Welcome to 221 Rainier Avenue a thoughtfully updated home that blends timeless character with modern upgrades in one of South San Franciscos most peaceful neighborhoods. Enter through the brand-new front door into a bright living and dining area with new recessed lighting, an electric fireplace, and expansive windows that bring in abundant natural light. The open kitchen is functional and well-appointed, offering generous storage and a seamless flow for daily living and entertaining. Beautiful original hardwood floors have been meticulously preserved and newly re-stained, adding warmth throughout the home. Upstairs offers three sunny bedrooms with ample closet space. The lower level features an expansive casual living room, with sliding glass doors opening to a sprawling backyard with new fencing and landscaping ideal for entertaining, gardening, or unwinding. This extensively remodeled home includes all new systems: full electrical upgrade with new main and sub panels, state-of-the-art HVAC, and a new water heater. Located near the prestigious California Golf Club, Ponderosa Elementary, St. Veronicas, and offering easy access to El Camino Real and everyday conveniences, 221 Rainier Avenue is move-in ready and perfectly positioned for modern living.
Sold for $1,650,000
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$1,650,000
221 Rainier Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080
3beds
1,675sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1956
4,500 Square Feet Lot
$1,723,600 Zestimate®
$985/sqft
$5,142 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,723,600
$1.57M - $1.90M
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Electric fireplaceSprawling backyardOpen kitchenExpansive windowsNew recessed lightingNew fencingOriginal hardwood floors
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Sharp Group 70010101 650-766-5333,
KW Advisors 650-627-3700
Bought with:
Sue Phan, 01315365
Bayview Resid. Brokerage
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82013304
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom
- Features: PrimaryBedroomonGroundFloor, BedroomonGroundFloor2plus
Bathroom
- Features: PrimaryStallShowers, ShoweroverTub1, Tile, FullonGroundFloor
Dining room
- Features: DiningAreainLivingRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Oven/Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas Log, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,675
- Total interior livable area: 1,675 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Back Yard, Fenced
Lot
- Size: 4,500 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 013035090
- Zoning: R10006
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Composition, Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1956
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: South San Francisco
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $985/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $111,993
- Annual tax amount: $2,094
- Date on market: 7/7/2025
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
- Listing terms: CashorConventionalLoan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/11/2025 | Sold | $1,650,000+3.3%$985/sqft |
Source:  MLSListings Inc #ML82013304 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2025 | Pending sale | $1,598,000$954/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82013304 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,598,000$954/sqft |
Source: MLSListings Inc #ML82013304 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/3/2019 | Listing removed | $4,200-6.7%$3/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rental Network Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2019 | Listed for rent | $4,500$3/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,094 +1.5% | $111,993 +2% |
| 2024 | $2,063 +2.2% | $109,798 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,019 +4.9% | $107,646 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,924 +1.6% | $105,537 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,894 +5.6% | $103,469 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,794 +0.8% | $102,409 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,780 +2.3% | $100,402 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,739 +4.9% | $98,434 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,659 +6.4% | $96,505 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,560 +4.8% | $94,613 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,489 | $93,193 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,489 | $91,368 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $90,956 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $89,173 |
| 2011 | -- | $89,173 +2.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $86,773 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $86,980 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $85,275 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $83,604 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $81,966 |
| 2005 | -- | $81,966 +4% |
| 2004 | -- | $78,785 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $77,342 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $75,827 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $74,341 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $72,885 |
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Neighborhood: Avalon
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Ponderosa Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 5/10Alta Loma Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 8/10South San Francisco High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: SouthSanFranciscoUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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