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  • $4,500,000

    1538-1544 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

    --beds
    0baths
    14,160sqft
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    $30,439/mo
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    Mixed Use
    Built in 1907
    -- sqft lot
    $4,262,400 Zestimate®
    $318/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Three-story propertyHistoric architecture
    1538-1544 Polk Street is a mixed-use (hotel + retail) property in the Nob Hill/Polk Gulch neighborhood of San Francisco. The three-story property features three (3) retail units on the ground floor and a 40-unit SRO/hotel above that is master leased to an operator, Shirley Hotels. Of the 40 rooms, 21 are SRO units, 7 are SRO with partial baths, 9 are tourist/transient and 3 are for manager use. The SRO units without bathrooms share 3 common area bathrooms. Two of three retail units are occupied by a tuxedo retailer and a foot massage service. The 40 room hotel is currently month-month. A savvy investor may renegotiate the lease or operate the hotel to significantly increase cash flow. The property is in a central location of the Polk Street commercial corridor in Nob Hill. The street is famous for its historic architecture, Michelin-rated cuisine, and abundant retail amenities. It is an exceptional location for this type of property due to its walkability and easy access to public transit. The investment appeal of this property is its location in San Francisco's most desirable neighborhood and its significant upside potential. Proforma CAP 5% based on vacant units rented at market rents.
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    Listed by:

    Brian Leung DRE #01203473 415-278-7838,

    Compass Commercial 415-345-3000,

    Jeremy Lee DRE #01951309 415-988-9719,

    Compass Commercial

    Source: SFAR,MLS#: 426124320MLS LogoOriginating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bathrooms: 0
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 14,160
      • Total interior livable area: 14,160 sqft

      Property

      Lot
      • Size: 4,721 Square Feet
      • Features: Shape Regular
      Details
      • Parcel number: 0644016
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: Mixed Use
      Condition
      • Year built: 1907

      Community & HOA

      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: San Francisco
      • Elevation: 0

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $318/sqft
      • Price range: $4.5M - $4.5M
      • Date on market: 4/23/2026
      • Total actual rent: 12150

        Estimated market value

        $4,262,400

        $4.05M - $4.48M

        $3,368/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/23/2026Listed for sale$4,500,000-24.4%$318/sqft
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        9/22/2025Listing removed$5,950,000$420/sqft
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        1/30/2025Listed for sale$5,950,000$420/sqft
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        10/25/2024Listing removed$5,950,000$420/sqft
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        9/20/2023Listed for sale$5,950,000$420/sqft
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        8/24/2023Listing removed--
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        12/1/2022Listed for sale$5,950,000$420/sqft
        Source: SFAR #422710083 Report a problem

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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Polk Gulch

        Getting around

        99 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        88 / 100
        Excellent Transit
        82 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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