Russian Hill / Polk Gulch, San Francisco home appraisals in 24 hours

Signed desktop appraisals of Russian Hill / Polk Gulch houses and condos, from your photos and the records, emailed within a day of payment.

Russian Hill and Polk Gulch run from the steep blocks around Lombard, Hyde and Macondray Lane down to the flatter streets along Polk, and the homes are mostly condos and TICs in Edwardian buildings and mid-century towers, with some single-family houses on the hill. I value them after a death in the family, in divorces and for trust sales, often when co-owners need a number before deciding to sell.

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What I look at in Russian Hill / Polk Gulch

  1. 1

    Views drive value here, and they vary floor by floor, so I note from your photos exactly what you see, the Golden Gate, Alcatraz, the Bay Bridge or a light well, and whether it could be blocked.

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    Parking is scarce on the hill, so a deeded garage space or none at all makes a real difference, and I match parking when I choose comparable sales.

  3. 3

    In the Edwardian buildings along Polk and Larkin, I read the HOA or TIC paperwork for seismic work, roof and facade projects, reserves and special assessments, since an older building's upkeep falls on every owner.

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What to photograph

Photograph the view from each main window, the building entry and stairs or elevator, your parking space and storage, and the kitchen and baths. For a house on the hill, add the street approach and any roof deck.

Front and backKitchen and bathsEvery main roomUpgrades and problems

Upload photos after you order, or attach them to an email. Phone photos are fine.

Homes typical of Russian Hill / Polk Gulch

Russian Hill / Polk Gulch questions

How much does a bay view add to a Russian Hill condo?
It depends on the view, and I measure it with sales, not a rule of thumb. I look for units in the same or nearby buildings with and without a similar view, then compare. A full Golden Gate view on a high floor and a slice of bay between buildings are very different things.
Can you value our Polk Gulch condo before our court date next week?
Usually, yes, since there's no inspection to schedule. Send me photos of the unit, the view, the parking space and the common areas, plus any HOA documents. I'll value it with recent sales from the building and nearby Polk and Larkin buildings.
When would I get the report for a Russian Hill / Polk Gulch home?
Within 24 hours of the moment I have both your payment and your photos, weekends and holidays included. If you're not in a rush, the regular schedule is 5–10 business days at $299 or $449.

“I've prepared desktop appraisals for every purpose on this list. Some situations still call for an in-person appraisal, though, so check with your attorney or tax advisor first to make sure a desktop report is right for yours.”

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