1278 1278 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124, San Francisco, 94124 - bed, 2 bath
1278 1278 Thomas Ave
San Francisco, CA 94124
Property Price
SUMMARY
Analysis of 1278 1278 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124 is currently available with a list price of $1,750,000. The property maintains a Poor Condition Rating (30/100), indicating the property requires renovation and updates to maximize its market potential. This presents opportunities for value-add investors. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the San Francisco Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for Experienced Investors and Fix-and-Flip Specialists.
Condition Analysis
OVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Property is extensive renovation needed.
This 1938 property is explicitly marketed as a 'Contractor Special' and 'Fixer-Upper' that 'needs everything.' The listing indicates significant deferred maintenance across all major systems, including the kitchen and bathrooms, requiring a total gut rehabilitation or rebuilding to meet modern safety and habitability standards.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- 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).
- Exceptional Development Potential
The property is situated on a generous 5,000 square foot lot spanning three original parcels, offering rare and extensive opportunities for a major rebuild, expansion, or multi-unit development.
- Substantial Interior Scale
At nearly 3,000 square feet, the structure is significantly larger than the average home in the area, providing a massive footprint for a high-end custom redesign.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- Extensive Renovation Required
The home is in 'fixer-upper' condition and 'needs everything,' implying that all major systems, structural elements, and finishes require immediate and costly replacement.
- Significant Capital Outlay
With a list price of $1.75M and an 'as-is' sale condition, the project requires a buyer with high liquidity to cover both the acquisition and the substantial construction costs required to make the home habitable.
About 1278 1278 Thomas Ave
Contractor Special with so much Potential !!! BIGGER than it looks & Presents a Wonderful OPPORTUNITY for Upgrading / Rebuilding. This FIXER/Upper Home Sitting in a Spacious 3 LOTS, Needs Everything, but well worth the effort to bring it back to it's original Condition and Beyond. Bring your Contractor, Architect and Imagination! The Opportunities are Endless for this Piece of Real Estate ! Property Selling "AS IS"
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1938
- Lot Size
- 5,000 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- -
- Total Bathrooms
- 2 (2 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
San Francisco Unified Schools
Carver (George Washington) Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.4 mi
Malcolm X Academy
Grades K-5 • 0.5 mi
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy
Grades K-5 • 0.6 mi
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | - | 3.0 | 6% |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.0 | 50% |
| Square foot | 2,952 | 1,432 | 97% |
| Lot Size | 5,000 | 2,495.99 | 97% |
| Price | $1.75M | $928.0K | 97% |
| Price per sq ft | $593 | $624 | 49% |
| Built year | 1938 | 1943 | 46% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 129 | 183 | 20% |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Oct 29, 2025
$1,750,000
Initial Listing
Sold
Nov 30, 2020
$750,000
Public Record
Sold
Oct 31, 2000
$335,000
Public Record