NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15 Buena Vista Terrace San Francisco, CA 94117

Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $6,380,000 - $8,212,000

5 Beds
4.5 Baths
7,138 Sq Ft
$1,038/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 26, 2023

Last sale price $7,500,000 $1,051 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $47,896/month

81 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Twin Peaks
  • 4-minute walk to Duboce And Noe
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • McKinley Elementary School Rated A
  • Home Theater
  • 4-minute walk to Buena Vista Park

About This Home

As of May 2023

Enjoy dazzling views of the world-famous San Francisco Skyline from this architecturally stunning, Neo-classically designed home on one of the City's most picturesque urban parks. With seamless indoor/ outdoor living on every level, the glittering lights of the City's stunning skyline and some of its most iconic landmarks of every era- from City Hall to the Pyramid and Salesforce Tower- are set against a shimmering backdrop of the Bay and East Bay Hills, and provide a stunning panorama from this sky-high abode. The exquisite finishes, high-end fixtures and refined architectural design combined with amenities such as a home movie theater with surround sound, 1,000 bottle wine cellar, gorgeous garden with fountain and a spectacular pent-room with huge terrace make this a wonderful residence for grand-scale entertaining as well as casual everyday living...

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leland Spelman

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01045525 Listed on: 02/13/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Co-Listed By

Robert Callan

Sotheby's International Realty License #01469224

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Lou Castellanos

Sotheby's International Realty License #00905399

Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $94,130

Year Built

  • Built in 1917 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 5,000 Sq Ft Lot
  • Garden

Property Views

  • Twin Peaks
  • San Francisco
  • Views of the Bay Bridge
  • Panoramic
  • Downtown
  • Mount Diablo
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Side-by-Side

Interior Spaces

  • 7,138 Sq Ft Home
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Home Theater
  • Library
  • Storage Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Front Gate

Kitchen

  • Double Oven
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Built-In Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Marble Countertops
  • Wine Rack

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Radiant Floor
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Tile Bathroom Countertop
  • Bidet
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Additional Features

  • Balcony
  • Zoned Heating

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2609-065

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$94,130

Year Built

Built in 1917 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Luxury
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1148
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Mediterranean
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Gas Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Double Oven, Hood Over Range, Microwave
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 3
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bathroom Features: Bidet, Double Sinks, Marble, Shower Stall(s), Soaking Tub, Tile
  • Master Bedroom Features: Balcony, Closet
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Dining Room Features: Space in Kitchen
  • Living Room Features: Deck Attached, View
  • Number Of Rooms: 12
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1050.71
  • Square Footage: 7138.00
  • Bathroom Features: Double Sinks, Marble, Shower Stall(s), Tile
  • Bathrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Electric, Gas Piped, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
  • Kitchen Features: Island, Island w/Sink, Marble Counter
  • Room Type: Family Room, Home Theater, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Storage, Wine Storage Area
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Garden
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • ExteriorFeatures: Balcony, Entry Gate
  • View: Bay Bridge, City, City Lights, Downtown, Garden/Greenbelt, Mt Diablo, Panoramic, Park, San Francisco, Twin Peaks

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Side-by-Side
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.00

Utilities

  • Heating: MultiZone, Radiant Floor
  • Laundry Features: Inside Room

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2609-065
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5000.00

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1917

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2023
Closed on
May 16, 2023
Sold by
Etienne H Deffarges Living Trust
Bought by
15 Buena Vista Terrace Trust
Seller's Agent
Leland Spelman
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mary Lou Castellanos
Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$7,950,000
Sold Price
$7,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$450,000
-5.66%
Views
283
Current Estimated Value
$7,408,034

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$91,966
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.54%
Original Mortgage
$7,500,000
Outstanding Balance
$7,287,751
Interest Rate
5.38%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$120,283

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 26, 2012
Sold by
Chaves Andrea and Putterman Daniel
Bought by
Deffarges Etienne

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 6, 2005
Sold by
Chavez Andrea and Putterman Daniel
Bought by
Fisher Bonnie and Dramov Boris

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 1, 2004
Sold by
Walls Mark G
Bought by
Pearlman Jonathan and Aurich Alan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2000
Sold by
Macalmon Richard W and Macalmon Richard
Bought by
Putterman Daniel and Chavez Andrea
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
15 Buena Vista Terrace Trust $7,500,000 First American Title
Deffarges Etienne -- First American Title Company
Fisher Bonnie -- Chicago Title Company
Pearlman Jonathan $1,050,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Putterman Daniel $2,400,000 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open 15 Buena Vista Terrace Trust $7,500,000
Previous Owner Chavez Andrea $1,000,000
Previous Owner Chavez Andrea $2,000,000
Previous Owner Bpbh Lp $20,000
Previous Owner Pearlman Jonathan $700,000
Closed Pearlman Jonathan $245,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/26/2023 05/26/23 Sold $7,500,000 -5.7% $1,051 / Sq Ft
05/05/2023 05/05/23 Pending -- -- --
02/13/2023 02/13/23 For Sale $7,950,000 -- $1,114 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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 $94,130 $8,127,418 $5,689,194 $2,438,224
2024 $94,130 $7,968,058 $5,577,642 $2,390,416
2023 $92,765 $7,811,823 $5,468,277 $2,343,546
2022 $91,085 $7,658,651 $5,361,056 $2,297,595
2021 $89,500 $7,508,483 $5,255,938 $2,252,545
2020 $89,854 $7,431,493 $5,202,045 $2,229,448
2019 $86,700 $7,285,779 $5,100,045 $2,185,734
2018 $83,771 $7,142,922 $5,000,045 $2,142,877
2017 $82,486 $7,002,865 $4,902,005 $2,100,860
2016 $81,311 $6,865,555 $4,805,888 $2,059,667
2015 $80,318 $6,762,429 $4,733,700 $2,028,729
2014 $78,194 $6,629,963 $4,640,974 $1,988,989
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Leland Spelman

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Leland Spelman

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (415) 999-4115

    1 in this area

    5 Total Sales

    Leland Spelman
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  • Robert Callan

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Robert Callan

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (415) 748-1481

    1 in this area

    79 Total Sales

    Robert Callan
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  • Mary Lou Castellanos

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Mary Lou Castellanos

    Sotheby's International Realty

    (415) 901-1700

    3 in this area

    88 Total Sales

    Mary Lou Castellanos
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 423717571

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 2609-065

California San Francisco County San Francisco 94117 Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights

15 Buena Vista Terrace, San Francisco, CA

This home is located at 15 Buena Vista Terrace, San Francisco, CA 94117 since 13 February 2023 and is currently estimated at $7,408,034, approximately $1,037 per square foot. This property was built in 1917. 15 Buena Vista Terrace is a home located in San Francisco County with nearby schools including McKinley Elementary School, Everett Middle School, and German International School of Silicon Valley - San Francisco Campus.

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