Sensational opportunity to own a semi-detached, three-bedroom, two-bath Mid-century home in a prime Portola district location! The upper-level of the home has two spacious bedrooms that overlook the garden and view, a large eat-in kitchen, a full bathroom, and a formal living room with fireplace. The lower-level of the property has an additional living space with separate access, fireplace, wet-bar, full bathroom and opens directly to the garden/backyard/patio. The garage provides plenty of room for storage and side by side parking for two cars. Do not miss this special opportunity to purchase a Portola home that is located near shops, cafes, restaurants, grocery stores, McLaren Park, Palega recreation center, public transportation, HWY 101/280 and more!
Sold for $935,000
$935,000
517 Bowdoin St, San Francisco, CA 94134
3beds
1,280sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
1,507 Square Feet Lot
$1,194,700 Zestimate®
$730/sqft
$4,329 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,194,700
$1.09M - $1.30M
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Large eat-in kitchenSpacious bedroomsAdditional living space
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Listed by:
Jeffrey A. Salgado DRE #01501886 415-939-1039,
Compass 415-231-2312
Bought with:
Jia Ling Li, DRE #01967444
Century 21 Masters
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425033460
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Storage
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: Shower Stall(s), Tub w/Shower Over
Dining room
- Features: Space in Kitchen
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Level: Lower,Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Tile Counters
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Level: Lower,Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Gas Plumbed, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Laundry: In Basement, In Garage, Inside, Inside Room
Features
- Storage
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Skylight(s)
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Brick, Living Room, Raised Hearth, Stone, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,280
- Total interior livable area: 1,280 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Size Limited, Side By Side, On Site (Single Family Only)
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Uncovered Patio
- Exterior features: Dock, Balcony, Uncovered Courtyard
- Fencing: Back Yard,Wood
Lot
- Size: 1,507 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Shed(s), Storage
- Parcel number: 5931024A
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Gate
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Francisco
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $730/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $56,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,056
- Date on market: 4/25/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 10 days
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved Sidewalk, Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/4/2025 | Sold | $935,000+23.2%$730/sqft |
Source:  SFAR #425033460 Report a problem | ||
| 5/6/2025 | Pending sale | $759,000$593/sqft |
Source: SFAR #425033460 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2025 | Listed for sale | $759,000+279.5%$593/sqft |
Source: SFAR #425033460 Report a problem | ||
| 10/15/2001 | Sold | $200,000$156/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,056 +56.4% | $56,300 +2% |
| 2024 | $676 +1.5% | $55,197 +2% |
| 2023 | $666 +1.8% | $54,116 +2% |
| 2022 | $654 +1.7% | $53,055 +2% |
| 2021 | $643 -0.1% | $52,016 +1% |
| 2020 | $644 +3.2% | $51,483 +2% |
| 2019 | $624 +3.1% | $50,474 +2% |
| 2018 | $605 +1.2% | $49,485 +2% |
| 2017 | $598 +7.2% | $48,516 +2% |
| 2016 | $557 +1.3% | $47,566 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $550 +2.6% | $46,853 +2% |
| 2014 | $536 | $45,936 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $45,729 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $44,833 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $43,955 +0.7% |
| 2010 | -- | $43,629 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $43,733 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $42,876 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $42,036 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $41,213 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $40,406 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $38,889 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $38,127 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $37,381 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $36,648 |
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Neighborhood: Portola
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- 6/10Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
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