The amenities race in luxury condos in the San Francisco Bay Area has slowed, based on the latest upscale housing developments that are entering the market this summer. In the city of San Francisco itself, common roof decks are ubiquitous, and all of the buildings seem to offer their own versions of outstanding city views, but all the bells and whistles for "extras"? Not so much.
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Developers, however, aren’t skimping on building materials, both inside the city and outside, opting for quartz countertops and high-quality kitchen appliances. This summer, it’s all about desirable locations and sleek design.
Here’s what’s on tap:
LagunaHayes, 580 Hayes St., San Francisco
The new, five-story condo development at the corner of Laguna and Hayes in the Hayes Valley neighborhood, aptly called LagunaHayes, will feature 29 homes atop a ground floor of retail space. Inside, the kitchens feature Bosch refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, and microwaves, and Miele induction cooktops surrounded by quartz countertops. Some units will feature glass-front wine refrigerators. The bathrooms have Electric Mirror custom-lighted mirrors, and floor-level ambient night-lights. Construction is set to be complete in August, and sales will begin in June.
Number of units: 29 Price range: $1 million-$1.7 million Developer/architect: Laguna Hayes LLC/Sternberg Benjamin Apartment sizes: 15 one-bedroom/one-bathroom condos, 12 two-bedroom/two-bathroom condos, and two three-bedroom/three-bathroom condos Amenities: Outdoor spaces, including a courtyard with gardens, roof deck with panoramic city views, barbecue, a dining area and a fire pit. Some residences will have balconies and terraces. Website:LagunaHayes
A full-floor apartment in the "crown jewel" of #SanFrancisco has hit the market for $24.5 million https://t.co/goIN9TM7IQ pic.twitter.com/JG6ItIWB4E
— Mansion Global (@MansionGlobal) May 8, 2017
La Maison, 241 10th St., San Francisco
Primarily black and white with stark contrast worked into its design, La Maison prides itself on being walk-to-work distance from Twitter HQ in the South of Market neighborhood. Inside, residents will find Nest home security, Hello Alfred (an on-demand home manager), and BoConcept design services.
"Architecturally, our vision for La Maison was to create a collection of individual residences," designer Alan Tse is quoted saying on the website. "Rather than a commodity approach, we reversed the process and started by designing 28 individual homes, then created a framework for their composition." Sales at La Maison start in June, and construction is set to be completed in August, making way for move-ins in September.
Number of units: 28, including a penthouse unit Price range: Not yet announced, but the smallest units will start in the upper $600,000 range Developer/architect: JS Sullivan Development/Alan Tse Apartment sizes: 16 one-bedroom units and 12 two-bedroom units Amenities: Roof top deck and lounge on 2nd floor Website:La Maison
1101 West, 1101 West El Camino Real, Mountain View
Mountain View, one of the most in-demand cities in Silicon Valley, is home to Google, and other technology companies like Symantec, Microsoft, Intuit, LinkedIn, and Samsung, also have a presence there. 1101 West, in downtown Mountain View, is close to Shoreline Golf Links, Golf Club Moffett Field, and Sunnyvale Golf Course, all of which are along the San Francisco Bay and about 40 miles from San Francisco.
The four-story condo development is spread out across one acre, and features clean, modern design and easy transportation options, from bike-friendly routes nearby and a bus stop in front. 1101 West will come on the market this summer, though the exact date has not been announced yet. Construction is underway, but the completion date hasn’t yet been announced.
Number of units: 52 Price range: Not yet announced Developer/architect: Tricon/Regis Homes Bay Area Apartment sizes: Studios, one-bedrooms, two-bedrooms, and three- bedrooms Amenities: A one-year VTA EcoPass for light rail and buses, landscaped courtyard with barbecues and a fire pit, secure bike storage, a pet-friendly area, and EV charging stations for every homeowner Website:1101 West
Luxury buyers weren't spooked by the Bay Area's slumping #realestate market https://t.co/FtjjSlk1d0 pic.twitter.com/OFJE770Zhz — Mansion Global (@MansionGlobal) March 12, 2017
The Bungalows, 1233 Bockman Road, San Lorenzo
The bungalows, as the name implies, use Craftsman-style architecture as their inspiration. Spread across 10 buildings and 4.78 acres, many of the homes will have fenced yards and porches. The Bungalows are close to Skywest Golf Course and Tony Lema Golf Course, the San Mateo Bridge for easy access to the South Bay area and San Francisco (which is about 30 minutes away) and walking distance to Del Rey Elementary School. Construction has begun, and sales will start this summer, though exact dates for completion and sales have yet to be announced.
Number of units: 53 Price range: Three bedrooms start in the upper $600,000s Developer/architect: The Pauls Corporation/KTGY Group, Inc. Apartment sizes: Three- and four-bedroom townhomes Amenities: Garages Website:The Bungalows