The Most Sought After Addresses in San Francisco
If there’s one thing that sells a home, it’s the location. The perfect location can make a less-than-perfect home worth the headache of remodeling, and an imperfect location can make a perfect house seem less-than-perfect. In San Francisco, location is everything. Finding a luxury building with a breathtaking view can cause prices to skyrocket and bidding wars to occur. Those who make the move to the city or want to move up to a more luxurious, upscale building in San Francisco are sure to look at condos and lofts in one of the five most luxurious, most stunning buildings in the city.
Millennium Tower
Construction was started on this 58-floor building in 2005 and it was completed in 2009. Located at 301 Mission Street in San Francisco, it’s one of the most sought-after buildings in the city thanks to its upscale amenities and its breathtaking views. The building is not all residential, but it is primarily residential.
Millennium Tower has a stellar reputation in the city. It’s the tallest residential building in the city, which makes it one of the most popular. Its height allows for more amazing views from some of the top-floor penthouses, which is a huge draw for buyers. Constructed of glass that’s blue-gray in color and completely modern from top to bottom, the tower is the fourth tallest in San Francisco. The top two floors of the building feature penthouses that are valued somewhere around $12 million. The residences in the building are divided into different categories. The first 25 floors are residences, the top 26 floors are Grand Residences and the homes located in the 12-story adjacent tower are referred to as City Residences.
The building features a children’s playroom, a restaurant by the name of RN74, by Chef Michael Mina, an owner’s lounge, tasting room and cellar. There is a fitness center, Pilates and yoga centers and there is a 75-foot indoor lap pool. The gorgeous views of the San Francisco Bay and the Bay Bridge are among the most spectacular in the city.
Green Hill Tower
It was the first condo project built in 1961 in San Francisco, and it remains one of the most desirable buildings in which to call home today. What people love about this building are the 24-hour doorman, the upscale amenities, and the fact that the condos in the building feature some of the most breathtaking views of the Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge, as well as Alcatraz Island. The 21-story building is one of the most sought-after in the city in terms of view. Not all of the residences in this lovely old building come with a spectacular view, but those on the higher floors do.
For this reason, the prices at Green Hill Tower are at a premium. When there is a condo unit for sale on a high floor, it’s not on the market long. Buyers want to boast that their condo features floor-to-ceiling windows with uninterrupted views of the San Francisco Bay, and it’s not something they can do just anywhere in the city. Located in the Russian Hill area, this gorgeous condo building is one that provides the statement that you’ve made it.
One Rincon Hill
When it comes to luxury, no other building compares to One Rincon Hill. This sleek and sophisticated building is elegant and upscale. Each of the condos in this building has a marble bath, European kitchens and it’s said to be the tallest building on the West Coast that contains residences. The views here are beyond spectacular. With floor-to-ceiling windows, many of the units here look right out on the San Francisco Bay, providing beautiful daytime views and stunning evening views of the bridge when it’s all lit up.
Homes in this luxury building come at a premium. All 390 units are constructed with only the most upscale amenities, and each one offers beautiful windows with lovely views. The penthouses are the most spacious and the most modern, but each of the smaller condos is just as lovely. Located in the SoMa district, One Rincon Hill is close to all that San Francisco homebuyers want to be close to. There are nightclubs, high-end restaurants, shops and plenty of businesses located nearby.
The Brannan
Located in the South Beach area of SoMa, the Brannan is one of the most upscale residential buildings in San Francisco. Each of the upscale homes features a gorgeous view of the San Francisco Bay, and each one is upgraded. Each of the three towers that make up the Brannan was built from 2000 to 2002. The building is one of the most sought after in the city.
Homes for sale in The Brannan are upscale. They are sizable and feature amenities that not all high-rises feature, which is another one of the reasons why this building is so sought-after. In addition to the views, there is a cabana, a pool and a large fitness center. Some of San Francisco’s most affluent people reside in the Brannan. The area in which the building is located is another big draw for buyers. In the heart of South Beach, there are plenty of bars, nightclubs, restaurants, lounges, shops and entertainment options for those who call this place home.
BLU
Situated on the popular Folsom Street, BLU is a contemporary building with everything that San Francisco buyers want. From maple wood floors to stainless steel appliances to floor-to-ceiling windows with unbelievable views of the city, it’s a building with only 108 units. Each one is very large and very inviting.
The 21-story building is one of the newer residences in San Francisco, and it features all the most upscale and desired amenities the city has to offer. In addition to being simple, modern and clean, the building is also equipped with 24-hour security. Designed with the idea of maximizing sunlight and open air, this building is comparable to no other buildings in the city. The units are simply pristine, and homes here do not last long on the market. The building features an automated parking system, bicycle storage a private garden with a private entrance. It’s one of the most luxurious buildings San Francisco has to offer in terms of high-end living.