1985 8th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116

Highlights

• Fully detached, single-level home
• Coveted Forest Hill location
• Expansion potential below and above
• Refinished hardwood floors throughout
• Primary suite with private en-suite bath
• Newer roof and professionally landscaped gardens

Floor Plans

Take a Tour Through the Home

• Front garden, professionally landscaped terraced, with newer plants, irrigation, and lighting
• Arched entry door, freshly repainted and with a new handle set, that opens into the living room
• Single-level layout with refinished hardwood floors and fresh paint throughout, plus new light fixtures and recessed lighting
• Formal living room with a gas fireplace and large picture window
• Formal dining room with a bay window seat
• Kitchen with stainless steel appliances, including a KitchenAid French-door refrigerator, double oven, and gas range, plus a pantry, garbage disposal, and direct backyard access
• Primary bedroom with three windows, two closets, and a private en-suite bathroom with a bathtub and separate stall shower
• Second bedroom with French exterior doors for natural light and direct outdoor access
• Second full bathroom with a stall shower
• In-home laundry washer and dryer
• Lower level office, accessed from the backyard, featuring new flooring and adjoining utilities/crawl space
• Mostly flat backyard with a redesigned, landscaped garden and repainted deck, anchored by a stunning Monterey cypress tree
• Back porch with a hatch over stairs to the lower-level utility space (water heater, electrical panel), with room to expand
• Spacious detached garage for 1-car-plus, with side access door and an attic above
• Expansion potential in the lower level utility space, as well as the garage attic

List of Improvements

2026

• Refinished hardwood floors
• Fresh interior paint on walls and trim throughout
• New light fixtures and recessed lighting
• Repainted backyard deck
• Repainted front entry door with new handle set
• Upgraded office with new flooring and an operable window in the office door

2025

• Installed awnings over the kitchen and second bedroom doors
• Added fence and gate on the garage side of the house

2024

• New roof and gutters (Diamond Ridge Roofing Systems)

2023

• Redesigned and landscaped the backyard garden

2021-2022

• Repainted entire exterior
• New garage roof
• Front yard landscaping with new plants, irrigation, and lighting
• Removed a large cypress pine from the front of the house

Updated Appliances

• Washer and dryer
• Refrigerator
• Microwave

Explore the Neighborhood

Forest Hill is one of San Francisco's most desirable neighborhoods, retaining the feel and tranquility of a small town in the heart of the city. The location is also excellent for commuting: Muni runs from Forest Hill Station to the Embarcadero in under 15 minutes, with convenient access to I-280 for the Peninsula and South Bay.

Local Fare

Just down the hill, West Portal offers a true village feel with a walkable main street of independent shops and restaurants. For groceries, nearby neighborhood favorite Molly Stone’s is known for high-quality local produce.

• International dining: Bursa (Mediterranean), Sushi Sheng, Khao Tiew (Thai), Spiazzo Ristorante, Trattoria da Vittorio, Little Original Joe’s (pizza), Mozzarella di Bufala, Roti Indian Bistro, Taste of India, DragonEats (Vietnamese), Snow Bliss Cafe (Chinese), Elena’s (Mexican)
• American and pub fare: Bullshead (American), Tur (brunch), Submarine Center (sandwiches), The Dubliner (bar), Philosopher’s Club (bar)
• Coffee, sweets, and wine: Peet’s Coffee, Ballast Coffee, George’s Donuts, Binu Bonu (wine bar), Unwine’d
• Shops and services: Molly Stone’s on Portola (groceries), Invisible Jet Comics, West Pawtal Pet Supplies, Petals and Decor (florist)

Parks and Recreation

• JP Murphy Playground: just around the corner, with a playground, basketball, and tennis courts
• Forest Hill Station: close to light rail / Muni
• Golden Gate Heights Park
• Laguna Honda Trails

Forest Hill Association and Clubhouse

A genuine sense of community sets Forest Hill apart. Neighbors get to know one another, and the historic clubhouse anchors that spirit with events held throughout the year. A standout perk of the neighborhood, the clubhouse is a 1919 Arts and Crafts landmark designed by acclaimed architect Bernard Maybeck, best known for San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts.

• Historic 1919 clubhouse, one of the finest local examples of Arts and Crafts architecture
• Great Room with a soaring beamed ceiling, mezzanine, original woodwork, and original mica-shade light fixtures
• Hosts neighborhood gatherings and social events throughout the year
• Annual association fee under $900 (more info at foresthill-association.com)

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