Opportunity is waiting at 162 Seneca Avenue, a light-filled 1935 San Francisco classic that has remained in the same family for more than 75 years. Rich in original character and generous in scale, this special home offers timeless architecture, city views, and exceptional potential for its next chapter.The main level features a gracious traditional floor plan with two spacious bedrooms, an elegant formal living room anchored by a grand corner fireplace, a formal dining room, and a charming center patio that brings natural light into the heart of the home. The bright kitchen includes a separate breakfast room, while the bedrooms enjoy wonderful city views.Incredible expansion potential on the lower level. Generous bonus rooms, a darkroom, quarter bath, laundry hookups, storage, and a garage with impressive ceiling height offer incredible flexibility. This substantial lower level presents an exciting opportunity to reimagine the home's footprint and incorporate additional space to suit today's lifestyle, subject to the appropriate approvals. A low-maintenance rear yard extends the possibilities outdoors and provides a private space for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing. Thoughtfully maintained through the years, the home features an electrical system updated in 2026. Conveniently located near Ocean Avenue shopping and dining, City College, neighborhood parks, BART, Muni, and easy freeway access. A rare combination of history, character, light, views, and extraordinary potential. 162 Seneca Avenue is ready for its next generation.
For sale
$995,000
162 Seneca Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
2beds
1,325sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
3,118 Square Feet Lot
$1,242,700 Zestimate®
$751/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Grand corner fireplaceRich in original characterLow-maintenance rear yardBright kitchenTimeless architectureGracious traditional floor planCity views
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa J. Wolfe DRE #01221690 415-990-8769,
Compass 415-660-9955
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 426160429
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
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
Dining room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central
Appliances
- Laundry: Hookups Only
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,325
- Total interior livable area: 1,325 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 3,118 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 6967017
- Special conditions: Trust
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1936
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Francisco
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $751/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,432,630
- Annual tax amount: $17,751
- Price range: $995K - $995K
- Date on market: 9/7/2026
- Total actual rent: 0
Estimated market value
$1,242,700
$1.11M - $1.39M
$4,193/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $995,000$751/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,751 +1085.6% | $1,432,630 +2024.5% |
| 2024 | $1,497 +2.4% | $67,433 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,462 +3.4% | $66,112 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,415 -16.4% | $64,817 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,692 -42.9% | $63,547 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,961 +74.7% | $62,896 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,695 +7.7% | $61,663 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,574 +25.3% | $60,455 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,256 +31.6% | $59,271 +2% |
| 2016 | $955 +1.6% | $58,110 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $939 +2.7% | $57,238 +2% |
| 2014 | $915 | $56,118 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $55,865 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $54,771 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $53,698 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $53,298 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $53,425 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $52,379 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $51,353 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $50,347 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $49,361 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $47,509 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $46,578 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $45,668 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $44,772 |
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