Artistic vitality permeates the area and thrills the senses. Whether elevating to new heights at the ballet and opera, or being transported by the symphony and music hall, culture is at the core and readily available to you only blocks away from your home in film, on stage and at the museums.
With the captivating central dome of City Hall serving as its focal point, the magnetism of nearby Civic Center Plaza rivals that of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C. Additionally the aesthetic and symbolic grandeur of the Asian Art Museum, Courthouse and San Francisco Public Library collectively line the neighborhood’s streets as stunning beacons of neoclassic glory, just steps away from our condos. Complementing its emblematic charm, the Civic Center neighborhood offers unparalleled urban gems. Within walking distance are San Francisco’s most celebrated theatre and performance halls including the San Francisco Opera, Ballet, and Symphony, the Warfield, Herbst Theatre, Orpheum Theater, Great American Music Hall, and Bill Graham Civic Auditorium.

Learn more and see photographs and more at: www.theartanisf.com

$2,100,000 // Buena Vista // BR/BA: 4/3.5 PKG: 4 Brief Description: Triple-parlor Grande Scale Victorian with Chef’s kitchen opening onto terraced and landscaped garden. Detached artists studio with skylight, wired…ice Excellent condition, classy renovation done by detail freaks. This will NOT be going into MLS and is available to be shown by appointment THIS WEEKEND ONLY. This is a Very small window of opportunity for you, you clients and for me.

$1,385,000 // Lake // BR/BA: 4/4 PKG: 1 Brief Description: Spacious Condo in a 3-unit built in 2008 on 26th between Lake and California; apprx. 2400 sq. ft. on 2 levels with deeded rear yard; FIRST OPEN Sunday, 3/7Property Website (if any): www.26126thavenue.com

$1,195,000 // Golden Gate Heights // BR/BA: 4/3 PKG: 1Brief Description: One of the most gracious homes you’ll ever see! Incredibly warm and spacious, completely remodeled Cape Cod style home on three levels on the best GG Hts block, one-half block to GG Hts Park. Restoration Hardware personified. 3 BRs/1BA on top level, gracious public rooms and 1 BR/1BA on main level, PLUS huge legal family room and full bath down. Gorgeous curb appeal!! 5 minutes to West Portal and Inner Sunset. Property Website (if any): 1950-12thAve.com (active by 3/11)

$1,150,000 // Corona Heights // BR/BA: 3/3 PKG: 1 Brief Description: Incredible, two-level mid-century modern condo with Bay and hillside views! Completely remodeled with incredible taste and style, this 2000 s.f.+ condo features a split-level, house-like floor plan with a beautiful master suite, fantastic open kitchen/dining/living space and beautiful view terrace! Set amidst a beautiful zen-like garden oasis, this will please your fussiest, style-conscious buyers! Gorgeous master and addnl BR on split level, plus addnl suite and office down. Property Website (if any): 260Corbett.com

$975,000 //Corona Heights // BR/BA: 2/2 PKG: 1Brief Description: Totally hip, top-floor mid-century modern condo with Bay and hillside views! Completely remodeled with incredible taste and style, this condo features a split-level, house-like floor plan with a beautiful master suite, fantastic open kitchen/dining/living space and beautiful view terrace! Set amidst a beautiful zen-like garden oasis, this will please your fussiest, style-conscious buyers! Property Website (if any): 262Corbett.com

$775,000 //Twin Peaks // BR/BA: 2/2.5 PKG: 1Brief Description: Views, Views, Views – GREAT ROOF DECK – two masters

$749,000 // Jordan /Laurel // BR/BA: 2/1 PKG: 1Brief Description: Charming ground floor condominium, 1,042 sq. ft. per tax records with original details, updated kitchen, formal dining room, fireplace and a large storage unit. This is a MUST SEE! Property Website (if any): www.133palmave.com (incomplete)

