$4,500,000
SOLD OCT 15, 2024
6 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,250 Sq Ft
2,500 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,385 Per Sq Ft

6% Above List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • 3-minute walk to Carl And Cole
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Grattan Elementary Rated A
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • 3-minute walk to Richard Gamble Memorial Park

About This Home

As of October 2024

897 Clayton is a beautifully renovated Queen Anne Victorian home in San Francisco's Cole Valley neighborhood, seamlessly blending historic charm with modern elegance. Built in 1905 and redesigned in 2017, this four-story residence features 6 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, and a range of impressive living spaces. The exterior showcases the distinctive witch's hat roof and intricate architectural details, designed by renowned builder John Stierlen, highlighted by a custom paint scheme that accentuates the home's Victorian flourishes. Inside, the home offers a grand entrance with a terrazzo staircase, a light-filled living room with ornate fireplace, and a dining room with a coffered ceiling and built-in shelving. The remodeled kitchen features neolith countertops, top-of-the-line appliances, and an inviting breakfast room. The upper floors include spacious bedrooms, luxurious bathrooms, and stunning views of the cityscape, while the turret room serves as a creative retreat or home office. The lower level provides flexible spaces for a family room, gym, or office, opening to a large deck and landscaped garden. Located on a serene street with easy access to parks, shops, and public transit, 897 Clayton offers a perfect blend of Victorian elegance and contemporary living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Brendon Kearney

Compass License #01350213

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Aaron Derbacher

KW Bay Area Estates License #01965219

KW Bay Area Estates

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $42,540

Year Built

  • Built in 1905 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Southwest Facing Home

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Open Parking

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • City Lights
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 3,250 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Decorative Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Breakfast Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Storage
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Built-In Gas Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Ice Maker
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Secondary Bathroom Double Sinks
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating System

Community Details

  • Built by John Stierlen

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 1271-011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$42,540

Year Built

Built in 1905 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Luxury
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Property Faces: Southwest
  • Builder Name: John Stierlen
  • Remodeled/Updated: Yes
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace Features: Decorative Only, Dining Room, Living Room
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
  • Basement: Full
  • Number Of Rooms: 11
  • Appliances: Built-in Gas Oven, Built-in Gas Range, Built-in Refrigerator, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Shower Stall(s), Stone, Tile, Tub, Window
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry, Skylight(s), Storage Area(s)
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Island, Pantry Cabinet
  • Laundry Features: Cabinets, Dryer Included, Inside Room, Sink, Upper Floor, Washer Included
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1384.62
  • Square Footage: 3250.00
  • Window Features: Bay Window(s)

Exterior Features

  • View: City Lights, Ocean, Park

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Access: Independent
  • Parking Features: Detached, EV Charging, Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Type: On Site (Single Family Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Central, MultiZone

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1271-011
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0574
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2500.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 78397212.54

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/15/2024 10/15/24 Sold $4,500,000 +5.9% $1,385 / Sq Ft
09/18/2024 09/18/24 Pending -- -- --
09/09/2024 09/09/24 For Sale $4,250,000 -- $1,308 / 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 $42,540 $3,564,076 $2,389,439 $1,174,637
2023 $41,917 $3,494,194 $2,342,588 $1,151,606
2022 $41,147 $3,425,682 $2,296,655 $1,129,027
2021 $40,428 $3,358,513 $2,251,623 $1,106,890
2020 $40,628 $3,324,077 $2,228,536 $1,095,541
2019 $39,179 $3,258,900 $2,184,840 $1,074,060
2018 $37,856 $3,195,000 $2,142,000 $1,053,000
2017 $35,561 $3,000,000 $2,100,000 $900,000
2016 $11,850 $982,079 $420,889 $561,190
2015 $11,702 $967,332 $414,569 $552,763
2014 $11,393 $948,385 $406,449 $541,936
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $3,150,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $650,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $128,613 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $1,950,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Wfg National Title Insurance C
Grant Deed $3,000,000 First American Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Grant Deed $700,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 424063181

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 1271-011