Rare opportunity to acquire a landmark property in San Francisco’s Outer Richmond district! Currently improved with approximately 10,772 sq ft of living space plus an additional 2,546 sq ft of unfinished basement, this unique corner-lot property offers tremendous flexibility for continued institutional, community, or residential use. Formerly used as a convent, the existing structure includes 8 bedrooms, 8 bathrooms, an elevator, large kitchen, multiple gathering rooms, and a chapel. Zoned RH-2, the site also presents an outstanding redevelopment opportunity for those seeking to reposition the property into multi-unit residential configurations (buyer to verify with City Planning). Located just blocks from Ocean Beach and Golden Gate Park, 3900 Balboa Street offers scale, character, and potential rarely available in this neighborhood.
Property Details
Price:
$4,998,000
MLS #:
ML82025532
Status:
Active
Beds:
8
Baths:
8
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Listed Date:
Oct 22, 2025
Finished Sq Ft:
10,772
Lot Size:
4,750 sqft / 0.11 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1948
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Schools
School District:
San Francisco Unified
Interior
Bathrooms
8 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
NO
Exterior
Parking Spots
3
Roof
OTH
Financial
Map
Community
- AddressBalboa ST San Francisco CA
- CitySan Francisco
- CountySan Francisco
- Zip Code94121
Subdivisions in San Francisco
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in San Francisco as of Nov 19, 2025
81
Single Family Listed
424
Avg DOM
608
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,218,953
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Balboa ST San Francisco CA is a Single Family for sale in San Francisco, CA, 94121. It is listed for $4,998,000 and features 8 beds, 8 baths, and has approximately 10,772 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1948. The current price per square foot is $464. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in San Francisco is $608. The average listing price for Single Family in San Francisco is $1,218,953.
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