Petra Langer & Brendon Kearney Presents
Iconic Buena Vista Park Condominium
789 Buena Vista Avenue W, No. 101, San Francisco
|$849,000
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Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Square Feet
770 sq ft
Neighborhood
Yerba Buena, San Francisco
Own a San Francisco Gem
Morning light moves through the trees of Buena Vista Park and into the windows of this refined residence at one of the park’s most sought-after addresses. Positioned one level above the street in a boutique Spanish-Mediterranean building, the home reflects an earlier era of San Francisco architecture—graceful arched doorways, period crown moldings, high ceilings, detailed hardware, and rooms defined by proportion and lasting craftsmanship.Recent improvements, including refinished hardwood floors, updated lighting, and fresh interior paint, introduce a clean, cohesive finish while preserving the home’s architectural integrity.
Residence
Inside, the living room centers around a classic fireplace, creating a natural point of focus. Built-in shelving provides both utility and continuity of design, while large windows frame the greenery of the park across the street. Eastern exposure brings in soft morning light, giving the space a calm and balanced atmosphere throughout the day.
The remodeled kitchen is designed for both function and ease, with thoughtful storage and clean finishes that integrate naturally with the surrounding architecture.
The bedroom offers a quiet retreat and features a generous walk-in closet along with dedicated wine storage. In-unit laundry adds a level of convenience not often found in buildings of this vintage.
HOA dues include Monkeybrains high-speed internet, a landscaped shared rear garden, water, hot water, radiant heat, building insurance, common area management and waste services.
Buena Vista Park
Buena Vista Park sits directly across the street and gradually becomes part of daily routine. Early mornings bring quiet walks along winding paths as light filters through a canopy of mature eucalyptus and cypress. The hillside rises above the surrounding streets, creating a sense of separation from the city, even as the Haight, Cole Valley, and the Castro remain just minutes away. From this residence, the park is both the outlook and an extension of home.
789 Buena Vista Avenue West is a six-residence Spanish-Mediterranean building, scaled for a quieter residential experience. Residence 101 sits one level above the street and garage, offering an elevated perspective while maintaining easy access.
HOA dues include Monkeybrains high-speed internet, along with access to a landscaped shared rear garden, providing an additional outdoor setting within the building.
The location connects several of San Francisco’s most established and vibrant neighborhoods.
Upper HaightA short distance away, Haight Street offers a mix of neighborhood institutions, restaurants, cafés, and independent shops.The Alembic, Cha Cha Cha, Street Taco, and Coffee To The People remain local anchors, while vintage stores, bookstores, and galleries contribute to the area’s distinct identity.
Cole ValleyCole Valley offers a more residential pace, centered along Cole Street with its cafés and neighborhood restaurants. Zazie, Réveille Coffee Co., and Bambino’s Ristorante are long-standing favorites, contributing to the area’s village-like feel.
The CastroWithin walking distance, the Castro provides a dynamic mix of dining, nightlife, and cultural landmarks, along with convenient transit connections to downtown and beyond.
In addition to the shared garden, the home is surrounded by some of the city’s most accessible green spaces:
Buena Vista ParkDuboce ParkCorona Heights ParkThe PanhandleGolden Gate Park
The setting offers a balance of natural access and urban connectivity that defines this part of San Francisco.
Ideally located near the shops and restaurants of Haight Street, Cole Valley, and the Castro, with convenient access to Duboce Park, Corona Heights, the Panhandle, and Golden Gate Park.
Residence
Inside, the living room centers around a classic fireplace, creating a natural point of focus. Built-in shelving provides both utility and continuity of design, while large windows frame the greenery of the park across the street. Eastern exposure brings in soft morning light, giving the space a calm and balanced atmosphere throughout the day.
The remodeled kitchen is designed for both function and ease, with thoughtful storage and clean finishes that integrate naturally with the surrounding architecture.
The bedroom offers a quiet retreat and features a generous walk-in closet along with dedicated wine storage. In-unit laundry adds a level of convenience not often found in buildings of this vintage.
