CL I MB R E A L E S TAT E
VANTAGE Februar y | 2015
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INSIDE
What we have in store for you this issue
3 BEST OF THE BAY
22 FEATURED PET
Monthly featured listings
Our extended furry family
12 HOMES, LOFTS, & CONDOS An update of our inventory
Local events this February
10 RENTAL VIEW
25 CLIMB CONGRATULATES
The hottest rentals in San Francisco/East Bay
16 NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT Lake Merritt
18 CLIMB LOVES A few of our favorite things
24 WHAT’S NEW IN OAKLAND?
Announcements and accomplishments
26 CLIMB MANAGEMENT TEAM The faces that drive Climb
28 MEET YOUR CLIMBERS The Climb Real Estate team
20 FEATURED AGENT Laura Pallin
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BEST OF THE BAY We bring the best of San Francisco Bay Area homes to you.
COVER PROPERT Y:
492 Staten Ave. #301
LANDMARK HOME AT THE BELLEVUE-STATEN 492 STATEN AVE. #301 | 2BR/2BA | $1,150,000
Brian Anderson & Marcus Lee
This is a rare opportunity and offering for a trophy home offering wide water views from the north shore of Lake Merritt and updated to perfection. Perched above the tree-lined waterfront park of Lake Merritt, this expansive 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom corner condo has broad window lines and wonderful light and has been reimagined with a modern eclectic flair and a premium level of modern amenities. Upon entering the grand living space, you are surrounded by designer-inspired finishes including Venetian plaster and Art Deco details. Highlights include arched doorways, polished Venetian plaster ceilings, and rich toned oak flooring. The period details are all accented by recessed designer lighting, updated electrical (cat 5 and coaxial), radiant heat, and an exquisite master bathroom. An updated chef’s kitchen with a Sub-Zero refrigerator, cherry cabinetry, and a steel tile backsplash sets the stage for entertaining and a guest bathroom, second bedroom, and additional pantry add to the complete amenity set of this home. The Bellevue-Staten is on the National Register of Historic Places and the recipient of the Art Deco Preservation Award. Drink in the beauty of Lake Merritt, shop at the Farmers’ Market, or experience the amenities of some of Oakland’s best cafes, restaurants, and theater, all within immediate proximity to the Bellevue Staten. A gracious doorperson and valet parking complete the premium service level of this wonderful boutique building located convenient to BART and freeways. Welcome home to residence 301 at the landmark Bellevue-Staten.
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TROPHY HOME OFFERING WIDE WATER VIEWS FROM THE NORTH SHORE OF LAKE MERRITT.
THE TOP OF IVY HILL 2700 8TH AVE. #1 | 1BR/1BA | $399,000
Melody Hultgren
Welcome to 2700 8th Avenue #1, an incredibly spacious Ivy Hill home with amazing light and character. Seated at the top of Ivy Hill, this condo has all of the charm and details you find in an older home with the benefit of having been completely remodeled. The elegant floor plan, nine-foot ceilings, and walls of windows make this feel like a single-family home. In fact, with the generous 1,000 sq. ft. floor plan, this makes a perfect single-family home alternative, and in-unit
laundry, 1-car parking, and storage are included. 2700 8th Avenue is an intimate four-unit building on Ivy Hill just one block off of Park Boulevard. It is located close to Lake Merritt and Glenview as well as freeways and the Lake Merritt BART station. Home #1 gets maximum sunlight with windows on three sides of the unit and floor-toceiling windows. Dramatic architectural elements blended with modern convenience make this home truly unique.
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LUXURIOUS ISLAND OF ALAMEDA HOME 501 TIDEWAY DR. | 4BR/3.5BA | $1,250,000
Justin Fichelson
On the quaint island of Alameda, across from San Francisco, lies this bright, spacious three-story home with a spectacular robust garden and access to the water. The largest property and standalone townhouse in Ballena Bay, this bright four bedroom, three and a half bathroom home is bathed in natural light and includes 3,034 square feet of living space (per tax records). A large deck off the kitchen and family room leads to a brick-paved yard complete with poplar, palms, and multiple producing fruit trees such as plum, mulberry, pomegranate, apricot, and lemon trees as well as grape vines and many rose bushes. The commute to San Francisco is a relaxing trip on the nearby ferry or a quick 20-minute drive. There is easy access to major freeways. With its own 25-foot-deep dock on the water just steps away from your front door, this is a boater’s dream. Alameda, on average 10 degrees warmer
weather than San Francisco, is a tranquil island environment that has so much to offer. Many parks and public activities abound. Alameda has a true community feel with great schools, a delightful place to call home. Walk to Mount Davidson Park and experience the city’s highest peak and 360-degree views. Walk four blocks to one of the best schools in SF, Miraloma Elementary School, which received a Great Schools rating of 9/10. Public transit is available via the 36-Teresita bus to take you north to the Muni K line at Forest Hill Station in 12 minutes or head south to the Glen Park BART station in 18 minutes. It’s a 5-minute drive to I-280. Mollie Stone’s and Starbucks are 3 minutes away, and you can reach the heart of Noe Valley or West Portal in 7 minutes.