$749,000 //Eureka Valley // BR/BA: 2/1 PKG: 0 Brief Description:
Very livable 1940s condominium just across from Kite Hill. Large deeded private deck and well cared for backyard. FIRST OPEN will be Saturday March 13th

Pocket Listings:

$2,995,000 // St. Francis Wood // BR/BA: 5/6 PKG: 2+ Brief Description: Grand house with exceptional floor plan and street appeal. On Terrace Park – perfect for families and/or people that love to entertain. Property Website (if any): www.SantaPaulaAve.com

$2,200,000 // Cow Hollow // BR/BA: 4/2 PKG: 1 Brief Description: Top floor in 3-Unit building. Penthouse room with pano views, Needs a little work. 2428 +/-sq ft

$1,349,000 // Marina // BR/BA: 2/2 PKG: 2 Brief Description: Beautifully remodeled condo in a 2-unit building. Bring your buyers!!

$499,000 //Pacific Heights // BR/BA: 1/1 PKG: 0 Brief Description: Charming and quiet condo in a 6-Unit building located on one of SF’s finest and most desirable streets. This is a perfect retreat for relaxing and entertaining with hardwood flooring, crown molding, abundant storage and lots of windows.

$TBD // Berkeley // BR/BA: 2/1.5 PKG: ? Brief Description: Single family loft like home in desirable Berkeley – structurally redone from the studs out. Entertainer’s dream, PRIVATE yard & deck w/kitchen & hot tub! Studio is set up to be used as garage &/or loft studio

Unusual Buyer Need:

Price Range :< $3,000,000 neighborhood: st. francis wood brief comments: i have a client looking for a 3 beds on all one level – grand traditional home + media room

Price Range: <$3,000,000 neighborhood: noe, eureka valley, and cole valley brief comments: loved 173 downey. shot stroll to services with minimal grade. two tiny ones modern parents yet need functional family home

Price Range: < $2,000,000 neighborhood: noe valley/eureka valley “lowlands” or west side of dolores park brief comments: looking for, paramount non-negotiables are (1) easy walk to commercial area (i.e., no major hills), and (2) two-car garage…3 beds + office

Price Range: < $1,300,000 neighborhoods: pacific heights brief comments: i have a client looking for a 2 bedroom doorman condo in high-rise building

Price Range: <$900,000 neighborhood: noe or close by brief comments: our very motivated client is downsizing and looking for a br/ba: 2/1+ pkg: 1 condo. it can be a cosmetic fixer – but need good flow and outdoor space

When even a half percentage point in sales price equals thousands of dollars…

Paragon agents average 1.5% – 5.5% above other top SF brokers and 9.5% above the city’s overall average sales-price-to-original-list-price percentage of 88%.

Typically, when a buyer feels a sense of urgency to act quickly, they also offer more money. And when multiple buyers feel a sense of urgency, they bid against each other.

Paragon’s average days-on-market figure as listing agent is 5 weeks below the city average of 92 days.

Home sales include houses, condos, co-ops, tenancies in common, and 2-4 unit buildings. Sales over $3 are often confidential and distort the averages.

Hire an agent who knows how to: Price it correctly. Prepare it thoroughly. Market it comprehensively. Negotiate offers effectively. Protect your interests aggressively. It can make a difference of many tens of thousands of dollars.

The Examiner compiled a range of facts and figures about neighborhoods across The City — including how much it costs to live there and the percentage of people with access to a supermarket — to show that aside from the commonly held assumptions about the areas, there are vast differences among the places San Franciscans call home.

San Francisco

Population: 808,796
Average household size: 2
Percentage of families with children under 18: 40
Percent married: 34
Violent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 1,103
Nonviolent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 5,623
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $640,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,737
Median household income: $71,451
Percentage of households within half-mile of supermarket: 84

Marina

The waterfront neighborhood has views of the Bay that include Alcatraz and the Golden Gate Bridge, but the cost of scenery outside your window comes via higher housing prices.