HOA dues include Monkeybrains high-speed internet, a landscaped shared rear garden, water, hot water, radiant heat, building insurance, common area management and waste services.
Buena Vista Park
Buena Vista Park sits directly across the street and gradually becomes part of daily routine. Early mornings bring quiet walks along winding paths as light filters through a canopy of mature eucalyptus and cypress. The hillside rises above the surrounding streets, creating a sense of separation from the city, even as the Haight, Cole Valley, and the Castro remain just minutes away. From this residence, the park is both the outlook and an extension of home.
789 Buena Vista Avenue West is a six-residence Spanish-Mediterranean building, scaled for a quieter residential experience. Residence 101 sits one level above the street and garage, offering an elevated perspective while maintaining easy access.
HOA dues include Monkeybrains high-speed internet, along with access to a landscaped shared rear garden, providing an additional outdoor setting within the building.
The location connects several of San Francisco’s most established and vibrant neighborhoods.
Upper HaightA short distance away, Haight Street offers a mix of neighborhood institutions, restaurants, cafés, and independent shops.The Alembic, Cha Cha Cha, Street Taco, and Coffee To The People remain local anchors, while vintage stores, bookstores, and galleries contribute to the area’s distinct identity.
Cole ValleyCole Valley offers a more residential pace, centered along Cole Street with its cafés and neighborhood restaurants. Zazie, Réveille Coffee Co., and Bambino’s Ristorante are long-standing favorites, contributing to the area’s village-like feel.
The CastroWithin walking distance, the Castro provides a dynamic mix of dining, nightlife, and cultural landmarks, along with convenient transit connections to downtown and beyond.
In addition to the shared garden, the home is surrounded by some of the city’s most accessible green spaces:
Buena Vista ParkDuboce ParkCorona Heights ParkThe PanhandleGolden Gate Park
The setting offers a balance of natural access and urban connectivity that defines this part of San Francisco.
Ideally located near the shops and restaurants of Haight Street, Cole Valley, and the Castro, with convenient access to Duboce Park, Corona Heights, the Panhandle, and Golden Gate Park.
Neighborhood
At the center of Haight Ashbury is one of the most famous intersections in America. The epicenter of the counter culture movement, home to the Grateful Dead, the Haight Ashbury Free clinic, and the hippies of the 60s, today Haight Ashbury still retains a heady whiff of those free-spirited days, grounded by a new civic awareness and neighborhood pride.
Tourists still come from around the world to check out the action on Haight Street, and they find plenty of it. Trendy boutiques like Upper Playground, Buffalo Exchange and American Apparel sell the coolest looks. Independent record store Amoeba offers free in-store performances and proves there's still life in the music industry. When the hubbub of Haight Street proves too much, Golden Gate Park, with its new world-class museums, the DeYoung and the California Academy of Sciences, offer a calm oasis.
Renovation of the neighborhood Victorians continues apace. Converted to apartments in the 60s these homes are being rediscovered by families who take them on as hobby, pastime, passion, and investment. For families with young kids, the Haight Ashbury Coop Nursery School, now in its third decade, provides an inexpensive alternative to day care from its home in the Alma Street playground.
Tourists still come from around the world to check out the action on Haight Street, and they find plenty of it. Trendy boutiques like Upper Playground, Buffalo Exchange and American Apparel sell the coolest looks. Independent record store Amoeba offers free in-store performances and proves there's still life in the music industry. When the hubbub of Haight Street proves too much, Golden Gate Park, with its new world-class museums, the DeYoung and the California Academy of Sciences, offer a calm oasis.
Renovation of the neighborhood Victorians continues apace. Converted to apartments in the 60s these homes are being rediscovered by families who take them on as hobby, pastime, passion, and investment. For families with young kids, the Haight Ashbury Coop Nursery School, now in its third decade, provides an inexpensive alternative to day care from its home in the Alma Street playground.
Brendon Kearney
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