This charming home sits on a fabulous, wooded lot w/mature oak & redwood trees. As you enter, immediately to your left is a sun drenched, south facing living room, w/built-in bookshelves, a fireplace & trey ceiling. On your right is the formal dining room w/a skylight, trey ceiling & built-in, period detail cabinetry. The dining room opens to the kitchen which features 3 skylights, walk-in pantry, built-in office nook & lots of storage. At the rear of the house is the updated bathroom & the 2 bedrooms overlooking the tranquil backyard. The large deck lends itself as additional space for entertaining w/both sunny & shaded options! The home has refinished hard wood floors throughout, new roof, owned solar, new high-efficiency gas furnace & ducting, updated electrical- including EV charging, & newer appliances. Downstairs has bonus room/flex space perfect for home office or additional bedroom & a remodeled, additional bathroom. To complete the home, one car garage, w/laundry, tons of storage, & extra parking in the driveway. Sunnyside is one of SF's most popular neighborhoods, w/close proximity to freeways, 3 MUNI bus lines, & BART offering quick access to downtown, East Bay or Peninsula. Glen Park Canyon, Rec center, Village, plus great schools and Safeway are also close by!
Sold for $1,525,000
$1,525,000
538 Joost Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127
2beds
1,053sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1924
2,500 Square Feet Lot
$1,671,100 Zestimate®
$1,448/sqft
$4,113 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,671,100
$1.50M - $1.85M
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Tranquil backyardBuilt-in bookshelvesFabulous wooded lotFormal dining roomBuilt-in office nookLarge deckRefinished hardwood floors
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Listed by:
Lisa M. Lyons DRE #01501433 415-269-7018,
Compass 415-738-7000
Bought with:
Amy Liu, DRE #02177873
eXp Realty of California Inc
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425078379
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
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
Features
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,053
- Total interior livable area: 1,053 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Covered, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Uncovered Parking Space, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 1
Lot
- Size: 2,500 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 3088011
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Condition
- Year built: 1924
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Francisco
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,448/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,440,953
- Annual tax amount: $17,767
- Date on market: 10/15/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 15 days
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/24/2025 | Sold | $1,525,000+17.5%$1,448/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Pending sale | $1,298,000$1,233/sqft |
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| 10/15/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,298,000-6.3%$1,233/sqft |
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| 4/24/2023 | Sold | $1,385,000+11.2%$1,315/sqft |
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| 3/28/2023 | Pending sale | $1,245,000$1,182/sqft |
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| 3/17/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,245,000+75.4%$1,182/sqft |
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| 8/27/2010 | Sold | $710,000+1.6%$674/sqft |
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| 7/17/2010 | Listed for sale | $699,000+11.8%$664/sqft |
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| 12/2/2003 | Sold | $625,000$594/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,767 +2.5% | $1,440,953 +2% |
| 2024 | $17,338 +57.9% | $1,412,700 +61.6% |
| 2023 | $10,980 +2% | $874,304 +2% |
| 2022 | $10,762 +1.8% | $857,162 +2% |
| 2021 | $10,568 -0.5% | $840,355 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,624 +3.5% | $831,739 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,261 +3.5% | $815,431 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,915 +4.4% | $799,443 +2% |
| 2017 | $9,498 +1.8% | $783,769 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,330 +1.3% | $768,402 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,213 +2.7% | $756,861 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,970 | $742,036 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $738,683 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $724,200 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $710,000 +3.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $688,415 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $690,050 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $676,520 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $663,255 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $650,250 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $637,500 +185.8% |
| 2003 | -- | $223,088 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $218,714 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $214,427 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $210,223 |
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Neighborhood: Sunnyside
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- 8/10Sunnyside Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
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