489 & 495 Utah St | Potrero Hill | Sold $1,175,000


This one found its perfect match. The flexibility and smart layout at Utah Street really drew people in, and we’re happy to say it is now sold. We received significant interest and multiple offers (on the ADU), proving that a thoughtful design with options always makes sense in this city.

For tax and closing purposes, the sale was recorded as two separate transactions: 489 Utah closed for $1,075,000, and the ADU at 495 Utah closed for $100,000. Given the intense interest in the ADU alone, its market value was clearly much higher, but this allocation worked for the deal. Congratulations to the new owners.


The Property

If you’re on the hunt for flexibility, location, and a layout that makes sense, this opportunity is worth your attention. Unit 489 & 495 Utah Street is a unique offering that gives you options—live in one unit, rent the other, or keep both for yourself and have the flexibility only a secluded and exquisitely remodeled Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) can provide.

Unit 489

Roughly 1,140 square feet of updated living space, remodeled down to the studs in 2018 with a mix of vintage bones and clean modern finishes, this unit has three bedrooms, two full baths, a formal dining room, and designer kitchen.

The floor plan flows. Wide-plank wood floors run through the space, while the living room is flooded with natural light thanks to windows on two sides. The kitchen has Carrara marble countertops, open shelving, Thermador appliances, and plenty of storage.

The primary bedroom opens to a deeded deck and a shared yard (which the other units really never use)—great for soaking up that Potrero Hill sun. Washer/dryer is tucked into the hallway closet. And yes, it’s part of a three-unit building with low HOA dues.


Floor plan of the combined units 489 and 495 Utah Street, showing layout with a studio ADU at the top and detailed rooms labeled in blue.

Unit 495

This is the bonus you rarely find in San Francisco… a 325-square-foot studio tucked just behind unit 489 at the back of the lot. Small but mighty. It’s updated, private, so very full of natural light, and opens right out to the backyard with double French doors which provide the ultimate indoor/outdoor vibe. Smart layout with modern appliances, efficient storage, and I already mentioned great light. Whether you use it as a rental, home office, workout studio, man (or woman) cave, or guest suite, it’s the kind of setup that works hard for its size.

We are offering both units together as one, but they could be purchased separately as well.

Property Details

  • Built in 1904
  • ~1,465 Sq Ft (combined 489 & 495)
  • One 3BR/2BA flat + one studio/1BA
  • Tons of natural light
  • Updated kitchens and baths
  • Remodeled to the studs in 2018
  • Deeded deck and shared yard
  • HOA dues: $371.76/month (includes $75 for reserves)
  • Thermador range, Carrara marble counters
  • Washer/dryer in Unit 489
  • Recessed lighting, wide-plank wood floors

SOLD $1,175,000

Exclusively Listed By:

Alexander Clark

theFrontSteps Real Estate

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