The $2.5M price point for single-family homes is a popular one in San Francisco. Let’s take a whirl through three homes that are available now in three very different neighborhoods:
75 San Jacinto Way
Monterey Heights
4BR/3.5BA, 2684 sq ft, 2 pkg
List price: $2,500,000
75 San Jacinto Way is a spacious home on a generous lot that’s been in the same family for 76 years–code for “needs updating,” and this property fits the bill. There are ocean views from both the living room and the primary bedroom, plus a large two-car garage with ample storage. I think the house has good bones and is a solid opportunity for the buyer who has the appetite and wallet for an extensive renovation. Monterey Heights—bordered by Westwood Highlands, St. Francis Wood, Balboa Terrace, and Mount Davidson Manor—has a distinct suburban feel. Still, you’re closer to the city than you might expect: West Portal’s popular retail corridor, for example, is just over half a mile away. And you get more house for the money compared to, say, Noe Valley. (Photos above courtesy Makras Real Estate)
857 Castro
Eureka Valley
4BR/3BA, 1728 sq ft, 2 pkg
List price: $2,499,000
Buyers looking for a renovated home in a more urban location will find much to like at 857 Castro. The open main level leads to a walk-out yard, and there are multiple bedrooms upstairs. Other perks include ten-foot ceilings, skylights and wine cellar. Yes, Castro Street is busy but your double-pane windows will keep things quieter. You’re in the center of it all, with Noe Valley to the south, the Castro and Market Street a few blocks north and a half mile to Dolores Park. (Photo above courtesy Compass)
75 Clarendon
Clarendon Heights
3BR/2.5BA, 2048 sq ft, 2 pkg
List price: $2,495,000
The mid-century home at 75 Clarendon feels a bit like a condo, but it’s actually a house. So you have privacy without shared walls, and no HOA dues. All three bedrooms and two full baths are upstairs, and the main level has plenty of room for entertaining and an office area. Did I mention views of the Pacific, Golden Gate Bridge and downtown? You’ll get more space for the money in Clarendon Heights than you will in the Castro. So a house like 75 Clarendon is worth considering if you need more room and really want views, too. (Photo above courtesy Compass)