473 Melrose Ave

San Francisco, CA 94127

$1,600,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,017 Sq. Ft.
$793 / Sq. Ft.
2,017
Sq. Ft.
$793
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 12/4/25
Closed 12/4/25
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Description

Welcome to 473 Melrose Ave, a charming single-family home situated in the heart of San Francisco. This residence offers a generous 1,746 square feet of living space, perfectly designed to cater to modern living while retaining classic charm. The home boasts four spacious bedrooms & 2.5 baths, offering ample space for relaxation and functionality. Upon entering, you are greeted by an inviting atmosphere that flows seamlessly through the living & dining rooms, offering expansive southern views from...Welcome to 473 Melrose Ave, a charming single-family home situated in the heart of San Francisco. This residence offers a generous 1,746 square feet of living space, perfectly designed to cater to modern living while retaining classic charm. The home boasts four spacious bedrooms & 2.5 baths, offering ample space for relaxation and functionality. Upon entering, you are greeted by an inviting atmosphere that flows seamlessly through the living & dining rooms, offering expansive southern views from the distant bay to the ocean. Experience a sense of openness, enhanced by natural light streaming in through large windows. Two good size bedrooms & a full bath are featured on the top floor. Main floor features a living room with corner fireplace, dining room, classic cute kitchen with eating room & access to a small outdoor deck. Stairs lead down to two additional bedrooms with new carpet & a full bath. Ample storage opportunities in the home with a huge storage room. Stairs lead down to the basement area with access to a charming back yard with abundant plants & foliage. Outside the property is complemented by a charming yard. Convenient access to all parts of SF, BART, shopping, easy access to 280, SFO and Silicon Valley. Make 473 Melrose Ave your own piece of SF paradise.

Property Details for 473 Melrose Avenue

Directions to Property
Monterey to Genessee to Melrose
Parking Features
Attached, Enclosed, Automatic Door, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access
Architectural Style
Traditional
View Description
Hills
Cross Street
Genesee
Total Parking Spaces
3
LISTING UPDATED: 12/05/2025 04:08 PM

Property Details for 473 Melrose Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #425086573
Days on Compass11
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1941
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,500 SF
CountySan Francisco County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Compass, Betty Taisch, DRE #01026635; Compass, Jeff Taisch, DRE #01834254

Sold By Compass, Michael Freethy, DRE #01076577

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Building Information for 473 Melrose Avenue

Stories4Year Built1941Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,289 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,906

Property Taxes

$383

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 473 Melrose Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: SF District 4
  • Area Short Display: 4
  • Subdistrict: Sunnyside
  • Topography: Downslope
  • Location Description: SF District 4, Sunnyside, SF District 4 Sunnyside
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 3066-037
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association: No
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1
  • Parking Fee $: $.00
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Access: Independent
  • Num of Parking Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking: Attached, Enclosed, Automatic Door, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage Source: Graphic Artist
  • Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
  • Lot Features: Garden, Landscape Front
Property and Assessments
  • Possession: Close of Escrow
  • Picture Count: 94
  • Photos Provided By: 3rd Party Photographer
  • Elevation: 0
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Paved Sidewalk
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Stories: 4
  • Upper Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Full Bath(s)
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Garage, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Security Features: Security Gate
Interior Features
  • Heating: Baseboard, Central
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Microwave
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, In Garage, Washer Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bath Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub, Tub w/Shower Over
  • Cooling: None
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • # of Rooms: 7
  • Room Type: Atrium, Dining Room, Living Room, Storage
Room Information
Master Bedroom
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Bedroom 2
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Bedroom 3
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Bedroom 4
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Living
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  • Living Room Features: View
Dining
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  • Dining Room Features: Formal Area
Family Room
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Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions Area: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Width: 0.0
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Room, Skylight(s), Tile Counter
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Current Rent: $.00
  • Hours Limited: No

Property History for 473 Melrose Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 4, 2025

Sold

RESFAR #425086573

$1,600,000—
Nov 21, 2025

Pending

RESFAR #425086573

—
Nov 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #425086573

$1,625,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/04/2025

Sold

RESFAR #425086573

$1,600,000
11/21/2025

Pending

RESFAR #425086573

—
11/10/2025

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #425086573

$1,625,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 473 Melrose Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$178,235Additions$208,346Total$386,581
Tax Record2025$4,600 ($383 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,746 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,746 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,500 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1941ZoningRH1CountySAN FRANCISCOAPN3066 -037

Schools near 473 Melrose Avenue

This home is within San Francisco Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sunnyside Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Denman (James) Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
Charter - 9 to 12
Bessie Carmichael School PreK-8 Filipino Education Center
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Sunnyside Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Denman (James) Middle School
Public6 to 8

KIPP San Francisco College Preparatory
Charter9 to 12

Bessie Carmichael School PreK-8 Filipino Education Center
PublicK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of Compass, Betty Taisch, DRE #01026635; Compass, Jeff Taisch, DRE #01834254

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