418 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117, San Francisco, 94117 - 12 bed, 2 bath
ACTIVE$1,690,000
418 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117
12Beds
2Baths
2,800Sqft
2,029.9Lot
Year Built
1900
Close
-
List price
$1.69M
Original List price
-
Price/Sqft
$604
HOA
$0
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
425048533
Home ConditionPoor
Features
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About this home
We found 5 Cons,6 Pros. Rank: price - $1.69M(25th), sqft - 2800(25th), beds - 12(94th), baths - 2(50th).
Victorian 4 level multi unit located in Panhandle area right across from Golden Gate Park. There are currently 3 units with 1267 sq ft on 2nd and 3rd floor. And the adu is 1,116 sq ft. Each of the units are 2 bedroom and one full bath. There is two car garage on first floor. There is able space to put another adu in garage. There is existing bathroom in garage area. Sold as is. Property is considered fixer and needs work. Live in one and rent the other units! Endless possibilities.
Nearby schools
9/10
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila
Public,•K-5•0.3mi
8/10
New Traditions Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.3mi
6/10
San Francisco Public Montessori School
Public,•K-5•1.4mi
1/10
Mission Education Center
Public,•K-5•2.3mi
2/10
Fairmount Elementary School
Public,•K-5•2.5mi
/10
Chinese Education Center
Public,•K-5•2.6mi
9/10
Roosevelt Middle School
Public,•6-8•1.0mi
6/10
Rooftop Elementary School
Public,•K-8•1.3mi
8/10
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School
Public,•K-8•1.7mi
4/10
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8
Public,•K-8•1.9mi
3/10
Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec
Public,•K-8•2.0mi
9/10
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School
Public,•K-8•2.0mi
9/10
Lawton Alternative Elementary School
Public,•K-8•2.7mi
2/10
Revere (Paul) Elementary School
Public,•K-8•3.0mi
3/10
San Francisco Community Alternative School
Public,•K-8•3.4mi
7/10
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School
Public,•9-12•0.5mi
2/10
Wells (Ida B.) High School
Public,•9-12•0.5mi
3/10
Mission High School
Public,•9-12•1.2mi
3/10
O'connell (John) High School
Public,•9-12•1.9mi
6/10
Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Public,•9-12•1.9mi
9/10
Asawa (Ruth) San Francisco School Of The Arts, A Public School.
Public,•9-12•1.9mi
2/10
S.F. International High School
Public,•9-12•2.3mi
8/10
Galileo High School
Public,•9-12•2.3mi
1/10
Downtown High School
Public,•9-12•2.4mi
7/10
Washington (George) High School
Public,•9-12•2.6mi
7/10
Lincoln (Abraham) High School
Public,•9-12•2.7mi
2/10
Marshall (Thurgood) High School
Public,•9-12•3.5mi
7/10
Balboa High School
Public,•9-12•3.6mi
10/10
Lowell High School
Public,•9-12•3.6mi
2/10
Jordan (June) School For Equity
Public,•9-12•3.8mi
5/10
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School
Public,•9-12•4.2mi
Price History
Date
Event
Price
09/30/25
Sold
$258,824
06/11/25
Price Change
$1,690,000
05/20/25
Sold
$1,020,000
Condition Rating
Poor
This property, built in 1900, is explicitly described as a 'fixer' that 'needs work' and requires 'extensive renovation.' The listing also highlights 'outdated systems & infrastructure.' While the exterior image shows a classic Victorian, it appears to be in a state consistent with a property needing significant updates. Given the age and the 'fixer' status, the kitchen and bathrooms are undoubtedly outdated and would require complete overhauls, along with major system replacements (electrical, plumbing, HVAC) to meet modern standards. It requires substantial repairs and rehabilitation, aligning 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).
Prime Location: Located in the highly desirable Panhandle area, directly across from the iconic Golden Gate Park, offering excellent access to green space and urban amenities.
Significant Income Potential: Currently configured as a triplex with an existing ADU, providing multiple rental income streams. The description explicitly states 'Live in one and rent the other units!'
Value-Add Opportunity: Offers substantial potential for increased property value through renovation and expansion, including 'able space to put another ADU in garage' with an existing bathroom.
Historic Victorian Charm: A 1900-built Victorian 4-level multi-unit, possessing classic San Francisco architectural character and appeal, which is often highly sought after.
Excellent School Access: Proximity to several highly-rated public schools, including Chinese Immersion School At Deavila (rating 9, 0.28 miles) and New Traditions Elementary School (rating 8, 0.34 miles).
Cons
MLS Listing Discrepancy: Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 12, other record bedroom count = 6.
Recently Sold Property: The property was recently sold within the past year on 2025-09-30. The sold price is $258,824.00. The property was recently sold within the past year on 2025-05-20. The sold price is $1,020,000.00.
Extensive Renovation Required: Explicitly stated as a 'fixer' property that 'needs work' and is 'sold as is,' indicating a substantial financial and time commitment for comprehensive renovation.
Outdated Systems & Infrastructure: As a 1900-built Victorian, the property likely requires significant upgrades to major systems such as electrical, plumbing, and heating to meet modern standards and safety codes.
Permitting & Renovation Complexity: Undertaking extensive renovations and potential ADU additions on a historic Victorian in San Francisco can be a complex and lengthy process, subject to stringent city regulations and historical preservation guidelines.