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HOMES, LOFTS, & CONDOS See the latest inventory of Victorian flats, modern condominiums, historic loft conversions, single-family homes, and a wide range of other properties all over the San Francisco Bay Area.
1 MADRONE | $1,995,000 2BR/2BA Kevin Gueco & Vi Pavlicevich Experience the lifestyle, luxury and convenience of unparalleled building amenities at Madrone in Mission Bay.
2 1226 DE HARO ST. | $1,979,000 4BR/3BA Joshua Lawerence
5 THE ESSEX | $595,000 1BR+DEN/1BA M.Woebcke & M. Hultgren Enjoy luxury waterfront living at The Essex in Oakland’s Jack London Square.
6 PORTSIDE II | $1,199,000 2BR/2BA Michelle Ye
Don’t miss this expansive home on the sun-drenched side of Potrero Hill.
This spectacular top floor condo features full-on bridge and water views in an excellent location.
3 1342 BROADWAY ST | $998,000 2BR/1BA Michelle Balog
7 5051 ROYAL PALM DR. | $749,000 3BR/2BA Felicia Duncan
This classic and sophisticated top floor condo on the border of Russian Hill and Nob Hill.
4 ONE HAWTHORNE | $949,000 1BR+DEN/1BA T. Montgomery & M. Lee Enjoy metropolitan living at its finest in is bright, modern, and spacious condo.
This charming single-story home located in the 28 Palm community of Fremont is the picture of residential excellence.
8 6625 LAIRD AVE. | $375,000 3BR/2BA K. Truong & M. Bounprakob This sweet catch of a home is perfect for a family to enjoy a large backyard and soak up the everso sunny Oakland weather.
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RENTAL VIEW
Climb rents Victorian flats, modern condominiums, historic loft conversions, and a wide range of other properties all over the San Francisco Bay Area.
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OPPOSITE PAGE: PACIFIC CANNERY LOFTS | $2,800/mo 1BR/1.5BA Elizabeth Kim
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1 PACIFIC CANNERY LOFTS | $2,400/mo 1BR/1BA Elizabeth Kim 2 333 FREMONT ST. #802 | $3,662/mo 1BR/1BA Elizabeth Kim & Darcy Robinson 3 THE ARTERRA | $4,475/mo 2BR/1BA Darcy Robinson 4 THE INFINITY #6K | $4,700/mo 1BR+DEN/1BA Matt Woebcke & E. Kim 5 223 MISSISSIPPI ST. #3 | INQUIRE COMMERCIAL Elizabeth Kim
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NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT This month we are featuring Lake Merritt, in Oakland. Check out our recommendations on the best the area has to offer.
JODY COX
KENNY TRUONG
Leasing Agent
Senior Sales Associate HADDON HILL CAFE
MORCOM MUNICIPAL ROSE GARDEN
Super chill place. Finding parking can be a bit tricky on weekends, but the place is good to work and relax. An area by the window perfect as a standing desk, and there is free WiFi.
What a beautiful hidden little garden/park! I wouldn’t have known about this place unless it wasn’t for Rebuilding Together Oakland!
FELICIA DUNCAN
BRIAN ANDERSON
Senior Sales Associate
Top Producer
THE LUNCH BOX
DOWNTOWN WINE MERCHANTS
Great sandwiches, great prices, and fast and friendly service! What else do you want from a sandwich place?
You can feel the love that went into every aspect of this wine bar/store with a spectacular food menu from the moment you step inside. The use of the isosceles triangle shaped space is absolutely perfect. During the daytime, it is light filled and feels airy. Tall windows line both long sides, so it is perfect for watching the action on Broadway and Frank Ogawa Plaza.
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love your home
JACK LONDON SQUARE 415.431.8888 | climbSF.com
CLIMB LOVES
Here are a few of our favorite things that we know you would enjoy.
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SLEEP
GATHER is a place to experi-
ence Northern California food, West Coast wines, and innovative organic cocktails. Other daily-changing menus range from braised meats and wholeroasted fish to brick-oven pizzas and composed vegetable dishes. Their food is inspired by the local farmers, ranchers and artisan food producers.
