Real estate envy in San Francisco

$38.5 million doesn’t even get you move in ready at this SF home. Photo via Curbed.

As apartment rental prices reach for the skies in San Francisco, sometimes it’s wise to take a look at how the really filthy rich live, if for no other reason than to feel glad that our own apartments look much more affordable – though decidedly less glamorous – in comparison.

As showcased on Curbed SF, here are some of the most expensive homes for sale in San Francisco right now – just in case you have an extra $10 to $30 million lying around the house.

Here’s what you can get for …

$8.9 million – Built in Pacific Heights in 1906, this Beaux Arts beauty has charm and class in spades along with its 8 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and 4 offices. Some of the interior looks like an early museum of San Francisco, so you’ll have to have an appreciation for the city’s past. Great views of the Bay from 2698 Pacific.

$12.5 million – This Pacific Heights neighbor starts to sound like a pretty good bargain when you consider that $10 million was spent on a remodel and upgrade that was finished 12 years ago. Located at 2799 Pacific, the home was originally constructed in 1894 (pre-earthquake!) Its solid bones, classy wood floors and full spa, communications center and caretakers apartment make this the option I’d go for if I fell into a vat of money on the way home from work today.

$25 million – This home at 2808 Broadway exudes the look of a Thomas Kinkade painting in its listing photo, which is not to say it looks like a tumble-down stone cottage but rather a welcoming urban brick home. Built in 1927, it has way more bathrooms (7.5!) than bedrooms (just 4!). Beautiful views of the Bay and the Golden Gate, and a Gold Coast address to boot.

$38.5 million – Four fireplaces, a seven car garage, and million dollar views – apparently, at least 38 of them. However, this house at 2845 Broadway is still under construction, so you better have an extra chunk of change standing by to finish off the work. French limestone and an Italian tile roof from the 19^th century (on the guest house) are among the bragging rights .. if owning a “Gold Coast architectural masterpiece” wasn’t already floating your boat.