
San Francisco, CA 94102
Analysis of 149-153 Buchanan Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 is currently available with a list price of $3,695,000. The property maintains a Excellent Condition Rating (95/100), indicating excellent structural integrity and modern finishes throughout. This turnkey property requires minimal updates and is ready for immediate occupancy. 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 both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
This 1911 Edwardian triplex has undergone extensive recent renovations, featuring a model unit with a designer kitchen equipped with high-end Miele and Fisher & Paykel appliances. The property boasts refinished hardwood floors, updated electrical and lighting systems, new custom paint, and new carpeting throughout. Its pristine condition, combined with the preservation of grand architectural details and modern system upgrades, meets the criteria for excellent quality.
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 property is delivered fully vacant, a rare and high-value asset in San Francisco that allows for immediate TIC conversion, owner-occupancy, or market-rate rentals without the complications of tenant buyouts.
With over 5,400 square feet of living space, 10-foot ceilings, and preserved period details like pocket doors and coved ceilings, the building offers an architectural integrity and volume that is highly sought after.
Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 9, other record bedroom count = 6.
All three primary flats utilize a period-style split-bath configuration, which may require significant remodeling to meet modern buyer expectations for full en-suite or multiple bathroom arrangements.
The property is served by several nearby public schools with low performance ratings, which could limit its appeal to families prioritizing high-ranking educational districts.
Priced Reduced! Enviably situated on a quiet residential block in the Lower Haight section of Hayes Valley, 149-153 Buchanan Street is a grand Edwardian triplex offering three vacant, expansive full-floor flats in a classic 1911 building. With approximately 5,427 +/- square feet of living space, this property delivers scale, light, and architectural integrity rarely found in a fully vacant multi-unit offering. Enter through a gate with decorative ironwork opening to a grand terrazzo stairway framed by marble-clad walls and mosaic tile accents. Each residence occupies an entire floor and features soaring 10-foot ceilings, dramatic curved bay windows, refurbished hardwood floors, and formal living and dining rooms, each with a fireplace, along with a rich collection of Edwardian details such as coved ceilings, period millwork, pocket doors and wainscoting, showcasing the building's character. The middle flat has been updated to exacting standards and serves as the model residence, featuring a fully renovated designer kitchen with marble countertops, custom cabinetry blended with refurbished vintage cabinets, open shelving, white subway tile backsplash, Fisher & Paykel refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, and a vintage black O'Keefe & Merritt range with stainless hood. The flat layouts include a lower flat with two bedrooms plus den and split bath (1,492 SF), a middle flat with three bedrooms and split bath (1,680 SF), and an upper flat with three bedrooms and split bath (1,792 SF). Recent updates include refinished hardwood floors, newly carpeted stairways, updated lighting & electrical systems, and new custom paint throughout. The property also features a garden-level bonus apartment with eat-in kitchen with new luxury vinyl plank flooring, open floorplan living/bedroom, full bathroom, and direct access to a peaceful landscaped rear garden with mature ferns and stone patio. A expansive garage with side-hinged carriage-style doors offers one-two car parking, abundant storage, and potential for three-car parking with reconfiguration. Each residence also includes in-unit laundry. Walking distance from Hayes Valley shops and dining, Lower Haight neighborhood favorites, Alamo Square, Duboce Park, and Golden Gate Park. With convenient access to public transportation, Highway 101, and the Bay Bridge, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully vacant Edwardian triplex in a prime San Francisco location, ideal for an owner-user, TIC conversion, or long-term investment.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.2 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.5 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.9 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 9.0 | 2.0 | 67% |
| Baths | 4.0 | 0.0 | 67% |
| Square foot | 5,427 | 1,870 | 67% |
| Lot Size | 2,511 | 1,542.02 | 67% |
| Price | $3.69M | $1.44M | 67% |
| Price per sq ft | $681 | $749 | 33% |
| Built year | 1911 | 1900 | 67% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 154 | 210 | 33% |
Apr 9, 2026
$3,695,000
$3,995,000
-8% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Nov 19, 2025
$3,995,000
Initial Listing
Nov 2, 1999
$1,200,000
Public Record
Dec 29, 1993
$385,000
Public Record