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Sold for $2,875,000
    • $2,875,000

    1556 Revere Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124

    5beds
    6,061sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1865
    5,623 Square Feet Lot
    $2,949,900 Zestimate®
    $474/sqft
    $7,615 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $2,949,900

    $2.65M - $3.27M

    $7,615/mo

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    What's special

    Attached inlawModern systemsSeismic upgradesHand-stenciled detailsSix marble fireplacesCareful restorationSprawling attic
    A pale blue landmark on Revere Avenue, 1556 Revere is more than a home - it's a living story, layered with devotion, artistry, and the kind of memories that settle into the walls and stay. Built in 1865 and lovingly revived over four decades by a couple who poured their hearts, hands, and imaginations into every inch, the Sylvester House stands today as one of San Francisco's most treasured historic residences. Its restoration was so exceptional that it earned the 2005 Robert Friese Award from San Francisco Beautiful, recognizing the home as an award‑winning example of neighborhood preservation. Step inside and you feel it immediately: the warmth of gatherings around one of the six marble fireplaces; the quiet pride in the Bradbury & Bradbury custom wallpapers and hand-stenciled details; the echo of music from concerts once held in the parlor; the scent of countless meals cooked on the working 1870s Crawford cast‑iron stove. Each room carries a chapter- painting parties with friends, late night conversations with artists and scholars, holiday tables dressed with Victorian flair, and the laughter of neighborhood children who came by the hundreds every Halloween. With 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an attached inlaw, the home offers both grandeur and flexibility. A sprawling attic- untouched and full of possibility- waits for its next steward to imagine something new. Modern systems, seismic upgrades, and careful restoration ensure that its historic beauty lives comfortably in the present. The neighborhood mirrors the home's spirit: filled with authenticity, incredible food, numerous parks, easy freeway access, and art galleries and studios that make the Bayview one of San Francisco's most creative and culturally rich enclaves. 1556 Revere is ready for its next chapter- someone who will appreciate its history, honor its soul, and continue the legacy of a home that has always been an open canvas for life's most meaningful moments.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Mary Lou Castellanos DRE #00905399 415-640-0135,

    Sotheby's International Realty 415-901-1700

    Bought with:

    Amanda M. Jones, DRE #01390012

    Compass

    Source: SFAR,MLS#: 426105660MLS LogoOriginating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 5
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Atrium, Attic, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Guest Quarters, Office, Storage, Wine Cellar, Workshop
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Closet
    • 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
    Primary bathroom
    • Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub, Window
    Bathroom
    • Features: Shower Stall(s)
    Dining room
    • Features: Formal Room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 0
    • Dimensions: 0 x 0
    Family room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 0
    • Dimensions: 0 x 0
    Kitchen
    • Features: Breakfast Area, Tile Counters
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 0
    • Dimensions: 0 x 0
    Living room
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 0
    • Dimensions: 0 x 0
    Heating
    • Central, Zoned
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: In Garage, Inside Room
    Features
    • In-Law Floorplan
    • Flooring: Tile, Wood
    • Number of fireplaces: 6
    • Fireplace features: Other
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 6,061
    • Total interior livable area: 6,061 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Side By Side, Tandem, Workshop in Garage, On Site (Single Family Only)
    • Attached garage spaces: 4
    Features
    • Stories: 3
    • Patio & porch: Front Porch
    • Fencing: Back Yard
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: City, City Lights, Hills
    Lot
    • Size: 5,623 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5430006
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Victorian,Vintage
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Siding
    • Foundation: Concrete, Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised
    • Roof: Composition,Shingle
    Condition
    • Updated/Remodeled
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1865

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Utilities for property: Public

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security Gate, 24 Hour Security, Smoke Detector(s)
    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: San Francisco
    • Elevation: 0

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $474/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $226,455
    • Annual tax amount: $3,403
    • Price range: $2.9M - $2.9M
    • Date on market: 2/21/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 90 days
    • Total actual rent: 0

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/5/2026Sold$2,875,000-4%$474/sqft
    Source: SFAR #426105660 Report a problem
    5/28/2026Pending sale$2,995,000$494/sqft
    Source: SFAR #426105660 Report a problem
    5/12/2026Contingent$2,995,000$494/sqft
    Source: SFAR #426105660 Report a problem
    4/17/2026Price change$2,995,000-14.4%$494/sqft
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    2/21/2026Listed for sale$3,500,000$577/sqft
    Source: SFAR #426105660 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$3,403 +2.9%$226,455 +2%
    2024$3,308 +1.9%$222,016 +2%
    2023$3,247 +2.5%$217,664 +2%
    2022$3,168 +2%$213,397 +2%
    2021$3,105 -1.1%$209,214 +1%
    2020$3,138 +3.4%$207,070 +2%
    2019$3,034 +3.5%$203,011 +2%
    2018$2,932 +12.9%$199,032 +2%
    2017$2,597 +2.9%$195,130 +2%
    2016$2,525 +1.4%$191,304 +1.5%
    2015$2,491 +15%$188,431 +2%
    2014$2,166 $184,740 +0.5%
    2013-- $183,907 +2%
    2012-- $180,301 +2%
    2011-- $176,767 +0.8%
    2010-- $175,449 -0.2%
    2009-- $175,865 +2%
    2008-- $172,418 +2%
    2007-- $169,038 +2%
    2006-- $165,725 +2%
    2005-- $162,477 +3.9%
    2003-- $156,374 +2%
    2002-- $153,308 +2%
    2001-- $150,304 +2%
    2000-- $147,357
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    Neighborhood: Bayview

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