As 11 Cook looked above when purchased for $1,040,000 in 2006. As it looks below since a third floor was added, the rear extended, and the interior remodeled at an estimated cost of “$685,000” per the permits (and not including the cost of the ‘shopped clouds).
Subsequently, the sub-standard foundation was replaced as well. And the District 1 home is now back on the market “99% complete” and listed for $2,495,000.
∙ Listing: 11 Cook (5/5.5) 4,950 sqft – $2,495,000 [MLS]
The listing pics of the blue sky are crazy. Even the reflection from the main window in the listing picture shows the true gray sky. But they get good weather over there.
Can’t believe this made it on the site and 46 Cook was overlooked. Gotta check out the mapjack on that one.
That’s such a weird little block behind Laurel Hill Nursery. Nothing at all like Jordan Park even if it’s just the next block over – I believe some refer to the area as Mattress Heights or BevMo Adjacent. At least you’re close to the Pig and Whistle.
Mattress Heights is indeed available….
http://www.godaddy.com/domains/searchresults2.aspx?ci=42376
Usually I give the benefit of the doubt when I see partially cloudy skies behind a house that is obviously under overcast conditions. You never know if you’re right on the edge of where the fog breaks up.
But in this case the photo is so faked that it isn’t even a little believable. Faked though benign deception. Obviously this neighborhood does get nice skies on some days but they had unfortunate timing when showing up for the shot.
Nice improvement to a small bland and worn out house.
“99% complete”
It’s amazing how long it takes to get that last 1%.
Its amazing it took them 5 yrs to do this!
I’m still trying to figure out what happened to the 2nd unit from the first listing in 2006.
[Editor’s Note: From a complaint filed with the Department of Building Inspection in 2005: “Upon an initial inspection bldg appears to be a single family dwelling. It does NOT appear to be a legal 2-unit bldg.”]
The new facade is awful.
The original was no masterpiece, but at least it had some detail.
Detail can be added, and it’s probably nice to have that extra 2ft. The top is decent enough that the front front is more of a blank canvas. Army green from garage to gable, nobody’s planning on that being permanent.
– 99% complete, which means less than 99% complete
– $685k remodel which means less than $685k spent
– poorly photoshopped clouds
i would assume every single thing the realtor said was complete 100% pure bullshit and independently verify every single detail. but realistically, i would just avoid the house and the hassle altogether.
EH…
“detail can be added” At $2,495,000, buyers don’t want to have to finish the job.
“the front is more of a blank canvas” A buyer is not going to want to go back through the SF planning approval process.
“nobody’s planning on that being permanent” The house just went through a major remodel and addition. I think the intent is, it’s permanent.
They spent $685,000 and didn’t hire an architect? Really, the new facade is worse than the old one.
“- 99% complete, which means less than 99% complete”
Also means, “we don’t have the money to finish the project,” doesn’t it?
sfrenegade…
Or it may mean, they are having trouble getting DBI to sign off. According to the SF Building Dept. website, they have not received final approval.
Could it be the facade? Looks like there is no mention of facade work on the permit record.
In Escrow
The really interesting property for sale on Cook Street, is this thing, just down the street.
http://www.redfin.com/CA/San-Francisco/46-Cook-St-94118/home/589691
Lots of possibilities if one can make the numbers work.
Available. New Price $2.195. Most likely the price they were in contract at… Good strategy.
As a plugged-in reader notes, 11 Cook has fallen out of escrow and its list price has been reduced $300,000 to $2,195,000.
Sold Price: $2,075,000