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listing_id: SF426112484
status: Closed
price: 2450000
beds: 0
baths_full: 0
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2645
sqft_lot: 2000
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1900
property_type: Residential Income
property_subtype: Duplex
address: "196 Downey St"
city: San Francisco
state: CA
zip: 94117
county: "San Francisco County"
lat: 37.765462
lng: -122.446645
days_on_market: 17
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Michael Shaw"
list_office: "Vanguard Properties"
list_agent_phone: "(415) 308-4281"
list_agent_license: 01228428
mls_source: RESFAR
modified: 2026-04-13
transaction_type: recentlySold
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Home | San Francisco County | San Francisco | 94117 | 196 Downey St

196 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117

MLS: SF426112484 | Status: Sold | Price: $2,450,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Residential Income

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
2,645 2,000 1900

Remarks

Great Off Market opportunity. Stately and elegant, this classic two-unit Victorian sits on a coveted Cole Valley block, offering timeless architecture, scale, and versatility. Spanning approximately 2,645 square feet plus 620 square feet of finished attic space, the residence presents a rare opportunity with a vacant, two-level upper home and a beautifully remodeled lower flat generating income. The grand faade hints at the architectural richness withinsoaring ceilings, refined period detailing, and beautifully restored hardwood floors. The upper residence unfolds across two levels, blending formal entertaining spaces with flexible living. A sunlit living room with bay window and fireplace flows to a gracious dining room designed for gatherings, while the kitchen opens to a rear deck ideal for indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, three expansive bonus rooms capture sweeping outlooks over Cole Valley, offering exceptional flexibility. The lower tenant occupied residence, remodeled with permits, offers a sophisticated two-bedroom layout with high ceilings, a formal dining room with box-beam ceiling, and a well-appointed kitchen that opens to a private deck and patio. Period charm is thoughtfully paired with modern updates throughout. Completing the property is two-car tandem g

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # SF426112484
MLS Source San Francisco Association of Realtors® MLS

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Appliances Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
Flooring Carpet, Simulated Wood, Tile, Wood
Heating Baseboard, Central Forced Air, Electric, Gas

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition
Foundation Brick/Mortar, Concrete Perimeter
Style Flat, Victorian

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Access - Interior, Attached Garage, Tandem Parking, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Sewer Public Sewer
HOA Fee $0
Complex Amenities Community Security Gate

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Michael Shaw Bernard Katzmann
Vanguard Properties Vanguard Properties
License #: 01228428 License #: 00984739
Phone: (415) 308-4281 Phone: (415) 906-6000

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
1 1 2

Unit Details

Unit # Sq Ft Beds Baths Rent
1 1,280 2 1/1 $4,750
2 1,365 3 1/0

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Grattan Elementary School public K-5 0.24 mi 9
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila public K-5 0.32 mi 10
McKinley Elementary School public K-5 0.56 mi 9
New Traditions Elementary School public K-5 0.62 mi 8
Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary School public K-5 0.71 mi 6
Rooftop Elementary School public K-8 0.78 mi 8
Sanchez Elementary School public K-5 0.89 mi 2
Independence High School public 9-12 0.95 mi 5
Wells (Ida B.) High School public 9-12 0.96 mi 2
Alvarado Elementary School public K-5 0.96 mi 8
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School public K-5 0.97 mi 9
Everett Middle School public 6-8 0.97 mi 1
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School public 9-12 1.02 mi 7
Mission High School public 9-12 1.09 mi 3
Muir (John) Elementary School public K-5 1.13 mi 6
Frank McCoppin Elementary School public K-5 1.22 mi 8
Mahler (Theresa S.) Children Center public KG 1.24 mi N/A
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School public K-8 1.33 mi 10
Roosevelt Middle School public 6-8 1.33 mi 8
Lick (James) Middle School public 6-8 1.35 mi 2

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of April 13, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Michael Shaw, (415) 308-4281.