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  • $1,195,000

    1478 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

    3beds
    1,475sqft
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    $7,711/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1923
    3,001 Square Feet Lot
    $1,828,200 Zestimate®
    $810/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Versatile sunroomSpacious one-car garageFormal dining roomSemi-detached home
    Beautiful Central Sunset semi-detached home ideally located just one block from the N Judah MUNI line providing easy access to downtown San Francisco and Ocean Beach. Enjoy the convenience of being only two blocks from the vibrant shops, cafes, and restaurants along Irving Street and three blocks from Golden Gate Park. Additional public transit options are within two blocks, making commuting and exploring the city effortless. This charming home features a spacious west-facing living room with fireplace, formal dining room, and a large kitchen with breakfast area perfect for everyday living and entertaining. The top level offers a full bath, two generously sized rear bedrooms positioned side-by-side, plus a versatile sunroom that can serve as a third bedroom, office, or creative space. Interior stairs off the kitchen lead to the lower level, which includes a spacious one-car garage, additional unwarranted family room, bedroom, and full bath. A separate side entrance provides flexible access to the lower-level living spaces. The large backyard is ideal for summer BBQs, gardening, outdoor dining, and entertaining guests. Recent improvements include fresh interior and exterior paint, newly refinished original hardwood floors, and new hardwood flooring in the kitchen. Nearby neighborhood amenities include the San Francisco Botanical Garden, de Young Museum, California Academy of Sciences, Stow Lake, and numerous walking and biking trails throughout Golden Gate Park, offering an exceptional combination of urban convenience and outdoor recreation in one of the Sunset District's most desirable locations.
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    Listed by:

    Jason C. Chan DRE #01320348 415-215-1661,

    BarbCo 415-566-1112,

    Julie Y. Chan DRE #01443051 415-672-7988,

    BarbCo

    Source: SFAR,MLS#: 426148697MLS LogoOriginating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      Rooms
      • Room types: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Sun Room
      Primary bedroom
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Bedroom 1
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Bedroom 2
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Bedroom 3
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Bedroom 4
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Bathroom
      • Features: Closet, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Tub w/Shower Over
      Dining room
      • Features: Formal Room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Family room
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Kitchen
      • Features: Breakfast Area
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Heating
      • Central
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Dryer, Washer
      • Laundry: In Garage
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
      • Windows: Dual Pane Partial
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,475
      • Total interior livable area: 1,475 sqft

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Driveway, Inside Entrance, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
      • Garage spaces: 1
      • Uncovered spaces: 1
      Features
      • Fencing: Back Yard
      Lot
      • Size: 3,001 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1833016
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Materials
      • Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1923

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public
      • Utilities for property: Public

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Double Strapped Water Heater, Security Gate, Smoke Detector(s)
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: San Francisco
      • Elevation: 0

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $810/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $656,776
      • Annual tax amount: $8,575
      • Price range: $1.2M - $1.2M
      • Date on market: 7/23/2026
      • Total actual rent: 0
      • Road surface type: Paved Sidewalk

        Estimated market value

        $1,828,200

        $1.63M - $2.05M

        $5,911/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/23/2026Listed for sale$1,195,000$810/sqft
        Source: SFAR #426148697 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$8,575 +2.9%$656,776 +2%
        2024$8,332 +1.6%$643,899 +2%
        2023$8,200 +2.1%$631,274 +2%
        2022$8,034 +1.8%$618,897 +2%
        2021$7,889 -0.6%$606,763 +1%
        2020$7,937 +3.5%$600,542 +2%
        2019$7,669 +3.5%$588,768 +2%
        2018$7,412 +5.5%$577,225 +2%
        2017$7,026 +1.9%$565,908 +2%
        2016$6,894 +1.3%$554,813 +1.5%
        2015$6,808 +2.7%$546,480 +2%
        2014$6,630 $535,776 +0.5%
        2013-- $533,355 +2%
        2012-- $522,898 +2%
        2011-- $512,646 +0.8%
        2010-- $508,816 -0.2%
        2009-- $510,025 +2%
        2008-- $500,026 +2%
        2007-- $490,223 +2%
        2006-- $480,612 +2%
        2005-- $471,189 +3.9%
        2003-- $453,486 +2%
        2002-- $444,595 +2%
        2001-- $435,878 +2%
        2000-- $427,332
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Outer Sunset

        Getting around

        90 / 100
        Very Walkable
        66 / 100
        Good Transit
        73 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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