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listing_id: SF426163813
status: Active
price: 1395000
beds: 2
baths_full: 1
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1511
sqft_lot: 2996
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1924
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "870 42nd Ave"
city: San Francisco
state: CA
zip: 94121
county: "San Francisco County"
lat: 37.7723176
lng: -122.5022146
days_on_market: 4
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Becky Layton"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(415) 562-7595"
list_agent_license: 01395866
mls_source: RESFAR
modified: 2026-09-24
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | San Francisco County | San Francisco | 94121 | 870 42nd Ave

870 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94121

MLS: SF426163813 | Status: Active | Price: $1,395,000
Beds/Baths: 2 / 1
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Bath Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2 1 1,511 2,996 1924

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Saturday, September 26 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sunday, September 27 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tuesday, September 29 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Remarks

Filled with natural coastal light and timeless charm, this 1924 Marina Style single family home with Mediterranean Revival influences brings warmth and distinct San Francisco character to every room. Beyond the entry medallion and wrought-iron gate, period details abound throughout the main level: beautiful hardwood floors with mahogany inlays, an elegant tray ceiling with ornamental egg-and-dart plaster crown molding, an arched fireplace flanked by built-in bookcase shelving, picture rail moldings and high ceilings. The spacious, sunlit living room connects to the formal dining room and the refreshed kitchen, with quartz countertops, new flooring, and a walk-in pantry. In the rear of the home are two light filled bedrooms, and a sunroom/family room featuring French doors that open directly onto a redwood deck for indoor/outdoor living. A remodeled split bathroom features white subway tiling with crisp charcoal grout, a glass-enclosed walk-in shower with Starphire frameless doors. The flex space on the lower level works well as an office, workshop, or exercise studio, with direct access to a concrete patio and garden. Situated on a lot of approximately 3,000 square feet, the deep yard boasts a lawn bordered by garden beds with irrigation and blooming bougainvillea. Completing the

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # SF426163813
MLS Source San Francisco Association of Realtors® MLS
Days on Site 4

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Dryer, Washer
Flooring Wood
Laundry In Basement
Heating Central Forced Air

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Foundation Slab

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Access - Interior, Attached Garage, Other, Tandem Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s)

Contact Information

Becky Layton
Compass
License #: 01395866
Phone: (415) 562-7595

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
0 – –

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Lafayette Elementary School public K-5 0.44 mi 7
Washington (George) High School public 9-12 0.72 mi 8
Presidio Middle School public 6-8 0.92 mi 9
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary School public K-5 0.98 mi 9
San Francisco County Rop School public 10-12 1.03 mi N/A
Lawton Alternative Elementary School public K-8 1.23 mi 9
Noriega Children Center public KG 1.30 mi N/A
Alamo Elementary School public K-5 1.31 mi 9
Argonne Elementary School public K-5 1.42 mi 9
Sunset Elementary School public K-5 1.50 mi 8
Jefferson Elementary School public K-5 1.52 mi 8
Giannini (A.P.) Middle School public 6-8 1.54 mi 8
Stevenson (Robert Louis) Elementary School public K-5 1.71 mi 10
Sutro Elementary School public K-5 1.84 mi 7
S.F. County Special Education School public K-12 1.98 mi N/A
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School public K-8 2.01 mi 10
Lincoln (Abraham) High School public 9-12 2.08 mi 9
Frank McCoppin Elementary School public K-5 2.09 mi 8
Peabody (George) Elementary School public K-5 2.18 mi 10
Independence High School public 9-12 2.19 mi 5

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
686 22nd Ave $1,295,000 3 1 1,505 PendingDoNotShow
574 20th Ave $1,495,000 3 1 1,375 PendingDoNotShow
935 Rivera St $1,295,000 3 2 1,450 Active
709 42nd Ave $1,600,000 2 2 1,618 Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of September 24, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Becky Layton, (415) 562-7595.