Light & Modern Edwardian Flat in Castro / Eureka Valley
Highlights
- Elegantly remodeled, top floor condo @ 627 Castro Street between 19th and 20th Streets
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- 3-unit owner-occupied building
- ~ 1,650 square feet per tax record
- Airy, light-filled living spaces with beautiful views
- Edwardian charm with upgraded modern comforts
- Chef’s kitchen and primary bathroom renovated to the studs
- At-home amenities: 2-car parking with 240V EV charger (Tesla compatible), bike rack, storage, laundry, exclusive deck, shared yard
- Year Built: 1910 (per assessor)
- HOA Dues: $250 per month
- Included: Water, Recology, common area electricity, and building insurance
- Prime Eureka Valley / Castro location close to, yet tucked away from, the many local amenities: restaurants, nightlife, transit and Dolores Park
- A “Walker’s Paradise” — Walk Score: 99 | Transit Score: 85 | Bike Score: 64
Take a Tour Through 627 Castro Street
- Gorgeous Edwardian curb appeal
- Stunning 3-unit building with dramatic color and architectural detail
- Private foyer with stained-glass window, built-in storage, original wood stairs to top floor
- Top-floor flat
- Refinished original Douglas fir softwood floors, elegant coved ceilings, recessed lighting throughout
- Smart-equipped with upgraded Nest thermostat, Nest Lock and Security, and Ring Doorbell
- Kitchen
- Completely renovated in 2019 with high-end fixtures and finishes
- Upgraded marble countertops, expanded island with bar and extra pull-out drawer storage
- Top of the line appliances: Wolf 4-burner gas oven/range; upgraded Bosch dishwasher, Zephyr hood, Bosch fridge with VitaFresh pull-out drawer
- New custom wood cabinets with ample storage including two pantries; one with pull-out drawers, one with shelves
- New Franke sink with on-demand filtered cold or hot water, new garbage disposal
- New ceiling and hardwood floors
- Access to shared garden yard
- Dining room
- Eat-in dining space open to the kitchen, great for entertaining
- Beautiful built-ins with gas fireplace, coffered ceilings and wainscoting
- Deck
- Indoor/outdoor living via French doors in the dining room
- Tranquil views of trees and the shared garden of your deep lot
- Living room
- Gas fireplace and a large bay window overlooking Castro Street
- Frosted glass parlor doors connecting to the primary suite
- Primary suite
- Spacious bedroom with upgraded Elfa closet organizers
- Primary en-suite bath renovated to the studs in 2019
- Large, frameless shower stall with GROHE hardware, white subway and hex tile
- New contemporary double-sink vanity with storage cabinets
- Second bedroom/ home office
- Large room with great flexibility for use as a bedroom, home office, and/or guest suite
- Custom built-ins:
- Murphy bed/bookshelf unit by Resource Furniture,
- Shelving with desk by EQ3
- Bay window with expansive north/western views to Corona Heights and Twin Peaks tower
- Third bedroom
- Built-in shelving, closet and window
- Full hall bathroom
- Shower-over-tub with soothing natural-hue tile
- Laundry
- Hall closet with upgraded, stacked Miele washer and dryer
- Appliances, electrical and venting system all new in 2019
- Garage
- 2-car parking side-by-side, 240V EV charger (Tesla compatible), bicycle hooks and extra storage space
- Shared Backyard
- Lovely, secluded garden with mature landscaping, turf lawn, ample sunshine and a picnic table
- Perfect for outdoor entertaining, dining and casual hangouts!
List of Improvements
2021
- Installed new lighting in living room, dining room, third bedroom
- Installed new sink and storage unit in second bathroom
2019
- Refinished original floors
- Removed non-original built-in cabinet in living room to expand living space
- Installed murphy bed/bookshelf by Resource Furniture in second bedroom/office
- Installed EQ3 shelving with desk in second bedroom/office
- Installed new Nest thermostat, Nest Lock and Security, and Ring Door
- Replaced electrical panel circuit breaker
2019 To-the-Studs Kitchen Renovation
- Beautiful new marble countertops and greatly expanded countertop space including a new, expanded island with plentiful pull-out drawer storage
- New appliances: Bosch dishwasher, Zephyr hood, Bosch refrigerator with convenient middle pull-out drawer
- New wood cabinets with plentiful storage, including two pantries: one with pull-out drawers, one with shelves
- New Franke kitchen sink with on-demand filtered cold or hot water
- New ceiling and hardwood floors
2019 To-the-Studs Primary Bath Renovation
- New double sink vanity with storage, spacious shower with GROHE hardware
- New washer and dryer with electrical wiring for both, new venting system in laundry closet
- Expanded primary suite closet and new Elfa closet organizer
Explore the Neighborhood Around 627 Castro Street
In the Heart of the Castro
- Tucked away yet only moments from the action, one block up from the main Castro & 18th Street business corridor
- Only 4 flat blocks from Mission Dolores Park, a 16-acre SF favorite
- Eureka Valley Rec Center’s dog run, park and playground around the corner
- Castro MUNI stop and tech bus routes (plus 2 parking spots!) make any commute easy
- Walk Score: 99 | Transit Score: 85 | Bike Score: 64
Local Fare
- Dining: Fable, Harvey’s, Heroic Italian, Hot Johnnie’s, Poesia, Blind Butcher, The Sausage Factory, Wasabi Bistro, Cafe Mystique, Oz Pizza, Takara Sushi, La Tortilla, Tanglad, Rooster & Rice, Kasa Indian Eatery and many more!
- Cafes and Treats: Spike’s Coffee & Teas across the street, Philz Coffee, Le Marais Bakery, Bi-Rite Creamery, Castro Country Club, Qualitea, Dolores Park Cafe, Castro Tarts, The Castro Fountain, Project Juice, Five Star Truffles, Starbucks and many more!
- Drinks and Bites: Anchor Oyster Bar, 440 Castro, Lobby Bar, Wicked 6, Woods Cerveceria, The Edge, Toad Hall, Blush! Wine Bar, Lark SF, Moby Dick, Last Call Bar and many more!
- Shops: Buffalo Whole Food & Grain Co, Cliff’s Variety Store, Castro Village Wine, Bottle Bacchanal, Fabulosa Books, Walgreens Pharmacy, Mollie Stone’s Markets
Parks and Rec
- Mission Dolores Park: One of SF’s most popular parks, a few blocks away! Off-leash dog areas, playground, tennis courts, soccer field, picnicking and views
- Eureka Valley Recreation Center: Dog run, playground, greenspace, gym, tennis, baseball, pickleball
- Corona Heights Park: Great city views, beautiful native flora, 1-mile trail network, dog play area
- Kite Hill: Small natural area with grassland plants and sweeping city views
- The Castro Theater: An SF historic landmark “movie palace” treasured for film, music and live performance
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