Welcome to this beautifully reimagined ranch-style home in desirable Merced Heights thoughtfully redesigned into a 3-bedroom, 3-bath entertainer's dream. With seamless indoor-outdoor flow and an expansive, private backyard, this home is truly a rare find in San Francisco. Step inside to a warm, private living room featuring a classic wood-burning fireplace. To the left, an open-concept kitchen boasts a center island, high-end appliances, and a natural flow into the dining area. Four-panel, floor-to-ceiling patio doors create a dramatic connection to the outdoors, opening to a fully level yard perfect for gatherings of all ages. The outdoor space is a true sanctuary, featuring mature trees, a flower-covered trellis, herb garden, fire pit lounge area, an extended deck, and a shade-covered awning your own private oasis in the city. The upper level offers two bedrooms, including one ensuite, a second full bath, and a convenient laundry closet. The lower level hosts the third bedroom ensuite, ideal for use as a guest suite, home office, or family/media room. Bonus Feature: The current owner has completed and submitted architectural plans for a 480 sq ft ADU with 1 bedroom, 1 bath, and a full kitchen. Buyers may bring this vision to life or simply enjoy the open yard space as it is
Sold for $2,220,000
$2,220,000
495 Ralston St, San Francisco, CA 94132
3beds
1,958sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
5,749 Square Feet Lot
$2,548,300 Zestimate®
$1,134/sqft
$6,265 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,548,300
$2.29M - $2.85M
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Herb gardenPrivate backyardMature treesCenter islandOpen-concept kitchenGuest suiteHome office
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Winnie W. Fok DRE #01235265 415-929-1500,
Sotheby's International Realty 415-929-1500
Bought with:
Non Member Sales
Non Multiple Participant
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425041645
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Great Room, Living Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet
- 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: Soaking Tub, Tile, Tub w/Shower Over
Dining room
- Features: Dining/Family Combo
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Features: Deck Attached, Great Room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Kitchen Island, Quartz Counter, Stone Counters
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Range, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood, Microwave, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Hookups Only, Laundry Closet
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Screens
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Raised Hearth, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,958
- Total interior livable area: 1,958 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Awning(s), Front Porch, Uncovered Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden
Lot
- Size: 5,749 Square Feet
- Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Garden
- Topography: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 6996001
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Tar/Gravel
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Francisco
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,134/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,581,000
- Annual tax amount: $19,506
- Date on market: 5/22/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 41 days
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved Sidewalk
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/1/2025 | Sold | $2,220,000+5.8%$1,134/sqft |
Source:  SFAR #425041645 Report a problem | ||
| 7/6/2025 | Pending sale | $2,099,000$1,072/sqft |
Source: SFAR #425041645 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,099,000+35.4%$1,072/sqft |
Source: SFAR #425041645 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2024 | Sold | $1,550,000+55%$792/sqft |
Source:  Bay East AOR #41054263 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2024 | Pending sale | $1,000,000$511/sqft |
Source:  bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41054263 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000$511/sqft |
Source: bridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #41054263 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $19,506 +980.8% | $1,581,000 +1723.7% |
| 2024 | $1,805 +2.1% | $86,692 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,767 +3% | $84,993 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,716 +2.1% | $83,327 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,680 -4.5% | $81,694 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,759 +6.2% | $80,857 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,656 +3.3% | $79,273 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,602 +24.7% | $77,720 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,285 +4.2% | $76,197 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,233 +1.4% | $74,704 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,215 +2.5% | $73,583 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,185 | $72,142 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $71,817 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $70,410 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $69,030 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $68,516 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $68,679 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $67,333 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $66,014 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $64,720 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $63,452 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $61,070 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $59,874 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $58,702 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $57,551 |
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Neighborhood: Ingleside
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