3891 18th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

Centrally Located 4-Bed Retreat with Soaring Great Room, Magical Garden and Income Suite

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Key Details

• Two level home built ~ 1895, substantially updated by current owner
• 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms currently configured as 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom up and 1 bedroom, 1 bath suite downstairs, all above street level
• 2,245 sq ft per floor plan, 2,883 per tax record; lot size ~ 25’x100’ per tax record
• Serene multi-tiered patio, yard and garden
• Stunning loft-like great room with original exposed beams and skylights
• Secluded retreat enclosed by mature trees on a flat block
• Lower level offers substantial income potential as self-contained suite
• Laundry area with finished walls, folding shelf
• Amazing location in the vibrant heart of SF between the Castro, Eureka Valley, Noe Valley, Mission Dolores, Duboce, and The Haight
• Outstanding local dining and easy transportation nearby
• WalkScore: 97 | TransitScore: 79 | BikeScore: 69 (Note: Pre-pandemic TransitScore was ~88) 

Take a Tour Through 3891 18th Street

Two-Level Single-Family Home

• Upstairs: 3 bed, 1 bath, open plan, atelier style living and dining room, kitchen, direct access to rear garden
• Downstairs: 1 bed, 1 bath suite with open plan living spaces, full kitchen and separate entrance; direct access to side patio
• Storage and laundry room with finished walls and shelf

The Atelier | Great Room

• Soaring ceiling with exposed, original redwood beams
• Large skylights flood the room with natural light
• Amazingly airy and spacious loft-like living
• Magical space absolutely glows in the afternoon
• Great for entertaining
• Designed as an atelier/art gallery by a previous owner who was a costume designer for the SF Ballet

The Kitchen

• Super White Quartz countertops
  • Beautiful, functional, durable
• High-end appliances
  • New 30” Bertazzoni range
  • Bosch 800 series dishwasher
    • Ultra-quiet, 39 decibel rating
    • Brushed stainless finish
• Freshly painted cabinets, including custom dishwasher cabinet
• New Blanco sink
• New Hansgrohe faucet
• Recessed ceiling lights
• Direct access to the rear patio and garden

Gorgeous Hardwood Floors

• Wide-plank white oak with noise-cancelling, floating installation
• Floors flow seamlessly from kitchen to living room to bedrooms

Spacious Bedrooms

• Generous and roomy, each bedroom allows for work, sleep and relaxation
• Back bedroom features decorative fireplace and French doors to garden

Secluded Retreat

• Surrounded by Victorian boxwood trees to the front, large mature oaks to the back
• Spacious light atrium is out of view of neighboring windows, a rare and peaceful sanctuary

The Garden

• Your own spacious, airy, shaded retreat less than a block from Dolores Park
• Curl up with a book under a canopy of old oak trees
• Lush greenery is visible through French doors from the back bedroom
• Fresh air wafts into the home, songbirds cheerfully sing in the mornings

Income Potential

• Downstairs functional as its own separate guest suite
  • Separate entrance
  • Common areas and kitchen
  • Full bath
  • Bedroom
  • Separate private patio
• Perfect for bonus income as a short or long-term rental to offset costs of ownership -- it has proven to be a major income stream even through 2020. Inquire for details from agent. 
• Flexible space may also serve as a home office or boutique pied-à-terre for guests, au pair, in-laws and more

