$4,200,000
SOLD MAR 17, 2025

173 Downey St San Francisco, CA 94117

Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights Neighborhood
5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,150 Sq Ft
2,004 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,333 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • 5-minute walk to Carl And Cole
  • Solar Power System
  • Grattan Elementary Rated A
  • Wine Cellar
  • 4-minute walk to Richard Gamble Memorial Park

About This Home

As of March 2025

This is a wonderfully-appointed Cole Valley home with formal living & dining rooms, gourmet eat-in kitchen plus a family room w/deck, primary suite w/views, 500 bottle wine cellar, garden & 2 car tandem garage. Solar panels, multi-zone heat & AC.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Monica Pauli

Compass License #01309178

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Brown

KW Advisors License #01850707

KW Advisors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $34,911

Year Built

  • Built in 1900 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Front Yard Sprinklers

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Tandem Garage

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • San Francisco
  • Woods
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 3,150 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Wine Cellar
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Built-In Freezer
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Eco-Friendly Details

  • ENERGY STAR Certified Homes
  • Solar Power System

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Covered patio or porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • 220 Volts in Kitchen

Community Details

  • Low-Rise Condominium

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1269-104

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$34,911

Year Built

Built in 1900 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Low-Rise (1-3), Semi-Attached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative Only, Dining Room, Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Shower Stall(s), Tub, Window
  • Master Bedroom Features: Balcony, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
  • Appliances: Built-in Freezer, Built-in Gas Range, Built-in Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Hood Over Range
  • Bathroom Features: Low-Flow Toilet(s), Skylight/Solar Tube, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Storage Area(s)
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Kitchen/Family Combo
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Laundry Closet, Washer Included, Washer/Dryer Stacked Included
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s)
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1333.33
  • Room Type: Storage, Wine Cellar
  • Square Footage: 3150.00

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered Deck, Covered Patio
  • View: Ocean, Park, San Francisco, Woods

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central, MultiZone
  • Electric: 220 Volts in Kitchen
  • Heating: Central, MultiZone
  • Utilities: Solar

Schools

  • School District: San Francisco

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1269-104
  • Lot Features: Auto Sprinkler F&R, Auto Sprinkler Front, Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt

Green Features

  • Green Building Verification Type: ENERGY STAR Certified Homes, Green Point
  • Green Verification Rating: 99%

MLS Schools

  • School District County: San Francisco

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Sold $4,200,000 0.0% $1,333 / Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 Pending -- -- --
02/28/2025 02/28/25 For Sale $4,200,000 -- $1,333 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

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 $34,911 $2,910,670 $2,037,474 $873,196
2023 $34,350 $2,853,599 $1,997,524 $856,075
2022 $33,707 $2,797,647 $1,958,357 $839,290
2021 $33,116 $2,742,792 $1,919,958 $822,834
2020 $33,243 $2,714,669 $1,900,272 $814,397
2019 $32,098 $2,661,441 $1,863,012 $798,429
2018 $31,015 $2,609,257 $1,826,483 $782,774
2017 $30,350 $2,558,086 $1,790,666 $767,420
2016 $29,895 $2,507,930 $1,755,556 $752,374
2015 $29,528 $2,470,260 $1,729,186 $741,074
2014 $28,748 $2,421,872 $1,695,314 $726,558
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,880,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $2,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,700,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,725,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $750,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $2,300,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Co
Grant Deed $1,200,000 Financial Title Company
Source: Public Records

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Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 425010447

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 1269-104

California San Francisco County San Francisco 94117 Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights

173 Downey St, San Francisco, CA

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This home is located at 173 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117 and is currently priced at $4,200,000, approximately $1,333 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 173 Downey St is a home located in San Francisco County with nearby schools including Grattan Elementary, Giannini (A.P.) Middle School, and San Francisco Day School.

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