Population: 20,488
Average household size: 1.5
Percentage of families with children under 18: 26
Percent married: 31
Violent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 54
Nonviolent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 278
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $1,725,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $3,164
Median household income: $104,426
Percentage of households within half-mile of supermarket: 95

Inner Richmond

Hemmed in on the south by Golden Gate Park and on the north by the Presidio; home to “Little Russia,” ubiquitous affordable Asian cuisine, the 38-Geary Muni bus line and Green Apple Books on Clement Street.

Population: 33,197
Average household size: 2.2
Percentage of families with children under 18: 37
Percent married: 37
Violent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 42
Nonviolent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 221
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $850,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,122
Median household income: $71,323
Percentage of households within half-mile of supermarket: 82

Outer Richmond

Famous for fog, families and affordable housing; next to the ocean.

Population: 32,030
Average household size: 2.3
Percentage of families with children under 18: 37
Percent married: 44
Violent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 53
Nonviolent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 201
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $662,500
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,122
Median household income: $74,166
Percentage of households within half-mile of supermarket: 72

Inner Sunset

Home to the UC San Francisco Medical Center, dozens of affordable restaurants and a new farmers’ market.

Population: 24,106
Average household size: 2.1
Percentage of families with children under 18: 40
Percent married: 39
Violent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 15
Nonviolent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 174
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $890,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $1,976
Median household income: $78,878
Percentage of households within half-mile of supermarket: 82

Outer Sunset

Much like the Outer Richmond, but with even more surfers.

Population: 44,901
Average household size: 2.7
Percentage of families with children under 18: 39
Percent married: 45
Violent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 19
Nonviolent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 195
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $632,500
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $1,874
Median household income: $73,157
Percentage of households within half-mile of supermarket: 56

Pacific Heights

As the hill from the Marina district climbs, the housing prices on average tend to dip. The neighborhood, however, is still among the priciest in The City.

Population: 15,677
Average household size: 1.5
Percentage of families with children under 18: 29
Percent married: 34
Violent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 21
Nonviolent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 189
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $955,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $3,414
Median household income: $97,277
Percentage of households within half-mile of supermarket: 100

Russian Hill

The steep hill houses homes that are among the more affluent in The City. The neighborhood also towers over several other nearby areas, including North Beach and Ghiradelli Square.

Population: 16,458
Average household size: 1.7
Percentage of families with children under 18: 29
Percent married: 37
Violent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 13
Nonviolent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 168
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $1,300,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $3,846
Median household income: $75,312
Percentage of households within half-mile of supermarket: 80

Castro-Upper Market

The neighborhood, known for its large gay population, has one of the lowest marriage rates in The City. However, families are beginning to move into the area.

Population: 17,741
Average household size: 1.7
Percentage of families with children under 18: 28
Percent married: 17
Violent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 125
Nonviolent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 436
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $1,022,500
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,730
Median household income: $85,864
Percentage of households within half-mile of supermarket: 100

North Beach

San Francisco’s Little Italy and a destination for many people looking for good food and a night on the town; host to many street festivals and site of frequent planning battles.

Population: 11,996
Average household size: 1.7
Percentage of families with children under 18:  29
Percent married: 35
Violent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 70
Nonviolent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 361
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $750,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,732
Median household income: $60,118
Percentage of households within half-mile of supermarket: 100

Haight-Ashbury

Famous for an influx of flower children more than 40 years ago, the area is now filled with children under 18. The iconic Victorians in the neighborhood are housing families, with roughly 30 percent of the households having children.

Population: 20,331
Average household size: 1.9
Percentage of families with children under 18: 35
Percent married: 21
Violent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 36
Nonviolent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 323
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $790,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,326
Median household income: $80,138
Percentage of households within half-mile of supermarket: 100

Nob Hill

Historically affluent neighborhood that was once home to tycoons that frequented the Top of the Mark; among the most densely populated neighborhoods in The City.