Explore the Neighborhood Around 3891 18th Street

Epic Central Location

• Flat block at the nexus of Noe Valley, the Castro, Eureka Valley, Mission Dolores, Duboce Triangle, and Haight-Ashbury
• Close proximity to all local amenities: groceries, shops, bars, and some of SF’s finest restaurants
• Easy access to public transit and local hotspots, though on a primarily residential block
  • One block to 18th St J Church Muni line, five Muni lines (F, J, K, L, M) within 4 blocks
  • Short distance to 16th St Mission BART
  • 2 tech shuttle stops to South Bay within 3 blocks
• Bike paths directly accessible from the house on Sanchez, 17th St
• Rated a “Walker’s Paradise” by WalkScore.com with a rating of 97
  • WalkScore: 97 | TransitScore: 79 | BikeScore: 69
  • Pre-pandemic TransitScore was ~88 (current MUNI service is limited)
  • Convenient flat block means no hill climbing to get around!
• Effortless day-to-day errands and excursions, everything you need minutes away, no car or transportation required
• Less than a block from Mission Dolores Park, one of SF’s best outdoor spaces

Local Fare

• Nearby groceries
  • Bi-Rite Market, Mollie Stones, Whole Foods on Market St
• A foodie’s paradise
  • Michelin-starred Frances, Lazy Bear
  • James Beard Award-winning Delfina
  • A world of cuisine at Namu Gaji, Nopalito, Anchor Oyster Bar, traditional Japanese / sushi at Eiji, romantic french dining at L’Ardoise, taquerias galore
  • Brunch at Kitchen Story, Foreign Cinema, Starbelly
  • Cafes, bakeries and sweet treats at renowned Tartine, Le Marais just across the street, Reveille Coffee, Philz Coffee, Craftsman and Wolves, and Bi-Rite Creamery
  • Steps from casual dining: I’a Poke, Kasa Indian Eatery, Dinosaurs Banh Mi, Super Duper burgers, Saucy Asian, Mau Vietnamese, Souvla, Pakwan Pakistani & Indian, Valencia corridor options
  • Wine and cheese at Mission Cheese 
  • Dine outdoors in parklets!
• Easy shopping and errands
  • Valencia Corridor
  • Duboce Triangle
  • Castro
    • Friendly service at Cliffs Hardware
    • 24hr pharmacy at Walgreens (one of only 3 in SF)
    • 7-Eleven
    • Post Office / UPS
    • Castro Farmers Market on Wednesdays

Parks and Rec

• Mission Dolores Park less than a block away
  • Dog-friendly play area, tennis and basketball courts, playground, restrooms, picnicking
  • Morning yoga and crossfit, afternoon lounging and leisure
  • Legendary sunset views across the city skyline
• More parks nearby!
  • Corona Heights Park
  • Duboce Park
  • Buena Vista Park
  • Kite Hill Park
• Holiday lights at Tom and Jerry’s House
• GLBT Historical Society Museum on 18th St
• Art galleries, arcades, bars and more

List of Improvements

2020

• New wide-plank white oak hardwood floors with noise-cancelling, floating installation
• Kitchen
  • New Super White Quartz countertops
  • New 30" Bertazzoni range
  • New Blanco sink
  • New Hansgrohe faucet
  • Replaced kitchen window
  • Painted kitchen cabinets
• Garden
  • Updated landscaping: new plants, trees, mulch, gravel
  • Added new steps and terraced areas
• Lights
  • All new in bedrooms and bathroom, except bathroom ceiling pendant
• Bathroom
  • Installed clear glass frameless shower door
  • New mirror
• Replaced all door knob hardware
• New carpet installed on stairs and entry
• Newly painted walls and trim 
• New frosted front door window
• Replaced vent covers
• Installed Nest programmable thermostat upstairs 
• Finished closets and installed shelving downstairs
• Updated laundry area with finished walls, shelf

2019

• Full exterior paint: front, back, trim, light atrium, planter, front steps, entry arches
• Installed motion-sensing automatic lights in laundry area

2018

• New Bosch 800 series dishwasher
  • 39 decibel rating, ultra-quiet operation
  • Brushed stainless steel
  • Third adjustable rack
• Built custom cabinet for the dishwasher
• Installed recessed lighting in kitchen

2017

• Garden
  • Installed taller fence with trellis in backyard
  • Added power outlet to backyard
• Installed new hot water heater
• Added new bathroom pendant light
• Updated gutters

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