551 Alvarado ST, San Francisco, CA 94114
551 Alvarado ST, San Francisco, CA 94114
551 Alvarado ST, San Francisco, CA 94114
551 Alvarado ST, San Francisco, CA 94114
551 Alvarado ST, San Francisco, CA 94114
551 Alvarado ST, San Francisco, CA 94114
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Michael Green

Michael Green

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Listed by Christopher J Meza Sotheby's International Realty
$ 5,995,000
Est. payment | /mo

5 Beds

6 Baths

3,796 SqFt

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$ 5,995,000
Est. payment | /mo
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5 Beds

6 Baths

3,796 SqFt

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Sun Oct 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Tue Oct 27, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,796 sqft

Price per Sqft $1,579

MLS Listing ID 426171931

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 5

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1900

Lot Size 2,848 Sqft

Acres 0.0654

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

New Construction No

Property Description

Some homes are renovated. Others are reinvented. 551 Alvarado belongs firmly in the latter. Behind its classic San Francisco architecture lies a remarkable transformationan almost entirely new home, rebuilt from the studs with the precision of modern engineering and an unmistakable eye for design. The main residence unfolds across four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, complemented by a separate, two-level, one-bedroom residence. Together, they create an exceptional combination of scale, privacy, and flexibilitywhether for guests, extended family, or an entirely independent living arrangement. And while the finishes are beautiful, what's behind the walls is every bit as impressive. A new foundation. Structural steel. New framing. A 400-amp electrical service. Completely reworked plumbing, heating, and cooling. New windows and doors. Six skylights. Extensive insulation. New roofing and drainage systems. This was no cosmetic exercise. The investment extends far beyond what the eye can see. Inside, quarter-sawn American white oak floors establish a warm architectural rhythm. Custom European-style cabinetry, beautifully executed millwork, quartzite countertops, and striking stone and tile selections create interiors that feel sophisticated without being precious. Natural light moves throughout, giving the home an easy relationship between its architectural character and contemporary sensibility. Then there's Noe Valley itself. A neighborhood with genuine personality, where independent shops, neighborhood restaurants, tree-lined streets, and a strong sense of community make everyday life feel distinctly San Francisco. 551 Alvarado isn't an old house dressed up to look new. It's a fundamental reinvention of what a San Francisco home can be. Beautiful on the surface. Extraordinary beneath it.

Location

Province CA

County San Francisco

Area Sf District 5

Interior

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Gas

Fireplace Yes

Exterior

Total Parking Spaces 1

Private Pool false

Building

New Construction No

Others

Tax ID 3624039

San Francisco MLS - SFAR

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