557 Congo Street

San Francisco, CA 94131

$1,240,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
935 Sq. Ft.
$1,326 / Sq. Ft.
935
Sq. Ft.
$1,326
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This Glen Park turnkey house has a beautiful updated kitchen, great flow and natural light, a big private backyard, and a spacious garage. It is detached on 3 sides and has nice curb appeal, charm, and character. There is a mudroom-like entry which leads into the living room. The living room features a handsome fireplace and is next to the kitchen. The bright kitchen is well-appointed and has outlooks of trees from the window above the sink and of the backyard. The dining area has a window that has...This Glen Park turnkey house has a beautiful updated kitchen, great flow and natural light, a big private backyard, and a spacious garage. It is detached on 3 sides and has nice curb appeal, charm, and character. There is a mudroom-like entry which leads into the living room. The living room features a handsome fireplace and is next to the kitchen. The bright kitchen is well-appointed and has outlooks of trees from the window above the sink and of the backyard. The dining area has a window that has a nice view of the backyard. 2 comfortable bedrooms and a bathroom complete this level. The rear bedroom looks out to the backyard as well. Hardwood floors and period details. Great layout for indoor and outdoor entertaining with direct access to the backyard from the kitchen. The inviting backyard offers multiple areas for entertaining, grilling, and lounging. It has gorgeous mature trees and peek-a-boo views across Glen Park. The spacious garage has high ceilings and ample storage space. Near multiple parks such as the beloved Glen Canyon Park and Glen Park Recreation Center as well as restaurants and shops on Diamond St. and Monterey Blvd. Easy access to BART and 280. Short drive to West Portal, Bernal Heights, and Noe Valley. This home has been cared for by the owner for decades.

Listing Agents

  1. James Shinbori

    James Shinbori

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01397249

  2. Eva Stoyanov

    Eva Stoyanov

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    DRE #01395934

    eva.stoyanov@compass.com

    P: (415)-902-8743

Property Details for 557 Congo Street

Parking Features
Attached, Automatic Door
Cross Street
Melrose Ave.
Total Parking Spaces
1
LISTING UPDATED: 02/28/2025 12:20 PM

Property Details for 557 Congo Street

StatusClosed
MLS #425006677
Days on Compass14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1923
Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,278 SF
CountySan Francisco County

Building Information for 557 Congo Street

Stories-Year Built1923Building Size-Lot Size0.05 AC / 2,278 SF

Property Information for 557 Congo Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area/District: SF District 5
  • Area Short Display: 5
  • Subdistrict: Glen Park
  • Location Description: SF District 5, Glen Park, SF District 5 Glen Park
Taxes and HOA Information
  • APN: 6764-007
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Association: No
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Parking Fee $: $.00
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Access: Independent
  • Num of Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking: Attached, Automatic Door
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
Property and Assessments
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Possession: Close of Escrow
  • Picture Count: 46
  • Photos Provided By: 3rd Party Photographer
  • Elevation: 0
  • Disclosures/Documents: Disclosure Package Available
Green Features
  • Green Verification Year: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Stories: 0
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free Standing Gas Range, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Washer Included
  • # of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bath Features: Tub w/Shower Over
  • Entry Level: 0
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room
  • Possible Bedrooms: 0.0
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • # of Rooms: 0
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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Dining
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Family Room
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Kitchen
  • Kitchen Dimensions Area: 0.0
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  • Kitchen Dimensions Length: 0.0
  • Kitchen Dimensions Width: 0.0
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • # of Units: 0
Multi-Family Additional Information
  • 2nd Unit Approx SqFt: 0.0
  • 2nd Unit Rents for: $.00
Mobile/Manufactured Home
  • Remodeled/Updated: Yes
Rental
Rent Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant
  • Current Rent: $.00
  • Hours Limited: No

Property History for 557 Congo Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 557 Congo Street

Taxable ValueLand$74,682Additions$131,239Total$205,921
Tax Record2024$3,201 ($267 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt822 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt822 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,278 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1923ZoningRH1CountySAN FRANCISCOAPN6764 -007

Schools near 557 Congo Street

This home is within San Francisco Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Sunnyside Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Denman (James) Middle School
Public6 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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