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
- 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
- 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!
- 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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