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#425035643, Christopher J Smith, Listing Office: City Real Estate
$1,298,000 List price
159 Central Ave San Francisco, CA 94117
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3 beds
1 full
1,660 sqft
0.05 acres
$782 / sqft
Condo
Property details
About 159 Central Ave
Step into this timeless and elegant San Francisco Victorian condo, beautifully restored with period ornamentation, high ceilings, and hardwood floors throughout. Situated on the top floor of a three-unit building, it is an exceptionally spacious flat featuring three bedrooms, a bathroom, an eat-in kitchen, a large front living room, a formal dining room, and library accessing a massive attic spanning the entire floor-plan with high ceilings and great expansion potential. The primary bedroom is adorned with a stunning mural by the owner and noted artist. The large gorgeous formal dining room, adjacent to the kitchen, has a built-in cabinet, and ample space for a cozy sitting area. The front living room and dining room have carved column decorative fireplaces with iron freestanding gas stoves. Located in a prime Upper Haight location between Buena Vista Park and the Panhandle, this wonderful property is in a charming and quiet neighborhood of Victorian and Edwardian architecture. This home is a short walking distance to transportation, with the restaurants, local shops, and quality grocers of the historic and vibrant Haight-Ashbury just around the corner. This gorgeous flat with great attic potential offers quintessential San Francisco for you to call home!
Highlights
Home typeCondominium
HeatingFireplace(s)
StatusAccepting Backup Offers
(Contingent - Show)
(Contingent - Show)
Size1,660 sqft
Lot size0.05 Acres
Year built1900
MLS #425028440
FireplaceDecorative
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop
- Flooring Type: Wood
- Fireplace: Decorative
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Private Pool: No
- Architectural Style: Victorian
- Heating: Fireplace(s)
- List Price: $1,298,000
- Price/SqFt: $781
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,287
- Tax Year: 2024
- Year Built: 1900
- Stories: 0
- Living Area: 1,660 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.05 Acres
- MLS Number: 425028440
- MLS Name: San Francisco
- Office Name: Compass
- Office Phone: (415) 738-7000
- Listing Agent: Terry Wright, Christopher S Stafford
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $263,530 | $3,287 |
| 2023 | $258,364 | $3,196 |
| 2022 | $253,299 | $3,125 |
| 2021 | $248,333 | $3,073 |
| 2020 | $245,787 | $2,980 |
| 2019 | $240,969 | $2,885 |
| 2018 | $236,245 | $2,885 |
| 2017 | $231,614 | $2,782 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
9
Chinese Immersion School at Deavila
Public District KG-5
0.1 mi
•1250 Waller St
7
New Traditions Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.4 mi
•2049 Grove St
7
McKinley Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.5 mi
•1025 14th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $71,482. Residents of San Francisco, CA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
24%
<35k
41%
35k-100k
23%
100k-200k
12%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
73%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
16%
Married, No Kids
7%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
6%
<11 yrs old
2%
12-17 yrs old
42%
18-34 yrs old
42%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Art Museums
Music Concerts
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
Bloomingdales
H&M
Banana Republic
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Starbucks
Chipotle
Boston Market
What do the neighbors drive?
Audi
Volkswagen
Mercedes
What do the neighbors listen to?
News
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits- Alternative
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 159 Central Ave
The listing price of 159 Central Ave property is $1,298,000.
The property 159 Central Ave is a condo located in San Francisco, California, 94117.
Accepting Backup Offers: 159 Central Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 159 Central Ave are: Chinese Immersion School at Deavila (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), New Traditions Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), McKinley Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Gateway Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Creative Arts Charter (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Wells (Ida B.) High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Raoul Wallenberg Traditional Alternative High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Gateway High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,287 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 159 Central Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 159 Central Ave is 1,660 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 159 Central Ave is 1900.
This home is located at 159 Central Ave in San Francisco, CA and zip code 94117 in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood. This 1,660 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.05 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 10, 2025 and is currently priced at $1,298,000.
San Francisco, CA housing market in April 2025 saw over 215 listings sold above listed price, more than 44 sold at listed price and over 110 sold below. The number of homes for sale in San Francisco, CA decreased by 0.5% between March and April 2025. In April 2025, listings were on the market for 35 days. During the same period, the median list price in this real estate market was $1,456,340.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.