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$3,500,000ActiveDays on Market 9

159 21st Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94121· Lake Street

3 beds2 baths2,000 sqft$1,750/sqft

Key Details

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Square Feet

2,000

Year Built

1938

Lot Size

2,618 sqft (0.06 ac)

Garage

2 spaces

Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Mediterranean

About This Property

There is an immediate ease to this home - warm, inviting, and full of character, with a Mediterranean sensibility expressed through its clay tile roof and lush landscaping. The main level has been thoughtfuly opened for the way we live today. Living, dining, and kitchen flow naturally together, anchored by a beautifully remodeled kitchen and an oversized center island with generous seating - a space that feels equally right for everyday life or a house full of friends. The two bedrooms on the main level are notably generous in scale, with good natural light and ample closet space with custom built-ins. The lower level is reserved for the primary bedroom and an adjoining seating area that functions equally well as a home office. From here, doors open directly to a large, beautifully design...

Property Information

Property TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1938
Living Area2,000 sqft
Bathrooms2 full
Lot Size2,618 sqft (0.06 ac)
Garage Spaces2
StyleMediterranean
NeighborhoodLake Street
CountySan Francisco
Cross StreetCalifornia
OccupancyVacant
APN1381010B
Special ConditionsOther
DisclosuresDisclosure Package Available
MLS#426163832
StatusActive
Days on Market9

Facts & Features

Interior

FlooringCarpet, Wood
AppliancesDishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood, Microwave, Wine Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
LaundryIn Garage
Fireplace1 · Living Room
HeatingCentral

Exterior & Lot

ParkingGarage Faces Front, Tandem, On Site (Single Family Only)
ViewGarden
Lot Size2,618 sqft (0.06 ac)

Rooms

KitchenKitchen Island, Marble Counter, Pantry Closet, Skylight(s) · Level: Main
Dining roomLevel: Main
Living roomLevel: Main
Family roomLevel: Lower

Property History

DateEventPrice
Sep 18, 2026Active
Jul 20, 2026Listed$3,500,000

Getting Around

93

Walk

Walker's Paradise

67

Transit

Good Transit

89

Bike

Very Bikeable

Scores by Walk Score

Public Records

Assessed Value$2,075,587
Current Taxes (est.)$24,492 / yr
Taxes at This Price (est.)$41,300 / yr
Last Sale (public record)2014-07-03
Legal Units1
Assessor UseDwelling
Building Area (assessor)1,900 sqft
Lot (assessor)2,616 sqft
Year Built (assessor)1938
Flood ZoneFEMA Zone X (minimal hazard)

Sources: San Francisco Assessor-Recorder secured roll; FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. Tax estimates use the citywide secured rate and exclude parcel taxes and exemptions.

Schools

Nearby Public Schools

Elementary (K-5)Alamo Elementary · 0.1 mi
Elementary (K-5)Sutro Elementary · 0.6 mi
Middle (6-8)Presidio Middle · 0.6 mi
Middle (6-8)Roosevelt Middle · 1.2 mi
High (9-12)Washington (George) High · 0.8 mi
High (9-12)Independence High · 1.8 mi

SFUSD enrollment is choice-based; schools shown by distance for reference, not assignment. Source: California Department of Education directory.

Location

Neighborhood: Lake Street

Chris Chour

Chris Chour

Broker / Owner

EON Real Estate

Estimated payment

$22,127/mo

Principal & interest$18,685
Property taxes (est.)$3,442

30-yr fixed at 7.03% (Freddie Mac survey, 2026-09-24). Taxes estimated at the SF rate on this price. Estimate only, not a loan offer.

MLS# 426163832

Listed by Tania Toubba, DRE #01998867 · Sotheby's International Realty

Data courtesy of SFAR MLS via Bridge Data Output. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.