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See Inside a Huge San Francisco Home Built in 1890 Just Listed for Sale

Written by Garrett LeahyPublished Apr. 21, 2023 • 10:14am
A 4,170-square-foot home at 3198 Pacific Ave. is listed for sale at $4.7 million. | Daniel Lunghi for Sotheby’s International Realty

One of the first homes to be built along the Presidio Wall was listed for sale on Monday for $4.7 million.

The six-bed, four-bath house was built in 1890 and includes two spacious living rooms, a wood-paneled study, a sunroom, a laundry room and a two-car garage across 4,170 square feet. The kitchen includes dual ovens, a gas cooktop, a walk-in pantry and a terrace overlooking the Presidio. 

One of the house’s living rooms includes a fireplace. | Daniel Lunghi for Sotheby’s International Realty
The home has a sunroom and many of the other rooms let in natural light. | Daniel Lunghi for Sotheby’s International Realty

The four-story house’s exterior is decked out with redwood shingles, according to the listing.

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The home’s spacious rooms are painted white with blue and gray furniture and carpets, and they get abundant natural light. One of the house’s living rooms includes a fireplace, and a large chandelier hangs above the dining area.

A wood-paneled study is on the home's top floor | Daniel Lunghi for Sotheby’s International Realty

The house also features vintage detailing, with diamond-paned windows, cut-glass doorknobs and dark hardwood floors. Other quirks include a safe in the basement.

The current listing price is a cool $4,790,000.

Sotheby’s is listing the property

Garrett Leahy can be reached at [email protected]


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