Coming soon to the Dogpatch, located at 1301 Indiana Street, is Millwheel South. This new construction will offer a total of 32 new condos that will include One, Two, and Three bedroom homes. It is part of a Two Phase project and will be the first to be completed. The other phase will be known as Millwheel North, expected to be completed sometime in 2013. These new homes will be spacious at 1,100 to 1,574 square feet and each will offer outdoor space in the form of a patio or a balcony. Many top floor units have great views of the Bay! Included with each home is one car parking with the opportunity for an additional space for purchase. There is also an option of purchasing storage space. There is only 1 One-Bedroom home available in Millwheel South. The rest of the homes are 2 Bedroom 2 Bath, 3 Bedroom 2 Bath, or 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath residences. Prices are very competitive starting at just $649K and making their way to $800K. HOAs are icing on the cake at $295 and topping at just $390.

During my visit I was very impressed with the materials and finishes used and think many people will feel the same way. The impressive homes at Millwheel South include beautiful wide-planked wood flooring and gas fireplaces. High ceilings give these homes an impressive and spacious feel and kitchens are contemporary and provide you with gas ranges, Belmont cabinetry (www.bellmontcabinets.com) and Caesarstone countertops (http://www.caesarstoneus.com). I am a big fan of the large stainless steel basin sinks in the kitchen too!

For those interested in finding a new home with incredible convenience to public transportation and access to both the 101 and 280 Freeways, Millwheel South is the perfect place to be. Just 3 blocks from the 23^rd Street station on the 3^rd Street Rail and just a quick hop onto either freeway, this location will make it a breeze to come and go from work or the pleasures of downtown San Francisco.

For more information or for a tour of Millwheel South, contact Gabriel at 415-562-6999 or via email at Gabriel@climbsf.com.

The Central Waterfront / Dogpatch neighborhood is nestled on the eastern side of the city between San Francisco Bay and Potrero Hill. Because the area survived the 1906 earthquake relatively undamaged, the Central Waterfront / Dogpatch offers some of the oldest existing architecture in San Francisco, some dating back to the 1860′s. But few know of the diverse and storied past of the bay-facing neighborhood.

A popular question many San Franciscans find themselves asking, is “Why exactly is it called the Dogpatch?” Well, that’s a simple one. The Dogpatch received its name for the typical sight of wild dogs sniffing around the outdoor butchers and markets of the area in the early 20^th century. With roots as an informal company town, and home to immigrant laborers that worked the docks and shipyards, the Dogpatch was once a colorful meeting grounds for a multitude of ethnic groups in the budding city by the Bay. From the early 1870′s, the neighborhood was one of the first housing developments in the Potrero Hill area, with most of the modern organization of the neighborhood stemming from these initial layouts.

Situated in one of the most easily accessible ports on the San Francisco Bay, ship building technology played an important role in driving the Dogpatch’s development at the turn of the century. With the headquarters of naval manufacturers, Union Iron Works, the Dogpatch served as the building and launching site of America’s first great naval force, The Great White fleet, which Theodore Roosevelt used as a show of military power during his Presidency. As jobs for blue collar workers grew, the neighborhood saw an expansion, with more industry and naval works taking root throughout the World War I and II eras.

Following the end of the War, the Dogpatch saw a decline as jobs dried up at the shipyard and as various other industries moved overseas. Becoming somewhat of an underused residential sector during the 1960′s, San Francisco city planners considered rezoning the area as an industrial park, but never went through with plans. The 1980s saw a revitalization of the neighborhood, drawing artisans and independent workers in search of inexpensive housing, much like the Oakland of today.

Today, the area still offers affordable homes, some remaining industry, and an exciting budding arts district with tons of local flavor. With easily accessible transportation to San Francisco’s downtown via Municipal Railway lines and Third street, and local stores and services, the Central Waterfront / Dogpatch offers the convenience of city living with a quaint slice of San Francisco that you simply won’t find else where in the city.

Check out the full, fascinating history of one of San Francisco’s little known neighborhoods here:http://pier70sf.org/dogpatch/DogHistSig.htm

Read up on the most recent new construction project in the Dogpatch: Millwheel SF

For information on homes in the area, or if you are interested in purchasing a new construction condo, loft, or home put your trust in the #1 broker for the Central Waterfront/Dogpatch, South Beach, Yerba Buena, and Mission Bay. Please contact me 24/7 at 415.203.6022 or email at todd@climbSF.com.

I was recently given early access to the Millwheel SF development and was stunned by the quality of finishes and incredibly competitive pricing on these 32 new high end units.  Outlined below are the details I’ve gathered about the two new buildings that make the Millwheel SF project. To get a jump on unit pricing, floor plans, or to schedule a tour of the property, contact me today.

Millwheel North

Millwheel North is located at 23rd and Indiana and will offer 17 units. These new units offer incredibly high end finishes and surprisingly generous floorplans that rival the most luxurious condominiums in South Beach and SOMA. Millwheel North contains a majority of the development’s 3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom units with 1 One Bedroom unit in the mix. Pricing for 3 Bedrooms will be between $719-825k and square footage will range between 1320-1590 sq. ft. Two Bedroom Two Bathroom configurations are starting between $649-715k with around 940-1175 sq. ft. of space. The One Bedroom Unit will start at $569k and will offer 750 sq. ft of living space.

All units are finished with wide-plank Oak hardwood floors in common areas as well as fireplaces, making for some very cozy interiors. Kitchens feature a “classic contemporary” look with spacious Belmont cabinetry, light Cesarstone counter-tops, and gas ranges. Since space saving is always essential in urban living, developers have finished all closets at Millwheel SF with Alpha Closet organizers. All units will also feature private outdoor space (either a patio or balcony) and several of the top floor units offer residents sweeping views of the Bay and city. Amenities are limited to a common courtyard which is available to all residents. One car parking is built in and available to all residents (although a $20,000 price reduction will be offered if no spot is necessary) and more parking is available for purchase for an additional deposit of $25,000. HOA dues are beyond competitive, at under $400 a month for all units, cementing this new development’s “deal” status.

With spacious floor-plans, opulent finishes, and an incredibly convenient location in the vibrant Dogpatch community, this project has been receiving a lot of attention. Be assured, these units will move quickly. For early access to unit pricing, floor plans, or to schedule a tour of the property and see it in person, contact me today.

Contact me at todd@climbsf.com or reach me immediately at 415.203.6022.

The Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) is a program created to help homeowners refinance on a home with little equity.  The goal is to help homeowners who are unable to refinance but are current on their mortgage payments get a lower interest rate and more affordable monthly payment.

Below are general eligibility guidelines. The homeowner must:

-Have a Fannie Mae or Freddic Mac mortgage. The Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac mortgage must be acquired on or before May 31, 2009.

-Be current on the mortgage payments. The homeowner can have one 30-day late payment in the past 12 months, but not within the past 6 months.

-Have never applied for a HARP program before

The most significant change to the HARP program is that there is no loan-to-value cap in the new HARP, for fixed-rate loans. Under the previous HARP program, the loan-to-value ratio could not exceed 125%.

This program is now extended to December 31, 2013.

For any questions regarding your San Francisco property, contact Real Estate professional Vi Pavlicevich at 408.540.4069 or vi@climbsf.com. Vi is an expert in San Francisco Real Estate in Mission Bay, Soma, Potrero Hill, DogPatch, Financial District and South Beach.