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238 28th Avenue

SOLD at $6.252M, +13.71% over asking!

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Nestled in the prestigious and highly sought-after Sea Cliff neighborhood, 238 28th Avenue is a beautifully renovated single-family residence offering exceptional curb appeal and a thoughtfully designed layout. A separate gated entrance provides direct access to the lower level, adding versatility and privacy. Newly renovated down to the studs, the home embodies a refined contemporary aesthetic. Bathed in natural light, it features high ceilings, a flowing open floor plan, recessed LED lighting, and wide-plank European white oak flooring throughout, creating warmth and an impressive sense of scale. The inviting main level showcases a gracious living room anchored by a sleek electric fireplace. Custom French doors open to a balcony with delightful neighborhood views—an ideal setting to relax and watch daily life unfold. The newly designed kitchen blends luxury with warmth. Pendant lighting by Visual Comfort complements custom rift white oak cabinetry and an expansive 112’’ x 44" Cambria quartz waterfall island. A deep farmhouse sink and top-of-the-line Thermador appliances, including a gas cooktop and double oven, create a seamless culinary experience. Adjacent, a well-appointed butler’s pantry with wet bar and floating oak shelves enhances both functionality and entertaining. Nearby stairs provide easy access to the charming yard below. The kitchen flows effortlessly into the dining area, illuminated by a modern chandelier and designed for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings. At the rear of the home, a versatile den or breakfast area offers flexibility for today’s lifestyle. Two sets of double doors open to an expansive wraparound deck, perfectly suited for indoor-outdoor dining and entertaining. A discreetly positioned powder room completes this level. A Piastra crystal chandelier by Modern Forms illuminates the stairway to the upper level, which features three spacious bedrooms, a large den or optional fourth bedroom, and two full baths. The light-filled primary suite feels like an elegant sanctuary, complete with a spacious walk-in closet and cozy sitting area. The spa-inspired bath is wrapped in marble and porcelain tile, creating a calm, restorative atmosphere. A stunning glass-enclosed wet room showcases a freestanding soaking tub beneath the window, adjacent to a rainfall shower. A custom rift white oak double vanity paired with Alabaster lighting adds warmth and sophistication. Two additional bedrooms, a den/fourth bedroom, and a well-appointed guest bath complete the upper level, offering exceptional flexibility for modern living. The expansive lower level provides remarkable versatility—ideal as a media lounge, guest retreat, or au pair suite. With its own separate gated entrance, it offers privacy and convenience. A wet bar with sink and wine and beverage refrigerator enhances everyday living and entertaining. Glass sliding doors open to a charming patio, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Tucked beneath the staircase is a charming ‘Harry Potter’ closet—an unexpectedly spacious nook. The flexible bonus room, currently used as a home gym, offers additional storage, while a beautifully finished full bath with warm white oak accents completes the level. This floor also includes a spacious garage with side-by-side GE Profile washer and dryer. The private rear driveway, secured by a new motorized gate, provides convenient garage access and serves as an ideal space for privacy, puppy play, or toddler playdates. The rear alley has long been a neighborhood favorite where children play and families connect. Extensive improvements include a new foundation (excluding exercise room and garage), new slab throughout, steel beam reinforcement, seismic upgrades, a new roof, all-new plumbing, electrical and sewer systems, a 200-amp electrical panel, new stucco and siding, updated landscaping and drainage, radiant heat in the bathrooms (except powder room), insulation between floors, new windows and interior doors, and much more (SEE LIST OF UPGRADES). Situated along San Francisco’s stunning coastline, Sea Cliff is renowned for its panoramic vistas, scenic hiking and biking trails—including the iconic Land’s End Trail—world-class golf courses, and close proximity to The Presidio and the historic Legion of Honor. With seamless access to the Golden Gate Bridge, this exclusive enclave offers a rare blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and timeless elegance.

Nestled in the prestigious and highly sought-after Sea Cliff neighborhood, 238 28th Avenue is a beautifully renovated single-family residence offering exceptional curb appeal and a thoughtfully designed layout. A separate gated entrance provides direct access to the lower level, adding versatility and privacy.