Population: 23,388
Average household size: 1.8
Percentage of families with children under 18: 27
Percent married: 31
Violent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 45
Nonviolent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 141
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $584,500
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $3,602
Median household income: $53,143
Percentage of households within half-mile of supermarket: 100

Noe Valley

Protected from the ocean winds by Twin Peaks, this oft-sunny neighborhood is home to a large percentage of families.

Population: 16,683
Average household size: 1.9
Percentage of families with children under 18: 41
Percent married: 33
Violent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 26
Nonviolent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 174
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $921,500
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,644
Median household income: $99,564
Percentage of households within half-mile of supermarket: 88

Mission

Population: 55,274
Average household size: 2.6
Percentage of families with children under 18: 51
Percent married: 25
Violent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 291
Nonviolent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 932
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $600,500
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,342
Median household income: $61,817
Percentage of households within half-mile of supermarket: 100

West of Twin Peaks

Population: 17,743
Average household size: 2.5
Percentage of families with children under 18: 40
Percent married: 51
Violent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 17
Nonviolent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 154
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $1,088,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,813
Median household income: $115,198
Percentage of households within half-mile of supermarket: 88

Parkside

Population: 22,855
Average household size: 2.8
Percentage of families with children under 18: 38
Percent married: 45
Violent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 26
Nonviolent crimes, Sept.-Dec.*: 213
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $688,750
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $1,874
Median household income: $80,832
Percentage of households within half-mile of supermarket: 80

Bayview

Population: 31,832
Average household size: 3.4
Percentage of families with children under 18: 55
Percent married: 34
Violent crimes*: 216
Nonviolent crimes*: 658
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $385,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,657
Median household income: $46,323
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 63

Bernal Heights

Population: 25,309
Average household size: 2.6
Percentage of families with children under 18: 47
Percent married: 34
Violent crimes*: 57
Nonviolent crimes*: 161
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $711,500
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,418
Median household income: $78,369
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 95

Civic Center

Population: 37,192
Average household size: 1.6
Percentage of families with children under 18: 38
Percent married: 20
Violent crimes*: 569
Nonviolent crimes*: 2585
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $483,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,456
Median household income: $30,155
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 100

Chinatown

Population: 4,087
Average household size: 2
Percentage of families with children under 18: 26
Percent married: 44
Violent crimes*: Part of Financial District statistics
Nonviolent crimes*: Part of Financial District statistics
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $675,000
Median household income: $17,411
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 100

Crocker Amazon

Population: 11,238
Average household size: 3.9
Percentage of families with children under 18: 47
Percent married: 46
Violent crimes*: 8
Nonviolent crimes*: 60
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $474,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: N/A
Median household income: $62,762
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 55

Diamond Heights

Population: 4,810
Average household size: 2.1
Percentage of families with children under 18: 36
Percent married: 39
Violent crimes*: 3
Nonviolent crimes*: 14
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $711,250
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,325
Median household income: $79,411
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 100

Excelsior

Population: 33,795
Average household size: 3.6
Percentage of families with children under 18: 45
Percent married: 43
Violent crimes*: 118
Nonviolent crimes*: 245
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $500,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $1,837
Median household income: $65,416
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 67

Financial District

Population: 6,025
Average household size: 1.4
Percentage of families with children under 18: 30
Percent married: 30
Violent crimes*: 209* (Includes Chinatown)
Nonviolent crimes*: 1,105* (Includes Chinatown)
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $710,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $3,748
Median household income: $19,839
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 100

Glen Park

Population: 4,524
Average household size: 2.1
Percentage of families with children under 18: 47
Percent married: 38
Violent crimes*: 5
Nonviolent crimes*: 43
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $849,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,275
Median household income: $102,707
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 100

Lakeshore

Population: 18,284
Average household size: 2.2
Percentage of families with children under 18: 37
Percent married: 37
Violent crimes*: 12
Nonviolent crimes*: 122
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $900,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $1,739
Median household income: $66,861
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 56

Ocean View

Population: 23,726
Average household size: 3.2
Percentage of families with children under 18: 43
Percent married: 44
Violent crimes*: 60
Nonviolent crimes*: 215
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $394,234
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $1,903
Median household income: $70,499
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 58

