
San Francisco, CA 94132
This Versatile Single Family Residence represents a Strong Value Opportunity, listed at $998,000—positioned well below the $1,101,159 Fair Market Value by 9%. This valuation gap provides $103,159 in Instant Equity. Featuring an Excellent Condition Rating, the home includes two ensuite units with separate entrances, ideal for rental income. With panoramic city views, a low-maintenance backyard, and proximity to top-rated schools like Lowell High, this property is an ideal acquisition for Buy-and-Hold Investors or Owner-Occupants seeking a turnkey, income-generating asset.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 125 Garfield Street Subject | $998,000* List Price | 4 | 2 | 1,218 | $894 | - |
A 482 Orizaba Avenue Active | $1,080,000 List Price | 2 | 1 | 1,050 | $1,029 | 0.2 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Although built in 1957, the property has undergone extensive recent renovations including updated kitchen and bathrooms, newly refinished hardwood floors, and new recessed lighting. With partial new appliances, fresh paint, and some new dual-pane windows, the home is in pristine move-in condition, meeting the criteria for a renovation completed within the last 5 years.
Elementary School: Chinese Immersion School At Deavila (9/10). Middle School: Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School (9/10). High School: Lowell High School (10/10).
The versatile layout features two downstairs ensuite units with separate entrances, perfectly positioned to tap into the high demand from nearby SF State and City College students to offset mortgage costs.
The property has been meticulously updated with refinished hardwood floors, updated kitchens and bathrooms, new recessed lighting, and partial new appliances, requiring no immediate capital expenditure.
At 1,218 square feet for a 4-bedroom configuration, the individual room sizes and common living areas may feel significantly constrained for larger families or those seeking spacious interiors.
While the local elementary school is strong, several nearby middle and high schools carry low academic ratings, which may limit the property's appeal to education-focused long-term family buyers.
This property in San Francisco's Merced Heights neighborhood presents a rare opportunity for homeowners seeking the perfect blend of personal comfort and investment potential, featuring a versatile layout with downstairs two ensuite units that offer separate entrance accessible after the main entry and another from the garage acess, which is ideal for generating supplemental rental income. The home has been meticulously updated with brand partial new kitchen appliances, recently updated kitchen and bathrooms, newly installed recessed lighting in the living room, recently refinished hardwood floors throughout, and some newly replaced dual-pane windows for enhanced comfort and efficiency . Additional improvements include a new drain in the backyard, fresh paint on the backyard and stairs, exterior touch-ups, a low-maintenance backyard, and a 1-car garage, all in pristine move-in condition . Located just minutes from San Francisco State University and City College, the property taps into the strong rental market, with nearby roommate-seekers actively searching for rooms, while also offering proximity to shopping at Stonestown Galleriaanchored by Target, Whole Foods, and Trader Joe'sand the charming boutiques and dining of West Portal Village. Families will appreciate the proximity to Ortega (Jose) Elementary School, which serves the neighborhood with strong academic ratings, and the Merced Heights area offers an urban-suburban feel with parks, community gardens, easy access to public transportation, and quick freeway access via I-280 and Highway 1, making this a smart investment in a gentrifying neighborhood where many homes feature in-law units specifically designed to tap into the rental pool .
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.3 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.4 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.9 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 0.0 |
| Square foot | 1,218 | - |
| Lot Size | 2,169 | - |
| Price | $998.0K | $2.02M |
| Price per sq ft | $819 | $1.2K |
| Built year | 1957 | 0 |
| HOA | $0 | $0 |
| Days on market | 48 | 46 |
Jun 4, 2026
$998,000
Initial Listing
Oct 11, 2023
$1,060,000
Public Record
Jun 28, 2006
$583,000
Public Record