM PST
Ghirardelli Square, San Francisco
Tasting tickets: $50.00
Event entry: free

For more information go to www.ghirardellisq.com/events/uncorked-wine-festival/

Sold for $1,298,000

• 3 Bedrooms + Den/Office
• Natural Stone Counters and Stainless Appliances
• Large Walk in Closet
• Quiet Double Pane Windows
• 1,452 sq. ft. per appraiser
• Constructed in 2009
• 2 Bathrooms
• Washer & Dryer in closet
• Solid Hardwood Floors
• 2 Car Garage With Deeded Storage
• Dues: $425 per month

This pristine top floor condominium provides as an oasis from the busy city outside. Watch TV or entertain with friends in the large open living/dining area with gas fireplace and built-in sound system with volume controls in each room. The gourmet kitchen boasts stainless steel gas range, large chef`s sink, abundant counters and cabinet space—perfect for more than one cook. The intelligent design of this large condo allows abundant natural light to bathe each room from multiple skylights and double pane windows with screens. Each bathroom features custom porcelain tile baths. There is a separate office, master bedroom with walk-in master closet and large rain-shower head. The property enjoys a large shared panoramic roof deck, two huge parking spaces & deeded storage closet! This lovely home is near shopping and restaurants on Chestnut Street and Union Street. Also nearby: Moscone Recreation Center, the Marina Green and the Marina Public Library and so much more!

Please visit: www.1857LombardStreet.com

Paragon’s May 2013 Snapshot

April’s market was basically more of the same of what we’ve been seeing for the last 12-16 months in San Francisco. Virtually all of our statistics are at historic or near-historic readings: number of homes for sale way down, months supply of inventory way down, percentage of listings accepting offers way up, days on market way down — all leading to overall house and condo median and average prices climbing to perhaps the highest points they’ve ever reached. We will add the usual caveat that no one or two months of data should be considered definitive until confirmed over the longer term: though there is no doubt that San Francisco is experiencing a red hot market, prices can fluctuate for various reasons, including seasonality.

We will have to wait and see if the current heights reached in home prices are the new baseline, a springtime blip, or a way station to even higher real estate values.