Rare opportunity to acquire a landmark property in San Francisco's Outer Richmond district! Currently improved with approximately 10,772 sq ft of living space plus an additional 2,546 sq ft of unfinished basement, this unique corner-lot property offers tremendous flexibility for continued institutional, community, or residential use. Formerly used as a convent, the existing structure includes 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, an elevator, large kitchen, multiple gathering rooms, and a chapel. Zoned RH-2, the site also presents an outstanding redevelopment opportunity for those seeking to reposition the property into multi-unit residential configurations (buyer to verify with City Planning). Located just blocks from Ocean Beach and Golden Gate Park, 3900 Balboa Street offers scale, character, and potential rarely available in this neighborhood.
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Price
$4,500,000
Days On Site
142 Days
Bedrooms
8
Inside Area (SqFt)
10,772 sqft
Total Baths
8
Full Baths
8
Partial Baths
N/A
Lot Size
0.109 Acres
Year Built
1948
MLS® Number
ML82025532
Status
Active
Property Tax
N/A
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
N/A
Sq Ft Source
N/A
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Recent Activity
a month ago
Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
a month ago
Price changed to $4,500,000
5 months ago
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General Features
Acres
0.109
Attached Garage
Yes
Cross Street
40th Ave,
Disclosures
NHDS Report
Foundation
Concrete Perimeter
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Number Of Stories
3
Parking
Attached
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Sewer
Public Sewer
SqFt Total
10772
Water Source
Public
Zoning
RH2
Interior Features
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Heating
Forced AirNatural GasCentral
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Exterior Features
Pool Features
None
Roof
Other
Community Features
School District
San Francisco Unified
Schools
School District
San Francisco Unified
Elementary School
Unknown
Middle School
Unknown
High School
Unknown
Listed by of Robert Garrison of Garrison Properties (650) 302-1712
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