ELEGANTLY REFURBISHED, FULLY MODERNIZED, SUN-FILLED CORNER LOT: 3 FLOORS, 5 BEDROOMS, 3 FULL BATHS, 3548 SQ FT, SPACIOUS 1923 HOME IN TREE-LINED HISTORIC WESTWOOD PARK [Price includes gardening service and HOA] UPDATE: On 4/14/2026 the owners completed a sequence of significant renovations to the house. These have greatly increased both the beauty and the functionality of the home. Please see the newly uploaded photographs and the brand-new 3D Tour (rescanned on 4/16/2026). 500 Miramar Avenue occupies a large corner lot, and it is filled with light, thanks to the profusion of large modern windows throughout the house, and its all-day sun. The house comes unfurnished, and we are seeking a one-year lease. 500 Miramar is located in historic Westwood Park, a neighborhood developed beginning in 1916 and known for its charming 1920s-era architecture. Early advertisements from 1918 to 1923 described Westwood Park as "an ideal vacation without leaving the City," highlighting its residential appeal and timeless character. NEWLY REFINISHED 1923 INLAID HARDWOOD FLOORS; CUSTOM 1923 BUILT-IN CABINETRY AND INTERIOR GLASS-PANELLED DOORS in the dining and living rooms; MODERN, EXOTIC WOODS, CUSTOM CABINETRY in multiple rooms; BRIGHT, LARGE FORMAL LIVING AREA surrounded by large picture windows, looking onto tree-lined Miramar Avenue, and featuring a wood- burning fireplace, and built-in 1923 craftsman cabinetry; FORMAL DINING AREA with built-in 1923 craftsman cabinetry; BRIGHT, LARGE entertainment/TV room surrounded by large, modern picture windows looking out onto the garden. This has also been used as a large 6th bedroom, with a connecting door to a large (12' x 8') bathroom. ONE OF THE FIVE BEDROOMS HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN USED AS A GOOD- SIZED HOME OFFICE, overlooking the back garden, with its own staircase down to the garden. GOURMET KITCHEN is fully remodeled and modernized: A-grade birds-eye maple cabinetry with Hafele hardware; Granite countertops; 36-inch Kucht gas range and oven; 600 CFM Zephyr hood; Bosch dishwasher; New side-by-side Frigidaire fridge, with exterior filtered water and ice dispensers; New pull-down Moen faucet with patented power-spray feature; Hidden Panasonic Inverter Microwave (with patented truly variable Power Inverter technologynot merely cycling on/off); Large hidden pull-out appliance drawer with power outlet. This was designed to eliminate counter clutter by permanently housing your electrically connected kettle, toaster, coffeemaker, food processor, and/or blender, all instantly usable in place, and all instantly and invisibly tucked away again after use. LARGE (12 ft x 8 ft) MARBLE BATHROOM (main floor) is completely remodeled, featuring custom Bubinga wood cabinetry, tub, and mosaic marble shower wall. TRAVERTINE & SLATE BATHROOM (upstairs) is completely remodeled and features custom Eucalyptus wood cabinetry, unusual golden-red glass wash basin, and a large 8 ft x 4 ft, glass-walled, walk-in shower with two Hansgrohe shower heads and iridescent glass inlays. MODERN, ELEGANT, HIGH-END LIGHT FIXTURES AND MIRRORS ARE INSTALLED THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE. GENEROUS WARDROBES DISCREETLY LINE THE THIRD-FLOOR HALLWAY ENCLOSED BACK GARDEN with redwood deck is surrounded by mature trees (including a tree that bares striped lemons!) shrubs, and a newly planted Little Gem Magnolia tree. The high fence surrounding the space shields it from both the wind and from the view of the neighboring houses, creating a peaceful oasis in which to relax and unwind in peace at the end of a long workday. A staircase leads down to the deck from the home office (or bedroom) above. Previous tenants have taken advantage of this sanctuary space to install a hot tub and BBQ. SINGLE-CAR GARAGE with remote control + smartphone control. Sturdy metal shelving units line the perimeter of the garage and provide ample storage. There is also a workbench with a large vise attached. Additional street parking alongside the house is guaranteed, thanks to the AREA V RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING, which ensures that nonresidents cannot park next to the house for more than 2 hours. The current annual fee to the City for the Area V residential permit is $215. ADDITIONAL FEATURES OF THE HOUSE The lower level offers a fully independent living space with its own private street entrance (digital keypad lock), separate bedroom, full kitchen, and full bathroom. This flexible space can serve a variety of needs, such as a private guest suite, extended living area, workspace, or additional household space. Please note: Subletting of this lower-level unit is not permitted under the lease agreement. New high-capacity (11 gallons per minute) Rinnai tankless hot water heater supplies endless hot water. It is capable of supplying endless hot water sufficient to power all