Although we doubt there’s a single person reading this out there who can afford the $8.995 million price tag, it’s always fun to see how the other 1% is living. As we’ve discussed before, we think pricing in this range is a lot more random, given the less efficient market and the arguably different decision criteria of extremely wealthy buyers. So while it’s entirely possible someone might drop this kind of dough on this place, we wouldn’t bet on it. A year ago, maybe. But maybe not. Despite the 7,200 square feet, the 25-foot width, the unbeatable location, something doesn’t feel quite right to us about this place. We suspect it’s the recent renovation that, in our opinion, did not honor the house’s history enough. What are we referring to? The tile in the entry way and bathrooms, the doors leading out the terrace, the built-ins in the upstairs bedroom. (To be fair, the kitchen looks very nice, though, and the parlor floor looks to be largely intact.) Perhaps we’re nit-picking, but at that price, we’d want things to be perfect. Then again, if you can afford that number, you can probably also afford to renovate it to your own taste. Are we just being a grump here or do others share our take? Is this price achievable in the current market environment?
71 Willow Street [Corcoran] GMAP P*Shark