San Francisco | $3.195 million
Edwardian house built in 1904 and converted into a two-family duplex (with a three-bedroom, one-bathroom unit on the upper level and a two-bedroom, one-bathroom unit on the lower level), on a 0.05-acre lot
This building is located in Cow Hollow, less than a block from the Presidio, a sprawling city park with views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay, as well as a golf course, public art installations and a theater. It’s a few blocks from Lombard Street and a stretch of Union Street with the Equinox gym, cafes and restaurants housed in early 20th-century buildings with ornate facades.
The neighborhood is about a half-hour public transportation ride from the Civic Center and Sausalito across the bay. San Francisco International Airport is a 40-minute drive, traffic permitting.
Size: 2,400 square feet
Price per square foot: $1,331
Inside: From the street, stairs lead to the blue entrance door of the building, which opens into the stair hall.
An internal staircase continues up to the upper unit, which has a living area with wooden floors and a fireplace flanked by tall glass doors that open to two balconies overlooking the garden on the lower level. The dining area on the left is lined with a built-in wardrobe. It adjoins the windowed kitchen with white built-in cabinets and stainless steel appliances including the Wolf range.
The bedroom wing is to the right of the entrance. The master bedroom has a fireplace and bay window overlooking the street. The bathroom with shower and console sink is shared with two guest rooms.
The unit below has two bedrooms, both at the front of the building; they have a shared bathroom with a combined bath and shower. The living and dining area is at the rear, with access to the kitchen, rear deck and garden.
In the basement there is a laundry room, an office with an adjacent toilet and access to the garage.
Outdoor area: A wooden deck behind the house steps down a brick patio framed by mature trees and surrounded by a greenery-lined fence. The attached garage at street level has space for two cars.
Beverly Hills | $3.195 million
1964 four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home on .3 acre lot
This home is nestled in the hills of Coldwater Canyon with stunning views that stretch all the way to the Pacific Ocean on clear days. Located near Mulholland Drive and several scenic spots overlooking the San Fernando Valley. Fryman Canyon Park, a popular dog-friendly spot with hiking trails, is 10 minutes away, as is Wonderland Avenue Elementary, a well-rated public school.
Downtown Beverly Hills and the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood are about 15 minutes away. Studio City is about a 20 minute drive.
Size: 2,814 square feet
Price per square foot: $1,135
Inside: Behind the gate is a long, paved path across the lawn to the front entrance.
The living room, just inside, has hardwood floors, a stone wall with a double-sided fireplace, and views of the pool and hillside beyond through expansive sliding glass doors.
On the other side of the fireplace is a dining area with access to the toilet. The family room with access to the pool is off one side of the dining room; On the other side is a sunny kitchen with white cabinets, white tile floors and a breakfast room with windows.
The primary suite, off the living room, has a large walk-in closet, sliding glass doors to the pool, and a bathroom with a soaking tub, separate shower, and dual-vanity vanity. In this part of the house there are two more bedrooms, connected by a bathroom with a combined bathtub and shower.
The fourth bedroom, off the kitchen, has windows overlooking the front yard and an attached bathroom. In this part of the house there is also a laundry room with a washer and dryer and an outside entrance.
Outdoor area: The partially covered area behind the pool house is large enough to accommodate a dining table and grill. The paved area around the rest of the pool has plenty of space for sunbeds. The attached garage has two parking spaces.
Taxes: $39,936 (estimate)
Contact: Jeremiah Eden and Max Spiegelman, Eden and Smirnov Group, Sotheby’s International Realty, Brentwood Brokerage, 310-980-0261; sothebysrealty.com
Danville | $3,199,195
Four bedroom, three and a half bathroom home built in 2018 on 0.4 acre lot
Located near downtown, this home offers easy access to shopping, dining and Interstate 680, which connects this part of the San Ramon Valley to San Jose and other Silicon Valley cities. The area’s hiking trails and equestrian facilities are a big draw for many residents: Las Trampas Wilderness Regional Preserve is a 15-minute drive away, as is Diablo Foothills Regional Park, a popular starting point for hikes to the summit of Mount Diablo.
Berkeley and downtown Oakland are half an hour away. It takes about an hour to drive inland to Stockton or Modesto. Sacramento is a little over an hour’s drive.
Size: 3,769 square feet
Price per square foot: 849 dollars
Inside: The front door, sheltered by a small covered porch, leads to a foyer with hardwood floors. On the left is the living room with fireplace. A long hallway connects this space with the dining room, home study, powder room, laundry room and finally the open plan family room and adjacent kitchen.
The kitchen has white built-in cabinets; stainless steel appliances including a Wolf cooktop and Sub-Zero refrigerator; and a walk-in pantry with a wine fridge. Glass doors in this large living and kitchen area open to a covered patio at the rear.
All four bedrooms are at the back of the house, off another hallway. The master suite at the far end has a private courtyard and a bathroom with a deep soaking tub and glass-walled shower. Nearby are two more bedrooms, each large enough to accommodate a double bed and desk; they share a bathroom across the hall. The fourth bedroom, at the opposite end of the hall, has its own bathroom.
Outdoor area: The covered patio off the family room and kitchen has a fireplace and plenty of room for living furniture. The yard behind it is landscaped with grass and surrounded by a wooden fence lined with flowering plants. The attached garage can accommodate three cars.
Taxes: $39,996 (estimate)
Contact: Brad Gothberg, Agency, 925-998-5151; theagencyre.com
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