2444 Van Ness Ave #6
Higher is a better buy. 50 is "priced about right for what it is". The last step curves the raw advantage onto 0–100, so points stop being one-for-one at the extremes.
💵What this unit actually costs per month
21% of that payment is not the mortgage. The HOA fee alone is $84,000 over five years — money that buys you no equity. A calculator that defaulted the fee to zero would have quoted you $27,362.
Not FHA-approved. No 3.5%-down FHA financing on this unit, so the realistic floor is a 5%-down conventional loan ($210,000). Common for small associations and not a defect on its own, but it does remove FHA buyers from your resale pool.
Minimum realistic down payment here: 5% · verify on HUD's lookup
Rate is the Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year average for the week of 2026-11-05 — a national survey figure, not a quote. Tax, insurance and closing costs are estimates; your own Loan Estimate is the real number.
This building's HOA fees
We haven't reconstructed a multi-year fee history for this building yet. We have one recorded fee on file ($1,400 in 2026), not enough for a trend yet. The listing shows $1,400/mo today. Upload its HOA docs and we'll build the full reserve & special-assessment report — free.
🏢 Get this building's free HOA report →✅ Positives
- Garage parking
- Low HOA (0.4%/yr)
⚠️ Cons
- 156% above model fair value
- HOA $1400/mo
- Older building (1926)
🚩 Red flags
- Very high HOA $1400/mo (full-service high-rise)
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Price history (this unit)
- Jun 15, 2015 — Sold (Public Records) $1,140,000
Description
Luxury Top-Floor Condominium in the Heart of San Francisco! Experience sophisticated city living in this beautifully remodeled, top-floor residence in an exclusive six-unit boutique building. Ideally situated at the quiet rear of the building, this luxurious home offers exceptional privacy in a premier Russian Hill and Cow Hollow location. The stunning open-concept floor plan features wide-plank flooring, recessed lighting, bay windows, and heated floors throughout. The chef's kitchen boasts premium stainless steel appliances, a gas range with vented hood, dual wine refrigerators, an oversized island with seating, and an impressive motorized retractable skylight that fills the space with…