$2,625,000
SOLD MAY 1, 2025

1496 Portola Dr San Francisco, CA 94127

West Portal Neighborhood
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,453 Sq Ft
3,824 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,070 Per Sq Ft

46% Above List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • 1-minute walk to West Portal And 14Th Avenue
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • West Portal Elementary School Rated A-
  • City Lights View
  • Craftsman Architecture

About This Home

As of May 2025

Fabulous remodeled Craftsman home on impressive corner lot, steps to West Portal Village! Delightful garden entrance w/nice variety of mature succulents & palms leads to an enclosed vestibule & into a gracious foyer w/open-banister staircase. Magnificent formal living rm w/tray ceiling boasts a majestic fireplace w/craftsman brick surround, expansive mantel, built-in bookcases w/leaded-glass doors, hardwood floors & picture window w/pretty outlooks to neighboring St. Francis Wood homes. Banquet-size formal dining rm w/open-beam ceiling, period wall paneling, stationary French doors & stunning divided-light window w/views to the garden! Splendid gourmet kitchen w/breakfast bar showcases all Bosch stainless-steel appliances, incl a five-burner gas range, Carrara quartz counters w/porcelain tile backsplash, snazzy custom cabinets, convenient pantry & direct access to the backyard. Exquisite open-banister staircase w/period stained-glass window ascends to the upper level w/3BR & 2BA + laundry on same floor. Grand master suite features cedar-lined closets & a stylish en-suite bath w/marble-top vanity sink, cast-iron tub & walk-in shower. Lower level enjoys an outstanding guest quarters/in-law w/BR, BA, Kit, Family Rm & Laundry Rm. Landscaped backyard w/flagstone patio & sweeping lawn!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Herrera II

Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan License #01199229 Listed on: 04/17/2025

Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan

Last Buyer's Agent

Non Member Sales

Non Multiple Participant

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,163

Lot Details

  • 3,824 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Side by Side Parking

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Hills

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Updated or Remodeled
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,453 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Raised Hearth
  • Stone Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Home Security

  • Video Cameras
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2989-016

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,163

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Custom, Detached, Luxury
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Traditional
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Raised Hearth, Stone, Wood Burning
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Closet 2+
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Appliances: Built-in Gas Range, Built-in Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Electric Cook Top, Gas Plumbed, Microwave
  • Bathroom Features: Marble, Shower Stall(s), Tile, Tub, Window
  • Family Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, Great Room
  • Flooring: Parquet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry, Wet Bar
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Pantry Cabinet, Quartz Counter, Stone Counter
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Area, Inside Room, Laundry Closet, Washer Included, Washer/Dryer Stacked Included
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Garage, Kitchen, Retreat, Street Entrance
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s), Street Entrance
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1070.12
  • Room Type: Baths Other, Dining Room, Family Room, Guest Quarters, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Square Footage: 2453.00

Exterior Features

  • Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway
  • Fencing: Back Yard
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Back Porch, Front Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: City Lights, Hills

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Access: Side by Side
  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Garage Facing Side, Interior Access
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Type: On Site (Single Family Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Fireplace(s), Gas
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector, Video System
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2989-016
  • Land Use: Residential
  • Lot Features: Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Garden, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Shape Regular, Street Lights
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0878
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3824.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 29897494.31

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 17, 2025
Closed on
Apr 29, 2025
Sold by
1496 Portola Llc
Bought by
Michael L And Michelle P Levine 2024 Trust and Levine
Seller's Agent
Andrew Herrera II
Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan
Buyer's Agent
Non Member Sales
Non Multiple Participant
List Price
$1,795,000
Sold Price
$2,625,000
Premium/Discount to List
$830,000
46.24%
Views
108
Current Estimated Value
$2,467,621

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$157,379
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-15.39%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2023
Sold by
Stern Earl L and Stern Carol D
Bought by
1496 Portola Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 1994
Sold by
Stern Earl L
Bought by
Stern Earl L and Stern Carol D
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Wfg National Title Insurance C
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Individual Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/01/2025 05/01/25 Sold $2,625,000 +46.2% $1,070 / Sq Ft
04/24/2025 04/24/25 Pending -- -- --
04/17/2025 04/17/25 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $732 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $2,163 $119,612 $47,099 $72,513
2024 $2,163 $117,268 $46,176 $71,092
2023 $2,120 $114,970 $45,271 $69,699
2022 $2,062 $112,717 $44,384 $68,333
2021 $2,020 $110,508 $43,514 $66,994
2020 $2,101 $109,376 $43,068 $66,308
2019 $1,986 $107,232 $42,224 $65,008
2018 $1,921 $105,131 $41,397 $63,734
2017 $1,600 $103,071 $40,586 $62,485
2016 $1,544 $101,051 $39,791 $61,260
2015 $1,522 $99,534 $39,194 $60,340
2014 $1,484 $97,586 $38,427 $59,159
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Andrew Herrera II

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Andrew Herrera II

    Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan

    (415) 596-8777

    8 in this area

    126 Total Sales

    Andrew Herrera II
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 425028448

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 2989B-016A

California San Francisco County San Francisco 94127 West Portal

1496 Portola Dr, San Francisco, CA

This home is located at 1496 Portola Dr, San Francisco, CA 94127 and is currently priced at $2,625,000, approximately $1,070 per square foot. 1496 Portola Dr is a home located in San Francisco County with nearby schools including West Portal Elementary School, Hoover (Herbert) Middle School, and St. Stephen School.

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