Historic Home Allures in San Francisco’s Iconic Gold Coast

This 9,625 SF San Francisco home in Pacific Heights is represented by Max Armour of Compass.

2830 Pacific Avenue, San Francisco
6 BED | 6 BATH | 2 HBA | Offered at $35,000,000

Built in 1910, 2830 Pacific Avenue has been fully restored and modernized to capture the original integrity of the home’s Georgian Colonial architecture while ushering it into the 21st-century. The current owners honored the home’s past while creating their version of a private family oasis in the heart of San Francisco’s captivating Pacific Heights.

An elegant and peaceful refuge nestled within a vibrant city, the renowned Pacific Heights district runs alongside infamous hills that rise from the Marina and run along an east-west ridge between the Presidio and Van Ness Avenue and encompass the most iconic views of the Bay. This sophisticated enclave is home to some of the city’s stunning architecture styles, record breaking homes along Billionaire’s Row, world-renowned Michelin Star restaurants, and borders the serene natural beauty of Presidio National Park.

Sparing no expense, this elegant 6 bedroom, 6 bathroom, and 2 half-bathroom residence was restored using only the highest quality craftsmanship and millwork. From the marble front steps past the columned entry to the grand staircase, to the soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and elongated sight lines, the home’s unparalleled scale and elegant symmetry capture the essence of a well lived life.

Abundant natural light, garden outlooks, and unobstructed views of San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge give 2830 Pacific Avenue a sense of calmness and offers a tranquil, private reprieve from the dynamic city just outside your front door.

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Learn more at www.2830pacificavenue.com

About Max Armour

In Max’s two decades of experience, he’s built a reputation as an agent who delivers value in every transaction by giving each client everything he has. His professionalism, work ethic, and drive have led to him being consistently ranked in the top 1% of San Francisco real estate agents for over a decade. Instilled with youthful energy and unrelenting dedication, he’s a sought-after agent and expert at garnering exposure in San Francisco’s highly-competitive market, with over $1.5 billion in sales for clients in his career.

Max blends an innovative approach—constantly evolving and utilizing the latest trends in real estate—with a focus on truly understanding each client’s unique priorities. Whether you’re buying or selling, he understands that in a time of transition, you need someone who will exercise discretion, while turning over every stone to ensure your success.

As a Russian Hill native and Northside expert, Max has unparalleled understanding of the city’s niched neighborhoods and nuanced microclimates. He enlists his extensive network of relationships and deep knowledge of every neighborhood, street, and house in the area to stay ahead of the game and deliver value for his clients.

Listed by Max Armour
415.290.6058
max.armour@compass.com
DRE 01446122

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Cape-Cod Style Estate Stuns in Pacific Palisades 

Set upon almost an acre of park-like land in the Pacific Palisades, this newly-constructed estate evokes grand, traditional charm, coupled with contemporary flair, and an unmatched indoor-outdoor California living experience.

Envisioned by the city’s premier luxury development group, Palisades Development Company, this masterpiece offers elevated design sensibility and high-end amenities in an unparalleled ocean view setting. A long private driveway leads to your deluxe motor court and elevated glass front door, welcoming you to the ultimate entertainment compound.

Open, sun drenched living spaces, ground-to-ceiling doors, french oak floors, and imported designer finishes encompass a purposeful layout with 11-foot ceilings throughout.

A state-of-the-art chef’s kitchen with an attached butlers pantry, a designer office, temperature-controlled wine cellar, cabana, and wellness studio equipped with an infrared sauna and steam shower, sums up the main level and allows a seamless flow to the outside oasis from any room.

Upstairs, an elegant primary suite showcases vaulted ceilings, a balcony, fireplace, two expansive closets, spa baths, and panoramic ocean views.

In total, 7 bedrooms, 12 baths, and all of today’s necessities such as an elevator, two sets of laundry units, a four-car garage, an impressive lower level with an oversize theater, gym, and extra guest quarters complete this masterfully crafted home. Enjoy multi-leveled deck space, a heated pool, a sprawling hillside, containing a variety of trees, producing seasonal vegetables, fruits, and herbs, al fresco dining, and a lounge area with an outdoor fireplace as the sun sets.

