NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $6,565,000 - $8,493,500

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,554 Sq Ft
$1,666/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 29, 2024

Last sale price $6,650,000 $1,460 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $48,442/month

84 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Sutro Elementary School Rated A-
  • Bay View
  • 0.11 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of January 2024

100 years after it was originally designed and constructed, 2601 Lyon Street is still celebrated as a Thing of Beauty. Fans of neo-classical Mediterranean design consider the home to be among the most aesthetically graceful homes in San Francisco. It's acclaimed occupants (both real and imagined) certainly make it among the most beloved homes in our City. On the eastern edge of the Presidio Wall, at the intersection of Pacific Heights and Cow Hollow, 2601 Lyon Street enjoys enchanting Bay and City views to the north and east, and verdant forest views to the west. It has been lovingly maintained and improved by its current owners, who have endeavored to achieve a harmonious balance between the home's original architectural detail and the comfort and convenience of modern amenities. With large formal public rooms, four bedrooms, three full and one-half bathrooms, office, media room, elevator, panoramic view balconies and roof garden, this 12+ room villa will surely bring centuries of joy to its future caretakers. Separate entrance to a finished lower level gym/office/media room with storage, finished one-car garage w/laundry closet, adjacent mechanical room, and storage closet, panoramic Bay and City view roof garden with outdoor kitchen, heaters, and fire-pit.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Steven Mavromihalis

Compass License #00888824 Listed on: 10/06/2023

Compass

Co-Listed By

John Fitzgerald

Compass License #01373914

Last Buyer's Agent

Dan Fitzpatrick

Compass License #01892947

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $85,197

Year Built

  • Built in 1923 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,599 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Lot Sloped Up

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Woods
  • Hills
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture

Interior Spaces

  • 4,554 Sq Ft Home
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Storage
  • Laundry in Garage
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Sitting Area In Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Soaking Tub in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower
  • Window or Skylight in Bathroom

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Open Parking

Accessible Home Design

  • Accessible Elevator Installed

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Rooftop Deck
  • Fire Pit
  • Built-In Barbecue

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0956-003

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$85,197

Year Built

Built in 1923 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Attached, Luxury
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean, See Remarks
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Elevator Installed
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Accessory Dwelling Unit Second Unit: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Closet, Marble, Shower Stall(s), Soaking Tub, Walk-In Closet, Window
  • Master Bedroom Features: Balcony, Sitting Area
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Dining Bar, Formal Area
  • Number Of Rooms: 9
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Cook Top, Hood Over Range
  • Family Room Features: View
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry, Storage Area(s)
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area
  • Laundry Features: In Garage, Laundry Closet
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Street Entrance
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Partial Bath(s)
  • Price Per Square Foot: 1460.25
  • Room Type: Bonus Room, Den, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Media Room, Office
  • Square Footage: 4554.00

Exterior Features

  • Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Shared Driveway
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, BBQ Built-In, Fire Pit
  • Patio And Porch Features: Roof Deck
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: Bay, City, City Lights, Hills, Panoramic, Park, Woods

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Access: Independent
  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Interior Access
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Type: On Site (Single Family Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.00

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central
  • Heating: Central, Gas, MultiZone
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0956-003
  • Land Use: Residential
  • Lot Features: Landscape Front
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1056
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4599.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 62973484.85
  • Topography: Upslope

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 6, 2023
Closed on
Jan 17, 2024
Sold by
Mendes Family Trust
Bought by
Thomas And Lisa Vail Living Trust and Vail
Seller's Agent
Steven Mavromihalis
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Dan Fitzpatrick
Compass
List Price
$6,500,000
Sold Price
$6,650,000
Premium/Discount to List
$150,000
2.31%
Views
688
Current Estimated Value
$7,587,375

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$937,375
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.36%
Original Mortgage
$3,650,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,596,184
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$3,603,131

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 11, 2009
Sold by
Blake Marilyn
Bought by
Mendes Michael J and Mendes Wendy B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$4,275,000
Interest Rate
4.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 2000
Sold by
Portner Bruce S
Bought by
Blake Marilyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$4,025,000
Interest Rate
9%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 1999
Sold by
Portner Kimberly Lorraine
Bought by
Portner Bruce S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$500,000
Interest Rate
7.7%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 29, 1994
Sold by
Lurie Robert A and Lurie Connie Lea
Bought by
Portner Bruce S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
5.5%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Thomas And Lisa Vail Living Trust $6,650,000 Fidelity National Title Compan
Mendes Michael J -- Fidelity National Title Co
Blake Marilyn $5,750,000 Chicago Title Co
Portner Bruce S -- First American Title Co
Portner Bruce S -- American Title Insurance
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Thomas And Lisa Vail Living Trust $3,650,000
Previous Owner Mendes Michael J $2,100,000
Previous Owner Mendes Michael J $2,000,000
Previous Owner Mendes Michael J $5,850,000
Previous Owner Mendes Michael J $5,400,000
Previous Owner Mendes Michael J $4,000,000
Previous Owner Mendes Michael J $4,275,000
Previous Owner Blake Marilyn $4,000,000
Previous Owner Blake Marilyn $4,025,000
Previous Owner Portner Bruce S $500,000
Previous Owner Portner Bruce S $1,800,000
Previous Owner Portner Bruce S $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/29/2024 01/29/24 Sold $6,650,000 +2.3% $1,460 / Sq Ft
12/29/2023 12/29/23 Pending -- -- --
10/06/2023 10/06/23 For Sale $6,500,000 -- $1,427 / 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 $85,197 $6,007,203 $4,075,651 $1,931,552
2024 $85,197 $7,196,328 $4,923,808 $2,272,520
2023 $83,915 $7,055,224 $4,827,263 $2,227,961
2022 $82,386 $6,916,887 $4,732,611 $2,184,276
2021 $80,953 $6,781,263 $4,639,815 $2,141,448
2020 $81,280 $6,711,731 $4,592,240 $2,119,491
2019 $78,475 $6,580,130 $4,502,197 $2,077,933
2018 $75,822 $6,451,109 $4,413,919 $2,037,190
2017 $74,632 $6,324,618 $4,327,372 $1,997,246
2016 $73,562 $6,200,607 $4,242,522 $1,958,085
2015 $72,661 $6,107,469 $4,178,796 $1,928,673
2014 $70,741 $5,987,833 $4,096,940 $1,890,893
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 423912924

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 0956A-003