Outer Mission

Population: 22,528
Average household size: 3.2
Percentage of families with children under 18: 43
Percent married: 41
Violent crimes*: 38
Nonviolent crimes*: 235
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $497,300
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: N/A
Median household income: $80,312
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 100

Potrero Hill

Population: 10,376
Average household size: 1.8
Percentage of families with children under 18: 49
Percent married: 29
Violent crimes*: 60
Nonviolent crimes*: 220
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $627,250
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,659
Median household income: $89,999
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 92

Presidio

Population: 2,432
Average household size: 2.7
Percentage of families with children under 18: 53
Percent married: 31
Violent crimes*: N/A
Nonviolent crimes*: N/A
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: N/A
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,585
Median household income: $87,916
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 0

Presidio Heights

Population: 8,028
Average household size: 1.9
Percentage of families with children under 18: 34
Percent married: 39
Violent crimes*: 3
Nonviolent crimes*: 25
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $1,065,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,837
Median household income: $103,073
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 100

Seacliff

Population: 3,241
Average household size: 2.1
Percentage of families with children under 18: 36
Percent married: 8
Violent crimes*: 0
Nonviolent crimes*: 4
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $1,539,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,585
Median household income: $124,999
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 73

South of Market

Population: 23,260
Average household size: 1.6
Percentage of families with children under 18: 29
Percent married: 22
Violent crimes*: 235
Nonviolent crimes*: 1312
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: N/A
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $3,748
Median household income: $43,195
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 100

Treasure Island

Population: 1,340
Average household size: 2.6
Percentage of families with children under 18: 67
Percent married: 18
Violent crimes*: N/A
Nonviolent crimes*: N/A
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: N/A
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: N/A
Median household income: $99,843
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 0

Twin Peaks

Population: 7,387
Average household size: 1.6
Percentage of families with children under 18: 27
Percent married: 21
Violent crimes*: 5
Nonviolent crimes*: 26
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $885,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,325
Median household income: $90,108
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 55

Visitacion Valley

Population: 22,698
Average household size: 3.8
Percentage of families with children under 18: 50
Percent married: 39
Violent crimes*: 64
Nonviolent crimes*: 162
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $430,000
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: N/A
Median household income: $65,657
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 59

Western Addition

Population: 47,063
Average household size: 1.8
Percentage of families with children under 18: 37
Percent married: 19
Violent crimes*: 119
Nonviolent crimes*: 364
Median sales price, Sept.-Nov.*: $491,250
Average rent for two-bedroom apartment*: $2,507
Median household income: $56,354
Percentage of households within half-mile of a supermarket: 100

* Neighborhoods are not exact geographic matches with neighborhood definitions used by other sources

Sources: San Francisco Department of Public Health; 2000 U.S. census; San Francisco Police Department CrimeMAPS; Trulia Real Estate Search; averagerent.com.; San Francisco Department of Public Health

via San Franisco Examiner

The 2010 San Francisco Jazz spring season kicks off in a big way this weekend.

The festivities begin Friday with two shows, at 8 and 10:30 p.m., by Cuban pianist Issac Delgado at San Francisco’s Bimbo’s 365 Club. At 8 p.m. Saturday, retro German crooner Max Raabe and his Palast Orchester visit the Paramount Theatre in Oakland. The weekend offerings conclude with world-music/psychedelic-rock ensemble Tinariwen at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Palace of Fine Arts Theatre in San Francisco.

