44 Amethyst Way, San Francisco, CA 94131

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Highlights

• Authentic Joseph Eichler-designed Mid-Century Modern home
• End-unit, detached on three sides; extra-large 5,400+ sq ft lot
• Walls of windows frame tranquil, forestlike views
• Moments from Glen Canyon Park trails and open space
• Beautifully landscaped front courtyard, side yard, and tiered backyard
• Central SF location near Noe Valley, Castro, and West Portal

A Mid-Century Modern Gem: Diamond Heights Eichler Home for Sale

Joseph Eichler (1900–1974) helped define California Mid-Century Modern living, building roughly 11,000 homes across the state and bringing the era’s most progressive residential design to everyday buyers: open floor plans, walls of glass, seamless indoor/outdoor flow. Diamond Heights was Eichler’s first foray into urban San Francisco, and it remains one of the city’s most architecturally distinctive pockets.

Working with architect Claude Oakland, Eichler built approximately 100 homes here (see more at usmodernist.org) between 1962 and 1964 as part of an SF Redevelopment Agency project on the eastern slope of Twin Peaks. To suit the hilly terrain, Oakland adapted Eichler’s signature one-story ranch into split-level and two-story floor plans, a rare departure from the classic Eichler form. Decades later, the tract’s low turnover and committed owner base have helped preserve its mid-century character beautifully.

Hallmarks of the Diamond Heights Eichlers are on full display at 44 Amethyst Way:

• Open-plan living spaces designed around light and connection
• Walls of glass and sliding doors that dissolve the indoor/outdoor boundary
• A private entry courtyard — a quintessential Eichler signature
• Siting that takes full advantage of light, landscape, and tranquil views

What sets 44 Amethyst Way apart within the tract is its setting. While many Diamond Heights Eichlers are attached row houses, this end-unit home is detached on three sides, offering a more private, light-filled configuration on an extra-large 5,400+ sq ft lot, with a forestlike backdrop and Glen Canyon Park just moments away. For design-minded buyers, it is a rare opportunity to own a piece of California Mid-Century Modern history. Beautifully sited, lovingly maintained, and ready for its next chapter.

Take a Tour Through 44 Amethyst Way

Main Level

• Living room with fireplace, generous windows, and sliding doors opening to the backyard deck
• Dining room with another wall of windows and exterior doors connecting seamlessly to the outdoors
• Remodeled kitchen
• Large breakfast room with a sliding glass door to the private front entry garden courtyard
• Remodeled half bath completes the main level

Top Level

• Primary suite featuring a private sitting room and a deck overlooking the backyard and hillside
• En-suite primary bathroom
• Two additional bedrooms, both well-sized
• Second full bathroom
• Laundry, thoughtfully placed near the bedrooms for everyday convenience

Outdoor Living

• Front courtyard: A stone patio framed by tall hedges, creating a peaceful, private entry that sets a tone of calm the moment you arrive
• Side yard: A stone path lined with flowering plants connects the front courtyard to the backyard, weaving the home's outdoor spaces together
• Backyard: An expansive deck wraps around from the dining and living areas for a natural extension of your indoor living space, with a stone patio just off the living room, perfect for grilling and gathering. The whole space is enveloped by a lush, landscaped hillside that creates a sense of deep, forestlike privacy
• Garage: Attached 1-car garage with direct entry, workbench, storage, and a JuiceBox EV charger

Explore the Neighborhood Around 44 Amethyst Way

Diamond Heights: A Hilltop Pocket in the Heart of the City

Diamond Heights is one of San Francisco’s best-kept secrets, a hilltop residential neighborhood with room to breathe. Tree-lined streets, dramatic topography, mature landscaping, and uncommonly large lots give the area a relaxed, almost suburban feel, while putting you within minutes of nearly every corner of San Francisco.

The neighborhood itself is tight-knit and friendly, with longtime residents and a sense of community. The annual Fourth of July block party is a beloved tradition.

A Central Location With Everything Within Reach

Sitting nearly smack-dab in the middle of the city, 44 Amethyst Way offers easy access to some of San Francisco’s most beloved neighborhoods. Head west into West Portal, the Sunset, and Ocean Beach, with the SF Zoo and Stonestown Galleria to the south, and Golden Gate Park to the north. Head east into Noe Valley, Castro Village, the Mission, and the waterfront. Downtown is a quick drive, and Highways 101 and 280 are both close at hand for trips down the Peninsula or across the bridges.

Local Fare

In Diamond Heights: A cluster of neighborhood essentials sits about a half-mile from the home, including Creighton’s Bakery Cafe, Au Sushi, and a Safeway. Less than a mile west on Portola Drive, you’ll find another shopping center anchored by Mollie Stone’s Market, with Starbucks, a bakery, sushi, taqueria, Tower Burger, and a CVS Pharmacy.

In Noe Valley (just north and east): The 24th Street commercial corridor is one of SF's most charming neighborhood main streets, with longtime favorites like Firefly, Noe Indian Cuisine, Memento SF, NOVY, Philz Coffee, Noe Valley Bakery, Falasteen, Mamahuhu, Noe Bagel, Saru Sushi, Happy Donuts, Angela’s Ice Cream. Just south on Sanchez and Church Streets near the Upper Noe Rec Center, you'll find La Ciccia, Alice's, Henry's Hunan, and Regent Thai — and many more.

In Glen Park Village (just south): A charming little business district built around the Glen Park BART Station, with Bird & Beckett Books, Canyon Market grocery store, the Glen Park Branch Library, and a great mix of restaurants, bars, and cafes. The BART access makes downtown and East Bay trips simple.

Parks & Recreation

One of Diamond Heights’s defining features is its proximity to some of San Francisco’s most beloved natural and recreational spaces:

• Glen Canyon Park: Trails into the canyon start just a few doors down from the home at the end of Amethyst Way. The park offers hiking, open space, a rec center, playground, tennis courts, and baseball fields
• Twin Peaks: Walk, bike, or drive up to 922 ft. for the iconic 180-degree views of the SF Bay Area
• Mount Sutro: Just across Portola Drive, with a network of forested trails
• Mt. Davidson Park: San Francisco's highest point at 938 ft., with trails through lush vegetation and wildlife habitat
• George Christopher Playground Park: Community park with a playground, restrooms, tennis, and baseball
• Douglass Playground Park & Upper Douglass Dog Play Area: Community park with a playground and a separate, large, fully-fenced off-leash dog area
• Clipper Community Garden: Neighborhood garden plots (with a wait-list system)

Walk Score

According to WalkScore.com, 44 Amethyst Way is:

• Walk Score: 70 | Very Walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot.
• Transit Score: 70 | Excellent Transit. Transit is convenient for most trips.
• Bike Score: 57 | Bikeable. Very steep hills, excellent bike lanes.

The Diamond Heights Lifestyle

For those who want true San Francisco living without sacrificing nature, light, and quiet, Diamond Heights is hard to beat. You can wake up to birdsong and hillside views, hit a hiking trail in five minutes, and arrive at a 24th Street cafe or a downtown meeting in twenty. For design-minded buyers, the neighborhood’s Eichler tract adds another layer of exclusivity. A piece of California Mid-Century Modern history, lived in daily.

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