Rare opportunity to acquire a landmark property in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district! Currently improved with approximately 10,772 sq ft of living space plus an additional 2,546 sq ft of unfinished basement, this unique corner-lot property offers tremendous flexibility for continued institutional, community, or residential use. Formerly used as a convent, the existing structure includes 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, an elevator, large kitchen, multiple gathering rooms, and a chapel. Zoned RH-2, the site also presents an outstanding redevelopment opportunity for those seeking to reposition the property into multi-unit residential configurations (buyer to verify with City Planning). Located just blocks from Ocean Beach and Golden Gate Park, 3900 Balboa Street offers scale, character, and potential rarely available in this neighborhood.
Sold for $3,900,000
$3,900,000
3900 Balboa St, San Francisco, CA 94121
8beds
10,772sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1948
4,750 Square Feet Lot
$3,931,800 Zestimate®
$362/sqft
$5,857 Estimated rent
Home value
$3,931,800
$3.62M - $4.29M
$5,857/mo
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Corner-lot propertyMultiple gathering roomsLarge kitchen
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Listed by:
Robert Garrison 01989778 650-302-1712,
Garrison Properties 650-755-2969
Bought with:
Robert Garrison, 01989778
Garrison Properties
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82025532
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 8
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: Other
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: In Utility Room
Features
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 10,772
- Total interior livable area: 10,772 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 4,750 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 1583024
- Zoning: RH2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter and Slab
- Roof: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: San Francisco
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveRightToSell
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18/2026 | Sold | $3,900,000-13.3%$362/sqft |
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| 3/19/2026 | Pending sale | $4,500,000$418/sqft |
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| 2/10/2026 | Price change | $4,500,000-10%$418/sqft |
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| 10/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,998,000$464/sqft |
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Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.
Neighborhood: Outer Richmond
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Lafayette Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 9/10Presidio Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Washington (George) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: SanFranciscoUnified
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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Estimated market value
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