From there, San Francisco Jazz, the same organization that presents the San Francisco Jazz Festival each fall, will host some 40 concerts during a schedule that runs through early June. It’s another top-notch lineup, one that strikes a pretty good balance between tried-and-trusted jazz veterans and rising stars of the genre. Still, some dates do stand out as the can’t-miss shows. Here’s a few that are definitely on my radar:

Max Raabe and Palast Orchester: Veterans of the Carnegie Hall stage, the 47-year-old Raabe and his solid orchestra reconstruct the sound and feel of 1930s-era Germany, by far the most delicious time in that country’s musical history. The vocalist puts a contemporary spin on the show by covering such hits as Britney Spears’ “Oops! … I Did It Again.” Britney done Weimer-era style? That’s something I have to see. (8 p.m. Saturday; Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland; $25-$75)

Sacred Space: These “Sacred Space” shows, where elite players are allowed access to the amazing acoustics in Grace Cathedral, rank as San Francisco Jazz’s most treasured tradition. There are two such events on tap for the 2010 spring season. The first features Berkeley’s own saxophone colossus Josh Redman, while the second spotlights one of the genre’s true titans, Pharoah Sanders. Go see both, if you can. (Redman performs at 8 p.m. Feb. 26; Sanders at 8 p.m. April 16; Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St., San Francisco; $25-$50.)

Zakir Hussain: Bay Area fans are spoiled because this percussion king — who ranks as one of the most influential Indian musicians of all time — appears locally on a fairly consistent basis. If you haven’t seen this tabla wizard, however, now is the time, as he leads the latest edition of his Masters of Percussion ensemble in an evening of both contemporary and traditional Indian music. (7:30 p.m. March 10; Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco; $30-$70.

Hiromi and Robert Glasper: One of the best jazz concerts I saw last year was a performance by bassist Stanley Clarke’s trio at Yoshi’s-San Francisco. Clarke, of course, was incredible, but the player who really made this night memorable was Hiromi. The young Japanese pianist is simply one of the most energetic and exciting players in all of jazz. Opening this show is fellow pianist Robert Glasper, who’s touring in support of the highly acclaimed two-disc set “Double Booked.” (8 p.m. March 20; Herbst; $25-$55.

Tomasz Stanko Quintet: I try to make it to at least one San Francisco Jazz show each year at the intimate Florence Gould Theater, which ranks among the best-sounding rooms in the Bay Area. This concert — featuring the tremendous Polish trumpeter Stanko — looks like just the ticket. (2 p.m. April 11; Florence Gould Theater at the Legion of Honor, 100 Legion of Honor Drive, San Francisco; $25-$40.

Others worth your time:

• Al Di Meola (guitar god from Return to Forever); 8 p.m. Feb. 27; Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon St., S.F.; $25-$65
• Booker T. (anyone hungry for “Green Onions”?); 8 p.m. April 23; Herbst; $25-$55
• Charles Lloyd (one of the top saxophonists in jazz history); 7 p.m. April 25; Palace of Fine Arts; $30-$70
• Faye Carol and Jamie Davis (two of the Bay Area’s best blues/jazz vocalists); 7 p.m. May 23; San Francisco Conservatory of Music, 50 Oak St.; $25
• Regina Carter Quintet and Mads Tolling Quartet (a true jazz violin summit); 8 p.m. May 28; Herbst; $25-$60
• Marcus Miller (bassist revisits his work on the 1986 Miles Davis record “Tutu”); 8 p.m. June 11; Herbst; $35-$75
• For more information on San Francisco Jazz’s spring season, call 866-920-5299 or visit www.sfjazz.org.

via mercurynews.com

$1,299,000 // Noe Valley // BR/BA: 2/2 PKG: 2 Brief Description: Peaked Roof Victorian, beautiful view kitchen w/dining area, formal living & dining rooms, media/family room, garden level home office, and oversized walk-out deck leading to lush backyard

$875,000 // Jordan Park // BR/BA: 2/1 PKG: 1 Brief Description: Top Floor Condo in 4 unit building

$799,000 // Lake Corridor // BR/BA: 3/2 PKG: 1Brief Description: 3 level townhouse with private roof deck. Built in 2000 in 4-unit condo complex

$739,000 // Jordan Park // BR/BA: 2/1 PKG: 1 Brief Description: Darling top floor condominium with coved ceilings, FDR, FP, remodeled bath & updated kitchen. Second bedroom is small but functional as an office, guest or child room; additional storage, Available to preview week of 2/8

$669,000 // Anza Vista // BR/BA: 2/1 PKG: 1 Brief Description: Very nice & quiet condo in the rear of the 16-unit building with tons of windows and lots of natural light. Remodeled kitchen and small private balcony

$589,000 // SOMA // BR/BA: 1/2 PKG: 1 Brief Description: 2-level loft elevator building with downtown view, approx 1,045 sq ft., two full baths, gas/stainless steel kitchen with a spectacular roof deck.

