Hugh Groocock & Stefano DeZerega proudly Present:
remodeled home in coveted Potrero Hill location
690 Arkansas Street, San Francisco
|$2,195,000
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remodeled home with 3BR+Office In potrero Hill
Welcome to this immaculate remodeled 3BR + office / 3-bath home located on a beautiful flat block on the north slope of Potrero Hill, known for some of the best weather in SF!
An open living/dining/kitchen area greets you upon entering the home - a spacious great room perfect for modern living, filled with light from expansive eastern-facing windows and a large skylight. A bold gas-burning fireplace anchors the living room. The dining room, immediately adjacent to the kitchen for optimal flow when entertaining, accommodates an especially long table, complemented by a dramatic custom light fixture.
The remodeled kitchen with extra-high ceilings features quartz counters, an artisanal backsplash, a large island with designer pendant light fixtures and luxury appliances including Bosch dishwasher and Bertazzoni oven. There is undercabinet lighting and a lot of storage including an adjacent pantry cabinet on the other side of the kitchen area. The island offers plenty of storage and accommodates multiple bar stools for casual entertaining.
There is a spacious office adjacent to the kitchen, with a balcony, that could be used as a media room or children's playroom or potentially to accommodate guests. On this level you will also find a delightful bedroom with french doors that allow you step directly out into the beautiful terraced garden. The garden features a soothing fountain and many succulent plants with several convenient seating areas to sit and enjoy a drink or meditate - a private and tranquil respite from the city.
There is also a full bathroom on the main level.
Downstairs are two additional spacious bedrooms each with their own ensuite bathrooms. The front bedroom has its own walk-out patio with built-in heat lamp. The ensuite bathroom that serves this front bedroom features a bold aesthetic with bright tilework, a jetted tub and a separate large shower stall and double sinks for the ultimate in comfort. This room also has a spacious walk-in closet. The rear bedroom on the level also has its own large walk-in closet and a full ensuite bathroom with shower over tub. On this level you will find a convenient laundry closet.
Both levels feature beautifully refinished hickory floors which accentuate the bright and welcoming character of this home and the entire interior has been beautifully repainted in subtle designer colors. The home is thoughtfully laid out with luxurious amenities and no wasted space. There are peekaboo water views from both the living and dining rooms looking east toward the Oakland hills.
Other appealing features include a total of 3 distinct patios or seating areas to enjoy the sunshine at any time of day, blackout shades in the bedrooms, on-demand water heater, secure storage for bicycles or other valuable items and multiple irrigation zones serving the front and rear yards. The 1-car garage comes with extensive built-in storage. Your guests will find it easy to park on the street (Potrero Hill is known for its abundant perpendicular parking). 20th Street with its modern public library, GoodLife Grocery Store and other neat cafes is very close by and 18th Street with its many beloved cafes, restaurants and stores is also within easy walking distance. There is a children’s playground, tennis court and Rec Center just half a block away. Whole Foods, the fun Dogpatch neighborhood and Crane Cove beach where you can launch a kayak is 5 minutes away. Iconic wharfside restaurants such as The Ramp with shimmering Bay views are within easy reach while the Mission Bay hospitals are all a short drive or bicycle ride away. This neighborhood is also especially well-served by freeway connections which make getting downtown or to the airport fast and easy!
An open living/dining/kitchen area greets you upon entering the home - a spacious great room perfect for modern living, filled with light from expansive eastern-facing windows and a large skylight. A bold gas-burning fireplace anchors the living room. The dining room, immediately adjacent to the kitchen for optimal flow when entertaining, accommodates an especially long table, complemented by a dramatic custom light fixture.
The remodeled kitchen with extra-high ceilings features quartz counters, an artisanal backsplash, a large island with designer pendant light fixtures and luxury appliances including Bosch dishwasher and Bertazzoni oven. There is undercabinet lighting and a lot of storage including an adjacent pantry cabinet on the other side of the kitchen area. The island offers plenty of storage and accommodates multiple bar stools for casual entertaining.
There is a spacious office adjacent to the kitchen, with a balcony, that could be used as a media room or children's playroom or potentially to accommodate guests. On this level you will also find a delightful bedroom with french doors that allow you step directly out into the beautiful terraced garden. The garden features a soothing fountain and many succulent plants with several convenient seating areas to sit and enjoy a drink or meditate - a private and tranquil respite from the city.
There is also a full bathroom on the main level.
Downstairs are two additional spacious bedrooms each with their own ensuite bathrooms. The front bedroom has its own walk-out patio with built-in heat lamp. The ensuite bathroom that serves this front bedroom features a bold aesthetic with bright tilework, a jetted tub and a separate large shower stall and double sinks for the ultimate in comfort. This room also has a spacious walk-in closet. The rear bedroom on the level also has its own large walk-in closet and a full ensuite bathroom with shower over tub. On this level you will find a convenient laundry closet.
