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Listed by Lisa J Wolfe Compass
$ 995,000
Est. payment | /mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,325 SqFt
$ 995,000
Est. payment | /mo
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,325 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,325 sqft
Price per Sqft $750
MLS Listing ID 426160429
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1936
Lot Size 3,118 Sqft
Acres 0.0716
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
New Construction No
Property Description
Opportunity is waiting at 162 Seneca Avenue, a light-filled 1935 San Francisco classic that has remained in the same family for more than 75 years. Rich in original character and generous in scale, this special home offers timeless architecture, city views, and exceptional potential for its next chapter.The main level features a gracious traditional floor plan with two spacious bedrooms, an elegant formal living room anchored by a grand corner fireplace, a formal dining room, and a charming center patio that brings natural light into the heart of the home. The bright kitchen includes a separate breakfast room, while the bedrooms enjoy wonderful city views.Incredible expansion potential on the lower level. Generous bonus rooms, a darkroom, quarter bath, laundry hookups, storage, and a garage with impressive ceiling height offer incredible flexibility. This substantial lower level presents an exciting opportunity to reimagine the home's footprint and incorporate additional space to suit today's lifestyle, subject to the appropriate approvals. A low-maintenance rear yard extends the possibilities outdoors and provides a private space for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing. Thoughtfully maintained through the years, the home features an electrical system updated in 2026. Conveniently located near Ocean Avenue shopping and dining, City College, neighborhood parks, BART, Muni, and easy freeway access. A rare combination of history, character, light, views, and extraordinary potential. 162 Seneca Avenue is ready for its next generation.
Location
State CA
County San Francisco
Area Sf District 10
Interior
Heating Central
Fireplaces Number 1
Fireplaces Type Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Laundry Hookups Only
Exterior
Garage Spaces 2.0
Total Parking Spaces 3
Private Pool false
Building
Story 2
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 6967017
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