Cottage Oasis with Views on San Francisco's Iconic Vulcan Stairway! Enchanting bungalow on a fabled stairway with an east-facing panoramic view of the Bay. This rare 1-bedroom plus office and study, 1-bath detached single-family home offers a place apart in the middle of the City, a peaceful retreat above the fray. Tucked away on one of San Francisco's most enchanting and exclusive pedestrian streets, the home sits along the storied, garden-lined Vulcan Stairway, where elevated neighborhood and city outlooks create a true sense of privacy and calm. Wake each morning under the redwoods to birdsong and fall asleep in absolute silence, worlds away from the bustle below. Natural light, open skies, and hillside charm define the experience, while two private garden spaces provide idyllic settings for morning coffee, al fresco dining, or evening cocktails surrounded by greenery. Set on the hillside between Cole Valley and the vibrant Castro District, just under the peak of Corona Heights, the location feels both central and wonderfully hidden, equidistant from the Beach, the Ferry Building, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Pier 70. The pedestrian-only environment offers a scenic walk through nature up or down to the nearest street, fostering a tranquil, village-like atmosphere rarely found in the city, yet still accessible to cafes, boutiques, dining, nightlife, parks, and public transportation. An unconventional home. A secret hideaway. A sanctuary for the soul. This is a rare opportunity to enjoy timeless character, water and East Bay views, and intimate indoor-outdoor living in one of San Francisco's most magical enclaves.
Sold for $1,505,000
$1,505,000
5 Vulcan Stairway, San Francisco, CA 94114
1beds
815sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1900
2,435 Square Feet Lot
$1,578,200 Zestimate®
$1,847/sqft
$4,905 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,578,200
$1.42M - $1.75M
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Timeless characterHillside charmOpen skiesNatural lightStoried garden-lined vulcan stairway
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Listed by:
Nana Meyer DRE #00974402 415-385-4433,
Compass 415-345-3000,
Lauren A. Turnauer DRE #01519703 415-235-7944,
Compass
Bought with:
Heidi Mueller, DRE #00974036
Vanguard Properties
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 426107285
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Dining Room, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Storage, Sun Room
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
Bathroom
- Features: Tub w/Shower Over, Window
Dining room
- Features: Formal Room
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Stone Counters
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Features: View
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Plumbed, Range Hood, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 815
- Total interior livable area: 815 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Front Porch
- Fencing: Gate,Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City, Hills, Mountain(s), Water, Other
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay,Water
Lot
- Size: 2,435 Square Feet
- Features: Garden, Landscaped, Landscape Front
Details
- Parcel number: 2626028
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1900
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
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: $1,847/sqft
- Date on market: 2/27/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/2/2026 | Sold | $1,505,000+34.4%$1,847/sqft |
Source:  SFAR #426107285 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2026 | Pending sale | $1,120,000$1,374/sqft |
Source: SFAR #426107285 Report a problem | ||
| 2/27/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,120,000$1,374/sqft |
Source: SFAR #426107285 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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Neighborhood: Corona Heights
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- 9/10McKinley Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 1/10Everett Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Mission High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.8 mi
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