Both levels feature beautifully refinished hickory floors which accentuate the bright and welcoming character of this home and the entire interior has been beautifully repainted in subtle designer colors. The home is thoughtfully laid out with luxurious amenities and no wasted space. There are peekaboo water views from both the living and dining rooms looking east toward the Oakland hills.
Other appealing features include a total of 3 distinct patios or seating areas to enjoy the sunshine at any time of day, blackout shades in the bedrooms, on-demand water heater, secure storage for bicycles or other valuable items and multiple irrigation zones serving the front and rear yards. The 1-car garage comes with extensive built-in storage. Your guests will find it easy to park on the street (Potrero Hill is known for its abundant perpendicular parking). 20th Street with its modern public library, GoodLife Grocery Store and other neat cafes is very close by and 18th Street with its many beloved cafes, restaurants and stores is also within easy walking distance. There is a children’s playground, tennis court and Rec Center just half a block away. Whole Foods, the fun Dogpatch neighborhood and Crane Cove beach where you can launch a kayak is 5 minutes away. Iconic wharfside restaurants such as The Ramp with shimmering Bay views are within easy reach while the Mission Bay hospitals are all a short drive or bicycle ride away. This neighborhood is also especially well-served by freeway connections which make getting downtown or to the airport fast and easy!
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Potrero Hill - A sunny, scenic Neighborhood
Potrero Hill, perched on the city’s southeast side, blends old-world charm with modern energy. Its name—derived from the Spanish "Potrero," meaning pasture—nods to its origins as grazing land. Today, it stands out as one of San Francisco’s sunniest, most serene neighborhoods, offering surprising panoramic views of the skyline and the bay, thanks to its elevated geography.
The neighborhood balances a laid-back, residential ambience with rich cultural history and a vibrant local scene. Once home to Irish immigrants in the post-1906 earthquake period and artists in the 1960s, Potrero Hill’s evolution mirrors San Francisco’s broader story—creative, diverse, and resilient. Today’s Potrero Hill embraces the design district (home to some of the West Coast’s premiere architecture and interior-design firms) and is also adjacent to the buzzing Dogpatch neighborhood and the world-class medical facilities at Mission Bay.
Potrero Hill’s architecture tells its own tale, with Victorian and Edwardian homes, mid-century apartments, and converted industrial lofts. Housing includes many single-family homes along with condos and live/work warehouse spaces, accommodating a variety of lifestyles.
At the heart of community life is 18th Street which is a thriving local hotspot with beloved cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and an independent bookstore. From the neighborhood favorite Goat Hill Pizza (around since 1975) to the ever-popular Farley’s café, which doubles as a creative / innovator hub, this area invites both locals and visitors to linger.
Transportation is convenient, with access to several Muni bus lines and the 22nd Street Caltrain station, and easy freeway connections. Surprisingly for San Francisco, street parking is relatively accessible here—owning to the many blocks where perpendicular parking is allowed—a welcome bonus in a city that is usually a challenge for drivers.
Potrero Hill remains one of the city’s best-kept secrets: sunny, quiet, and charming, yet just minutes from downtown and the excitement of surrounding districts. Whether you’re there for the food, the views, or the neighborhood’s warm, welcoming character, it’s a corner of San Francisco that’s easy to fall in love with.
The neighborhood balances a laid-back, residential ambience with rich cultural history and a vibrant local scene. Once home to Irish immigrants in the post-1906 earthquake period and artists in the 1960s, Potrero Hill’s evolution mirrors San Francisco’s broader story—creative, diverse, and resilient. Today’s Potrero Hill embraces the design district (home to some of the West Coast’s premiere architecture and interior-design firms) and is also adjacent to the buzzing Dogpatch neighborhood and the world-class medical facilities at Mission Bay.
Potrero Hill’s architecture tells its own tale, with Victorian and Edwardian homes, mid-century apartments, and converted industrial lofts. Housing includes many single-family homes along with condos and live/work warehouse spaces, accommodating a variety of lifestyles.
At the heart of community life is 18th Street which is a thriving local hotspot with beloved cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and an independent bookstore. From the neighborhood favorite Goat Hill Pizza (around since 1975) to the ever-popular Farley’s café, which doubles as a creative / innovator hub, this area invites both locals and visitors to linger.
Transportation is convenient, with access to several Muni bus lines and the 22nd Street Caltrain station, and easy freeway connections. Surprisingly for San Francisco, street parking is relatively accessible here—owning to the many blocks where perpendicular parking is allowed—a welcome bonus in a city that is usually a challenge for drivers.
Potrero Hill remains one of the city’s best-kept secrets: sunny, quiet, and charming, yet just minutes from downtown and the excitement of surrounding districts. Whether you’re there for the food, the views, or the neighborhood’s warm, welcoming character, it’s a corner of San Francisco that’s easy to fall in love with.
