Polk Real Estate For Sale - Studio in Sutterfield

On my last tour of open houses, I was looking for places under $500,000. I found two in the Polk area and one of those was sold before I could write about it. So here is the studio:

Unit #409 in the Sutterfield, on Sutter between Van Ness and Franklin is a large studio with nice finishes. I like the nook that gives you a feasible option for closing off the bedroom area.

The Sutterfield allows pets and has a gym, sauna, a jacuzzi patio and 24 hour security in a nicely appointed lobby.

The unit includes 1 car deeded parking and is listed for $439,000.

Contact Lisa Roman of Properties Unlimited at 415-602-4428 for further information.

Monthly Polk Street Clean Up

Once a month the Middle Polk Neighborhood Association organizes a neighborhood cleanup day. The next clean up day is this Saturday, 9/15 from 9:45-12. DPW provides equipment.

I won't be out there this month, what with the bum leg, but I thoroughly enjoyed last month's clean up. The work was satisfying and I am getting to know my neighbors.

This Saturday, after cleaning, the crew is going to join the Pacific Avenue Neighbors Association for their block party and bbq for lunch.

Join the cleaning crew at It's A Grind, 1800 Washington @ Polk at 9:45 am.

First Annual Polk Village Fair

This Saturday, September 15th, the Polk Corridor Business Association is hosting the first annual Polk Village Fair. The fair will run from 12 - 7 on Polk Street between Post and Pine.

If you are interested in volunteering for the Fair, please contact John Malloy at POLKCORRIDORBA@aol.com.

Polk Real Estate For Sale - Condo 1776 Sacramento, #407

Walking into 1776 Sacramento, # 407, I was blown away by the sheer size. At just over 1700 sq. feet, this unit is a whopper. The entry/ dining/ living room space seems to stretch for miles. My first thought was, wow, you could really entertain here.

Since it sits on a corner, the place gets a ton of light. The unit is pretty much a blank slate, so with a little imagination, this could be quite the showplace.

The master bedroom carves a significant chunk of space for itself.

The unit is 2br/ 2ba, with one car parking and storage and the building is pet friendly. 1776 Sacramento is between Polk and Van Ness. The asking price is $849,000. For more information, you can reach the listing agent, Malcolm Kaufman of McGuire Real Estate at (415) 730-7772.

Venetian Plaster Paintings at Studio Gallery

Rab Terry will be showing his Venetian Plaster Paintings from September 12-23 at Studio Gallery at 1718A Polk Street (between Clay and Washington).

Venetian plaster surfaces look so smooth and cool, I always want to rest my cheek on them. Seeing as one of the two series exhibited is based on plums from the farmers' market, I might just bite one. (Forgive me/ they were delicious/ so sweet/ and so cold)

There will be an artists demonstration on Saturday, Sept 15 4-5pm with a reception to follow with yummy snacks.

An extra bonus - On Saturday, September 22, Rab will conduct an Intro to Venetian Plaster class - contact Studio for more info and to sign up.

Studio Gallery - 415-931-3130; http://www.studiogallery.com/.

One Bedroom Condo in the Sutterfield - $549,000

1483 Sutter, Unit 419 is one of the most affordable one-bedrooms with access to Polk Street and sports tons of amenities. The building has 24-hour security, a full gym, sauna and spa.

#419 is a corner unit, just off the shared spa deck.

The space was well planned with an open kitchen/ dining room/ living room and plenty of light.

The bathroom opens onto the hallway and the large bedroom.

There is an in-unit washer/dryer and a deeded parking space.

This property is represented by Karyn Lew, Capital Properties. Cell: 415-254-3780, e-mail:karynlew@sbcglobal.net

Why no posts in two weeks?

Funny you should ask. I took the most unbelievable spill down exactly one stair and broke my leg so severely that it had to be reconstructed surgically. I am a klutz for the record books.

I am back on line if not on my feet and I have a lot to talk about. Some real estate for sale, upcoming tree planting activities, an interview with Dawn Trennert of the Middle Polk Neighborhood Association, Gallery openings, the recent Guardian proclamation about the death of Polk Street and some Polk Street history.

Should be enough to keep me busy until I can get back on my feet, and get my feet back on Polk.