1278 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124, San Francisco, 94124 - bed, 2 bath
ACTIVE$1,750,000
1278 Thomas Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
0Bed
2Baths
2,952Sqft
5,000Lot
Price Vs. Estimate
The estimated value ($1,642,524.3) is $107,475.7 (6%) lower than the list price ($1,750,000). This property may be overpriced.
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:
Extensive Renovation Required: Described as a 'FIXER/Upper Home' that 'Needs Everything,' the property requires a substantial financial investment and significant time commitment for a complete overhaul and modernization.
Compared to the nearby listings
Price:$1.75M vs avg $928.0K (+$822,000)98%
Size:2,952 sqft vs avg 1,477 sqft98%
Price/sqft:$593 vs avg $63944%
More Insights
Built in 1938 (87 years old).
Condition: Built in 1938, this property is explicitly described as a 'Contractor Special' and a 'FIXER/Upper Home' that 'Needs Everything.' The images confirm severe neglect, showing peeling paint, a boarded-up window, rusty fencing, water damage on the exterior, and an unfinished, dilapidated interior space. While the listing suggests potential for 'Upgrading / Rebuilding,' the current state indicates substantial repairs and rehabilitation are required across all major systems and cosmetic elements, making it unsafe or very uncomfortable to live in. There is no evidence of recent renovations, and it is being sold 'AS IS,' aligning perfectly with the 'poor' condition criteria.
Year Built
1938
Close
-
List price
$1.75M
Original List price
-
Price/Sqft
$593
HOA
$0
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
41116075
Home ConditionPoor
Features
Patio
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About this home
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"
Nearby schools
2/10
Carver (George Washington) Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.4mi
4/10
Malcolm X Academy
Public,•K-5•0.5mi
1/10
Drew (Charles) College Preparatory Academy
Public,•K-5•0.6mi
3/10
Harte (Bret) Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.6mi
6/10
Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.2mi
2/10
El Dorado Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.3mi
6/10
King (Starr) Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.9mi
4/10
Bryant Elementary School
Public,•K-5•2.0mi
2/10
Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary School
Public,•K-5•2.1mi
2/10
Fairmount Elementary School
Public,•K-5•2.4mi
1/10
Mission Education Center
Public,•K-5•2.7mi
9/10
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila
Public,•K-5•4.4mi
/10
Chinese Education Center
Public,•K-5•4.8mi
6/10
San Francisco Public Montessori School
Public,•K-5•5.2mi
3/10
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School
Public,•6-8•1.1mi
2/10
Revere (Paul) Elementary School
Public,•K-8•1.7mi
3/10
Visitacion Valley Middle School
Public,•6-8•1.7mi
3/10
Bayshore Elementary School
Public,•K-8•2.2mi
3/10
Garnet J. Robertson Intermediate School
Public,•5-8•2.4mi
3/10
San Francisco Community Alternative School
Public,•K-8•2.6mi
4/10
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8
Public,•K-8•2.6mi
3/10
Lick (James) Middle School
Public,•6-8•3.0mi
4/10
Everett Middle School
Public,•6-8•3.5mi
3/10
Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec
Public,•K-8•3.6mi
6/10
Rooftop Elementary School
Public,•K-8•3.7mi
6/10
Aptos Middle School
Public,•6-8•4.4mi
8/10
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School
Public,•K-8•5.1mi
9/10
Lawton Alternative Elementary School
Public,•K-8•6.1mi
9/10
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School
Public,•K-8•6.1mi
2/10
Marshall (Thurgood) High School
Public,•9-12•1.1mi
5/10
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School
Public,•9-12•1.2mi
2/10
Jordan (June) School For Equity
Public,•9-12•2.3mi
2/10
S.F. International High School
Public,•9-12•2.3mi
1/10
Downtown High School
Public,•9-12•2.6mi
3/10
O'connell (John) High School
Public,•9-12•2.8mi
7/10
Balboa High School
Public,•9-12•3.0mi
3/10
Mission High School
Public,•9-12•3.3mi
6/10
Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Public,•9-12•3.8mi
9/10
Asawa (Ruth) San Francisco School Of The Arts, A Public School.
Public,•9-12•3.8mi
2/10
Wells (Ida B.) High School
Public,•9-12•4.3mi
4/10
Jefferson High School
Public,•9-12•4.9mi
7/10
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School
Public,•9-12•4.9mi
10/10
Lowell High School
Public,•9-12•5.4mi
7/10
Lincoln (Abraham) High School
Public,•9-12•5.4mi
8/10
Galileo High School
Public,•9-12•5.7mi
7/10
Westmoor High School
Public,•9-12•6.2mi
7/10
Washington (George) High School
Public,•9-12•6.8mi
7/10
Oceana High School
Public,•9-12•8.4mi
6/10
Terra Nova High School
Public,•9-12•10.5mi
Price History
Date
Event
Price
10/31/00
Sold
$335,000
11/30/20
Sold
$750,000
Condition Rating
Poor
Built in 1938, this property is explicitly described as a 'Contractor Special' and a 'FIXER/Upper Home' that 'Needs Everything.' The images confirm severe neglect, showing peeling paint, a boarded-up window, rusty fencing, water damage on the exterior, and an unfinished, dilapidated interior space. While the listing suggests potential for 'Upgrading / Rebuilding,' the current state indicates substantial repairs and rehabilitation are required across all major systems and cosmetic elements, making it unsafe or very uncomfortable to live in. There is no evidence of recent renovations, and it is being sold 'AS IS,' aligning perfectly with the 'poor' condition criteria.
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).
Significant Renovation Potential: The property is explicitly marketed as a 'Contractor Special' and a 'Wonderful OPPORTUNITY for Upgrading / Rebuilding,' indicating high potential for value appreciation and customization after renovation.
Generous Lot Size: Sitting on a 'Spacious 3 LOTS' totaling 5000 sqft, this property offers a substantial land parcel in San Francisco, providing ample space for expansion, extensive landscaping, or outdoor living areas.
Substantial Interior Space: With 2952 sqft, the home is described as 'BIGGER than it looks,' offering considerable interior space that can be reconfigured and modernized to create a large, desirable living environment.
Desirable San Francisco Location: Located in San Francisco, a highly sought-after and appreciating real estate market, the property benefits from strong long-term investment potential and access to urban amenities.
Access to Highly-Rated Schools: The property is within proximity to several public schools with high ratings, such as Lowell High School (rating 10) and Lilienthal Elementary School (rating 9), enhancing its appeal to families.
Cons
Extensive Renovation Required: Described as a 'FIXER/Upper Home' that 'Needs Everything,' the property requires a substantial financial investment and significant time commitment for a complete overhaul and modernization.
Sold 'As-Is' Condition: The property is explicitly selling 'AS IS,' transferring all responsibility for existing defects, necessary repairs, and potential code compliance issues directly to the buyer, increasing financial risk.
High Upfront Investment: The list price of $1.75 million for a property requiring extensive renovation represents a significant initial capital outlay, which will be compounded by the substantial costs of the required improvements.