The real estate market is hot in San Francisco’s historic Alamo Square! Already in the first two months of 2022, one grand 1888 Stick Victorian within sight of the landmark park has sold, a gorgeous 1899 Queen Anne among the Painted Gentlemen is seeking a suitor, and an 1893 modified Victorian on the Divisadero corridor is ready to roll. All this in a neighborhood that has averaged fewer than three singe-family home sales annually over the past decade! And now, Coming Soon, perhaps the most coveted of the bunch: 722 Steiner Street on famous Postcard Row.

The 6-bedroom, 5.5-bathroom, 4,831 square feet home is listed for sale at $5,750,000. 

History buffs and San Franciscophiles will recognize the name Matthew Kavanaugh. The picture-perfect Painted Ladies at 710-720 Steiner Street were built by Kavanaugh in the 1890s, riding a building boom brought on by arrival of cable and horse cars from downtown. Prosperous businessmen — many of western European descent — hired the best architects around to construct their homes in this burgeoning enclave. Kavanaugh built his own home on this park-facing block in 1892.

Kavanaugh’s home at 722 Steiner Street is the oldest and grandest of the Postcard Row lineup. Unlike it’s fabulously cookie-cutter neighbors, this house features a distinctive corner turret, dormers, and a corner lot that makes the most of those million-dollar views from Alamo Square Park to City Hall to the skyline and beyond.

While no interior photos of 722 Steiner Street are available at the time of publication, the listing broker has taken care to describe what prospective home buyers will find:

Enter through a beautiful leaded-glass vestibule to find an unusually spacious Victorian double parlor flowing perfectly into a rear kitchen and family room. Preserved details such as a marble clad gas-burning fireplace, original glass gaslit chandeliers, and restored wainscoting and crown moldings pair well with a fully permitted 4-level remodel focused on light and flow. A historic home for a modern family offering 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms including a separate legal unit with an internal stairway from the main level of the home.

The modern open-style kitchen features an oversized island for casual dining, thoughtfully designed custom cabinetry, dual sinks and commercial grade appliances. As is desired in today’s living, this rear area of the home has been redesigned to allow for family-style living. The glass NanaWall folds open fully, connecting the kitchen to a charming rear patio for BBQs at sunset, and the tranquility of coffee during daybreak whilst the morning sun illuminates the sky over City Hall.

The home’s stellar bedroom level houses 4 large bedrooms with ample closets and remodeled baths. A dynamic primary suite is complete with a lavish spa-like bathroom including a steam shower & soaking tub, a custom walk-in closet, and unparalleled City views. Upstairs you’ll find a vast open 4th level that has been transformed into a spacious media area & home-office with an additional full-sized bath, and abundant built-in cabinetry & closets.

The lower guest unit can be accessed internally from the main level or through a rear garden entry. Featuring its own kitchenette, an open living/dining area, and large bedroom w/ full-sized bathroom, it’s a perfect retreat for a large home-office/workspace, or for guests who can appreciate a gorgeous SF view with their own independent entry.

Notable extras include a full Sunrun solar array, a Tesla battery system, a garage w/ room for 1-large car & additional space for a workshop or storage. Major system installations include, but are not limited to, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, seismic reinforcement, and a new sewer line.