This listing is off-market.
Contemporary North Beach Condo in Boutique Building
Key Details
- Upper-floor boutique condo
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
- ~ 789 sq ft per tax records
- 1-car independent garage parking
- Contemporary open plan with great natural light
- Chic, high-end open kitchen and LG laundry in-unit
- Generous bedroom plus WFH office alcove
- Shared courtyard
- Prime North Beach location near shops, restaurants, transit
- A “Walker’s Paradise” - Walk Score: 99 | Transit Score: 81 | Bike Score: 78
- Year Built: 2007
- HOA Dues: $735.58 per month
- Included: water, garbage, HOA building insurance, property management
About the Building at 520 Chestnut Street
Villa Castagna
- 20-unit boutique condominium with a preserved historic warehouse facade
- Units designed to be spacious and flexible with modern finishes and proportions, large windows, tall ceilings
- Building amenities include a lobby, courtyard, outdoor kitchen, secure parking, and professional management
- Fun fact: “Castagna” translates to chestnut in Italian
Take a Tour Through 520 Chestnut Street #304
Bright & Contemporary
- Tall ceilings, designer lighting and concrete floors throughout
- Large windows (great for houseplants!) with Hunter Douglas Duette blackout honeycomb shades, 3M PR60 Sun Control film to reduce heat, glare and UV rays
Open Floor Plan
- Chef’s kitchen
- Corian and Carrera Marble countertop with breakfast bar, under-cabinet lighting, garbage disposal, gas 4-burner cooktop
- High-end fixtures and appliances: LG energy-efficient smart inverter fridge; Bosch oven, dishwasher and microwave; Grohe Ladylux faucet
- Living and dining area
- Bright, open space with a cozy gas fireplace and built-ins, Schuller Narisa dining light fixture and recessed lighting, wired for TV mount
Primary Bedroom
- Spacious bedroom with interior access to bathroom, two closets for ample storage, solid walnut door, and Rituals light fixture by Foscarini
Remodeled Bathroom
- Updated in 2020 with Graff rainfall shower and waterfall tub spout, Americh Turo deep soaking tub, Raked Cinder Grey marble tiles from Artistic Tile
- Spacious vanity with lots of cabinet storage and counter space
- Accessible via bedroom or living areas (great for guests!)
In-Unit Laundry
- LG All-In-One Washer/Dryer with ventless drying
Office Area
- Alcove with built-in desk, storage drawers and shelves
- Additional storage in hall and laundry closets
Shared Courtyard
- Fenced, street-level patio with table and chairs for outdoor hangouts
Explore the Neighborhood Around 520 Chestnut Street #304
Heart of Historic North Beach
- Tranquil, residential location surrounded by shops, cafes, restaurants and public transit, with iconic Coit Tower in the background
- Many quaint stores nearby, as large chains aren’t allowed in North Beach
- Close to Washington Square, Telegraph Hill, the Embarcadero and Fisherman’s Wharf—see fireworks during festivals or meet the sea lions at the piers
- Multiple Muni stops and light rail within blocks
- “Walker’s Paradise” - Walk Score: 99 | Transit Score: 81 | Bike Score: 78
Local Fare
- Popular nearby dining including Fior d’Italia (“America’s oldest Italian restaurant”), Cilantro SF Taqueria, New Thai Elephant, Freddie’s Sandwiches, eight am, Golden Boy Pizza, Pat’s Cafe, Curry Leaf, Kennedy’s, The Italian Homemade Company, Mama’s on Washington Square, Tony’s Pizza, Red Window, Molinari Deli and many, many more!
- Coffee and treats at Cafe Francisco right on the corner, Liguria Bakery, Beacon Coffee & Pantry, Toscano Brothers, Victoria Pastry, Reveille Coffee, HITW Coffee, Caffe Greco, Cafe de Casa and more!
- Drinks and nightlife at Sweetie’s Art Bar, Carbon lounge, La Rocca’s Corner, International Sports Bar, Northstar Cafe, The Boardroom and more!
- Easy errands at Trader Joe’s North Beach, Safeway on Bay St
Parks and Rec
- Washington Square: Events, festivals and movie nights, surrounded by vibrant cafes and dining
- North Beach Pool: Large swim facility with pools, dry sauna, community rooms
- Joe Dimaggio Playground: 2-acre park and playground with tennis, bocce, sport courts, adjacent to North Beach library
- Pioneer Park & Coit Tower: the crown of Telegraph Hill, some of the best views in the city
- Fisherman’s Wharf & Embarcadero: seals, seafood, tourist attractions
- Fort Mason & Great Meadow: historic army post and cultural center hosting events, galleries, arts, trails and more
List of Improvements
2021
2020
- Bathroom remodel: Graff rain shower and waterfall tub spout, Americh Turo deep soaking tub, Cinder Grey raked marble tiles from Artistic tile
- Replaced glass bedroom door with solid Walnut door
- Installed Rituals from Foscarini light fixture in bedroom
- Kitchen faucet replaced with Grohe Ladylux
- New Cabinet and closet hardware
2019
- Window treatments: Hunter Douglas Duette blackout honeycomb shades, 3M PR60 Sun control film to reduce heat, glare and UV rays, removable roll-up/down phantom insect screens
2018
- Repainted
- New Schuller Narisa dining light fixture
- New carpet in bedroom
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