1220 La Playa Street 204, San Francisco, CA 94122, San Francisco, 94122 - 1 bed, 1 bath
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT$455,000
1220 La Playa Street 204, San Francisco, CA 94122
1Bed
1Bath
633Sqft
11,993Lot
Price Vs. Estimate
Estimation data not available
Key pros and cons
Top Pros:
Great Schools: Elementary School: Chinese Immersion School At Deavila (9/10). Middle School: Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School (9/10). High School: Lowell High School (10/10).
Top Cons:
Strict Eligibility Requirements: The property is a BMR unit with stringent income limits (140% AMI) and first-time homebuyer requirements, severely restricting the potential buyer pool.
Compared to the nearby listings
Price:$455.0K vs avg $1.13M ($-675,000)13%
Size:633 sqft vs avg 1,278 sqft13%
Price/sqft:$719 vs avg $98525%
More Insights
Built in 1961 (64 years old).
Condition: The property features a 'designer remodeled kitchen' as explicitly stated and visually confirmed with modern blue-green cabinetry, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a contemporary backsplash. Hardwood flooring is present throughout the main living areas and bedroom, appearing new and well-maintained. The overall aesthetic is fresh, stylish, and 'move-in ready,' indicating a recent and extensive renovation of the unit's interior, likely within the last 5 years. While the building was constructed in 1961, the unit itself shows minimal physical depreciation and meets current quality standards.
Year Built
1961
Close
-
List price
$455K
Original List price
-
Price/Sqft
$719
HOA
$278
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
425034358
Home ConditionExcellent
Features
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About this home
First come, first serve. Now at 140% AMI. 1 BR / 1BA Below Market Rate (BMR) housing opportunity available at 140% Area Median Income (AMI). Maximum income for Maximum income for 1 people = $152,750, 2 people = $174,600, etc. Must be 1st-time homebuyer & income eligible. Unit available thru the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) & subject to resale controls, monitoring & other restrictions. The unit will be available on a first come first served basis starting on August 1, 2025 at 8:00 AM PST. Please visit: https://housing.sfgov.org/listings/a0W7y000005Ot0TEAS to view the listing and for application & program info. Fair Housing Opportunity. Stylish and move-in ready Ocean Beach 1 Bedroom condo with extra enclosed office/den! Designer remodeled kitchen & one covered parking space. Low HOA dues $278. Must see! Submit your application and be the first one in line!
Nearby schools
9/10
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.5mi
9/10
Sunset Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.0mi
9/10
Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.4mi
9/10
Jefferson Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.8mi
9/10
Ulloa Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.9mi
8/10
Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary School
Public,•K-5•2.2mi
8/10
West Portal Elementary School
Public,•K-5•2.8mi
8/10
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School
Public,•K-5•3.0mi
7/10
Grattan Elementary School
Public,•K-5•3.2mi
9/10
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila
Public,•K-5•3.6mi
1/10
Mission Education Center
Public,•K-5•4.5mi
6/10
San Francisco Public Montessori School
Public,•K-5•4.6mi
2/10
Fairmount Elementary School
Public,•K-5•4.8mi
/10
Chinese Education Center
Public,•K-5•6.1mi
8/10
Giannini (A.P.) Middle School
Public,•6-8•1.1mi
9/10
Lawton Alternative Elementary School
Public,•K-8•1.1mi
8/10
Presidio Middle School
Public,•6-8•1.6mi
8/10
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School
Public,•K-8•2.2mi
7/10
Hoover (Herbert) Middle School
Public,•6-8•2.5mi
6/10
Aptos Middle School
Public,•6-8•3.3mi
6/10
Rooftop Elementary School
Public,•K-8•3.6mi
9/10
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School
Public,•K-8•4.5mi
3/10
San Francisco Community Alternative School
Public,•K-8•4.9mi
4/10
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8
Public,•K-8•4.9mi
2/10
Revere (Paul) Elementary School
Public,•K-8•5.5mi
3/10
Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec
Public,•K-8•5.7mi
7/10
Washington (George) High School
Public,•9-12•1.4mi
7/10
Lincoln (Abraham) High School
Public,•9-12•1.9mi
10/10
Lowell High School
Public,•9-12•2.6mi
6/10
Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Public,•9-12•3.4mi
9/10
Asawa (Ruth) San Francisco School Of The Arts, A Public School.
Public,•9-12•3.4mi
7/10
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School
Public,•9-12•3.6mi
2/10
Wells (Ida B.) High School
Public,•9-12•4.2mi
3/10
Mission High School
Public,•9-12•4.5mi
7/10
Balboa High School
Public,•9-12•4.7mi
3/10
O'connell (John) High School
Public,•9-12•5.2mi
8/10
Galileo High School
Public,•9-12•5.4mi
2/10
Jordan (June) School For Equity
Public,•9-12•5.5mi
2/10
S.F. International High School
Public,•9-12•5.5mi
1/10
Downtown High School
Public,•9-12•5.7mi
2/10
Marshall (Thurgood) High School
Public,•9-12•6.2mi
5/10
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School
Public,•9-12•6.4mi
Price History
Date
Event
Price
08/01/22
Sold
$425,000
02/06/18
Sold
$484,840
Condition Rating
Excellent
The property features a 'designer remodeled kitchen' as explicitly stated and visually confirmed with modern blue-green cabinetry, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a contemporary backsplash. Hardwood flooring is present throughout the main living areas and bedroom, appearing new and well-maintained. The overall aesthetic is fresh, stylish, and 'move-in ready,' indicating a recent and extensive renovation of the unit's interior, likely within the last 5 years. While the building was constructed in 1961, the unit itself shows minimal physical depreciation and meets current quality standards.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Great Schools: Elementary School: Chinese Immersion School At Deavila (9/10). Middle School: Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School (9/10). High School: Lowell High School (10/10).
Below Market Rate (BMR) Opportunity: Offers a significant price advantage for eligible first-time homebuyers in a high-cost market like San Francisco, listed at $455,000.
Desirable Ocean Beach Location: Situated in the sought-after Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Francisco, providing coastal proximity and lifestyle.
Remodeled Interior & Flexible Space: Features a designer remodeled kitchen and an extra enclosed office/den, making the unit stylish, functional, and move-in ready.
Low HOA Dues: The association fee of $278 is remarkably low for a condominium in San Francisco, contributing to lower monthly housing costs.
Covered Parking Space: Includes one covered parking space, a valuable amenity in San Francisco where parking can be scarce and expensive.
Cons
Strict Eligibility Requirements: The property is a BMR unit with stringent income limits (140% AMI) and first-time homebuyer requirements, severely restricting the potential buyer pool.
Resale Controls and Restrictions: Subject to Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) resale controls and other restrictions, which may impact future appreciation and ownership flexibility.
Future Availability Date: The unit will not be available until August 1, 2025, requiring a significant waiting period for interested buyers.