Truly a one-of-a-kind property in a highly desired location close to hiking, shopping, beach living, and all the Palisades community has to offer. 15975 Alcima Avenue, Pacific Palisades is listed at $25,995,000 by Aaron Kirman.

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The Green Street Penthouses: The Crown Jewel of San Francisco’s Skyline

The crown jewel of San Francisco’s skyline, 999 Green Street’s spectacular penthouse apartments afford panoramic views from The Summit’s glass-encased tower.

Designed by famed developer, Joseph Eichler, and owned by San Francisco’s most beloved couple George Shultz and Charlotte Maillard Shultz, both North and South-facing penthouses evoke a statement-making sense of grandeur with floor-to-ceiling glass and grand staircases that link two lavish levels.

Sold together or separately, these one-of-a-kind penthouses have come to the market just twice since inception in 1973.

Set within a full-service, luxury skyrise with 24-hour doorman, and located in prime Russian Hill near hip cafes and eateries, penthouse living includes deeded parking and extra storage.

Thoughtfully designed with shared common areas, including two connecting hallways and on-floor storage, both North and South towers have the capacity to operate independently or together as one.

999 Green Street, Unit 3201 and 999 Green Street, Unit 3202 in San Francisco are represented by Compass agents Max Armour and Karen Mendelsohn Gould.

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Home of the Week: Historic Sea Cliff Italianate-Victorian

Before there was a Sea Cliff neighborhood, there was One 25th. Featured in Wall Street Journal, this proud and welcoming Italianate-Victorian home stood alone on the bluffs of the area’s now-famous cliffs offering respite and privacy for the San Francisco family that built it. Grand scale and updated amenities in the home’s many inviting spaces bring modern livability even as the irrepressible charm of countless original Old World details calls to the past. Spectacular Golden Gate Bridge views light up many of the home’s rooms making this a truly one-of-a-kind property with stature and prominence rarely seen on the market.    

The main level’s tall ceilings and ultra-wide towering doors, custom-built fireplaces with massive surrounds, and dark-wood parquet floors and trim bring an inviting elegance that makes any room the perfect place to relax with family or guests. The scale and volume of these spaces is something you don’t often find today and is evident the minute you step from the dramatic foyer into the living room, where large picture windows boasting jaw-dropping Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headland, and ocean views command your attention.

Any family will find numerous cozy spaces and alcoves to appreciate together and enjoy the modern-day amenities, such as an integrated sound system, keyless entry and video security system for peace of mind, and luxuriously updated kitchen and baths for everyday living.

This level also enjoys a well-maintained, sunlit south-facing courtyard that the U-shaped home embraces, with many rooms offering overlooks or outlets to the private, lush area. On the other side of the property, a generous terrace and deck beckon with more dramatic views, gentle ocean sounds, and a wooden stairway leading to a ground-level deck and secure access to venerable Baker Beach.

Upstairs, a tasteful primary suite and a thoughtful dressing room/office, with more turn-of-the-century details and hand-crafted moldings, boast epic Golden Gate Bridge views from every window. A walk-in closet and two more primary baths with dramatic ocean views make the suite even more inviting. Three more bedrooms, all with updated en suite baths, two with Juliet balconies, and one with a sunny terrace overlooking the courtyard, complete the level.

A pent-level offers a generous activity room perfect for family night, another guest suite, and two sunny walkout terraces that provide a great place to take in the crisp ocean air and enjoy dramatic unobstructed Golden Gate Bridge views.  

The 8,495-square-foot residence sits at the end of a cul-de-sac and offers an impossible-to-find presence and legacy in the heart of the enviable Sea Cliff neighborhood. The esteemed family that built this house in 1908 was inspired to do so after the 1906 earthquake and fire, finding the bluffs of Sea Cliff the perfect place to regroup and continue to write their prominent San Francisco legacy. The family’s daughter, Phoebe Hearst Brown, was only 4 years old when the home was built and remembers “nothing else there but sand dunes, lupine, and rabbits.”

