About This Home

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 162 Seneca Avenue in San Francisco, CA is listed for $995,000 ($751 per sqft). Built in 1936, the home offers 1,325 sqft of living space on a 0.07 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1936
  • 0.07 acre lot
  • 2 stories
  • 3 parking spaces
  • Fireplace

Property Details

2 stories
1 full, 1 half
2-car garage
1936

Amenities

Fireplace
Listing Description

Opportunity is waiting at 162 Seneca Avenue, a light-filled 1935 San Francisco classic that has remained in the same family for more than 75 years. Rich in original character and generous in scale, this special home offers timeless architecture, city views, and exceptional potential for its next chapter.The main level features a gracious traditiona

l floor plan with two spacious bedrooms, an elegant formal living room anchored by a grand corner fireplace, a formal dining room, and a charming center patio that brings natural light into the heart of the home. The bright kitchen includes a separate breakfast room, while the bedrooms enjoy wonderful city views.Incredible expansion potential on the lower level.

Generous bonus rooms, a darkroom, quarter bath, laundry hookups, storage, and a garage with impressive ceiling height offer incredible flexibility. This substantial lower level presents an exciting opportunity to reimagine the home's footprint and incorporate additional space to suit today's lifestyle, subject to the appropriate approvals.

A low-maintenance rear yard extends the possibilities outdoors and provides a private space for entertaining, gardening, or relaxing. Thoughtfully maintained through the years, the home features an electrical system updated in 2026. Conveniently located near Ocean Avenue shopping and dining, City College, neighborhood parks, BART, Muni, and easy freeway access. A rare combination of history, character, light, views, and extraordinary potential. 162 Seneca Avenue is ready for its next generation.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$5,321/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$720
Interest$4,312
Insurance$290

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

162 Seneca Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94112

Property Details

Parking

Open

Heating

Central

Questions & Answers

This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 162 Seneca Avenue is listed at $995,000 ($751/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $5,321 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1936, 0.07 acre lot, 2 stories, 3 parking spaces, Fireplace.

This property is listed by Lisa J Wolfe.

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Lisa J Wolfe

Agent at Compass

Listed by Compass · Broker phone: (212) 913-9058 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 426160429· Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS· 52 days on PropertySimple

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162 Seneca Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112

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