There’s often a lot of inventory in the SoMa/South Beach neighborhoods, primarily because all the buildings translate into condos—and lots of ’em. So to cut through the clutter, I decided to hone in on three condos in the $1M range so you could get a sense for what these properties have to offer.
1160 Mission #2313
SoMa Grand
2BR/2BA Penthouse
1600 sq ft
2-car parking
HOA dues: $851/month
Though its “French chic meets SOMA hip!” mashup may not be for most, this penthouse unit #2313 has killer city views. The 246-unit SoMa Grand is located in the still transitioning mid-Market neighborhood, which means you will want to take advantage of the hotel-style services like concierge, house cleaning, and organized activities—not to mention in-house restaurants—so you don’t have to wander around at night doing your own legwork. But that was the goal behind the SoMa Grand.
229 Brannan #17G
The Brannan
2BR/2BA Penthouse
1517 sq ft
2-car parking
HOA dues: $918/month
South Beach standby The Brannan has been the site of many condo sales across four-building property since 2001. Though many properties have been constructed since then, The Brannan continues to age well. This particular penthouse unit #17G has city, ballpark and Twin Peaks views, and 9.5-foot high ceilings. The Brannan’s location is excellent, and is a great place from which to walk to the Ferry Building, Union Square and more.
1 South Park #408
3BR/3.5BA
1794 sq ft
1-car parking
HOA dues: $575/month
The lone low rise of this trio, 1 South Park has an excellent location near the ballpark, as well. #408 is a top-floor, two-level unit with plenty of natural light. Two of the three bedrooms have their own ensuite baths, and the upper level entertaining rooms feature walls of glass that face both east and west. There’s also an expansive view deck. This unit came on the market last October 2011 at $1,695,000, so the current price reflects a reduction. 1 South Park isn’t an amenity building, so it’s a good fit for buyers who don’t want to factor in paying for a fitness club, media room, concierge or other benefits that are included with the larger properties in the area.