$2,100,000

1278 La Playa St San Francisco, CA 94122

Outer Sunset Neighborhood

Estimated payment $13,926/month

Total Views 92,365
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,364 Sq Ft
$888 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • 3-minute walk to Ocean Beach
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom
  • Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School Rated A-
  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Beach Chalet Athletic Fields

About This Home

Calling all surfers, dog owners, and families seeking more space! Spanning almost 2400sqft, this move in ready home is just steps from Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park, and so many vibrant local businesses. Inside, a bright, expansive living space flows into a stylish kitchen with bar seating perfect entertaining. 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths upstairs offer space without compromise. French doors open from the large primary suite to a sunny office overlooking the large, manicured backyard featuring two putting greens. The downstairs is seamlessly integrated, with 2 additional bedrooms, a full bath, laundry room, outdoor shower, and a 2-car tandem garage - plenty of storage for surfboards, bikes, and all your gear. Convenient access to N Judah, Lincoln Way, and Lower Great Highway keeps city commutes easy. So close to Hook Fish Co, Blackbird Books, Leo's Taco truck and Yoga Beach, enjoy the best coastal lifestyle in SF at 1278 La Playa.

Listing Agent

Oliver Henrikson

Compass License #02065452 Listed on: 05/19/2025

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,941

Year Built

  • Built in 1947 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 3,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home
  • Wood Fence
  • Landscaped
  • Artificial Turf
  • Backyard Sprinklers
  • Low Maintenance Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Tandem Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,364 Sq Ft Home
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family or Dining Combination
  • Home Office
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 4 Full Bathrooms
  • Quartz Bathroom Countertops
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry
  • 220 Volts In Laundry

Outdoor Features

  • Enclosed Balcony
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Central Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1702-010N

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,941

Year Built

Built in 1947 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Semi-Attached
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Faces: West
  • Remodeled/Updated: Yes
  • Remodeled Updated Desc: Bath 0-5YR, Bed 0-5YR, Kitchen 0-5YR
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Fiberglass, Quartz
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Outside Access, Sitting Area
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Dining Bar, Dining/Family Combo, Skylight(s)
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Plumbed, Hood Over Range
  • Bathroom Features: Quartz, Skylight/Solar Tube
  • Flooring: Simulated Wood, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Skylight Tube, Skylight(s)
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Quartz Counter
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Gas Hook-Up, Ground Floor, Inside Area, Inside Room, Sink, Washer Included
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Street Entrance
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Family Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Retreat
  • Price Per Square Foot: 888.32
  • Room Type: Baths Other, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Office, Possible Guest
  • Square Footage: 2364.00
  • Window Features: Dual Pane Full

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood Siding
  • Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk
  • Exterior Features: Fire Pit
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Patio, Enclosed Deck
  • Roof: Flat

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Parking Access: Tandem
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Tandem Garage
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Type: On Site (Single Family Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Electric: 220 Volts in Laundry
  • Heating: Central
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • School District: San Francisco

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1702-010N
  • Land Use: Residential
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler Rear, Grass Artificial, Landscape Back, Low Maintenance
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0689
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3000.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 30478955.01
  • Special Zones: Coastal Zone
  • Topography: Coast

MLS Schools

  • School District County: San Francisco

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $27,941 $2,288,880 $1,602,216 $686,664
2023 $27,193 $2,244,000 $1,570,800 $673,200
2022 $20,023 $1,635,107 $1,144,575 $490,532
2021 $19,669 $1,603,047 $1,122,133 $480,914
2020 $19,805 $1,586,610 $1,110,627 $475,983
2019 $19,127 $1,555,500 $1,088,850 $466,650
2018 $18,479 $1,525,000 $1,067,500 $457,500
2017 $13,039 $1,075,000 $752,500 $322,500
2016 $4,477 $346,442 $139,634 $206,808
2015 $4,418 $341,239 $137,537 $203,702
2014 $4,303 $334,555 $134,843 $199,712
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Price Changed $2,100,000 +17.0% $888 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 For Sale $1,795,000 -4.3% $759 / Sq Ft
02/09/2022 02/09/22 Sold $1,875,000 -1.3% $608 / Sq Ft
02/01/2022 02/01/22 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2022 01/13/22 For Sale $1,900,000 -- $616 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Gift Deed -- None Listed On Document
Grant Deed -- --
Grant Deed $1,875,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $1,525,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $1,075,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $246,800 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $647,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,143,750 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $860,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $226,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $237,250 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 425041282

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 1702-010N

California San Francisco County San Francisco 94122 Outer Sunset

1278 La Playa St, San Francisco, CA

This home is located at 1278 La Playa St, San Francisco, CA 94122 and is currently priced at $2,100,000, approximately $888 per square foot. This property was built in 1947. 1278 La Playa St is a home located in San Francisco County with nearby schools including Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School, Giannini (A.P.) Middle School, and Holy Name Elementary School.

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