Stunning three-level single-family home situated on a desirable corner lot and filled with exceptional natural light throughout. Offering a spacious and versatile floor plan, this impressive residence combines generous living spaces, indoor-outdoor living, and beautiful ocean views. The main level welcomes you with a bright, open floor plan featuring a spacious living room, dining area, and eat-in kitchen ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A generously sized bedroom and full bathroom complete this level. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a private retreat highlighted by a spectacular wraparound deck with ocean views, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee, sunsets, and outdoor relaxation. Two additional bedrooms and a guest bathroom complete the upper level. The lower level provides tremendous flexibility with a large family room, workout room, private office, additional bedroom, full bathroom, and dedicated laundry roomideal for guests, working from home, recreation, or extended living. Additional highlights include a detached two-car garage, abundant natural light, multiple flexible living spaces, and a prime corner setting. With three levels of thoughtfully designed living space and a rare ocean-view deck, 496 38th Avenue offers an exceptional opportunity for spacious San Francisco living.
For sale
$2,295,000
496 38th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
4beds
3,630sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1916
2,696 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$632/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Beautiful ocean viewsRare ocean-view deckMultiple flexible living spacesGenerously sized bedroomDetached two-car garageLarge family roomExceptional natural light throughout
- 22 days
- 2,207
- 164
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Jeff J. Appenrodt DRE #01336153 415-601-2779,
Laurel Realty & Investment 415-601-2779
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 426153560
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
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
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Fireplace(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Double Oven, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Inside Room, Sink
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,630
- Total interior livable area: 3,630 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Detached, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Exterior features: Balcony, Outdoor Grill
Lot
- Size: 2,696 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 1469A009
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1916
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Fire Suppression System, Smoke Detector(s)
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Francisco
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $632/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,390,425
- Annual tax amount: $29,079
- Price range: $2.3M - $2.3M
- Date on market: 8/10/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Total actual rent: 0
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$7,999/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,295,000$632/sqft |
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| 8/28/2026 | Contingent | $2,295,000$632/sqft |
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| 8/11/2026 | Price change | $2,295,000-16.5%$632/sqft |
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| 10/22/2024 | Listing removed | $8,995$2/sqft |
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| 9/26/2024 | Listed for rent | $8,995$2/sqft |
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| 9/25/2024 | Listing removed | $8,995-10%$2/sqft |
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| 9/5/2024 | Listed for rent | $9,995+5.2%$3/sqft |
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| 5/5/2024 | Price change | $2,749,000-5.2%$757/sqft |
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| 4/26/2024 | Price change | $2,899,000-5.7%$799/sqft |
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| 4/20/2024 | Price change | $3,075,000-3.1%$847/sqft |
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| 4/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $3,175,000+18.2%$875/sqft |
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| 2/23/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/25/2024 | Listed for rent | $9,500$3/sqft |
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| 1/17/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/26/2023 | Listed for rent | $9,500-9.5%$3/sqft |
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| 12/14/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/27/2023 | Listed for rent | $10,500+27.3%$3/sqft |
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| 9/1/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/25/2021 | Price change | $8,250+3.2%$2/sqft |
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| 8/24/2021 | Listed for rent | $7,995$2/sqft |
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| 4/1/2019 | Listing removed | $7,995$2/sqft |
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| 3/4/2019 | Listed for rent | $7,995$2/sqft |
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| 11/9/2018 | Listing removed | $7,995$2/sqft |
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| 10/11/2018 | Listed for rent | $7,995$2/sqft |
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| 10/1/2018 | Listing removed | $2,685,000+37.7%$740/sqft |
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| 5/21/2014 | Sold | $1,950,000$537/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,079 +3% | $2,390,425 +2% |
| 2024 | $28,242 -0.8% | $2,343,555 +2% |
| 2023 | $28,477 +4.3% | $2,297,604 +2% |
| 2022 | $27,307 +1.8% | $2,252,554 +2% |
| 2021 | $26,828 -0.6% | $2,208,387 +1% |
| 2020 | $26,985 +3.8% | $2,185,743 +2% |
| 2019 | $26,009 +3.5% | $2,142,886 +2% |
| 2018 | $25,132 +2.4% | $2,100,869 +2% |
| 2017 | $24,537 +1.5% | $2,059,676 +2% |
| 2016 | $24,164 +1.2% | $2,019,291 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $23,867 +21.2% | $1,988,960 +20.2% |
| 2014 | $19,685 | $1,654,529 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,647,053 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,614,759 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,583,098 -6.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,695,971 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,700,000 +151.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $674,811 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $661,581 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $648,610 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $635,893 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $612,000 +652.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,298 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $79,706 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $78,143 |
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