One 25th Avenue, San Francisco is listed at $39,000,000 by Compass agent Neal Ward.

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This Architectural Masterpiece is Menlo Park’s Most Expensive Listing

Designed by leading Atherton architect of Pacific Peninsula Group, this one-of-a-kind estate is Menlo Park’s most expensive listing to date.

Listed at $26,499,000 by Compass Menlo Park agent Judy Citron, 1340 Arbor Road is a three-story masterpiece reimagined by renowned Pacific Peninsula Architecture. A second parcel located at the front entrance, priced separately, offers the opportunity to develop an additional home or create a family compound. When combined, the 2+ acre property would amount to Menlo Park’s largest residential lot.

A fully circular driveway sets the stage for chic sophistication throughout the property, including light and bright interiors complemented by matte-finished white oak floors. Architectural details include exceptional millwork, detailed ceilings, and layers of crown and wall moldings.

The open kitchen/family room is a triumph of design ready for everyday living, brightened by four skylights in the towering ceiling and French doors opening to the grounds on three sides. The kitchen features Calacatta Lincoln marble counters, including an island with seating, plus a suite of Wolf, Miele, and Sub-Zero appliances. A large casual dining area with built-in desk center is set to one side while a fully customized mud room on the opposite side offers exceptional functionality and secondary access to the lower level. 

The layout features five en-suite bedrooms including one downstairs. The primary suite is located upstairs – an exceptional retreat with sitting room, couture closet, and spa-inspired bath. Three additional bedroom suites are just down the hall. 

The unfinished lower level, with towering ceilings and numerous windows, offers more than 2,400 square feet which may be used for recreation, a theater, and fitness – or whatever your lifestyle choices may be.Additional amenities include multi-zoned air conditioning, Nest thermostats, a distributed sound system, and programmable lighting. Outside, the level grounds are an enchanting, park-like setting with the opportunity to add recreational amenities.

Set in a premier location in Menlo Park, just two blocks from downtown conveniences on Santa Cruz Avenue and close to excellent Menlo Park public and private schools, 1340 Arbor Road is an unforgettable property that captures the ambiance of an Atherton estate.

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Contemporary Portola Valley Estate

Perfectly sited among the rolling hills of Central Portola Valley, this timeless contemporary estate was custom built with exceptional attention to detail and material selection.

Beautifully patinated Italian metal doors open to extend the living space outside, with a sweeping loggia overlooking the pool on one side, and a central courtyard with a majestic heritage Oak tree on the other.

The great room, crowned by 20-foot exposed beam ceilings, features an open concept living room, dining area, and chef’s kitchen with expansive island and LaCanche range.

The primary suite offers a luxurious bathroom with a soaking tub and direct access to a private rose garden and spa.

Set back from the main property, the guest house offers a luxurious space for visitors or additional flexible living space with a full kitchen and bathroom.

380 Cervantes Road, Portola Valley is listed at $10,500,000 by The reSolve Group.

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Japanese-Inspired Mid-Century Featured in Architectural Digest

Situated on a spectacular hilltop overlooking the Ross Valley and Mt. Tamalpais is Quail Hill, a private 14+ acre enclave of unparalleled beauty, privacy and security.

A hybrid of both Mid-Century and contemporary Japanese architecture, the home has a clean and minimalistic design. A naturally flat building site allows for the multi-wing 11,565 square foot home with six bedroom suites to be sited on single-level living cantilevering out into the native oak landscape.

The landscaping, designed by Nagao Sakuri, is integral to the overall design of the home, with countless moments, interruptions, controlled outlooks, and multi-season plantings.

Thirteen-foot high ceilings and impeccable scale create rooms that are comfortable and infinitely livable with expansive walls of glass all around that take advantage of the sweeping views and wide panoramas.

Quail Hill offers the unique opportunity to acquire one of the largest and most private properties in Marin County. Adjacent parcels are available.

21 Canyon Road, Ross is listed at $29 million by Compass agent Neal Ward.

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