Just steps from the vibrant energy of Union Street in Cow Hollow, this Victorian home offers the best of city living with an unexpected sense of privacy and tranquility. Tucked away down a private drive, it feels like a hidden sanctuary, a rare retreat in one of San Francisco's most sought-after neighborhoods. The primary residence features three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, soaring ceilings, and sunlit oak hardwood floors. The inviting living and dining areas flow into a well-appointed kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Below, a fully permitted one-bedroom in-law unit with a separate entrance, full kitchen, and courtyard access offers flexibility. What truly sets this home apart is its peaceful front courtyard set back from the main street. It offers a central location but is removed from the city's hustle, providing a rare blend of urban convenience and private retreat. The home offers one car parking space in the garage and one in the driveway. This is an extraordinary opportunity for those seeking charm, flexibility, and a quiet haven in the heart of it all.
Sold for $2,850,000
$2,850,000
2826 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94123
4beds
2,771sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1880
1,986 Square Feet Lot
$3,294,500 Zestimate®
$1,029/sqft
$8,864 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,294,500
$2.97M - $3.69M
$8,864/mo
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Listed by:
Ava Chang DRE #01922552 415-595-5310,
Compass 415-345-3000
Bought with:
Butch Haze, DRE #01140774
Compass
Mark L. Vasquez, DRE #01236949
Mark Vasquez
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425030679
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Possible Guest
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
Primary bathroom
- Features: Granite, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Shower Stall(s), Skylight/Solar Tube, Tile, Tub
Bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, Low Flow Plumbing Fixtures, Shower Stall(s), Tile
Dining room
- Features: Dining/Living Combo
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
- Level: Lower
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Kitchen Island, Island w/Sink, Pantry Closet, Stone Counters
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Baseboard, Central, Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Radiant
Cooling
- Multi Units, Zoned, Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- In-Law Floorplan
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,771
- Total interior livable area: 2,771 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Tandem, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Uncovered Patio, Wrap Around
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 1,986 Square Feet
- Features: Flag Lot, Garden, Landscape Front, Low Maintenance, Secluded
Details
- Parcel number: 0940529
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1880
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Internet Available, Natural Gas Available, Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Thermostat, Water Heater
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Francisco
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,029/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,262,962
- Annual tax amount: $27,571
- Price range: $2.9M - $2.9M
- Date on market: 4/16/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 30 days
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2025 | Listing removed | $15,000$5/sqft |
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| 6/27/2025 | Listed for rent | $15,000$5/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Sold | $2,850,000-10.9%$1,029/sqft |
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| 6/2/2025 | Pending sale | $3,200,000$1,155/sqft |
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| 5/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,200,000$1,155/sqft |
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| 5/1/2025 | Listing removed | $3,200,000$1,155/sqft |
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| 4/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $3,200,000+82.5%$1,155/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2009 | Sold | $1,753,500-5.2%$633/sqft |
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| 6/12/2009 | Listed for sale | $1,850,000$668/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,571 +3% | $2,262,962 +2% |
| 2024 | $26,779 +1.5% | $2,218,591 +2% |
| 2023 | $26,382 +1.9% | $2,175,090 +2% |
| 2022 | $25,890 +2.1% | $2,132,442 +2% |
| 2021 | $25,369 -0.4% | $2,090,630 +1% |
| 2020 | $25,472 +3.6% | $2,069,194 +2% |
| 2019 | $24,594 +3.5% | $2,028,623 +2% |
| 2018 | $23,764 +2.5% | $1,988,847 +2% |
| 2017 | $23,184 +1.6% | $1,949,851 +2% |
| 2016 | $22,828 +1.2% | $1,911,620 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $22,546 +8.3% | $1,882,907 +7.6% |
| 2014 | $20,823 | $1,750,000 +8.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,609,000 -3.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,670,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $1,670,000 -4.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,753,125 +20.9% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,450,000 -40.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $2,454,639 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $2,406,510 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $2,359,326 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $2,313,066 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $2,226,150 +163.9% |
| 2002 | -- | $843,459 -33.7% |
| 2001 | -- | $1,271,612 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $1,246,678 |
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Neighborhood: Union Street
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- 6/10Sherman Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
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