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281 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

  • $4,700,000

  • 4

    bed

  • 5.5

    bath

  • 4,998

    Sqft ($940/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.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Justin Peter Hedemark
Listing Office - Helm Real Estate
Source: SFARMLS mls logo
MLS#426128469 • last updated 2 days ago
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Overview
Cooling/AC None
Heating Central, Gas
Levels/Style Four, 4, 4, Victorian
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SqFt 4998
SubType Duplex, Apartments, Garden Apartments, House(s)
Type Residential Income
MLS # 426128469
Status Active
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
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 2: SqFt 954
Unit 2 Sqft Source Owner
Unit 2: # Of Rooms 4
Unit 1: # Bedrooms 3
Unit 1: # Full Baths 3
Separate Meters None
Unit 1: SqFt 3693
Unit 3: # Full Baths 1
Unit 1: # Of Rooms 13
# Units Furnished None
# Of Units Total 3
# Of 1 Bedroom Units 1
# Of 3 Bedroom Units 1
# of Studio Units 1
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