
San Francisco, CA 94112
This 1933 Spanish Mediterranean Storybook home represents a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $1,498,000, which aligns with its $1,498,000 Fair Market Value. While the property maintains a Condition Rating of 4, it offers significant upside through modernization of the vintage kitchen and baths. Featuring rare Rousseau-style architectural details, an owned solar energy system, and expansive city views, the home provides a unique foundation for a legacy compound. Its proximity to John McLaren Park and high-performing schools like Lowell High makes it an ideal acquisition for Owner-Occupants or Value-Add Investors.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 1220 Russia Avenue Subject | $1,498,000* List Price | 3 | 2 | 2,360 | $635 | - |
A 54 Norton Street Sold | $1,500,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,988 | $755 | 0.8 mi |
B 364 Baltimore Way Pending | $1,290,000 List Price | 5 | 2 | 1,824 | $707 | 0.8 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 1933, this home is in remarkable condition for its age with well-preserved original architectural details and a modern owned solar system. However, the kitchen features vintage tiling and appliances that are significantly dated (likely >30 years old), and the overall property requires modern updates to the kitchen and bathrooms to move beyond its current 'preserved' state.
Elementary School: Chinese Immersion School At Deavila (9/10). Middle School: Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School (9/10). High School: Lowell High School (10/10).
This 1933 Spanish Mediterranean Storybook home features rare Rousseau-style details, including stenciled ceilings, mahogany doors, and a central tiled patio that maximizes natural light and air.
Situated on a quiet no-through road just two residences away from the 312-acre John McLaren Park, the property offers immediate access to lush forests and sweeping city panoramas.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 2360, other record living area = 1500.
With 186 days on the market, the property may be perceived as stale by buyers, potentially requiring a strategic price or marketing adjustment to stimulate new interest.
While some high-rated schools exist within the city, the immediate neighborhood public schools carry lower ratings, which may be a drawback for families prioritizing local education.
1220 Russia Avenue is a classic 1933 Spanish Mediterranean Storybook home built in the style of the San Francisco houses by Oliver and Arthur Rousseau. The house spreads around an accessible central tiled patio that invites in the sun and natural light. This signature floor plan, maximizing interior light and air into living spaces, supports the unique indoor-outdoor relationship, delivering three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and an office with generous closets and expansive views. The kitchen adjoins the bright breakfast room, and both offer ample cabinetry. The Old-World European charm of the rustic facade with textured stucco, bricks, and stone accents complements the visible clay tile roof. Warm terra cotta tiles on the tread, paired with vibrant, painted ceramic tiles on the riser, meet you at the stairs. The house is on a no-through road, just two residences away from the entrance to John McLaren Park, San Francisco's second-largest park, spanning 312 acres of lush forests, sweeping city panoramas, and vibrant spaces. Its interior reveals artistic details such as the stencil work on the living room ceilings, the Mahogany front door with original hardware, recessed arches, wrought-iron inflections and original light fixtures. and parquet floors with an inlaid border. The primary suite has views of the city, a small wood-burning fireplace with a sitting area, and its en-suite bathroom. A delightfully expansive garage and laundry, a lush garden, and plentiful storage make this house ideal. The solar energy system is owned, but the unexpected bonus is the impressive expansion potential to grow into a legacy family compound.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.3 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.6 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.6 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.0 | 50% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 2,360 | 1,420 | 92% |
| Lot Size | 3,746 | 2,500.34 | 94% |
| Price | $1.50M | $1.31M | 65% |
| Price per sq ft | $635 | $874 | 8% |
| Built year | 1933 | 1925 | 68% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 195 | 187 | 61% |
Dec 1, 2025
$1,498,000
Initial Listing