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Wilson Leung

wilson@theownteam.com +1(650) 280-8888

Listed by M.L. Castellanos Sotheby's International Realty

$ 2,995,000

Est. payment | -/mo

5 Beds

3 Baths

6,061 SqFt

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$ 2,995,000

Est. payment | -/mo

Save Virtual Tour

5 Beds

3 Baths

6,061 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 6,061 sqft

Price per Sqft $494

MLS Listing ID 426105660

Style Victorian,Vintage

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1865

Lot Size 5,623 Sqft

Acres 0.1291

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

A pale blue landmark on Revere Avenue, 1556 Revere is more than a home - it's a living story, layered with devotion, artistry, and the kind of memories that settle into the walls and stay. Built in 1865 and lovingly revived over four decades by a couple who poured their hearts, hands, and imaginations into every inch, the Sylvester House stands today as one of San Francisco's most treasured historic residences. Its restoration was so exceptional that it earned the 2005 Robert Friese Award from San Francisco Beautiful, recognizing the home as an award‑winning example of neighborhood preservation. Step inside and you feel it immediately: the warmth of gatherings around one of the six marble fireplaces; the quiet pride in the Bradbury & Bradbury custom wallpapers and hand-stenciled details; the echo of music from concerts once held in the parlor; the scent of countless meals cooked on the working 1870s Crawford cast‑iron stove. Each room carries a chapter- painting parties with friends, late night conversations with artists and scholars, holiday tables dressed with Victorian flair, and the laughter of neighborhood children who came by the hundreds every Halloween. With 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and an attached inlaw, the home offers both grandeur and flexibility. A sprawling attic- untouched and full of possibility- waits for its next steward to imagine something new. Modern systems, seismic upgrades, and careful restoration ensure that its historic beauty lives comfortably in the present. The neighborhood mirrors the home's spirit: filled with authenticity, incredible food, numerous parks, easy freeway access, and art galleries and studios that make the Bayview one of San Francisco's most creative and culturally rich enclaves. 1556 Revere is ready for its next chapter- someone who will appreciate its history, honor its soul, and continue the legacy of a home that has always been an open canvas for life's most meaningful moments.

Location

State CA

County San Francisco

Area Sf District 10

Rooms

Dining Room Formal Room

Interior

Interior Features In-Law Floorplan

Heating Central, Zoned

Flooring Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Number 6

Fireplaces Type Other

Fireplace Yes

Appliance Dishwasher, Double Oven, Free-Standing Gas Range, Dryer, Washer

Laundry In Garage, Inside Room

Exterior

Garage Spaces 4.0

Utilities Available Public

View City, City Lights, Hills

Roof Type Composition,Shingle

Total Parking Spaces 4

Private Pool false

Building

Story 3

Foundation Concrete, Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised

Sewer Public Sewer

Architectural Style Victorian, Vintage

New Construction Yes

Others

Tax ID 5430006

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