169 Bernard St & 1270 Pacific Ave present a rare opportunity to develop a total of three luxury residential properties in the heart of Nob Hill, some with views! Site and demo permits ready for issuance (per seller). The offering includes a lot split creating two parcels, each approximately 23' x 60'. At 169 Bernard St: extensively renovate an existing single-family home into a 4-level, ~3,272 sq. ft., 5 bedroom, 5 full bathroom residence featuring a flexible floor plan with a lower-level suite opening to the rear yard, bonus exercise room, and a top-floor great room with floor-to-ceiling windows, full bathroom, and direct access to a roof deck. 2 car independent garage. 1270 Pacific Ave: demo existing commercial structure and build a new 4-story, 2-unit building totaling ~5,558 conditioned sqft with a garage containing 2 independent parking spaces serviced by a car lift. The lower unit offers 3 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, media room, multiple outdoor spaces, while the upper unit features 2 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, office, elevator, expansive great room level, and roof deck. All information provided herein has been provided by the seller - buyer advised to thoroughly investigate to their satisfaction. Listing agent and Vanguard Properties have not and will not verify this information and make no representations as to what can or will be approved to be built. Parcel currently consists of a SFH and a commercial storefront, it is not currently vacant land. Located on a quiet side street in the heart of Russian Hill, 169 Bernard Street offers a rare blend of neighborhood charm and central city access, just moments from Hyde Street and the iconic cable car line, neighborhood cafes, and everyday conveniences. Perfectly positioned between Nob Hill and North Beach, the home is surrounded by some of the city's best dining, shopping, and nightlife, with Polk Street's vibrant corridor also nearby. With easy access to public transportation, downtown, and major thoroughfares, the location delivers a highly connected lifestyle while still feeling tucked away from the city's busiest areas.
Lot/land
Price cut: $504K (7/20)
$2,995,000
169 Bernard St, San Francisco, CA 94109
--beds
0baths
2,757Square Feet
Unimproved Land
Built in ----
2,757 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 157 days
- 138
- 3
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Frank A. Nolan DRE #01300017 415-377-3726,
Vanguard Properties 415-321-7000,
Massimo F. Loporto DRE #01898225 415-572-6508,
Vanguard Properties
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 426116595
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 0
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: San Francisco
Lot
- Size: 2,757 Square Feet
- Features: Curb(s), Gutter(s), Sidewalk(s)
Details
- Parcel number: 0156018
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Francisco
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,967,859
- Annual tax amount: $24,389
- Price range: $3M - $3M
- Date on market: 3/30/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 157 days
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$7,004/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/20/2026 | Price change | $2,995,000-14.4% |
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| 3/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $3,499,000+92.5% |
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| 11/10/2020 | Sold | $1,818,000-4.8% |
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| 8/26/2020 | Pending sale | $1,909,400+27.5% |
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| 8/10/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,498,000 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24,389 +4.3% | $1,967,859 +2% |
| 2024 | $23,389 +1.5% | $1,929,275 +2% |
| 2023 | $23,041 +1.9% | $1,891,447 +2% |
| 2022 | $22,609 +1.8% | $1,854,360 +2% |
| 2021 | $22,211 -18.3% | $1,818,000 -17.6% |
| 2020 | $27,194 +3.6% | $2,207,311 +2% |
| 2019 | $26,258 +3.5% | $2,164,031 +2% |
| 2018 | $25,373 +1133.1% | $2,121,600 +1393.1% |
| 2017 | $2,058 +3.2% | $142,093 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,995 +1.4% | $139,308 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,968 | $137,216 |
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Neighborhood: Russian Hill
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