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Features
3883 & 3885 20th Street
- 2 condos in a boutique 2-unit building
- Can be sold to the same buyer or separately
- 1920s exterior w/ colorful mural by local artist
- Complete renovation in 2012 by Zack de Vito Architecture
- Modern layout + classic touches
- Dolores Park just across the street!
- Convenient to Mission/Valencia, Castro, and Noe Valley
- All photos from the sale in 2012.
3883 & 3885 20th Street, modern condos opposite Dolores Park, are two jewels in their vibrant neighborhood’s crown. This boutique building was extensively renovated in 2012, pairing classic bones with modern panache. The unique murals on its facade, created by Jacqueline Frances in 2021, help further spread the sense of community and joy shared by those who live in Dolores Heights. This location, enviable in its own right, is also convenient to hot spots including the Mission and Valencia corridors, the Castro, and Noe Valley - Walkscore.com rates it “Walker’s Paradise” and “Excellent Transit.” Individual buyers are welcome, or #3883 and #3885 could be sold to the same party to create a rarely-found condo compound.
3883 20th Street
- Now vacant!
- Bi-level condo on lower floors
- 4 bedrooms | 2.5 bathrooms | 1,963 sqft, per tax record
- 1-car garage parking
- Exclusive-use backyard w/ patio and garden
- Ample storage including a huge private room
As you pass through the building's entryway, feel the transition from the lively neighborhood at large to your own quiet corner of it. A large coat closet just inside the door sets the stage for comfort and convenience. Notice the beautiful hardwood floors, clean lines, and elegant molding, which continue throughout the home.
The front-facing living/dining room offers outlooks on Dolores Park, filtered through the trees. Soft light from northern exposure fills this high-ceilinged space through double-pane bow windows. A built-in bench seat across the room is the perfect place to curl up with your morning tea and greet the day. The dining area boasts a fireplace and a pair of mullioned display cabinets.
Continue to the bright modern kitchen, which whisks function and beauty into a dream for any chef. Appliances include a Fratelli Onofri professional gas range, built-in Liebherr refrigerator and two-drawer freezer, and Bosch dishwasher. The peninsula offers a large sink with prep space and a comfortable breakfast bar. Tall pantry cabinets at each end of the kitchen, plus many drawers and space under the breakfast bar, make it easy to keep your favorite ingredients and appliances ready to go. Spacious quartz counters offer ample room for meal prep as well as a second sink.
A powder room just down the main hall serves guests easily. Across from this room, the first bedroom would make a great guest room or home office. At the rear of the level, two more bedrooms, each with a large closet, enjoy warm southern exposure. All three bedrooms feature cordless cellular shades. A linen closet and a comfortable full bathroom complete this level.
Interior stairs lead down to the lower level, past display niches for art or mementos. Behind a sliding barn door, find the primary suite at the rear of the home. Fight no more over room to get dressed – the entryway is flanked by a pair of walk-in closets, filled with customized shelving, so there’s plenty of space to spread out. Slide open the glass doors at the back of the room to access the backyard directly. The deluxe porcelain-tiled bathroom includes a soaking tub, shower stall, double sink vanity, and abundant storage space.
The yard includes a stone patio surrounded by shrubs and flowers – if you’d like to enjoy some green space without mingling at Dolores Park, you’ll find the space in your back yard is perfect. This lower level also includes a laundry room with a washer and dryer, sink, and built-in folding station. 1 parking space awaits in the garage, which is accessible through the laundry room – never carry groceries in through the rain again. The tradesman’s alley next to the garage also leads to a huge exclusive-use storage room just below the garage – finally a space for all those holiday decorations, or perhaps your own personal wine cellar? You decide!
3885 20th Street
- Top-floor condo
- 3 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | 1,304 sqft, per tax record
- 1-car garage parking
- Rented month-to-month at $5,063/month
- Exclusive-use roof deck with panoramic city views
- Ample storage including private area off garage
Perched on the top floor and imbued with both contemporary chic and timeless touches, 3885 20th Street is an ideal retreat in the heart of the city. Upon entry, there is a coat closet just inside the front door. Hardwood floors, elegant molding, and understated recessed lights are found throughout the home. The floors are underlaid with cork, softening the surface as you walk and providing thermal and acoustic insulation – a good example of the home’s careful design for your contentment.
The living/dining room at the front of the home enjoys green vistas, as well as soft light throughout the day thanks to its north-facing double-pane windows. This space’s coved tray ceiling provides an additional sense of volume and elegance. Guests are sure to be impressed when they spend time in the dining area, set before a fireplace and a pair of beautiful display cabinets.
The magic of that future meal begins in the adjacent kitchen, where a skylight and pendants cast their glow on abundant rift white oak cabinets and industrial accents. Gourmands will delight at the Fratelli Onofri professional gas range, built-in Liebherr refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher. Plot your menu over a cup of coffee at the breakfast bar, then spread prep work out over the ample quartz counters. There are even two sinks available if things get really messy.
Continue down the main hallway. The first bedroom is flexible – consider using it for guests or as an office. The primary bedroom at the rear of the home boasts ample space in wardrobe closets, customized with drawers for additional convenience, plus an ensuite with an extra-wide vanity and a porcelain-tiled shower stall. The third bedroom features its own large closet and peaceful outlooks onto the backyard. All three bedrooms are off-street and feature cordless cellular shades by Levelor and double-pane windows. An additional full bath off the hallway and a laundry closet with stacked washer/dryer complete this level.
Exterior stairs at the rear lead to a private roof deck with panoramic views of the city, including Sutro Tower, the Transamerica Pyramid, and surrounding homes unfolding over the hills – a wonderful getaway without needing to get away. The home is completed by 1 garage parking spot and a private storage area below.
Floor Plan
Neighborhood
The sunny microclimate and laidback attitude of Dolores Park are only the beginning of the charms of Dolores Heights, one of San Francisco’s best neighborhoods.
The 14-acre green expanse of the park seems to offer an escape from the bustling city. Relax on its rolling lawns with good company, a good book, or a good picnic and feel your cares melt away. When you’re ready to head back out into the world, an abundance of transit in this central location keeps residents easily connected.
Lovely homes in quintessential San Francisco styles line the streets on your way to some of the city’s most vibrant areas, easily accessible from Dolores Heights: the Mission and Valencia corridors, the Castro, Noe Valley, and more! San Francisco is your oyster - this truly is the best way to live in the city.
Contact
Sherri Howe
REALTOR®Brava Real EstateDRE# 01816621415.640.4664 mobilewww.bravare.com
Ceily Landman
REALTOR ®Brava Real EstateDRE# 02024880415.871.8303 mobilewww.ceily.com