Historic Edgar Mathews Bay-View Home Address: 2980 Vallejo Street (at the Vallejo Street cul-de-sac) Price: $6,850,000 Originally Built: 1908 Lot Size: Approx. 42 x 150 (Irregular, see plat map) Neighborhood: The Vallejo Street cul-de-sac in Pacific Heights is one of the most coveted locations in San Francisco. Situated adjacent to the Lyon Street steps and bordering the Presidio (Golden Gate National Recreation Area), this quiet location provides a sanctuary in the heart of the city. Abstract: This historic home on an extra-large lot occupies a privileged position near the end of the Vallejo street cul-de-sac. This lovely, English cottage-style home was designed to capture views from every level. Today, the home consists of 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a view roof deck, a large backyard, a front garden, and a garage. Easy off-street parking. www.2980vallejo.com Shown by Appointment Only Please Contact Listing Agent: Janet Feinberg Schindler The Trusted Name in San Francisco Real Estate Ranked in the Top 10 Sotheby s Agents WORLDWIDE! 415.296.2211 janet.schindler@sothebyshomes.com www.sfownhome.com This material is based upon information, which we consider reliable, but it has been supplied by third parties, we cannot represent that it is accurate or complete, and it should not be relied upon as such. This offering is subject to errors, omissions, change of price or withdrawal without notice. 2003 Sotheby s International Realty, Inc. EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY San Francisco Brokerage WWW.SOTHEBYSHOMES.COM JEFFREY GIBSON, VP & MANAGING BROKER 117 GREENWICH STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 T 415.901.1700 F 415.901.1701 OPERATED BY SOTHEBY S INTERNATIONAL REALTY, INC.
2980 Vallejo Street: Main Level A brick path traverses a delightful, Zen-inspired entry garden and leads to the front door with a characteristic overhang. Open the front door to an immediate and breath-taking view of the bay. The gracious entry foyer, accented with curved, multi-light windows, and hardwood floors, leads directly to the great room which occupies the north side of this level. A picture window frames the bay views and is flanked with two French doors which open to a balcony and stunning views of the bay, the Palace of Fine Arts, Tiburon, Angel Island, and Alcatraz. This enormous room features hardwood floors, a built-in bookcase on one end, and an opposite wall equipped with a fireplace and accented with a paneled wall inset with a mullioned window. To the right of the fireplace is hidden storage for fireplace wood. The adjacent butler s pantry features a bar area outfitted with abundant storage, a wooden counter inset with a sink, plus a period dumb waiter (to and from the downstairs kitchen). A guest powder room, cloak room, and direct access to the garage complete this level.
2980 Vallejo Street: Lower and Lowest Levels Lower Level: A graceful staircase lands in a hall accented with a charming window seat beneath a decorative leaded glass window. A door opens to the bay-view kitchen which features rich granite counters accented with Jerusalem limestone, mosaic-tiled backsplash, stone floors, a delightful, informal dining area at the counter, and built-in banquette (with built-in storage) at the bay view window. The kitchen is equipped with a Thermador cooktop, GE Profile refrigerator, Miele dishwasher, double stainless sinks, and beautiful cherry cabinetry with glass fronts. A swing door opens to the adjacent family room (may be used as a formal dining room) with classic chair rail molding and a large bay-view, picture window flanked by two French doors that open to the balcony. There are two large storage closets well-concealed on the opposite wall. Double doors open this room to and from the hall. A guest bedroom or office with ensuite bath is entered off the hall. A large laundry room and a substantial project and storage room complete this level. Lowest Level: A large family room occupies the lowest level of the home and features wall-to-wall carpet, a spacious storage room, and a glass door which provides access to the park-like garden.
2980 Vallejo Street: Upper and Uppermost Levels Upper Level: There are three bedrooms and two baths on this level. The stunning master suite occupies the north side of the home and features spectacular views of the bay, the Palace of Fine Arts, and Alcatraz through a picture window flanked by two doors that open to a balcony. The ensuite, marble master bath has a large stall shower and a closet. In addition, there is a walk-in closet with access to a sauna. Off the hall there are two bedrooms with sunny southern exposure and beautifully-detailed windows. The hall bath has a marble-faced shower over tub, marble floor, and white pedestal sink, and is connected to the larger of the two bedrooms. Uppermost Level: This charming level has a central room which leads to the huge, walk-out deck with glass surround and spectacular bay views. In addition, there is a charming under the eaves bedroom and full bath. There is substantial storage on this level.
History of 2980 Vallejo Edgar Mathews, an important bay-area architect, built 2980 Vallejo for himself. At the time, it was the first home built on the block and remained so for 5 years. The site chosen by the architect occupied a prime position with panoramic bay views to the north, sunny southern exposure (for warmth), and adjacent to the Presidio to the west. Seven years later, it featured a panoramic vista of the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition; today, it still enjoys a direct view of the Exposition s last remaining vestige - Maybeck s Palace of Fine Arts. In 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge was opened, and the home enjoys filtered views of this landmark through the Eucalyptus trees in the Presidio. The privileged, cul-de-sac location chosen by Mathews is even more important today than it was in the past for affording a quiet and private sanctuary in the heart of Pacific Heights. Influenced by the rustic style that was so popular with the Avant Garde architects of Europe and popularized by the city houses of Willis Polk and Ernest Coxhead, Mathews personal style is readily recognized. His use of a brick entryway, low brick walls, and a steeply pitched roof-line are among the most characteristic features. In addition, he often used curved window sashes and an overhanging entry porch, both apparent at 2980 Vallejo Street. From 1908 until August 1935, Edgar Mathews lived in the home with his wife, Katherine. After it was sold, the new owner commissioned Earle Bertz to enlarge the home with a rear addition and a side garage. Bertz also expanded the home to the five floors which is its present configuration, with each level taking advantage of the bay view. The home has been lovingly maintained over the years and has had only three owners. This rare offering is not only a charming home in what many people feel is the best Pacific Heights location; it is an inimitable piece of San Francisco History.