$4,700,000

281 Castro Street, San Francisco, CA 94114

  • 5 beds |
  • 6 baths |
  • 4,998 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1900
  • Property Lot Size Icon2,496sqft lot
  • Property Parking Icon —— car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $940/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

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 pair quarters or a guest suite. With 5+ bedrooms, 5.5+ bathrooms, and multiple outdoor spaces, 281 Castro Street is a rare opportunity to own a piece of San Francisco history, thoughtfully designed for the way we live today.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
May 11, 2026
Data Last Updated:
May 30, 2026 at 4:32PM
Listing Office:
Helm Real Estate : 415-516-5760
Listing Agent:
Justin Hedemark : (650) 483-9506
MLS ID:
426128127
  • General: Cathedral CeilingFormal Entry
  • Appliances: DishwasherDisposalFree Standing Gas OvenFree Standing Gas RangeFree Standing RefrigeratorGas Water HeaterHood Over RangeMicrowave
  • Laundry: Laundry ClosetWasher/Dryer Stacked IncludedSee Remarks
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl PlankMarblePainted/StainedQuartzTileWood
  • Fireplace: Gas PipedLiving RoomFireplaces: 3
  • General: BalconyUncovered Courtyard
  • Style: Victorian
  • Parking: Parking spaces: 0
  • Roofing: Composition
  • Windows: Bay Window(s)Dual Pane PartialSkylight(s)
  • General: WoodWood SidingCombinationConcreteSlab
  • HOA Amenities: 0.0
  • Originating MLS: San Francisco
  • County: San Francisco
  • Zoning: 3561-033
  • View: BayCityDowntownSan Francisco
  • Fencing: Back YardEntry GateFront YardWood
  • Utilities: Natural Gas ConnectedPublicUnderground Utilities
  • Water: Public
  • Source: San Francisco

This listing courtesy of Justin Hedemark , Helm Real Estate

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