The options in the $450,000 price range have increased lately, mainly due to the softened condo market. Here’s a trio of condos in reasonable locations that may be a good fit for your lifestyle—and wallet:
55 Page #516 Hayes Valley
This stylish studio at The Hayes will work for someone who can live in a small but well-appointed space. (It’s only 474 square feet). The Hayes was built in 2008 and has amenities such as a fitness room, roof deck, and attended lobby. The location is right off Market, which makes it a great commuting spot. The unit has high ceilings, Twin Peaks views, and a kitchen with Studio Becker cabinets. And don’t forget the washer/dryer in the actual unit, as well as one-car parking. HOA dues are $265/mo, with an additional $100/mo for parking.
1556 Green #F Pacific Heights
Recently reduced to its $449,000 asking price, 1556 Green #F is a 1BR/1BA condo in a great location. The unit is on the first floor, so it doesn’t get a ton of natural light. But it does have a nicely remodeled kitchen and one-car parking. HOA dues are $208/month, and there are seven units in the building. There’s a common area laundry, as well as a barbeque area and garden.
1097 Howard #103 South of Market
1097 Howard #103 is a first-floor unit in the Historic Light House Lofts. (And by first floor, I mean on sidewalk level, so you have to be okay with that.) With 1017 square feet, it’s larger than most lofts in this price range and includes 1BR/1BA, a large walk-in closet, washer/dryer hookups and a large deeded storage space. There’s a fabulous roof deck with a barbeque grill, too. HOA dues are $364.77/month. This unit was on the market last year for around $500,000, so the price has come down since then.