Hugh Groocock
Corcoran Icon Properties
Broker Associate
- DRE:
- #01209589
- Mobile:
- 415.971.4414
- Fax:
- 415-277-3875
www.hughgroocock.com
Top Producer, Top 1% of Agents Nationwide, Member of Top Agent Network (TAN) & Winner of Multiple 5-Star Awards in San Francisco Magazine
Hugh is a Broker Associate with Corcoran Icon Properties and has represented buyers and sellers in more than 400 transactions in San Francisco over the past 30 years. As a Top Producer at Corcoran, and as a member of the Top Agent Network, Hugh ranks in the top 1% of real estate brokers nationwide.
He has been recognized by clients and peers in San Francisco Magazine, winning their prestigious “Five Star Agent Award” on multiple occasions.
Hugh is often described as one of those brokers whom other agents love to work with, and his clients experience a competitive advantage from the relationships which he has established over so many years.
Hugh is well-known for his smart, analytical and calm approach. For a seller, this means a research-driven analysis of your property value and target audience, a custom-built marketing plan, hands-on attention to every aspect of your campaign, and a nuanced approach to evaluating and negotiating offers. For a buyer, this means understanding and respecting your timeframe, budget and particular needs. Hugh's clients benefit from his thoughtful approach to value. He takes the fear and guesswork out of buying or selling a home!
Hugh has a masters degree in psychology. You will appreciate his approachability and his communication skills. Most importantly, as a true fiduciary, he is committed to the highest ethical standards and will never pressure you to act if it is not in your best interest to do so.
He has been recognized by clients and peers in San Francisco Magazine, winning their prestigious “Five Star Agent Award” on multiple occasions.
Hugh is often described as one of those brokers whom other agents love to work with, and his clients experience a competitive advantage from the relationships which he has established over so many years.
Hugh is well-known for his smart, analytical and calm approach. For a seller, this means a research-driven analysis of your property value and target audience, a custom-built marketing plan, hands-on attention to every aspect of your campaign, and a nuanced approach to evaluating and negotiating offers. For a buyer, this means understanding and respecting your timeframe, budget and particular needs. Hugh's clients benefit from his thoughtful approach to value. He takes the fear and guesswork out of buying or selling a home!
Hugh has a masters degree in psychology. You will appreciate his approachability and his communication skills. Most importantly, as a true fiduciary, he is committed to the highest ethical standards and will never pressure you to act if it is not in your best interest to do so.
Stefano DeZerega
Top Producer & Member Top Agent Network (TAN)
Stefano is an energetic REALTOR® who draws upon his varied experience with residential sales, property management, multi-unit real estate investment, and single-family home development to assist clients in buying and selling property in San Francisco. As a San Francisco homeowner himself, he understands the opportunities and challenges of real estate in the city as well as how important each transaction is for everyone involved.
Stefano brings wide-ranging professional experience and extensive community involvement to his work in real estate. His past professional experiences have included:
- teaching social studies at a public high school
- directing a national non-profit organization
- guiding the formation of a charitable foundation
- performing as a professional musician
- researching and writing a book on international volunteerism.
As part of his commitment to building stronger communities, he makes a charitable donation at the close of every escrow to a community organization.
The son and grandson of San Franciscans, Stefano’s love of the city is in his blood. He has owned and lived in Bernal Heights, NOPA and Noe Valley, and has a deep appreciation and extensive knowledge of the city’s diverse neighborhoods. He enjoys working closely with people and is just as comfortable helping a first-time homebuyer get a foothold in the market as he is facilitating an experienced buyer purchasing a dream home.
Stefano is a graduate of both Stanford University and the University of California at Santa Cruz. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Community Studies as well as a Masters of Education and Single Subject Teaching Credential.
As his past experiences suggest, Stefano is a people-person who thrives in situations where he can facilitate and advocate for others. Whether working with buyers or sellers, Stefano’s top priority is listening to his clients, advocating on their behalf, and doing what it takes to meet their needs.
Stefano brings wide-ranging professional experience and extensive community involvement to his work in real estate. His past professional experiences have included:
- teaching social studies at a public high school
- directing a national non-profit organization
- guiding the formation of a charitable foundation
- performing as a professional musician
- researching and writing a book on international volunteerism.
As part of his commitment to building stronger communities, he makes a charitable donation at the close of every escrow to a community organization.
The son and grandson of San Franciscans, Stefano’s love of the city is in his blood. He has owned and lived in Bernal Heights, NOPA and Noe Valley, and has a deep appreciation and extensive knowledge of the city’s diverse neighborhoods. He enjoys working closely with people and is just as comfortable helping a first-time homebuyer get a foothold in the market as he is facilitating an experienced buyer purchasing a dream home.
Stefano is a graduate of both Stanford University and the University of California at Santa Cruz. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Community Studies as well as a Masters of Education and Single Subject Teaching Credential.
As his past experiences suggest, Stefano is a people-person who thrives in situations where he can facilitate and advocate for others. Whether working with buyers or sellers, Stefano’s top priority is listening to his clients, advocating on their behalf, and doing what it takes to meet their needs.
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Hugh Groocock
Corcoran Icon Properties
Broker Associate
- DRE:
- #01209589
- Mobile:
- 415.971.4414
- Fax:
- 415-277-3875
Stefano DeZerega