281 Castro St

• Tue May 12, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

  Luxury Victorian Compound with downtown views you have to see to believe. First Open House.

• Sat May 16, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Luxury Victorian Compound with downtown views you have to see to believe. 4 stories and 4,998 sq/ft of finished living space, all tastefully renovated 2025-2026. First Weekend.

• Sun May 17, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

  Luxury Victorian Compound with downtown views you have to see to believe. 4 stories and 4,998 sq/ft of finished living space, all tastefully renovated 2025-2026. First Weekend.

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.

Days on Market

0 days

Current Status

Active

Original Price

$4,700,000

List Price

$4,700,000

On Market Date

May 11, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

District

5 - Duboce Triangle

Zip Code

94114

MLS ID

426128127

APN

3561-033

Year Built

1900

Stories in Building

4

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

SFAR

Origin MLS System

Bed

5

Bath

5.5

Jack & Jill, Low-Flow Toilet(s), Marble, Quartz, Shower Stall(s), Stone, Tile, Tub w/Shower Over

Parking

0

SQ FT

4,998

SQ FT Source

Unavailable

Lot SQ FT

2,495.0

Lot Acres

0.0573 Acres

Kitchen

Breakfast Area, Butlers Pantry, Island, Pantry Closet, Quartz Counter, Stone Counter

Cooling

None

Dining Room

Dining Bar, Formal Area, Space in Kitchen

Exterior Details

Balcony, Uncovered Courtyard

Living Room

Cathedral/Vaulted, Great Room

Flooring

Luxury Vinyl Plank, Marble, Painted/Stained, Quartz, Tile, Wood

Foundation

Combination, Concrete, Slab

Fire Place

Gas Piped, Living Room

Heating

Central, Gas

Laundry

Laundry Closet, Washer/Dryer Stacked Included, See Remarks

Upper Level

Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Primary Bedroom, Retreat

Main Level

Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance

Views

Bay, City, Downtown, San Francisco

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Architectural Style

Victorian

Special Listing Conditions

Offer As Is, Trust

Fee

$0

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