160 Wawona Street, San Francisco, CA 94127, San Francisco, 94127 - 4 bed, 5 bath
ACTIVE UNDER CONTRACT$2,150,000
160 Wawona Street, San Francisco, CA 94127
4Beds
5Baths
3,198Sqft
3,341.05Lot
Year Built
1920
Close
-
List price
$2.15M
Original List price
-
Price/Sqft
$672
HOA
$0
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
425044579
Home ConditionPoor
Features
Patio
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About this home
Possibly Over-Priced:The estimated price is 4% below the list price. We found 5 Cons,6 Pros. Rank: price - $2.15M(50th), sqft - 3198(83th), beds - 4(52th), baths - 5(93th).
A remarkable offering in the heart of West Portal, this classic 1920s residence presents an exceptional opportunity for developers, investors, or end-users seeking scale and upside in one of San Francisco's most sought-after neighborhoods. Spanning nearly 3,200 sq.ft. the home delivers significant upside and long-term potential to reimagine the space for modern living. With 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a grand layout across three levels, the home is rich in original detail parquet hardwood floors, intricate moldings, wall paneling, and a stately fireplace while offering ample room to bring the architecture into the 21st century. The spacious kitchen, formal entertaining rooms, and dramatic staircase set the stage for transformation, while bonus rooms, garage, and a private garden expand the possibilities. Opportunities of this scale in West Portal are exceedingly rare, making this a compelling candidate for renovation, repositioning, or value-add investment. Just steps from West Portal Village shopping, dining, transit, and parks this is San Francisco neighborhood living with untapped potential.
Nearby schools
8/10
West Portal Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.3mi
8/10
Feinstein (Dianne) Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.8mi
8/10
Miraloma Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.0mi
8/10
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.1mi
1/10
Mission Education Center
Public,•K-5•2.0mi
2/10
Fairmount Elementary School
Public,•K-5•2.3mi
9/10
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila
Public,•K-5•2.4mi
6/10
San Francisco Public Montessori School
Public,•K-5•4.0mi
/10
Chinese Education Center
Public,•K-5•5.1mi
7/10
Hoover (Herbert) Middle School
Public,•6-8•0.4mi
6/10
Aptos Middle School
Public,•6-8•0.7mi
8/10
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School
Public,•K-8•1.3mi
6/10
Rooftop Elementary School
Public,•K-8•1.6mi
9/10
Lawton Alternative Elementary School
Public,•K-8•1.7mi
4/10
Denman (James) Middle School
Public,•6-8•1.8mi
3/10
San Francisco Community Alternative School
Public,•K-8•2.2mi
4/10
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8
Public,•K-8•2.8mi
2/10
Revere (Paul) Elementary School
Public,•K-8•3.0mi
8/10
Presidio Middle School
Public,•6-8•3.0mi
3/10
Carmichael (Bessie)/Fec
Public,•K-8•4.1mi
9/10
Lilienthal (Claire) Elementary School
Public,•K-8•4.5mi
7/10
Lincoln (Abraham) High School
Public,•9-12•0.9mi
6/10
Academy Of Arts And Sciences
Public,•9-12•1.0mi
9/10
Asawa (Ruth) San Francisco School Of The Arts, A Public School.
Public,•9-12•1.0mi
10/10
Lowell High School
Public,•9-12•1.1mi
7/10
Balboa High School
Public,•9-12•2.0mi
3/10
Mission High School
Public,•9-12•2.6mi
2/10
Jordan (June) School For Equity
Public,•9-12•2.7mi
7/10
Washington (George) High School
Public,•9-12•2.9mi
7/10
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School
Public,•9-12•3.0mi
2/10
Wells (Ida B.) High School
Public,•9-12•3.0mi
3/10
O'connell (John) High School
Public,•9-12•3.2mi
2/10
S.F. International High School
Public,•9-12•3.4mi
2/10
Marshall (Thurgood) High School
Public,•9-12•3.6mi
5/10
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School
Public,•9-12•3.7mi
1/10
Downtown High School
Public,•9-12•3.7mi
8/10
Galileo High School
Public,•9-12•4.9mi
Price History
Date
Event
Price
03/05/25
Price Change
$2,150,000
01/30/15
Sold
$1,200,000
11/19/12
Sold
$800,000
Condition Rating
Poor
Built in 1920, this property is explicitly marketed as a 'classic 1920s residence' with 'untapped potential' that 'set the stage for transformation' and requires 'extensive renovation' to 'bring the architecture into the 21st century.' The listing highlights 'age-related system concerns' for electrical, plumbing, and heating, indicating major components are likely outdated and require substantial repair or replacement. While the exterior appears maintained for its age, the lack of interior photos, combined with the strong language about needing modernization, suggests that the kitchen, bathrooms, and other interior features are significantly outdated and require a full overhaul, 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 West Portal Location: Situated in the highly sought-after West Portal neighborhood, the property offers exceptional walkability to village shopping, dining, transit, and parks, enhancing its desirability and long-term value.
Significant Value-Add Potential: Explicitly marketed as an 'exceptional opportunity for developers, investors, or end-users' to 'reimagine the space for modern living,' indicating substantial upside potential through renovation and modernization.
Generous Size and Layout: Spanning nearly 3,200 sq.ft. with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, and a grand layout across three levels, including bonus rooms and a garage, providing ample space for various living arrangements.
Architectural Character: The residence retains rich original details such as parquet hardwood floors, intricate moldings, wall paneling, and a stately fireplace, appealing to buyers who appreciate classic 1920s architecture.
Rare Market Offering: Described as an opportunity of 'this scale in West Portal are exceedingly rare,' highlighting its unique position in a competitive market and potential for high demand.
Cons
MLS Listing Discrepancy: Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 4, other record bedroom count = 2.
Low Available Lot Utilization: The property has a small lot size, more than 70 percent of which is taken by its living area. lot size in square feet = 3341, living area = 3198.
Extensive Renovation Required: The property is presented as having 'untapped potential' and needing to 'bring the architecture into the 21st century,' implying significant investment and effort will be required to update it to modern standards.
Age-Related System Concerns: Built in 1920, the home likely features original or outdated electrical, plumbing, and heating systems that may necessitate costly upgrades to ensure functionality, safety, and efficiency for contemporary living.
High Total Investment: The $2.15M list price for a property requiring extensive modernization means a substantial overall capital outlay, potentially limiting the buyer pool to those with significant financial resources for both acquisition and renovation.