2701 Van Ness Ave #301
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
29% of that payment is not the mortgage. The HOA fee alone is $58,680 over five years — money that buys you no equity. A calculator that defaulted the fee to zero would have quoted you $6,163.
FHA approval has expired on this project. An FHA buyer cannot use it today, and the fact that it once qualified and then stopped is worth asking the board about. Plan on a conventional loan — 5% down at the very least.
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
2 recorded pointsReconstructed from 5 units of recorded sales at 2701 Van Ness Ave — every recorded sale carries its HOA fee and date. No listing site shows this.
We have a few recorded HOA fees for this building but not yet enough to call a reliable trend, so these are the raw points — no rate implied. Its documents fill in the reserve health and assessment risk.
🏢 Get this building's full reserve & assessment report — free →✅ Positives
- 12% below model fair value
- Upper floor (fl 3)
- Low HOA (1.2%/yr)
⚠️ Cons
- HOA $978/mo
- Older building (1929)
🚩 Red flags
- HOA rising ~17%/yr in this building ($619/mo in 2023 → $987)
- Back on market — this unit was off the market and was relisted Oct 29
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Price history (this unit)
- Oct 29, 2026 — Listed $940,000
- Oct 26, 2023 — Sold (MLS) $849,000
- Oct 26, 2023 — Sold (Public Records) $849,000
- Sep 22, 2023 — Listed $849,000
- Oct 31, 2001 — Sold (MLS) $400,000
- Sep 5, 2001 — Listed $399,000
Description
Architecturally Stunning Marina Chateau. Located in desirable Cow Hollow. This fairytale Mediterranean Medieval Revival entreats you. Dramatic and grand lobby. Spacious 1 BD/1 BA Condominium w Formal Dining and Living Rooms. HDWD floors throughout living areas. Bright eastern outlooks. Updated kitchen with modern appliances and custom shelving. European bath with original vintage tile. Curved arches and retained period detail throughout. Tremendous closets. Breathtaking, Panoramic, Bay view roof deck, 1 car parking, and deeded storage.