956 Ellis St. is an extraordinarily rare example of Italianate Victorian architecture still remaining in the world class cultural center of the city. This stunning 2 level 2,488sqft home is adorned with period charm elegantly infused with contemporary convenience. Sublime period details include expertly restored dentil trim, 13' ceilings, wainscoting, original fireplace and pristine oak flooring. The grand living room is set off the reception room also perfect for an office nook with a view and adjoined by the formal dining room via double parlor design all awash with natural light flow from the 13 foot period French door window systems. Down the hall is the updated stainless kitchen with rear covered walkout deck access, custom tiled guest bathroom, 2 guest rooms with covered deck access and a separate laundry room to complete the main level. Upstairs are two spacious light filled bedrooms +walk-in closets and luxurious tiled bath with shower over soaking tub. Independent parking space in the secured garage. Storage area. Convenient to the Opera House, Herbst Theatre, Cathedral Hill, Davies Symphony Hall, Orpheum Theatre, Brooks Hall the Civic Auditorium, the new Asian Art Museum, federal/state/city government offices & Civic Center BART Station.
Sold for $1,300,000
$1,300,000
956 Ellis St, San Francisco, CA 94109
4beds
2,488sqft
Tenancy in Common
Built in ----
3,297 Square Feet Lot
$1,510,600 Zestimate®
$523/sqft
$7,932 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,510,600
$1.34M - $1.72M
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Listed by:
Gerald W. Guay DRE #01168485 415-527-0086,
Compass 415-345-3000
Bought with:
Daniel Trujillo, DRE #01990745
Compass
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 423913741
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Outside Access, Walk-In Closet
- 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
Primary bathroom
- Features: Closet, Double Vanity, Sitting Area, Soaking Tub, Tile, Tub, Tub w/Shower Over
Dining room
- Features: Formal Area
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Area, Quartz Counter, Slab Counter
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Electric Oven, Free-Standing Electric Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cooktop, Gas Plumbed, Gas Water Heater, Range Hood, Ice Maker, Microwave, Plumbed For Ice Maker
- Laundry: Inside Room
Features
- Cathedral Ceiling(s), Formal Entry, Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Basement: Full
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,488
- Total interior livable area: 2,488 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Side By Side, On Site
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Rear Porch, Covered, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Full,Gate
Lot
- Size: 3,297 Square Feet
- Features: Low Maintenance
Details
- Parcel number: 0719007
- Special conditions: Other
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Tenancy in Common
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Meter Available, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Secured Access, Security Gate, Prewired
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Common Areas, Insurance on Structure, Roof, Trash
- HOA fee: $334 monthly
- HOA name: 956-958 Ellis, 231 Olive
Location
- Region: San Francisco
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $523/sqft
- Date on market: 10/2/2023
- Cumulative days on market: 84 days
- Listing terms: Fractional
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/18/2025 | Listing removed | $8,950$4/sqft |
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| 7/5/2025 | Listed for rent | $8,950+79%$4/sqft |
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| 3/26/2024 | Sold | $1,300,000+30.1%$523/sqft |
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| 11/14/2023 | Price change | $999,000-28.6%$402/sqft |
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| 10/31/2023 | Price change | $1,399,000-6.7%$562/sqft |
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| 10/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,499,000$602/sqft |
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| 12/5/2020 | Listing removed | $5,000$2/sqft |
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| 10/24/2020 | Price change | $5,000-9.1%$2/sqft |
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| 9/24/2020 | Listed for rent | $5,500-5.2%$2/sqft |
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| 2/15/2020 | Listing removed | $5,800$2/sqft |
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| 12/3/2019 | Listed for rent | $5,800$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: Cathedral Hill
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- 6/10Parks (Rosa) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10S.F. International High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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