281 Castro Street

San Francisco, CA 94114
Beds
5
Baths
6
Square Ft.
4,998
$4,700,000
Set along one of San Francisco's most iconic corridors, 281 Castro Street presents a rare opportunity to own a fully renovated, legal two-unit building with a fully warranted ADU. Behind its historic facade lies a thoughtfully curated living experience that blends architectural charm with contemporary sophistication, ideal for multi-generational living, income potential, or a seamless single-residence compound. Fully renovated in 2025-2026, the primary residence boasts 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms across 3 levels (appx. 3,693 sqft), including a finished attic, primary suite with expansive en suite bathroom, soaking tub and wet-room, downtown City views, walk-in cedar-lined closet, refinished hardwood floors, luxury finishes including a chef's kitchen, stainless steel Viking appliances, quartz countertops, a soapstone island, a coffee bar, and modern open-concept living. The lower level includes a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom garden apartment (appx. 954 sq/ft) with access to the backyard, and a studio ADU (appx. 351 sq/ft), perfect for au pairRead MoreRead Less
Courtesy of Justin Peter Hedemark, Helm Real Estate, .
Listing Snapshot
Days Online
4
Last Updated
Property Type
Single Family
Beds
5
Full Baths
5
Partial Baths
1
Square Ft.
4,998
Lot Size
0.06 Acres
Year Built
1900
MLS Number
426128127
30 Days Snapshot Of 94114
$2.45M
+5%
(avg) sold price
26
+13%
homes sold
57
-13%
(avg) days on market
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Appliances & Equipment
"Dishwasher", "Disposal", "Free-Standing Gas Oven", "Free-Standing Gas Range", "Free-Standing Refrigerator", "Gas Water Heater", "Range Hood", "Microwave", "Washer/Dryer Stacked"
Building
Built in 1900, Living area: 4,998, Architectural style: "Victorian", Construction materials: "Wood", "Wood Siding", 4 stories
Cooling
"None"
Dining Room
Dining room level: Lower, Main, Dining room features: "Bar", "Formal Area", "Space in Kitchen"
Exterior Features
"Balcony", "Uncovered Courtyard"
Fence
"Back Yard", "Gate", "Front Yard", "Wood"
Fireplaces
"Gas", "Living Room"
Family Room
Level: Main
Heating
"Central", "Gas"
Interior Features
"Cathedral Ceiling(s)", "Formal Entry", "In-Law Floorplan"
Kitchen
Level: Lower, Main
Laundry
"Laundry Closet", "See Remarks"
Lot
0.0573 acres, 2,496 square feet, "Zero Lot Line"
Living Room
Level: Lower, Main
Property
Patio and porch features: "Awning(s)", "Covered", "Uncovered Deck", "Uncovered Patio", Zoning: RH3
Roof
"Composition"
Security Features
"Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)", "Security Gate", "Smoke Detector(s)"
Sewer
"Public Sewer"
Utilities
"Natural Gas Connected", "Public", "Underground Utilities"
Windows
"Bay Window(s)", "Dual Pane Partial", "Skylight(s)"
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