Robert Moffatt Presents
Exceptional San Francisco Home
$1,895,000
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Property Details
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Square Feet
2,332 sq ft
Neighborhood
Outer Richmond District, San Francisco
Light-Filled Contemporary with Ocean Views & Designer Finishes
Stunning, one-of-a-kind contemporary home featuring living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, breakfast nook, 3BD, 2.5BA, private patio with hot tub, and detached garage. Recently updated with refinished hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, and thoughtful improvements throughout. Light-filled interiors with grand windows and skylights. Open living/dining area anchored by a dual-sided gas fireplace with custom herringbone detail. Great room includes modern kitchen with high-end appliances, large island, breakfast nook, and family room opening to the patio for seamless indoor-outdoor living. High ceilings, recessed lighting, designer fixtures, built-ins, and hardwood floors throughout. Spacious bedroom suite with ocean views, fireplace, large closet, and spa-like bath with soaking tub, rain shower, and skylight. Prime Outer Richmond location near Sutro Heights, Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park, and neighborhood shops and restaurants.
House History and Architectural Significance
The house at 5428 Anza Street was built in 1992. Although it is a relative newcomer to the neighborhood, it is surrounded by a long and interesting history. The area used to be part of the Sutro Estate. Adolph Sutro, a Comstock Load silver baron and San Francisco's most prominent pioneer land developer once owned the neighborhood. He lived in a turreted mansion set amidst lush Italian-style gardens, which are today's Sutro Park. During his lifetime, Sutro was gracious enough to allow fellow San Franciscans to visit his property for picnics and pleasure outings. Along with the nearby Sutro Baths (now picturesque ruins) and Cliff House (since rebuilt), the neighborhood at the western edge of the city had an atmosphere of sophistication, indulgence, and enjoyment, both for those who day-tripped from downtown in the late 19th century, and those who are lucky enough to live there more than a century later.
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Many years after Sutro's death, his family donated the estate to the City in 1938. The estate proper was turned into a public park, but land around it melded into the surrounding neighborhood, which became the home of well-off San Franciscans. Although far from the neighborhoods that were considered elite in the early-twentieth century, by mid-century, Sutro Heights had become the popular new spot to settle. The area's distance from downtown had been a challenge up until the time when the private automobile began to be more common and easily attainable. This allowed families to settle on the quiet suburban edge of the city but still commute to jobs, shopping, and entertainment downtown. Rising above the endless avenues of the Richmond District, which had been developed with block upon block of tract houses, Sutro Heights was dotted with custom homes and claimed prestige from historic associations with Adolph Sutro.
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With the dissemination of the Sutro Estate and the opening of the land to private purchase and development, a matched pair of one-story houses with a shared garage at the rear were built on the subject lot and the adjacent lot to the east. The original house on the subject property was demolished in 1991 and the current house was completed a year later. The neighboring house was also eventually replaced.
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Despite its newness, 5428 Anza Street references architectural traditions of the 1930s and 40s; a time when San Francisco was persevering through the Great Depression and emerging with energetic determination during World War II. Its styling recalls iconic Art Moderne design of that era, which is sometimes also referred to as Steamline Moderne. The style drew on the influences of the motor age and the evolution of streamline design that increased air stream efficiency around moving vehicles, but also had an appealing and strikingly modern aesthetic. Art Moderne buildings were characterized by blocky forms and flat roofs, flat canopies, railings, rounded corners, and strong geometric details. Glass block windows were popular and 5428 Anza makes a subtle reference to the same aesthetic in the stepped grid of windows at the stairway. Horizontal elements like the porch and parapet railings and window grille make one think of ships' railings, while the large round window on the front facade is a direct reference to the portholes found on ships, airplanes, and even some trains of the era.
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House History and Architectural Significance
The house at 5428 Anza Street was built in 1992. Although it is a relative newcomer to the neighborhood, it is surrounded by a long and interesting history. The area used to be part of the Sutro Estate. Adolph Sutro, a Comstock Load silver baron and San Francisco's most prominent pioneer land developer once owned the neighborhood. He lived in a turreted mansion set amidst lush Italian-style gardens, which are today's Sutro Park. During his lifetime, Sutro was gracious enough to allow fellow San Franciscans to visit his property for picnics and pleasure outings. Along with the nearby Sutro Baths (now picturesque ruins) and Cliff House (since rebuilt), the neighborhood at the western edge of the city had an atmosphere of sophistication, indulgence, and enjoyment, both for those who day-tripped from downtown in the late 19th century, and those who are lucky enough to live there more than a century later.