$415,000 // Daly City // BR/BA: 2/2 PKG: 1 Brief Description: 1 outdoor space. Building FHA approved. In unit laundry, large master bath, deck with Partial Ocean views

Unusual Buyer Need:

Price Range: < $2,500,000 neighborhood: district 1, 6, 7 or 8 brief comments: looking for vacant 2-unit building with two or three bedrooms each with at least one car parking and storage and should be in decent condition (no fixers). no yard/no view is fine. near bus lines a plus

Price Range: < $1,200,000 neighborhood: marina/ cow hollow and pacific heights brief comments: i have a client interested in a br/ba: 2/1 minimum 1200 sq. ft.

Price Range :< $ 800,000 neighborhoods: districts 4, 5, 6, 7, 8-9 brief comments: looking for sfd cosmetic fixer br/ba: 3/2

Price Range :< $ 750,000 neighborhoods: hayes valley/ soma/mission dolores brief comments: looking for sfh or condo with outdoor space with minimum br/ba: 2/1 pkg: 2

San Francisco Homes for Sale: As of January 31st, at lowest level in past 2 years.

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Single-Family Homes

Condos

2-4 Units

• Median-Price-Condo.pdf
• Median-Price-SFR-and-Condo.pdf
• Median-Price-SFR.pdf
• Sales-Rate-SFR-and-Condo.pdf
• Sales-Rate-SFR-Condo.pdf
• Sales-Rate-SFR.pdf
• Supply-and-Demand-SFR-and-Condo.pdf
• Supply-and-Demand-SFR-Condo.pdf
• Supply-and-Demand-SFR.pdf
• Units-UC-SFR-and-Condo.pdf
• Units-UC-SFR-Condo.pdf
• Units-UC-SFR.pdf

NUMBER OF UNITS is the equivalent of number of sales/transactions. For condominiums, each unit is treated as a sale. For 2- t 4-unit buildings, the “building” is treated as a sale.

NUMBER SOLD is the number of properties in the market segment that closed escrow during the month.

NUMBER FOR SALE is the number of active properties on the market for one day or more during the month.

MEDIAN PRICE (SOLD) reflects the “middle” price point of a group of properties that have successfully closed escrow on a monthly basis, i.e. half sold for more and half sold for less than the median price. Tracking the movement of median prices over time provides a good indicator of the direction market forces are moving.

If the percentage change is positive between the two periods then there is upward pressure on prices in that market segment. If the percentage change is negative between the two periods then there is downward pressure on prices in that market segment.

AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET (DOM) reflects how long it has been taking (on average) to draw an offer on a reasonably priced property exposed to the market. The AVERAGE DAYS ON MARKET is defined as: The average number of days it took all of the properties that went under contract during the period to accept a first position offer.

MONTH’S SUPPLY OF INVENTORY (MSI) is a measure of how long it would take, in months, to sell the existing inventory at the current sales rate for the specific neighborhood and property type. The MONTH’S SUPPLY OF INVENTORY is defined as: The number of active properties on the market for one day or more during the month, less the number of properties that have been withdrawn or expired, divided by the number of properties that have gone under contract during the month.

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• #3 in unit sales
• #4 in dollar volume sales
• Lowest in Days on Market as Listing Agent (of top 10 brokerages)
• Highest Sales Price to original List Price percentage as Listing Agent (of top 10)
• Average home sales price: $929,000

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