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281 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

$4,550,000
Last sold 07/02/2026 after 83 Days
4
bed
5.5
bath
4,998
Sqft ($910/Sqft)

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About 281 Castro St

Property type Multi-family

Neighborhood

Year built 1900

HOA fee $0/month

Lot size 2,495 Sqft

Property description

Set along one of San Francisco's most iconic corridors, 281 Castro Street presents a rare opportunity to own a fully renovated, legal two-unit building with a fully warranted ADU. Behind its historic facade lies a thoughtfully curated living experience that blends architectural charm with contemporary sophistication, ideal for multi-generational living, income potential, or a seamless single-residence compound. Fully renovated in 2025-2026, the primary residence boasts 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms across 3 levels (appx. 3,693 sqft), including a finished attic, primary suite with expansive en suite bathroom, soaking tub and wet-room, downtown City views, walk-in cedar-lined closet, refinished hardwood floors, luxury finishes including a chef's kitchen, stainless steel Viking appliances, quartz countertops, a soapstone island, a coffee bar, and modern open-concept living. The lower level includes a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom garden apartment (appx. 954 sq/ft) with access to the backyard, and a studio ADU (appx. 351 sq/ft), perfect for au pair quarters or a guest suite. With 5+ bedrooms, 5.5+ bathrooms, and multiple outdoor spaces, 281 Castro Street is a rare opportunity to own a piece of San Francisco history, thoughtfully designed for the way we live today. Potential Rental Income: 281 (Main House) - $11,000/mo 281A (Studio) - $2,600/mo 283 (Garden Unit) - $5,000/mo Gross annualized estimated rent per qualified leasing agent: $223,200 *Projected rents are Pro Forma. Buyers to investigate.

Listed by

Listing Agent - Justin Peter Hedemark

Listing Office - Helm Real Estate

Source: SFARMLS

MLS#426128469 • last updated 1 month ago

Movoto checked SFARMLS for data 15 minutes ago

Overview
Cooling/AC	None
Heating	Central, Gas
Levels/Style	Four, 4, 4, Victorian
Virtual Tour	N/A
SqFt	4998
SubType	Duplex, Apartments, Garden Apartments, House(s)
Type	Residential Income
MLS #	426128469
Status	Closed
Lot Size (Acres)	0.0573
Lot Size (SqFt)	2495
Year Built	1900
Condition	Updated/Remodeled

Interior
Laundry	In Common Area, Laundry Closet, Varies By Unit, Washer/Dryer Hookups
Total # of Rooms	20
Flooring	Luxury Vinyl Plank, Marble, Painted/Stained, Tile, Wood
Interior Features	Formal Entry
Appliances	Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Oven, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
Window Features	Bay Window(s), Dual Pane Partial, Skylight(s), Varies By Unit

Exterior
Foundation	Combination, Concrete, Slab
Construction	Wood, Wood Siding
Roof	Composition
# Covered Spaces	2
# Independent Parking Spaces	2
# Parking Spaces	2
Parking Desc	Covered
Exterior Features	Fenced Yard
Lot Desc	Garden, Landscape Front
Patio/ Porch	Balcony/Deck, Covered Deck, Uncovered Deck, Varies By Unit

Amenities / Utilities
Water Source	Public
Utilities	Electric, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Sewer/ Septic	Public Sewer
Security Features	Carbon Mon Detector, Security Gate, Smoke Detector

Location
View	Bay, City, Downtown, San Francisco
County	San Francisco
Subdistrict	Duboce Triangle
APN	3561-033
Zoning	RH3
Directions	Traveling West On Market, Take A Right Onto 16th Street And A Right Onto Castro. Traveling East On Market, Take A Left Onto Castro. Traveling North On Castro Property Is On The Right. Traveling South On Castro, The Property Is On The Right.

Multifamily Details
Unit 2: # Bedrooms	1
Unit 2: # Full Baths	1
Unit 1	Apartment, 3 Floors Of Renovated And Finished Living Space, High Ceilings, Chef's Kitchen, And Downtown Views.
Unit 3	Studio, Renovated Studio ADU With Separate Entrance, Kitchenette, Full Bath, And Fireplace.
Unit 2	Flat, Renovated Garden Unit With A Kitchen And A Full Bath, Access To The Garden.
Unit 1: # Partial Baths	1
Unit 3: Rent	2600
Unit 2: SqFt	954
Unit 2 Sqft Source	Owner
Unit 2: # Of Rooms	4
Unit 1: # Bedrooms	3
Unit 3 Sqft Source	Owner
Unit 3: SqFt	351
Unit 1: Rent	11000
Unit 2: Rent	5000
Unit 1: # Full Baths	3
Separate Meters	None
Unit 1: SqFt	3693
Unit 3: # Full Baths	1
Unit 1: # Of Rooms	13
Studio: Rent Range	$2600
1-BR: Rent Range	$5000
3-BR: Rent Range	$11000
# Units Furnished	None
# Of Units Total	3
# Of 1 Bedroom Units	1
# Of 3 Bedroom Units	1
# of Studio Units	1
Gross Rent Multiplier	20.39
Cap Rate	4.91