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  • $3,500,000

    159 21st Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

    3beds
    2,000sqft
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    $23,975/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1938
    2,617 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $1,750/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Good natural lightBeautifully remodeled kitchenClay tile roofLush landscaping
    There is an immediate ease to this home - warm, inviting, and full of character, with a Mediterranean sensibility expressed through its clay tile roof and lush landscaping. The main level has been thoughtfuly opened for the way we live today. Living, dining, and kitchen flow naturally together, anchored by a beautifully remodeled kitchen and an oversized center island with generous seating - a space that feels equally right for everyday life or a house full of friends. The two bedrooms on the main level are notably generous in scale, with good natural light and ample closet space with custom built-ins. The lower level is reserved for the primary bedroom and an adjoining seating area that functions equally well as a home office. From here, doors open directly to a large, beautifully designed garden, creating an easy connection between indoors and out. There is ample room for entertaining, play, and even a vegetable garden. Set within the Lake Street corridor, one of San Francisco's most desirable and enduring neighborhoods, the home is loved for its walkability and proximity to China Beach, Baker Beach, and neighborhood favorites including Pearl, Pizzetta 211, Angelina's Deli, and the soon-to-open Bi Rite. A large garage accommodates two-car parking along with abundant storage. Fully entitled renovation plans are available and will transfer with the property, offering the opportunity to expand in the future. Just as importantly, the home can be enjoyed beautifully as it is today. A truly sweet home: move-in ready, thoughtfully updated, and exceptionally well located.
    11 days
    1,708
    159

    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Tania Toubba DRE #01998867 415-902-2702,

    Sotheby's International Realty 415-901-1700

    Source: SFAR,MLS#: 426163832MLS LogoOriginating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Area: 0
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      Bedroom 1
      • Area: 0
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      Bedroom 2
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Bedroom 3
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Bedroom 4
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Family room
      • Level: Lower
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Kitchen
      • Features: Kitchen Island, Marble Counter, Pantry Closet, Skylight(s)
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      • Area: 0
      • Dimensions: 0 x 0
      Heating
      • Central
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
      • Laundry: In Garage
      Features
      • Flooring: Carpet, Wood
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Living Room
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,000
      • Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Tandem, On Site (Single Family Only)
      • Garage spaces: 2
      Features
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Garden
      Lot
      • Size: 2,617 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 1381010B
      • Special conditions: Other

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Mediterranean
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      • Attached to another structure: Yes
      Condition
      • Year built: 1938

      Community & HOA

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

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $1,750/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $2,075,587
      • Annual tax amount: $25,273
      • Price range: $3.5M - $3.5M
      • Date on market: 9/18/2026
      • Cumulative days on market: 11 days
      • Total actual rent: 0

        Estimated market value

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        9/30/2026Pending sale$3,500,000$1,750/sqft
        Source: SFAR #426163832 Report a problem
        9/19/2026Listed for sale$3,500,000+102.7%$1,750/sqft
        Source: SFAR #426163832 Report a problem
        7/3/2014Sold$1,727,000+33.4%$864/sqft
        Source: SFAR #421398 Report a problem
        6/16/2014Pending sale$1,295,000$648/sqft
        Source: Pacific Union #421398 Report a problem
        6/2/2014Listed for sale$1,295,000+7.9%$648/sqft
        Source: Pacific Union #421398 Report a problem
        10/13/2004Sold$1,200,000+120.2%$600/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/25/1997Sold$545,000$273/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$25,273 +3%$2,075,587 +2%
        2024$24,545 +1.5%$2,034,890 +2%
        2023$24,178 +1.9%$1,994,992 +2%
        2022$23,724 +1.4%$1,955,875 +2%
        2021$23,388 -0.6%$1,917,525 +1%
        2020$23,535 +3.6%$1,897,864 +2%
        2019$22,728 +3.5%$1,860,652 +2%
        2018$21,959 +2.6%$1,824,169 +2%
        2017$21,402 +1.6%$1,788,402 +2%
        2016$21,067 +1.2%$1,753,336 +1.5%
        2015$20,811 +26.9%$1,727,430 +26.6%
        2014$16,403 $1,364,933 +0.5%
        2013-- $1,358,767 +2%
        2012-- $1,331,704 +2%
        2011-- $1,305,593 +0.8%
        2010-- $1,295,838 -0.2%
        2009-- $1,298,916 +2%
        2008-- $1,273,448 +2%
        2007-- $1,248,480 +2%
        2006-- $1,224,000 +2%
        2005-- $1,200,000 +95.8%
        2003-- $612,868 +2%
        2002-- $600,852 +2%
        2001-- $589,074 +2%
        2000-- $577,523
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Lake Street

        Getting around

        93 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        67 / 100
        Good Transit
        89 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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