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Barry Zito slashed Marin home price– again

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 02:47:40 +0000

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On the market over 100 days now, Barry Zito’s home has made news before, first when it listed for $11,495,000 in 2012, then when it dropped $1M in price, and now again, slashed another $720K.

“Villa Della Pace” is actually quite gorgeous, a welcome departure from gaudy, over-the-top celebrity homes we all see too often. The home offers 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths plus numerous entertainment room options, a pool with outdoor lounge area, plus panoramic views of Phoenix Lake and the hills of Marin County. Outside, find 2.2 acres of private land, embellished with stone terraces, lawns and gardens as well as an outdoor fireplace, cooking area, fountain, spa, and the aforementioned spectacular swimming pool.

Inside details like an extra-large custom stone shower, double sinks, and walk-in closet in the master suite continue the theme of tasteful but certainly “a taste for the good life” luxury.

On top of that, add Zito’s fame. Why aren’t rich Giants fans knocking down doors for the privilege of owning what was once the 2-time World Champ’s home (who incidentally purchased it in 2007 for $8,863,000)?

What do you say, readers? What will it take for Villa Della Pace to sell?

Anna Marie Erwert writes from both the renter and new buyer perspective, having (finally) achieved both statuses. She focuses on national real estate trends, specializing in the San Francisco Bay Area and Pacific Northwest. Follow Anna on Twitter: @AnnaMarieErwert

Article source: http://blog.sfgate.com/ontheblock/2013/07/09/barry-zito-slashed-marin-home-price-again/

Alameda Commercial Real Estate Company, Broadway Management Co. Announces a …

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 10:26:23 +0000

Broadway Management Co. offers a new space for lease to companies looking for an area office.

Alameda, CA (PRWEB) December 29, 2011

Broadway Management Co., the leading purveyor of commercial real estate in Alameda and Oakland, announces that it has recently opened a new space for lease in the newly renovated Kofman Building.

“We realize that finding the right office space that connects San Francisco and its neighborhoods can be challenging,” Edward Hirshberg of Broadway Management Co. said. “We have the experience, the relationships, and the network, and we utilize those to provide the best interest to our customers at all times.”

Companies seeking a convenient office location will find that the space is located on the ground floor of Kofman Building, Broadway Management’s property at 1516 Oakland St. in Alameda. It features 900 square feet of area within proximity of the Abe Kofman conference room, which offers complete audio-visual facilities for comfortable and well-organized meetings. The space is currently available to rent for $1,800 per month, which includes utilities and common-area maintenance.

Broadway Management Co. provides businesses with the best sites for Alameda conference rooms and office rooms, and boasts strategic commercial locations in Alameda and Oakland. It has the closest building to the Oakland International Airport, while its other properties feature beautiful panoramic views of Oakland Hills. Broadway Management acknowledges that selecting a new office is a serious undertaking for any business, which is why the company provides only premium locations to clients. Its staff of career professionals is committed to guiding entrepreneurs in choosing and designing their office space.

For more information about the Broadway Management Co. or any of its properties, call 510-682-3481 or 510-250-3734, view the company on the web at www.broadwaymanagement.net, or visit 1151 Harbor Bay Parkway, Suite 204, Alameda, CA 94502.

About Broadway Management Co.

Oakland commercial real estate company, Broadway Management Co. has been in business since 1960 and continues to practice its family tradition of helping business owners achieve progress with the utmost professionalism. Broadway Management also has home and apartment properties in Oakland Hills and a vacation house in North Lake Tahoe. The company features interior studio design and room remodeling based on clients’ needs and desires.

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Article source: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/12/29/prweb9067883.DTL

Real estate: SF mansion sells for $29.5 million

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 23:04:37 +0000

A San Francisco mansion has sold for $29.5 million, one of the priciest residential transactions in the city this year.

The sale was completed Tuesday, said Patrick Barber, head of the San Francisco office of Pacific Union International, the property’s listing brokerage. He declined to name the buyer. The four-level brick house in Pacific Heights has 11,000 square feet of space and panoramic views of San Francisco Bay.

“Homes now are priced realistically, and they’re selling,” Barber said. Nearby properties listed for $40 million to $60 million in the Pacific Heights section known as the Gold Coast never sold, he said. The 1922 mansion sold for 24 percent less than the original listing price of $39 million and below the most recent asking price of $33.9 million.

Home prices in desirable parts of San Francisco and Silicon Valley have defied the U.S. housing slump, buoyed by investors and employees from local tech firms, who sell shares on private exchanges. The unemployment rate in San Francisco’s metropolitan area is 8.7 percent, the lowest in California, according to the state’s Employment Development Department.

A $737,500 transfer tax indicates the sale was the second-highest residential transaction of the year, according to the San Francisco assessor’s office. The most expensive was a nearby Pacific Heights property that recorded a tax payment in August of $825,000, which translates to a $33 million purchase price, based on the assessor’s formula.

The Tudor-style house is located near the Presidio on Broadway near Lyon Street. The property has six bedrooms, five full bathrooms, two half-baths and a landscaped garden overlooking the bay. Other features include a four-car garage, heated pool and spa, and a wine cellar for 3,000 bottles, according to multiple listings service data.

“There was a time when it wasn’t fashionable to spend money, but today the market sees value,” Barber said.

This article appeared on page D – 4 of the San Francisco Chronicle

Article source: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/11/03/BUFQ1LPL09.DTL&tsp=1

Real estate: S.F. mansion sells for $29.5 million

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 10:56:34 +0000

A San Francisco mansion has sold for $29.5 million, one of the priciest residential transactions in the city this year.

“There was a time when it wasn’t fashionable to spend money, but today the market sees value,” Barber said.

This article appeared on page D – 4 of the San Francisco Chronicle

Article source: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/11/02/BUFQ1LPL09.DTL