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listing_id: SF426171931
status: Active
price: 5995000
beds: 5
baths_full: 5
baths_half: 1
sqft_living: 3796
sqft_lot: 2848
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1900
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "551 Alvarado St"
city: San Francisco
state: CA
zip: 94114
county: "San Francisco County"
lat: 37.7535761
lng: -122.4332634
days_on_market: 1
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Christopher Meza"
list_office: "Sotheby's International Realty"
list_agent_phone: "(415) 794-5194"
list_agent_license: 01913977
mls_source: RESFAR
modified: 2026-10-23
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | San Francisco County | San Francisco | 94114 | 551 Alvarado St

551 Alvarado St, San Francisco, CA 94114

MLS: SF426171931 | Status: Active | Price: $5,995,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 5 /1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
5 5 /1 3,796 2,848 1900

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Saturday, October 24 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday, October 25 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Remarks

Some homes are renovated. Others are reinvented. 551 Alvarado belongs firmly in the latter. Behind its classic San Francisco architecture lies a remarkable transformation, an almost entirely new home, rebuilt from the studs with the precision of modern engineering and an unmistakable eye for design. The main residence unfolds across four bedrooms and four-and-a-half bathrooms, complemented by a separate, two-level, one-bedroom residence. Together, they create an exceptional combination of scale, privacy, and flexibility, whether for guests, extended family, or an entirely independent living arrangement. And while the finishes are beautiful, what's behind the walls is every bit as impressive. A new foundation. Structural steel. New framing. A 400-amp electrical service. Completely reworked plumbing, heating, and cooling. New windows and doors. Six skylights. Extensive insulation. New roofing and drainage systems. This was no cosmetic exercise. The investment extends far beyond what the eye can see. Inside, quarter-sawn American white oak floors establish a warm architectural rhythm. Custom European-style cabinetry, exceptional millwork, richly veined quartzite, and carefully curated stone and tile bring depth, texture, and architectural distinction to every room. The result is

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # SF426171931
MLS Source San Francisco Association of Realtors® MLS
Days on Site 1

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Fireplace Gas Piped

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Covered Parking, Gate/Door Opener, Other, Parking - Independent, Garage: 0 Car(s)

Contact Information

Christopher Meza
Sotheby's International Realty
License #: 01913977
Phone: (415) 794-5194

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
0 – –

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Alvarado Elementary School public K-5 0.25 mi 8
Lick (James) Middle School public 6-8 0.28 mi 2
Mahler (Theresa S.) Children Center public KG 0.30 mi N/A
Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary School public K-5 0.41 mi 6
Rooftop Elementary School public K-8 0.56 mi 8
Mission High School public 9-12 0.66 mi 3
Sanchez Elementary School public K-5 0.70 mi 2
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 public K-8 0.73 mi 3
Everett Middle School public 6-8 0.74 mi 1
Mission Education Center public PK,KG 0.79 mi 1
McKinley Elementary School public K-5 0.95 mi 9
Chavez (Cesar) Elementary School public K-5 1.00 mi 3
Dolores Huerta Elementary School public K-5 1.02 mi 7
Academy (The)- SF @Mcateer public 9-12 1.06 mi 7
Asawa (Ruth) San Francisco School Of The Arts, A Public School. public 9-12 1.06 mi 10
O'Connell (John) High School public 9-12 1.12 mi 4
Moscone (George R.) Elementary School public K-5 1.15 mi 3
Grattan Elementary School public K-5 1.18 mi 9
Marshall Elementary School public K-5 1.18 mi 2
Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary School public K-5 1.24 mi 4

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
740 Clayton St $5,495,000 4 5/2 4,635 Active
52 Clarendon Ave $6,500,000 5 3/2 3,730 Active
636 Vermont St $6,500,000 4 5/1 4,446 Active
572 Eureka St $5,750,000 4 3/1 2,975 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of October 23, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Christopher Meza, (415) 794-5194.