three showers, in all three bathrooms, on all three floors, simultaneously! The original gravity heating system has been replaced with a modern, powerful, forced-air, gas-powered heating system that quickly makes the house cozy and warm in the often-cold SF winters. Now controlled by newly installed NEST Learning Thermostat, with remote temperature sensor included. New, modern, large-capacity (7.4 cubic ft), LG front-loading washing machine and a matching front-loading LG dryer, and a laundry tub, in the large (19' x 11') street-level laundry room, adjacent to the garage. This newly tiled laundry room also has ample storage space, including wall shelves, and a storage cabinet. TRANSPORTATION 500 Miramar offers exceptional connectivity to San Francisco's most important destinations whether you're commuting to work, campus, or a medical center, you'll find everything remarkably quick and easy to reach. The house itself is wired for gigabit internet via Xfinity, perfect for those who work remotely, or partially remotely. But for those who commute to work, consider how little time it will take you to get there from 500 Miramar. Using Google, WAZE, etc., compute your travel times from other houses you may be considering, and then compare them to the travel times you will enjoy if you live at 500 Miramar! DRIVING: Located just THREE MINUTES FROM THE NORTH & SOUTH I-280 FREEWAY ENTRANCES, here are the Google-generated driving times from 500 Miramar to various locations: SF State University 8 minutes Airbnb Headquarters SF 10 minutes UCSF (Mission Bay) 11 minutes Dropbox Headquarters SF 11 minutes Lyft Headquarters SF 11 minutes Uber Headquarters SF 11 minutes Twitter (X) Headquarters SF 13 minutes UCSF (Parnassus) 13 minutes SFO airport 14 minutes Salesforce Headquarters SF 14 minutes Square Headquarters SF 14 minutes Slack Headquarters SF 15 minutes SF Financial District 16 minutes USF 18 minutes UC Berkeley 32 minutes Stanford 34 minutes Google headquarters 38 minutes Apple headquarters 42 minutes Intel headquarters 46 minutes BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit): The Balboa Park Station is only a 13 MINUTE WALK from the house. [BART is the San Francisco Bay Area's excellent and very extensive metro system, now directly connected to the SFO airport.] Here are the ride times from Balboa Park BART Station to various destinations: Downtown SF [Union Square] 11 minutes Embarcadero [Ferry Building/waterfront] 14 minutes SFO airport 20 minutes Downtown Berkeley 34 minutes Oakland airport 34 minutes SF MUNI [bus and streetcar system] WALK TIMES TO STOPS: K-line 1 minute 29 bus 4 minutes 49, 8X, 8BX buses 7 minutes 23, 43 buses 9 minutes WALK TIMES TO LOCAL RESTAURANTS There are more than 10 restaurants, featuring many different cuisines, that are all less than 6 minutes walk from 500 Miramar. WALK TIMES TO LOCAL STORES AND SERVICES: WHOLE FOODS MARKET 5 minutes Fruit Barn (fruit & veg) 3 minutes All Fresh Market (fruit, veg, meat, seafood) 3 minutes 24 Hour Fitness 5 minutes SF Public Library 3 minutes Ocean Seafood Market (live fish and crustacea) 2 minutes Ocean Hardware 3 minutes Utilities: Tenant responsible for electricity, gas, water, trash collection (Wednesday pickup with San Francisco Recology), and internet service Closing: Don't miss out on this exceptional property with modern appliances and generous living space contact us today to schedule a viewing and experience all it has to offer. Section 8 or Housing Vouchers accepted. This process may take up to 30 days based on the housing authority timeline. Lease Terms and Application: Lease Terms: 12 months, available for move-in now Application Fee: $35 per applicant (FREE if you've applied in the last 30 days) Security Deposit: Equal to 1x the monthly rent based upon approved credit Security deposit and the first month's rent will be due at the time of lease signing Qualifications: Renters should have a minimum credit score of 640 or above and a gross income, from any and all eligible sources of income, of at least 3x the monthly rent Lease Start: Preference will be given to applicants with the earliest start date Please view our statement of Rental Policy for further details No more than three (3) pets are allowed per home (subject to local laws and HOA Rules and Regulations). Renters Insurance with pet coverage is required. Dogs: The list of domestic dog breeds that are restricted includes: American Pit Bull Terriers, Rottweilers, Staffordshire Terriers, and any dog that has a percentage or mix of any of those breeds. Any canines other than domestic dogs (wolves, coyotes, dingoes, jackals, etc.) and any hybrids of them are not permitted. Cats: All breeds of domestic cats are permitted. Disclaimer: Only Doorstead may rent this property. Ignore listings or ads with unaffiliated contact information.
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