The Townsend Group

John Townsend | CA DRE# 01716201

When Real Estate Is More than Just a House

If you are looking for someone who won’t rush you, who will hold your hand as much or as little as you’d like and is ready to answer all your questions or help you find the answers together. I’m your guy.

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Meet JL

Lead Agent

My name is John "JL" Townsend. I am the lead agent for The Townsend Group at Compass. I am a native of San Francisco with over 15 years of residential brokerage experience. As a full service agent, I represent buyers and sellers across the Bay Area with a focus on San Francisco, Marin and Wine Country. Whether you're looking to diversify your investment portfolio, secure a home for your family, purchase your first condo, or find a perfect weekend getaway, know that each is not just a transaction but a commitment—of heart, energy, and resources. My role is to align your financial investment with your life investment.

John Townsend | CA DRE# 01716201

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

JL was an absolute dream to work with. As sellers that were no longer in the area, he managed the entire process on our behalf and went the extra mile whenever necessary. His communication is incredible- consistently made sure to keep us updated every step of the way and always available for even the smallest question. We truly felt that our best interest was always top of mind for him and he handled eve...

— The LeFort Family

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

I can't overstate how appreciative we are for your patience, advice, and guidance. To use a very poor football metaphor: Your partners were instrumental in getting us across the goal line, but not only did you drive us down the field, you got us into the stadium and taught us the rules of the game. We would never have gotten this house without you. We'll be forever be grateful.

— The Hirsch Family

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

We needed to sell in a hurry to buy a family house that was about to go to market. John had helped us design our home and then helped to sell it in what we cannot see as less than record time. Went to market on a Friday and were ratified by Monday evening. It saved us huge amounts of stress being able to have a deal we needed to get done in order to keep multiple generations of the family happy. Thanks JL!

— The Wagner Family

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Recent Sales

Pending

2649 Greenwich Street
$4,695,000

2649 Greenwich Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

  • 5 BEDS
  • 4 BATHS
  • 2,928 Sq.Ft.

Sold

1220 Jones Street # 501
$4,000,000

1220 Jones Street # 501, San Francisco, CA 94109

  • 3 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 2,720 Sq.Ft.

For Sale

Off Market | Renovated Sonoma Getaway
Price Upon Request

  • 4 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 2,722 Sq.Ft.

For Sale

1020 Union Street # 12
$3,295,000

1020 Union Street # 12, San Francisco, CA 94133

  • 3 BEDS
  • 4 BATHS
  • 2,707 Sq.Ft.

Sold

2849 Gough Street
$2,680,000

2849 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

  • 3 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS

Sold

60 Santa Rita Avenue
$2,600,000

60 Santa Rita Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116

  • 3 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 2,156 Sq.Ft.

Sold

3091 California Street
$2,450,000

3091 California Street, San Francisco, CA 94115

  • 6 BEDS
  • 5 BATHS
  • 4,005 Sq.Ft.

Sold

472 Euclid Avenue
$2,110,000

472 Euclid Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,947 Sq.Ft.

Sold

475 Euclid Avenue
$2,100,000

475 Euclid Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,850 Sq.Ft.

Sold

1310 Taylor Street
$1,835,000

1310 Taylor Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

  • 3 BEDS
  • 3 BATHS
  • 1,756 Sq.Ft.

Sold

50 Henry Street
$1,825,000

50 Henry Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

  • 4 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,564 Sq.Ft.

Sold

712 Haight Street
$1,815,000

712 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94117

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,619 Sq.Ft.

Sold

842 44th Avenue
$1,800,000

842 44th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 2,455 Sq.Ft.

Sold

2919 Pacific Avenue Unit: 10
$1,625,000

2919 Pacific Avenue # 10, San Francisco, CA 94115

  • 2 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,151 Sq.Ft.

Sold

1957 Beach Street
$1,575,000

1957 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

  • 2 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS
  • 1,155 Sq.Ft.

Sold

1541 Filbert Street # 1
$1,550,000

1541 Filbert Street # 1, San Francisco, CA 94123

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS

Sold

3462 Pierce Street
$1,500,000

3462 Pierce Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

  • 2 BEDS
  • 1 BATH
  • 1,504 Sq.Ft.

Coming Soon

Pac Heights Apartment
$1,500,000

1856 Franklin Street, Unit 4, San Francisco, CA 94109

  • 3 BEDS
  • 2 BATHS

Sold

1655 Greenwich Street
$999,995

1655 Greenwich Street, San Francisco, CA 94123

  • 1 BED
  • 1 BATH
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37.7749° N, 122.4194° W

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The Townsend Group are dedicated to helping you find your dream home and help navigate you through the real estate landscape of San Francisco. Contact us today to start your home searching journey!

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THE TOWNSEND GROUP

(415) 601-2227

[email protected]



891 Beach St

San Francisco CA 94109

John Townsend | CA DRE# 01716201