New Price! Spacious 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath live/work condo, with close to 1300 sq. ft. of living space across 3-levels. The main level showcases soaring double-height ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows and beautiful hardwood floors. A light-filled layout that feels both spacious and inviting. A gas fireplace anchors the living space, while the industrial steel staircase adds an architectural touch. A half bath, in-unit washer/dryer provide added convenience. Upstairs, the loft-style primary suite features a large walk-in closet and en-suite bath. The lower level w/full bath offers a private entrance, ideal for a startup, small business, home office or 2nd bedroom. This level also includes direct interior access. A boutique 8-unit, self-managed building, that balances modern residential comfort with true live/work versatility. Enjoy unbeatable access to SOMA's best attractions including Yerba Buena Gardens, SF MoMA, and the Moscone Center. Whole Foods is just two blocks away, with Costco, Trader Joe's, and Rainbow Grocery within walking distance. Commuters will love the proximity to BART, Caltrain, MUNI, and quick access to highways 280, 101, and 80. This is the perfect home for those seeking light, space, and convenience.
Sold for $805,000
$805,000
281 Clara St Unit 1, San Francisco, CA 94107
2beds
1,296sqft
Condominium
Built in 1996
-- sqft lot
$900,800 Zestimate®
$621/sqft
$5,802 Estimated rent
Home value
$900,800
$811,000 - $1.00M
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Gas fireplaceEn-suite bathPrivate entranceDirect interior accessLight-filled layoutLoft-style primary suiteLarge walk-in closet
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Listed by:
John P. Twomey DRE #01215329 415-859-0253,
Compass 415-738-7000
Bought with:
Fay Farzinpour, DRE #01706035
RE/MAX Gold Redwood Shores.
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425070197
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Loft, Office
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
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Gas Plumbed, Microwave, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Laundry: Laundry Closet
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Bay Window(s), Window Coverings
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,296
- Total interior livable area: 1,296 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Side By Side, On Site - Mapped (Condo Only)
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Entry location: Ground Floor
Lot
- Size: 4,344 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 3753158
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Condominium
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 220 Volts, 220 Volts in Kitchen
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s), Window Bars
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Insurance on Structure, Maintenance Structure, Roof, Sewer, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $884 monthly
- HOA name: 281 Clara St. HOA
Location
- Region: San Francisco
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $621/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $619,226
- Annual tax amount: $8,482
- Date on market: 9/5/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 40 days
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/3/2025 | Sold | $805,000+0.8%$621/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Pending sale | $799,000$617/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Contingent | $799,000$617/sqft |
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| 9/30/2025 | Price change | $799,000-3.6%$617/sqft |
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| 9/5/2025 | Listed for sale | $829,000+109.9%$640/sqft |
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| 3/12/1999 | Sold | $395,000+41.6%$305/sqft |
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| 3/11/1997 | Sold | $279,000$215/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,482 +2.9% | $619,226 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,242 +1.8% | $607,086 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,094 +2.1% | $595,183 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,925 +2% | $583,513 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,766 -1.1% | $572,072 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,855 +4.1% | $566,207 +2% |
| 2019 | $7,543 +7.3% | $555,106 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,028 +5.7% | $544,222 +2% |
| 2017 | $6,647 +1.9% | $533,552 +2% |
| 2016 | $6,520 +1.3% | $523,091 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $6,438 +2.7% | $515,235 +2% |
| 2014 | $6,270 | $505,143 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $502,861 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $493,002 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $483,336 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $479,725 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $480,865 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $471,437 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $462,194 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $453,133 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $444,249 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $427,558 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $419,178 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $410,958 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $402,900 |
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Neighborhood: South of Market
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