If you are planning to fire up the grill this weekend and wondering what to do with those two inch thick grass-fed ribeyes, I suggest the simple approach. Wash and dry those beautiful steaks, give them a healthy coating of sea salt then let them come to room temp for an hour on the counter. Give them one final pat down with a paper towel and add a ton of freshly cracked black pepper and a drizzle of olive oil. Let them sizzle for 4 minutes on each side and you are ready to go! Just add a big glass of Cabernet and enjoy. Happy Father’s Day.
New Listings this Week
624 22nd St. - 5bd + 5.5ba. $3,725,000. Luxurious 2-story Mediterranean 4,374 sq. ft. on tree-lined 22nd St. Features open floor plan, soaring ceilings, arched windows, hardwood floors, etc. Huge master w/sitting area, luxurious master bath. Gourmet kitchen w/granite countertops, large pantry. Large private backyard w/covered patio, mature trees. Last sold in April 1996 for $1,220,000.
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409 21st St. - 2bd + 2ba. $2,450,000. Great location in Gillette Regent Square. Large 8,957 sq. ft. lot. Opportunity to remodel or build new. Last sold in May 2002 for $1,150,000. Expect this one to sell quickly with multiple offers.
New Sales this Week
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1725 San Vicente Blvd. - 7bd + 6.5ba. $11,500,000. Sold in 27 days. Country English estate built in 1972. Apx. 7,066 sq. ft. of interior space. This home is on a private flat, 46,406 sq. ft. lot complete with mature trees, long private drive and motor court, private tennis court, and a sunny pool, spa and patio. Last sold in January 1986.
239 14th St. - 5bd + 5.5ba. $3,995,000. Sold in 15 days. Traditional style 2 story home, constructed in 2006 w/almost 4,500 sq. ft. 3 en-suite bedrooms plus master suite, maid’s/nanny room in basement level. Last sold in December 2007 for $3,742,500. This will be an interesting resale as it will show just how far prices have rebounded.
752 25th St. - 3bd + 2.5ba. $2,500,000. Sold in 10 days. Corner of Montana Ave and 25th, remodeled in 2004. 60’ wide lot, single story traditional. Last sold in May 2004 for $1,300,000.
440 15th St. - 4bd + 2ba. $2,198,000. Sold in 11 days. Another heavy fixer/ land value. 50’ wide lot on one of the best streets in the area. Built 1939, Franklin school.
Closed Deals this Week
230 21st Pl. - 5bd + 5.5ba. $4,325,000. Sold in 144 days.
428 21st Pl. - 5bd + 4.5ba. $3,900,000. Sold in 89 days.
Pence Hathorn Silver Active Properties:
544 Euclid St. – 5bd + 5.5ba - $4,795,000
465 25th St. – 5bd + 5.5ba - $4,295,000
168 S. Medio – 5bd + 3.5ba - $4,100,000
858 19th St #1. – 3bd + 3.5ba - $1,749,000
1423 10th St. – 4-Plex - $1,295,000
909 N. Sierra Bonita #207 – 2bd + 1.75ba - $485,000
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