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Many years after Sutro's death, his family donated the estate to the City in 1938. The estate proper was turned into a public park, but land around it melded into the surrounding neighborhood, which became the home of well-off San Franciscans. Although far from the neighborhoods that were considered elite in the early-twentieth century, by mid-century, Sutro Heights had become the popular new spot to settle. The area's distance from downtown had been a challenge up until the time when the private automobile began to be more common and easily attainable. This allowed families to settle on the quiet suburban edge of the city but still commute to jobs, shopping, and entertainment downtown. Rising above the endless avenues of the Richmond District, which had been developed with block upon block of tract houses, Sutro Heights was dotted with custom homes and claimed prestige from historic associations with Adolph Sutro.
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With the dissemination of the Sutro Estate and the opening of the land to private purchase and development, a matched pair of one-story houses with a shared garage at the rear were built on the subject lot and the adjacent lot to the east. The original house on the subject property was demolished in 1991 and the current house was completed a year later. The neighboring house was also eventually replaced.
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Despite its newness, 5428 Anza Street references architectural traditions of the 1930s and 40s; a time when San Francisco was persevering through the Great Depression and emerging with energetic determination during World War II. Its styling recalls iconic Art Moderne design of that era, which is sometimes also referred to as Steamline Moderne. The style drew on the influences of the motor age and the evolution of streamline design that increased air stream efficiency around moving vehicles, but also had an appealing and strikingly modern aesthetic. Art Moderne buildings were characterized by blocky forms and flat roofs, flat canopies, railings, rounded corners, and strong geometric details. Glass block windows were popular and 5428 Anza makes a subtle reference to the same aesthetic in the stepped grid of windows at the stairway. Horizontal elements like the porch and parapet railings and window grille make one think of ships' railings, while the large round window on the front facade is a direct reference to the portholes found on ships, airplanes, and even some trains of the era.
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Ocean air, park life, and real neighborhood vibes — that’s Outer Richmond. You’re steps from Lands End and Ocean Beach, plus Golden Gate Park’s car-free JFK Promenade — now a permanent, people-first route for walkers and cyclists.
Getting out and about and experiencing Outer Richmond is easy: hike the Sutro Baths/Lands End trails, then pop into the Lands End Lookout for interesting exhibits, gorgeous views, and yummy snacks. Golden Gate Park’s big annual draws — Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and Outside Lands — are right next door. Balboa Street is a low-key dining hotspot, anchored by Simple Pleasures and La Promenade and energized by new bars, bakeries, and boba shops. For those wanting to enjoy a stroll, Ocean Beach is gorgeous but windy — perfect for long walks and for watching surfers brave the chilly waves. The Cliff House remains closed due to extensive repairs, but the overlooks and trails remain open.
As far as transportation goes, the 38/38R Geary, 31 Balboa, and 5/5R Fulton connect the neighborhood to downtown, with service tweaks in 2025 improving reliability.
The bottom line: Outer Richmond is a wonderful place to call home, and its coastal trails, park access, and practical transit make it an easygoing corner of SF where weekend adventures start right outside your front door.
Getting out and about and experiencing Outer Richmond is easy: hike the Sutro Baths/Lands End trails, then pop into the Lands End Lookout for interesting exhibits, gorgeous views, and yummy snacks. Golden Gate Park’s big annual draws — Hardly Strictly Bluegrass and Outside Lands — are right next door. Balboa Street is a low-key dining hotspot, anchored by Simple Pleasures and La Promenade and energized by new bars, bakeries, and boba shops. For those wanting to enjoy a stroll, Ocean Beach is gorgeous but windy — perfect for long walks and for watching surfers brave the chilly waves. The Cliff House remains closed due to extensive repairs, but the overlooks and trails remain open.
As far as transportation goes, the 38/38R Geary, 31 Balboa, and 5/5R Fulton connect the neighborhood to downtown, with service tweaks in 2025 improving reliability.
The bottom line: Outer Richmond is a wonderful place to call home, and its coastal trails, park access, and practical transit make it an easygoing corner of SF where weekend adventures start right outside your front door.
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