Living in Hayes Valley, San Francisco

Weekend Open Houses - Saturday 8/22- Sunday 8/23

2009-08-22T10:45:00.000-07:00

There are wonderful Homes Open This Weekend in the Hayes Valley Neighborhood. Click the link below for a detailed list. Call me today if you know of a property that is NOT scheduled to have an open house but would like to view. Have a wonderful weekend!

Hayes Valley Open Houses Saturday 8/22/09- Sunday 8/23/09 CLICK HERE!

Painted Lady in Hayes Valley For Sale!

2009-08-22T10:38:00.000-07:00

Show stopping, painted lady set amongst 4 other beautiful Victorian homes on the border of coveted Hayes Valley, Duboce Triangle & The Lower Haight. This renovated home has all of the original detail, soaring ceiling height & spacious rooms as well as modern day updates. All of the bedrooms are on the upper floor as well as the spa-like bathroom. The main level has a renovated, world-class kitchen, formal Dining Room & Living Room, family room and 1/2 bath. Gorgeous backyard, garage, updated systems. You'll love it!

CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER PROPERTY DETAILS!

Hayes Valley Market Update!

2009-08-13T15:09:00.000-07:00

Below please find the current housing numbers for Hayes Valley, District 6B - Dolores Heights Area. Please note this information is pulled from the Multiple Listing Service. The validity of this information is based solely on the providers. Zephyr Real Estate , George Langford deems this information to be reliable but take no legal responsibility.

Hayes Valley Real Estate Statistics:
June 2009- August 2009

Single Family Homes

Active - 3
Pending - 1
Sold - 0
Avg Listing Price - $1,162,000
Avg Sq. Ft - 2,443
Avg Days on Market - 77
Avg. Sale Price - Not Available due to no Sales in the time frame listed above.

Condo/Coop/TIC/Loft

Active - 14
Pending - 3
Sold - 11
Avg Listing Price - $690,107
Avg Sq. Ft - 1,435
Avg Days on Market - 72 (Down 1.15% from the prior 3 months)
Avg. Sale Price - $719,332

2-4 Units

Active - 7
Pending - 1
Sold - 1
Avg Listing Price - $1,038,711
Avg Sq. Ft - 3,702
Avg Days on Market - 79
Avg. Sale Price - $924,675

For information in an area other than the one stated above, contact me and I will provide a detailed Report for an area of your choice.

New Recycling Law Takes Place Effect Oct. 21, 2009

2009-08-05T10:01:00.000-07:00

New Recycling Law Takes Effect October 21

In June, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved, and Mayor Gavin Newsom signed into law, legislation that requires all persons and businesses located in San Francisco to separate recyclables, compostables and landfill trash and participate in recycling and composting programs. The new law takes effect on October 21.

The new law contains the following mandate:

“All persons in San Francisco shall source separate their refuse into recyclables, compostables and trash, and place each type of refuse in a separate container designated for disposal of that type of refuse. No person may mix recyclables, compostables or trash, or deposit refuse in a collection container designated for another type of refuse, except as otherwise provided….”

The legislation was proposed by Mayor Gavin Newson who cited the California Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 which requires cities and counties to reduce, reuse and recycle (including composting) solid waste generated in the State to the maximum extent feasible before any incineration or landfill disposal of waste, to conserve water, energy and other natural resources. The Act mandates that each local jurisdiction in the State divert 50 percent of discarded materials from landfill.

Owners or managers of multi-family or commercial properties will be required to provide information and/or training for new tenants, employees and contractors, including janitors, on how to source separate recyclables, compostables and trash, and will be required to re-educate tenants, employees and contractors at least once a year.

The fine for any violation at a dwelling or commercial property that generates less than one cubic yard of refuse per week may not initially exceed $100.

If the Director of Public Health causes a dwelling or commercial property to be inspected to determine whether the owner has complied with the ordinance, the owner of the dwelling or commercial property will be required to pay an inspection fee equal to $167 per hour of staff time spent during the inspection.

Both Sunset Scavenger and Golden Gate Disposal and Recycling will deliver a larger recycling cart, a composting cart or a kitchen pail at no additional cost. Call Sunset at 415-330-1300 or Golden Gate at 415-626-4000.

Featured Home in Hayes Valley

2009-08-01T09:40:00.000-07:00

Spacious Victorian in Hayes Valley!
425 Buchanan Street, San Francisco 94102

Offered At: $849,000

One is impressed with the faade, from the colossal columns & numerous details. Open on 3 sides, light floods the rooms. It is designed to provide convenience in entertaining areas & privacy in sleeping quarters. Living room has round bay & an unusual fireplace with twisted bands of copper rope. Recently remodeled kitchen. Three large bedrooms, 2 baths & laundry. Two of the bedrooms have Victorian fireplaces, creating a very comfortable atmosphere. Five walk-in closets! Ample storage in basement. Small patio in back with potential for garden.

Home Features:

3 Bedrooms
2 Baths
1843 Sq feet living space (county records)
HOA $300.00/month
Leased parking at $225.00/month

Open House will be available for viewing 8/2/09 from 3pm-5PM

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me via phone (415) 336.8191 or email at georgelangford@zephyrsf.com

Hayes Valley Market Update - San Francisco

2009-07-28T14:09:00.000-07:00

Below please find the current housing numbers for Eureka Valley - Dolores Heights Area. Please note this information is pulled from the Multiple Listing Service. The validity of this information is based solely on the providers. Zephyr Real Estate , George Langford deem this information to be reliable but take no legal responsibility.

Hayes Valley Real Estate Statistics:
May 2009- July 2009

Single Family Homes

Active - 4
Pending - 1
Sold - 0
Avg Listing Price - $1,199,400
Avg Sq. Ft - 2,332
Avg Days on Market - 67
Avg. Sale Price - Not Available due to no Sales in the time frame listed above.

Condo/Coop/TIC/Loft

Active - 22
Pending - 2
Sold - 11
Avg Listing Price - $696,543
Avg Sq. Ft - 1,455
Avg Days on Market - 83
Avg. Sale Price - $762,969

For information in an area other than the one stated above, contact me and I will provide a detailed Report for an area of your choice.

NEW Mexican seafood - Hayes Valley

2009-07-28T12:26:00.000-07:00

I had the opportunity to taste the new Restaurant that opened on Hayes Street called Marino. It's a wonderful Mexican Seafood cuisine near Hayes & Laguna. We started off with Guacamole that was so fresh and just tasted amazing on the pallet. The provided fresh chips and salsa along with Chicken Noodle Soup at no costs. For the main dish we had a combination Shrimp, Chicken & Steak Fajitas. So much food that we had to take some home. The spices were wonderful, the atmosphere was great, the stafff was friendly and price was even better. For two people it came to $40.00 and of course we left a $10 tip.

Great new addition to the Neighborhood!

I give this place 5 stars!