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listing_id: SF426128127
status: Active
price: 4700000
beds: 5
baths_full: 5
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 4998
sqft_lot: 2495
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1900
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "281 Castro St"
city: San Francisco
state: CA
zip: 94114
county: "San Francisco County"
lat: 37.7644274
lng: -122.4350921
days_on_market: 1
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Justin Peter Hedemark"
list_office: "Helm Real Estate"
list_agent_phone: "(650) 483-9506"
list_agent_license: 02020225
mls_source: RESFAR
modified: 2026-05-12
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | San Francisco County | San Francisco | 94114 | 281 Castro St

281 Castro St, San Francisco, CA 94114

MLS: SF426128127 | Status: Active | Price: $4,700,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 5 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
5 5 /1 4,998 2,495 1900

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Tuesday, May 12 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Thursday, May 14 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday, May 16 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, May 17 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Remarks

Set along one of San Francisco's most iconic corridors, 281 Castro Street presents a rare opportunity to own a fully renovated, legal two-unit building with a fully warranted ADU. Behind its historic facade lies a thoughtfully curated living experience that blends architectural charm with contemporary sophistication, ideal for multi-generational living, income potential, or a seamless single-residence compound. Fully renovated in 2025-2026, the primary residence boasts 3 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms across 3 levels (appx. 3,693 sqft), including a finished attic, primary suite with expansive en suite bathroom, soaking tub and wet-room, downtown City views, walk-in cedar-lined closet, refinished hardwood floors, luxury finishes including a chef's kitchen, stainless steel Viking appliances, quartz countertops, a soapstone island, a coffee bar, and modern open-concept living. The lower level includes a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom garden apartment (appx. 954 sq/ft) with access to the backyard, and a studio ADU (appx. 351 sq/ft), perfect for au pair quarters or a guest suite. With 5+ bedrooms, 5.5+ bathrooms, and multiple outdoor spaces, 281 Castro Street is a rare opportunity to own a piece of San Francisco history, thoughtfully designed for the way we live today.

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # SF426128127
MLS Source San Francisco Association of Realtors® MLS
Days on Site 1

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Primary Bath, Primary Suite/Retreat, Remodeled, Studio
Bathrooms Jack and Jill, Marble, Other, Shower(s) over Tub(s), Stall Shower, Stone, Tile, Updated Bath(s)
Kitchen Breakfast Nook, Countertop - Stone, Island, Other, Pantry, Updated
Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Other, Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer
Dining Room Dining Bar, Formal Area, In Kitchen, Other
Fireplace Gas Piped, Living Room
Flooring Marble, Other, Painted/Stained, Tile, Wood
Laundry In Closet, Other
Cooling None
Heating Central Forced Air, Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Combination, Slab, Concrete Perimeter and Slab
Style Luxury, Victorian

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage: 0 Car(s)
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Complex Amenities Community Security Gate
Zoning RH3

Contact Information

Justin Peter Hedemark
Helm Real Estate
License #: 02020225
Phone: (650) 483-9506

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
0

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
McKinley Elementary School public K-5 0.19 mi 9
Sanchez Elementary School public K-5 0.26 mi 2
Everett Middle School public 6-8 0.33 mi 1
Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary School public K-5 0.38 mi 6
Mission High School public 9-12 0.47 mi 3
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila public K-5 0.63 mi 10
Muir (John) Elementary School public K-5 0.73 mi 6
Wells (Ida B.) High School public 9-12 0.74 mi 2
Mahler (Theresa S.) Children Center public KG 0.74 mi N/A
Alvarado Elementary School public K-5 0.78 mi 8
Rooftop Elementary School public K-8 0.81 mi 8
Grattan Elementary School public K-5 0.84 mi 9
Marshall Elementary School public K-5 0.89 mi 2
Lick (James) Middle School public 6-8 1.04 mi 2
New Traditions Elementary School public K-5 1.06 mi 8
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 public K-8 1.13 mi 3
O'Connell (John) High School public 9-12 1.20 mi 4
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School public 9-12 1.25 mi 7
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School public K-5 1.28 mi 3
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary public 6-12 1.29 mi 1

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
65 San Pablo Ave $3,888,000 3 3/1 2,837 Active
980 Ashbury St $3,950,000 4 3/1 3,260 Active
215 3rd Ave $4,795,000 6 5/1 4,415 Active
2736 Fulton St $3,895,000 4 4/1 3,825 Contingent

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of May 12, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Justin Peter Hedemark, (650) 483-9506.