Yesterday morning, I posted an earthquake inspired blurb touching on some of the Bay Area’s resources that help you plan more intelligently for a large quake. One step in that planning is choosing a home with a proper foundation. And, according to several major studies, steel and concrete play major roles in reinforcing such foundations to make your home more stable and durable. Accordingly, I sought out current homes on the market that offer that kind of construction. Here are four: 2 in SF; 2 in Daly City.
2479 Diamond St, San Francisco, CA $1,498,000 5/3 SFH
Fully remodeled 3-level home with garage, hardwoods, deck, peaceful garden area with fountain. Close access to Glen Park, Bart, and 280. Note the home sold for less than 1 million in 2005, so that might figure in your negotiations.
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Construction: Wood Frame, Steel Frame, Reinforced Concrete
San Antonio Cir #323, Daly City, CA 94014 $469,900 2/1 condo.
Wood floor, greenbelt view, parking, patio.
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Construction: Wood Frame, Reinforced Concrete
1600 Webster St. #307, San Francisco, CA 94115 $699,000 1/1 condo.
Parking, hard woods, fireplace, great view of Japantown.
Construction: Reinforced Concrete
Foundation: Concrete Slab
544 Alexis Cir, Daly City, CA 94014 $749,800 3/2.5 + loft space
Corner home with views, fireplace, cathedral ceilings, storage room under the house. Landscaped front & back yard and 2 car garage.
Construction: Wood Frame, Reinforced Concrete
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Concrete Slab
Photo credit: National Information Service for Earthquake Engineering
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