
San Francisco, CA 94124
Analysis of 1556 Revere Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124 is currently available with a list price of $2,995,000. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating (78/100), reflecting solid structural condition with well-maintained systems. The property presents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home. 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 move-in ready.
This 1865 historic landmark, known as the Sylvester House, is in exceptional move-in ready condition following an award-winning restoration. The interior features museum-quality finishes, including custom Bradbury & Bradbury wallpapers, hand-stenciled ceilings, and six marble fireplaces. While the restoration was highlighted by a 2005 award, the property has been meticulously maintained with modern systems and seismic upgrades. The kitchen features a unique 1870s cast-iron stove that reflects the home's high-standard historic preservation rather than modern depreciation.
Elementary School: Chinese Immersion School At Deavila (9/10). Middle School: Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School (9/10). High School: Lowell High School (10/10).
Known as the Sylvester House, this 1865 residence is a premier San Francisco landmark featuring an award-winning restoration that earned the 2005 Robert Friese Award for neighborhood preservation.
With 4,652 square feet of living space, five bedrooms, an attached in-law unit, and a massive untouched attic, the property offers rare flexibility for multi-generational living or further creative expansion.
The immediate neighborhood public schools carry low performance ratings, which may be a deterrent for families prioritizing local educational proximity.
The home's museum-quality finishes, including custom Bradbury & Bradbury wallpapers and an 1870s cast-iron stove, require a specific level of care and potentially higher maintenance costs to preserve.
A pale blue landmark on Revere Avenue, 1556 Revere is more than a home - it's a living story, layered with devotion, artistry, and the kind of memories that settle into the walls and stay. Built in 1865 and lovingly revived over four decades by a couple who poured their hearts, hands, and imaginations into every inch, the Sylvester House stands today as one of San Francisco's most treasured historic residences. Its restoration was so exceptional that it earned the 2005 Robert Friese Award from San Francisco Beautiful, recognizing the home as an award‑winning example of neighborhood preservation. Step inside and you feel it immediately: the warmth of gatherings around one of the six marble fireplaces; the quiet pride in the Bradbury & Bradbury custom wallpapers and hand-stenciled details; the echo of music from concerts once held in the parlor; the scent of countless meals cooked on the working 1870s Crawford cast‑iron stove. Each room carries a chapter- painting parties with friends, late night conversations with artists and scholars, holiday tables dressed with Victorian flair, and the laughter of neighborhood children who came by the hundreds every Halloween. With 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an attached inlaw, the home offers both grandeur and flexibility. A sprawling attic- untouched and full of possibility- waits for its next steward to imagine something new. Modern systems, seismic upgrades, and careful restoration ensure that its historic beauty lives comfortably in the present. The neighborhood mirrors the home's spirit: filled with authenticity, incredible food, numerous parks, easy freeway access, and art galleries and studios that make the Bayview one of San Francisco's most creative and culturally rich enclaves. 1556 Revere is ready for its next chapter- someone who will appreciate its history, honor its soul, and continue the legacy of a home that has always been an open canvas for life's most meaningful moments.
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Grades K-5 • 0.2 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.2 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.5 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 5.0 | 3.0 | 90% |
| Baths | 3.0 | 2.0 | 67% |
| Square foot | 4,652 | 1,447 | 97% |
| Lot Size | 5,623.6 | 2,495.99 | 97% |
| Price | $3.00M | $934.0K | 97% |
| Price per sq ft | $644 | $670 | 50% |
| Built year | 1865 | 1951 | 3% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 61 | 186 | 3% |
Apr 21, 2026
$2,995,000
$3,500,000
-14% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Feb 20, 2026
$3,500,000
Initial Listing
Sep 25, 2001
$353,000
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