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701 Castro Street

San Francisco, CA 94114

Name: Open House: 2pm-4pm
Start: 2025-03-23T14:00:00
End: 2025-03-23T16:00:00
Location: 701 Castro Street

5 beds
4 baths
3,315 sqft
2,779 sqft lot
$1,355 per sqft
1897 build
– on site

This exceptional property features a spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom main residence filled with timeless charm. Inside, you'll find a double parlor, a generous dining room, and an inviting contemporary eat-in kitchen. Three bedrooms are located upstairs, while the fourthcurrently used as a denis conveniently on the main floor. Meticulously cared for by the same owner for over 50 years, the home retains its original fretwork, intricate plaster detailing, and exquisite period craftsmanshipa rare find in today's market. The property also includes three separate garages, a workshop/studio, and ample storage space. Additionally the charming 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom guest cottage, with full updated kitchen, spanning two levels with just under 1,000 sq. ft. of living space and a private entrance off the garden is perfect for guests, au pair, friends, family or income. Beyond its beauty, this home carries a rich history. Once the residence of renowned builder Fernando Nelson, it was originally used as a showpiece to highlight his exceptional craftsmanship while developing in the surrounding neighborhood. ** Thursday, 3/20, 5-6:30pm Twilight tour with light refreshments. Sunday, 3/23 Open 2-4pm.

Listing courtesy of SFMLS / Vanguard Properties

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 23, 2025 •

MLS# 425016384 —

The Building

Year Built:

1897
Year Built Source:

Owner
Builder Name:

Fernando Nelson
New Construction:

false
Architectural Style:

Victorian
Direction Faces:

West
Roof:

Shingle
Foundation Details:

Concrete
Window Features:

Skylight(s)
Building Area Total:

3315
Building Area Units:

Square Feet
Building Area Source:

Graphic Artist

Interior

Interior Features:

Formal Entry
Living Room Level:

Main
Kitchen Level:

Main
Kitchen Features:

Breakfast Area, Kitchen Island, Quartz Counter
Dining Room Level:

Main
Family Room Level:

Main
Flooring:

Cork
Fireplace:

true
Fireplaces Total:

1
Fireplace Features:

Decorative
Laundry Features:

In Basement

Room Dimensions

Living Area:

3315
Living Area Units:

Square Feet
Living Area Source:

Graphic Artist

Location

Directions:

Castro at 20th
Cross Street:

20th Street
Latitude:

37.757625
Longitude:

-122.4344284

The Property

Parcel Number:

3603075
Property Type:

Residential
Property Subtype:

Single Family Residence
Property Condition:

Original
Lot Features:

Garden
Lot Size Area:

2779.128
Lot Size Acres:

0.0638
Lot Size Square Feet:

2779.128
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Horse:

false
Irrigation Water Rights:

false
Elevation Units:

Feet

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Beds

Total Bedrooms:

5

Baths

Total Baths:

4
Full Baths:

4

The Listing

Home Warranty:

false

Heating & Cooling

Heating:

Central
Heating:

true
Cooling:

true
Cooling:

Central Air

Utilities

Sewer:

Public Sewer
Water Source:

Public

Appliances

Appliances:

Dishwasher

The Community

Senior Community:

false
Pool Private:

false
Association:

false

Parking

Garage:

true
Garage Spaces:

3
Carport:

false
Parking Total:

3
Parking Features:

Garage Door Opener
Covered Spaces:

3
Open Parking:

false

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$4,495,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$24,069
Taxes	N/A
Insurance	$1,236
Utilities	N/A
Total	$25,305/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/21/25 Mar 21, 2025	Listed / Active	SFMLS	$4,495,000

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This house located in Southwest San Francisco, San Francisco, CA 94114 is currently for sale for $4,495,000. 701 Castro Street is a 3,315 square foot house with 5 beds and 4 baths that has been on Estately for 3 days. 701 Castro Street is in the Southwest San Francisco neighborhood of San Francisco and has a WalkScore® of 98, making it a walker’s paradise. This house is in the attendance area of Harvey Milk Civil Rights Elementary School and Everett Middle School.

Listing Courtesy of: SFMLS and Vanguard Properties.

Based on information from the SFMLS 2025. All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. SFMLS, Estately and their affiliates provide the MLS and all content therein “AS IS” and without any warranty, express or implied. The information included in this listing is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The information on each listing is furnished by the owner and deemed reliable to the best of his/her knowledge, but should be verified by the purchaser SFMLS and Estately assume no responsibility for typographical errors, misprints or misinformation. This property is offered without respect to any protected classes in accordance with the law.