FREGATE ISLAND PRIVATE
OHEKA CASTLE HOTEL is
the premier venue for exquisite weddings and gala celebrations and has been the backdrop to many popular video, and TV shows. It place remains a symbol of the history of America and a monument to the Gatsby-Era Gold Coast of Long Island. VANTAGE MAGAZINE / 18
is a private paradise in The Seychelles, an island accessible only to the hotel’s guests. The preservation and protection of the island’s unique flora and fauna is one of its proudest achievements.
WATCH
READ
COVET
FOCUS revolves around Nicky,
THE WHITES is a electrifying
tale of a New York City police detective under siege-by an unsolved murder, by his own dark past, and by a violent stalker seeking revenge.
a seasoned master of misdirection who becomes romantically involved with novice con artist Jess (Margot Robbie). As he’s teaching her the tricks of the trade, she gets too close for comfort and he abruptly breaks it off. Three years later, the former flame—now an accomplished femme fatale— shows up in Buenos Aires in the middle of the high-stakes racecar circuit.
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DIOR’S POWER PINK GLAZED CALFSKIN PUMPS are sky-high yet comfortable and the perfect complement to the spring dresses we’re looking forward to.
FEATURED AGENT Getting to know Climb Sales Associate Laura Pallin.
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MY NAME
Laura Pallin (El, LP, Ellie, Auntie, Laurax).
I AM
A city dweller, a walker, a trainriding boat-hopping plane-catching architecture-watching city fanatic SF lover!
PROUDEST MOMENT
The culmination of events bringing me to San Francisco: the years of dreaming to live in this amazing city, the multiple trips up from Portland with a secret storage unit, and the job offer after my decision to move.
BIGGEST CHALLENGE
Leaving a comfortable life for a dream life.
ALARM CLOCK
The stirrings of my brindle boxer, Beau.
PERFECT DAY
Sunny and crisp, a couple hours out in the city parks and streets with my dog, touring beautiful SF homes with lovely clients, happy hour with friends, and a brisk walk home.
FIRST JOB
Slingin’ espresso at Coffee Plantation Phoenix, AZ!
LAURA PALLIN
Sales Associate 415.508.7631 laura@climbsf.com
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FEATURED PET Meet Sales Assocate Michael Soon’s dog, Bruiser.
MY NAME
PERFECT DAY
Bruiser Soon
Not wiggling my butt off.
It starts with an early morning jog along Crissy Field while taking in the Bay fresh air. After building up a brisk pant, I’ll meet a few buddies and exchange our freshest scents. Then I’ll take a cat nap before spending quality time with my stuffed animals. Getting to know who they really are on the inside is the most rewarding for me. From there I like to keep my evenings flexible as my human brothers always have fun things to do like dress up, pile on, roll on, and ride on.
ALARM CLOCK
FAVORITE SF NEIGHBORHOOD:
I AM
A Boxer.
PROUDEST MOMENT
Catching frisbees mid-air while in full stride.
BIGGEST CHALLENGE
My thirsty tongue.
The Marina. I’m a sucker for waterfront parks and bridge views.
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WHAT’S NEW IN OAKLAND? Here are some of the exciting events in the city this February.
2/14 TO 3/2 | SATURDAY TO SUNDAY
2/27 | FRIDAY
Marion Gray: Within The Light
Casablanca Movie at Paramount Theatre
2/25 | WEDNESDAY
2/28 | SATURDAY
Disney on Ice
2015 Lunar New Year Performance Festival
2/27 | FRIDAY Get your Oakland Groove on Friday Nights
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CLIMB CONGRATULATES Congratulations to Climb’s top 25 agents for 2014.
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THE CLIMB MANAGEMENT TEAM Meet the faces that help drive Climb towards success.
MARK CHOEY
CHRIS LIM
Marketing Director 415.577.3770 chris@climbsf.com
Technolog y Director 415.630.0204 mark@climbsf.com
TIFFANY COMBS
MICHELLE BALOG
Managing Broker
Managing Sales Director
415.710.0820 tiffany@climbsf.com
415.810.7890 balog@climbsf.com
EUGENE PAK
Director of Business Development
MICHELLE STEPHENS
415.254.5853 eugene@climbsf.com
415.637.1898 mstephens@climbsf.com
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Sales Leader
J E SSIE LEE The New Face of Climb
J E S S I E L E E | 4 1 5 . 5 1 8 . 6 4 0 2 | jessie@climbsf.com | CalBRE 01852582
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CLIMB REAL ESTATE GROUP BAY AREA LOCATIONS
POTRERO HILL 251 Rhode Island Street Suite #105 San Francisco, CA 94103 NOE VALLEY 3961 24th Street San Francisco, CA 94114 MISSION BAY 325 Berry Street Suite #119 San Francisco, CA 94107 JACK LONDON SQUARE 201 4th Street Suite #102 Oakland, CA 94607 AIRSTREAM On Location Bay Area, CA
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