Elegant stone and wood facade front of luxury home in the evening

171 E Buena Vista Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94117

$3,500,000

Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Sq. Ft.: 2,995
Type: House
Listing #425077079
Legal 2 Unit - See MLS # 425078390 Nestled amongst the Mansions surrounding Buena Vista Park sits 171-73 Buena Vista Avenue East. This high on the hill, legal Duplex features sensational, sweeping panoramic views from Angel Island to the Downtown San Francisco Cityscape, as well as fine water views of the SF Bay and Beyond. There is brilliant natural light throughout, and a gorgeous view backdrop of the city's glimmering lights against the landscape of the East Bay Hills, which infuse every day living in this treasured location. The property floor plan is a hair under 3,000 square feet, including the owners unit on the top two levels; there are 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, kitchen plus open living and dining rooms with striking San Francisco Views. A spacious outdoor deck with sitting area make this space perfect for indoor-outdoor living, and entertaining. The 2 car garage has exclusive parking for the owners unit. Below is a 1 Bedroom apartment which is currently tenant occupied.
Property Features
Location Information
County: San Francisco
District: SF District 5
MLS Area: Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights
Latitude: 37.7693169
Longitude: -122.4381713
Directions: High on The Hill , Across from Buena Vista Park, Next to the Hormel Mansion. Single Family Homes on Buena Vista Park regularly sell in the $7M - $10M range.
Interior Features
View Description: Bay, Bay Bridge, City, Downtown, Hills, Panoramic, San Francisco
Total Rooms: 8
Primary Bathroom Description: Tub w/Shower Over
Full Baths: 2
Dining Room Description: Dining/Family Combo
Living Room Description: View
Heating: Central, Gas
Floors: Carpet, Wood
Laundry: Laundry Closet
Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Refrigerator
Windows/Doors Description: Bay Window(s)
Exterior Features
Stories: 3
Roof: Composition
Water / Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Parking Description: Garage Faces Front, Independent, Other
Has Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Exposure Faces: West
Lot Size in Acres: 0.041
Lot Size in Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Building Total Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,995
Has View: Yes
Additional Information
Possession: Close Of Escrow, Subject To Tenant Rights
Property Type: SFR
Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1904
APN: 1258014
Status: Active
Has Parking Fees: No
Square Feet Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Special Listing Conditions: Standard


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