870-872 38th Avenue, a well-maintained duplex in San Francisco's desirable Outer Richmond district. Built in 1986, and exempt from SF Rent Control, this property offers over 3,270 square feet of living space across two spacious full-floor flats, each offering three bedrooms and two bathrooms - plus an additional one bedroom one bath bonus-unit, and a two-car garage. Current rents generate over $118,000 in gross annual income with significant upsideprojected market rents, and additional income from on-site laundry. Situated on a full-size 3,000 square foot lot with a large back yard, this investment offers a rare blend of spacious layouts, modern amenities, and strong rental demand. With a competitive price per unit and attractive long-term upside, 870-872 38th Avenue is a compelling opportunity for investors looking for stable cashflow or an owner-occupier looking for a multi-unit property.
Sold for $1,700,000
$1,700,000
870-872 38th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121
7beds
3,272sqft
Duplex
Built in 1986
-- sqft lot
$1,895,900 Zestimate®
$520/sqft
$5,280 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,895,900
$1.55M - $2.26M
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Two-car garageModern amenitiesSpacious full-floor flatsSpacious layouts
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Listed by:
Cristobal Lamas DRE #02034056 415-577-8671,
Urban Capital SF 415-670-9888,
Wyatt Holliday Cendak DRE #02145337 415-670-9888,
Urban Capital SF
Bought with:
Fred Meng, DRE #01481286
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Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425082099
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Appliances
- Laundry: Common Area
Features
- Basement: Apartment
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,272
- Total interior livable area: 3,272 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 3,001 Square Feet
- Features: Garden, Shape Regular
Details
- Parcel number: 1680037
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Stucco, Wood
- Foundation: Concrete
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- Year built: 1986
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Francisco
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $520/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,463,576
- Annual tax amount: $18,117
- Price range: $1.7M - $1.7M
- Date on market: 10/17/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 26 days
- Total actual rent: 9655
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2025 | Sold | $1,700,000-5.3%$520/sqft |
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| 11/13/2025 | Pending sale | $1,795,000$549/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000+71%$549/sqft |
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| 3/11/2005 | Sold | $1,050,000$321/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,117 +3% | $1,463,576 +2% |
| 2024 | $17,598 +1.5% | $1,434,880 +2% |
| 2023 | $17,333 +1.9% | $1,406,748 +2% |
| 2022 | $17,003 +1.8% | $1,379,166 +2% |
| 2021 | $16,702 -0.5% | $1,352,126 +1% |
| 2020 | $16,779 +3.5% | $1,338,264 +2% |
| 2019 | $16,204 +3.5% | $1,312,024 +2% |
| 2018 | $15,658 +3.2% | $1,286,300 +2% |
| 2017 | $15,176 +1.6% | $1,261,080 +2% |
| 2016 | $14,931 +1.3% | $1,236,354 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $14,747 +2.7% | $1,217,784 +2% |
| 2014 | $14,359 | $1,193,932 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $1,188,538 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $1,165,236 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $1,142,390 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $1,133,740 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $1,136,433 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $1,114,151 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $1,092,307 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $1,070,891 +68% |
| 2005 | -- | $637,575 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $613,618 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $601,588 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $589,793 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $578,230 |
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Neighborhood: Outer Richmond
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- 7/10Lafayette Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Presidio Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 8/10Washington (George) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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