275 Romain Street
A meticulously upgraded Twin Peaks home with panoramic Downtown and San Francisco Bay views, indoor-outdoor living, and a full slate of modern systems. Sold for $2,435,000 — 11% over asking.
275 Romain Street, San Francisco closed at $2,435,000, 11% over the list price. The 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family home plus office is located on the eastern slope of Twin Peaks with panoramic Downtown and San Francisco Bay views, a chef's kitchen with Thermador appliances, two fireplaces, a wall of folding glass doors that opens to a Trex deck and landscaped yard, plus solar, two EV chargers, Marvin windows, a newer roof, and a rebuilt rear exterior. Listed and sold by Oliver Burgelman, Broker Associate at Vanguard Properties (DRE #01388135).
Why 275 Romain Street sold for 11% over asking
275 Romain Street is the kind of Twin Peaks home buyers in this market actively look for: a true single-family home with postcard views, a thoughtful set of upgrades, and the kind of modern systems — solar, EV charging, smart home wiring, central air — that take the typical SF compromise off the table.
The pricing strategy was designed to invite that segment of the market in, not filter it out. By listing competitively, we generated broad early engagement, a strong open house weekend, and the competitive bidding dynamic that drove the final result.
The outcome, 11% over asking at $2,435,000, was the byproduct of aligning a thoughtfully prepared property with the right buyer story, the right preparation, and the pricing logic Twin Peaks buyers respond to.
Three strategic calls that drove this result
Outcomes like this are rarely accidental.
The preparation decision
The sellers had already invested in the meaningful upgrades — chef's kitchen, folding glass doors, solar, EV chargers, Marvin windows, newer roof. Our job was to make sure every one of those choices showed up clearly in photography, copy, and on the buyer walk-through. Highlight, don't replace.
The staging decision
Staging was built around the buyer's life, not the seller's. Furniture, flow, and styling were chosen so the views, the indoor-outdoor flow through the folding glass wall, and the primary suite all read instantly. Buyers walked in and felt the lifestyle on the first step inside.
The pricing decision
We priced competitively to bring serious buyers in fast. That turned the listing into an 11% over-asking sale instead of a slow listing requiring a price reduction.
What buyers competed on
At this level in Twin Peaks, buyers are rarely competing on price alone. They compete on certainty, timing, and conviction. In this case, buyers recognized the rarity of a true single-family home that pairs panoramic Downtown and Bay views with a kitchen and indoor-outdoor flow that actually functions for entertaining, plus the modern systems — solar, two EV chargers, smart home wiring, central air, Marvin windows, newer roof — that quietly take the maintenance question off the table. Offers reflected clean terms, a clear understanding of the disclosures, and confidence in the home's condition. When demand concentrates around a well-prepared view home in this neighborhood, the structure of the offer often becomes just as important as the number itself.
The marketing campaign behind the result
Buyers don't arrive by accident. Here's what we ran to bring them in:
What this would look like if it came up today
Markets shift, but the dynamics that drove this result hold: limited supply of true single-family homes with real views in Twin Peaks, persistent demand from buyers priced out of Noe Valley and Cole Valley, and the leverage of strategic positioning. If a similar property came up today, the opportunity would still be there — the strategy would simply be recalibrated to current conditions.
What this means for Twin Peaks homeowners
If you own a home in Twin Peaks, this result is a useful indicator of current buyer demand. Well-prepared homes with strong views, modern systems, and clear narratives are attracting serious competition — and the right execution is producing meaningful premiums.
If you've owned in Twin Peaks for 5+ years, you likely have meaningful equity and a property that is increasingly hard to replicate at this price point. The question is no longer whether your home will sell. The question is whether your prep, pricing, and marketing strategy will capture the same competitive dynamic that 275 Romain did — or leave money on the table.
That's where the difference between a good sale and a great one shows up. And it's the part of the process I focus on most.
"Oliver had a clear plan from day one. The prep felt manageable, the home looked beautiful, and the result speaks for itself."275 Romain Street sellers
Thinking about selling a home like this one?
Results like this one are the product of preparation, pricing, and strategy — not luck. If you own a home in San Francisco or Marin and are starting to think about selling, these are the three reads I'd point you to first.
How Oliver's Twin Peaks & west-side listings perform
275 Romain Street is one data point. The pattern tells the story.
About 275 Romain Street
A meticulously upgraded Twin Peaks single-family home that blends panoramic city and Bay views with modern systems and a clear indoor-outdoor floor plan. 275 Romain Street offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a dedicated office, with spacious living and dining areas anchored by two fireplaces. The chef's kitchen features Thermador appliances and an LG refrigerator, and a wall of premium folding glass doors opens completely to a stylish Trex deck and landscaped backyard for true indoor-outdoor entertaining. The primary suite includes a custom walk-in closet and heated bathroom floors. Smart home wiring, upgraded electrical, solar panels, two EV chargers, Marvin windows, a newer roof, and a rebuilt rear exterior round out a home that is genuinely move-in ready.
Key features
- Panoramic Downtown and San Francisco Bay views
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus a dedicated office
- Two fireplaces anchoring spacious living and dining areas
- Chef's kitchen with Thermador appliances and LG refrigerator
- Wall of premium folding glass doors opening to a Trex deck and landscaped yard
- Primary suite with custom walk-in closet and heated en-suite bathroom floors
- Solar panels, two EV chargers, smart home wiring, upgraded electrical
- Marvin windows, newer roof, rebuilt rear exterior, central air
- Attached tandem garage with EV charging
Location: Twin Peaks, San Francisco
Twin Peaks sits at the geographic heart of San Francisco and offers something most of the city can't: real elevation, real views, and a quiet residential character within minutes of Noe Valley, the Castro, and West Portal. From the eastern slope, Downtown and the Bay unfold across the horizon, and the rest of the city is a short drive in any direction.
Close to 275 Romain Street, residents have easy access to the shops and restaurants of Noe Valley and the Castro, the trails and overlooks of Twin Peaks itself, and a quick route to 280 and downtown. For a property like 275 Romain — panoramic views, modern systems, true indoor-outdoor flow — Twin Peaks is the perfect setting.
Sale summary
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| Sold price | $2,435,000 |
| Over list | +11% |
| Configuration | 3 Bed | 2 Bath | Office | Single-Family Home |
| Year built | 1948 |
| Key upgrades | Chef's kitchen (Thermador), folding glass doors, primary suite walk-in & heated floors, solar, 2 EV chargers, Marvin windows, newer roof, rebuilt rear exterior |
| Views | Panoramic Downtown & San Francisco Bay |
| Neighborhood | Twin Peaks, San Francisco |
| Listing agent | Oliver Burgelman, Vanguard Properties |
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