2438 Clay St, San Francisco

Elegant, spacious condominium in prime Pacific Heights, right off Fillmore Street! This full-floor flat is sun-drenched and south-facing with oversized bay windows, and replete with enchanting original period detail throughout, including intricate wainscoting, high ceilings, hardwood floors, moldings, decorative fireplaces, woodwork, and more. Offering five generous bedrooms, two bathrooms, an office, a family room, and a playroom, the expansive and flexible floorplan provides a fantastic house-like alternative and adapts easily to evolving needs—whether you're hosting family, working from home, or simply craving room to breathe. At the front of the residence is the beautiful formal living room, complete with decorative fireplace and south-facing bay windows, and a sunny formal dining room. The four larger bedrooms could potentially be reimagined as three bedrooms including a walk-in closet and primary ensuite bath, if desired. Two pristine hall bathrooms are across from the bedrooms and outfitted with a shower over tub and a stall shower, respectively. A fifth bedroom or office is tucked away at the end of the hallway, allowing for a quiet retreat.

At the back is a gorgeous, renovated kitchen, designed with stylish veined quartz countertops and backsplash, custom dark green cabinetry, a central island, deluxe appliances including a Wolf range and Subzero refrigerator, and a walk-in pantry. Adjacent to the kitchen is a fabulous family room, flooded with light from windows overlooking the garden and furnished with a wood-burning fireplace flanked by built-ins. At the back of the home, also adjoining the kitchen, is a wonderfully flexible playroom, mudroom or den, with stairs leading down to the garden and a convenient stacked washer/dryer.

This boutique three-unit building has been well-maintained and includes a lovely landscaped common garden with protected space for playing or entertaining. This unit has additional storage, and two car side-by-side garage parking! Note to buyers: updated electrical with no knob and tube!

The location is positively unbeatable, half a block to Fillmore Street, and walkable to public transportation, some of SF’s finest private schools, and in between Lafayette Park and Alta Plaza Park. Get coffee at Blue Bottle or Jane, drinks at Harry’s or the Snug, and dinner at The Tailor’s Son. Enjoy access to a warm community of neighbors and experience the ultimate Pacific Heights lifestyle – live on tree-lined, residential street steps from some of the city’s best shopping and dining!