A Diamond Heights Eichler that has since undergone not one, but two “transformational” renovations, 37 Cameo Way now offers 3,892 square feet of “loft-style” living.
Purchased for $1,000,000 in April 2000 (prior to its second transformation which included the remodeled master suite), asking $1,150,000 ($295 per square) today. No photography yet on the MLS (nor link to a website), but 37cameo.com is still online.
Listed for $1,428,000 in September 2009, withdrawn in December asking $1,215,000.
∙ Listing: 37 Cameo Way (4/3) 3,892 sqft – $1,150,000 [MLS] [37cameo.com]
The permit history here isn’t helpful. There are three permits between 2000 and now — one for re-roofing ($13.6K), one for some bathroom changes ($10K), and one for “exploratory holes” ($10K, and restricted to 4 holes — insert Tiger Woods joke here).
The older permits are for re-roofing at $5.1K in 1989 and a 327 sqft passive solar system for $17K in 1986.
Where are all these transformations?
The website states that the open home is November 15th and 17th (those correlate to 2009) so not sure if that is a typo or if you have to travel back in time? Perhaps this time paradigm explains the lack of permit issue.
[Editor’s Note: Originally listed last year.]
What the heck is that bobulous thing hanging from the ceiling in the foreground ? A giant pepper grinder ?
^ceiling fan with invisible glass blades to match the planned glass stairwell with invisible handrails that every kewl loft must have.
My husband and I looked at this house last year. I was so excited to see an Eichler home and then heartbroken after seeing how the owners had completely ruined everything functional about it.
There is no privacy anywhere – the beautiful double vanity bathroom with the nice tub is completely open to public areas, no way to close off the entrances. On top of that, it’s nowhere near a bedroom, it’s right next to the kitchen.
The other 2 bathrooms are small, especially the one off of the loft-bedroom up the spiral staircase which also opens to the kitchen below, again no privacy.
I suppose since the house is so spread out it’s feasible that you don’t need walls to feel like you have privacy but there are no separate hallways – you have to walk through rooms to get to other rooms.
I just couldn’t picture how to actually live in such a disjointed space from day-to-day.
Lots of home improvement details posted by the owner (allegedly) to zillow.com on Aug 6, 2008:
http://www.zillow.com/myestimator/SavedEstimate.htm?swid=X1-SWz0v4izfjdq1b_67cem
Oh this is positively dreadful. Why buy an Eichler if you just want to completely destroy it? They made it f’ing country!
You are offered a watch with a Jaeger-Lecoutre emblem then you open it and find out the mechanism is Swatch. How disappointing!
I am certain people in 2030 will look at the “Dwellized” victorians of our years and have a similar stomach movement. Different times I guess.
The next owner can put it back together. Almost 4000sf. That’s not gonna be cheap. I’d say 30K 😉
The article should read “two negatively transformational remodels”!!!
A great example of how to butcher clean rational modern Eichler (and not one of the better ones!) into an irrational jumble of non-sensical spaces.
What a dog!
Is this truly an Eichler?
@Oackland Chap: it _used_ to be an Eichler! Pathetic what arrogance and incompetence can create out of simplicity and clarity. Gross.
Check out 25 Turquoise. Not an Eichler but a very nice mid-century renovation.
geekgrrl — thanks for the Zillow link.
How much of that work is required to be permitted but isn’t? Agree with the others that the non-Eichlerizing is terrible, and some of the choices just don’t make sense.
Yes, it’s truly an Eichler. According to MLS:
“This Diamond Heights Eichler was transformed by Bay Area artist Joan Brown to include her studio and loft-style living space. The home was further transformed by the current owners to include dramatic double-pane Marvin windows/doors which open to a private courtyard and beautifully landscaped terraced yard.”
From my understanding, the current owner did nothing to further “transform” this house, but *did* make some much-needed improvements. The damage, alas, was already done.
Did you miss the un-renovated Eichler in Diamond Heights that went from listing to close in less than a month in October? It’s a shame to only see the less fortunate houses presented here (remember 1005 Duncan?).
I’m surprised no one’s mentioned the fact that $300 psf is rather cheap for an SFR in SF. Regardless of your architectural taste the place appears well-maintained and habitable in its current condition. The same cannot be said for many other properties selling for $300 psf. I might even go look at it.
The sale of 37 Cameo way closed escrow on Friday (7/9) with a reported contract price of $1,150,000 ($295 per listed square foot).