Marla Moresi-Valdes Presents
Timeless Sunset Gem!
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$1,195,000
1827 Kirkham Street, San Francisco
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Property Details
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Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Square Footage
1,425 sq ft
Neighborhood
Central Sunset
Located in the Central Sunset three blocks from Golden Gate Park, this classically restored “center patio” residence retains all the charm, style, and signature architectural details of the 1937 era. Parquet hardwood floors, period detail, and original moldings accent living spaces that wrap around a central open-air patio, infusing ambient light and indoor-outdoor flow into an iconic Sunset home, updated with modern conveniences throughout.
Enter the residence up red brick stairs framed under a Spanish-style archway to a foyer with meticulously refurbished hardwood floors with border inlay. To the right is a formal living room graced with oversized bay windows and new sconce lighting surrounding a wood-burning brick-surround fireplace.
The living room is adjacent to a formal dining room with modern drum lighting overhead, and a bright French casement window providing access to the center patio that serves as the fulcrum for the main floor.
From the dining room, the rooms wrap around the center patio, including a sunny breakfast nook with a vintage white built-in cabinet with a scalloped crown detail, backed by period beadboard paneling, with another French casement window opening onto the center patio.
The breakfast nook flows into a bright, cheerful kitchen that blends charm with modern upgrades. New stainless-steel appliances, including a gas range with griddle and a refrigerator, are set against black-and-white checkerboard tile on counters and backsplash. Original scalloped white cabinetry has been lovingly preserved, while a skylight over the range and new luxury laminate flooring adds a fresh contemporary touch.
From the entry foyer, a hallway curves left around the center patio, passing a split bathroom including a vintage yellow and green tiled stall shower, a soaking tub beneath a skylight in one room, adjacent a private toilet room finished in yellow tile with a new Toto toilet.
At the end of the hall find two bright, south-facing bedrooms, both with brand-new double-hung windows, refurbished hardwood floors, and deep closets.
An internal rear stairway, near the bedrooms, descends to a generous 1,300 +/- square-foot garage level with access to a lovely, deep rear garden. The space presents serious expansion potential — with plenty of room to add a family room and a third ensuite bedroom, opening onto the rear garden — while still accommodating off-street parking, laundry facilities, and abundant storage. A rare opportunity in the Sunset.
Step outside and you are a short stroll from Golden Gate Park and the laid-back cafes, corner markets, and restaurants on Irving St. that give the Sunset its distinctive neighborhood feel. With Ocean Beach, Stern Grove, and the SF Zoo within reach, the home is also conveniently close to public transit for easy access to the rest of the city.
Additional Highlights
Enter the residence up red brick stairs framed under a Spanish-style archway to a foyer with meticulously refurbished hardwood floors with border inlay. To the right is a formal living room graced with oversized bay windows and new sconce lighting surrounding a wood-burning brick-surround fireplace.
The living room is adjacent to a formal dining room with modern drum lighting overhead, and a bright French casement window providing access to the center patio that serves as the fulcrum for the main floor.
From the dining room, the rooms wrap around the center patio, including a sunny breakfast nook with a vintage white built-in cabinet with a scalloped crown detail, backed by period beadboard paneling, with another French casement window opening onto the center patio.
The breakfast nook flows into a bright, cheerful kitchen that blends charm with modern upgrades. New stainless-steel appliances, including a gas range with griddle and a refrigerator, are set against black-and-white checkerboard tile on counters and backsplash. Original scalloped white cabinetry has been lovingly preserved, while a skylight over the range and new luxury laminate flooring adds a fresh contemporary touch.
From the entry foyer, a hallway curves left around the center patio, passing a split bathroom including a vintage yellow and green tiled stall shower, a soaking tub beneath a skylight in one room, adjacent a private toilet room finished in yellow tile with a new Toto toilet.
At the end of the hall find two bright, south-facing bedrooms, both with brand-new double-hung windows, refurbished hardwood floors, and deep closets.
An internal rear stairway, near the bedrooms, descends to a generous 1,300 +/- square-foot garage level with access to a lovely, deep rear garden. The space presents serious expansion potential — with plenty of room to add a family room and a third ensuite bedroom, opening onto the rear garden — while still accommodating off-street parking, laundry facilities, and abundant storage. A rare opportunity in the Sunset.
Step outside and you are a short stroll from Golden Gate Park and the laid-back cafes, corner markets, and restaurants on Irving St. that give the Sunset its distinctive neighborhood feel. With Ocean Beach, Stern Grove, and the SF Zoo within reach, the home is also conveniently close to public transit for easy access to the rest of the city.
Additional Highlights
- Classic 1937 center patio home - 1,425 +/- sq. ft. main living floor, 2,495 +/- sq. ft. lot.
- New interior and exterior paint throughout.
- Refurbished original parquet and hardwood floors throughout.
- New hardware, door handles, and light fixtures throughout.
- New stainless steel kitchen appliances.
- New double hung windows in bedrooms.
- Three French casement windows provide access onto the center patio, infusing light throughout.
- Two skylights.
- New Toto toilet, new thermostat.
- Electrical upgrades including grounding and new outlets.
- Washer & dryer units, garage level.
- Service door to street at garage level.
- Private, fully fenced back garden — flat and sunny.
- Expansion potential into 1,300 +/- sq. ft. garage, with room to add a 3rd ensuite bedroom, and family room while retaining off-street parking.
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The Sunset District is a unique San Francisco neighborhood anchored by its extraordinary natural and recreational spaces. Golden Gate Park's western edge provides residents with unparalleled access to over 1,000 acres of urban green space, including hidden gems like the San Francisco Botanical Garden and the serene Japanese Tea Garden. Ocean Beach presents a dramatic, windswept landscape where locals gather for sunset walks, surfing, and community beach activities, creating a vibrant outdoor culture that defines the neighborhood's character.
The area boasts several distinctive community spaces that anchor neighborhood life, including the striking Sunset Recreation Center, which offers extensive sports facilities, community classes, and a public swimming pool. The nearby Lincoln Branch Library serves as a critical community hub, hosting local events, children's programs, and providing a welcoming space for neighborhood gatherings. These community buildings, combined with the neighborhood's proximity to the California Academy of Sciences and the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, create a rich cultural landscape that goes far beyond typical urban living.
The Sunset District's architectural landscape is a captivating testament to San Francisco's design evolution, showcasing a rich tapestry of residential styles that tell the story of the neighborhood's development. Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Revival homes stand alongside Streamline Moderne masterpieces, creating a visually stunning streetscape that blends historical architectural movements with mass-market eclecticism. This diverse architectural palette reflects the neighborhood's complex cultural history, offering a unique visual narrative that transforms each block into a living museum of early to mid-20th century design innovations.
The area boasts several distinctive community spaces that anchor neighborhood life, including the striking Sunset Recreation Center, which offers extensive sports facilities, community classes, and a public swimming pool. The nearby Lincoln Branch Library serves as a critical community hub, hosting local events, children's programs, and providing a welcoming space for neighborhood gatherings. These community buildings, combined with the neighborhood's proximity to the California Academy of Sciences and the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park, create a rich cultural landscape that goes far beyond typical urban living.
The Sunset District's architectural landscape is a captivating testament to San Francisco's design evolution, showcasing a rich tapestry of residential styles that tell the story of the neighborhood's development. Mediterranean Revival and Spanish Revival homes stand alongside Streamline Moderne masterpieces, creating a visually stunning streetscape that blends historical architectural movements with mass-market eclecticism. This diverse architectural palette reflects the neighborhood's complex cultural history, offering a unique visual narrative that transforms each block into a living museum of early to mid-20th century design innovations.
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