Newly renovated down to the studs, the home embodies a refined contemporary aesthetic. Bathed in natural light, it features high ceilings, a flowing open floor plan, recessed LED lighting, and wide-plank European white oak flooring throughout, creating warmth and an impressive sense of scale.

The inviting main level showcases a gracious living room anchored by a sleek electric fireplace. Custom French doors open to a balcony with delightful neighborhood views—an ideal setting to relax and watch daily life unfold.

The newly designed kitchen blends luxury with warmth. Pendant lighting by Visual Comfort complements custom rift white oak cabinetry and an expansive 112’’ x 44" Cambria quartz waterfall island. A deep farmhouse sink and top-of-the-line Thermador appliances, including a gas cooktop and double oven, create a seamless culinary experience.

Adjacent, a well-appointed butler’s pantry with wet bar and floating oak shelves enhances both functionality and entertaining. Nearby stairs provide easy access to the charming yard below.

The kitchen flows effortlessly into the dining area, illuminated by a modern chandelier and designed for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings. At the rear of the home, a versatile den or breakfast area offers flexibility for today’s lifestyle. Two sets of double doors open to an expansive wraparound deck, perfectly suited for indoor-outdoor dining and entertaining. A discreetly positioned powder room completes this level.

A Piastra crystal chandelier by Modern Forms illuminates the stairway to the upper level, which features three spacious bedrooms, a large den or optional fourth bedroom, and two full baths.

The light-filled primary suite feels like an elegant sanctuary, complete with a spacious walk-in closet and cozy sitting area. The spa-inspired bath is wrapped in marble and porcelain tile, creating a calm, restorative atmosphere. A stunning glass-enclosed wet room showcases a freestanding soaking tub beneath the window, adjacent to a rainfall shower. A custom rift white oak double vanity paired with Alabaster lighting adds warmth and sophistication.

Two additional bedrooms, a den/fourth bedroom, and a well-appointed guest bath complete the upper level, offering exceptional flexibility for modern living.

The expansive lower level provides remarkable versatility—ideal as a media lounge, guest retreat, or au pair suite. With its own separate gated entrance, it offers privacy and convenience. A wet bar with sink and wine and beverage refrigerator enhances everyday living and entertaining. Glass sliding doors open to a charming patio, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Tucked beneath the staircase is a charming ‘Harry Potter’ closet—an unexpectedly spacious nook.  The flexible bonus room, currently used as a home gym, offers additional storage, while a beautifully finished full bath with warm white oak accents completes the level.  

This floor also includes a spacious garage with side-by-side GE Profile washer and dryer. The private rear driveway, secured by a new motorized gate, provides convenient garage access and serves as an ideal space for privacy, puppy play, or toddler playdates. The rear alley has long been a neighborhood favorite where children play and families connect.

Extensive improvements include a new foundation (excluding exercise room and garage), new slab throughout, steel beam reinforcement, seismic upgrades, a new roof, all-new plumbing, electrical and sewer systems, a 200-amp electrical panel, new stucco and siding, updated landscaping and drainage, radiant heat in the bathrooms (except powder room), insulation between floors, new windows and interior doors, and much more (SEE LIST OF UPGRADES).

Situated along San Francisco’s stunning coastline, Sea Cliff is renowned for its panoramic vistas, scenic hiking and biking trails—including the iconic Land’s End Trail—world-class golf courses, and close proximity to The Presidio and the historic Legion of Honor. With seamless access to the Golden Gate Bridge, this exclusive enclave offers a rare blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and timeless elegance.

Nestled in the prestigious and highly sought-after Sea Cliff neighborhood, 238 28th Avenue is a beautifully renovated single-family residence offering exceptional curb appeal and a thoughtfully designed layout. A separate gated entrance provides direct access to the lower level, adding versatility and privacy. Newly renovated down to the studs, the home embodies a refined contemporary aesthetic. Bathed in natural light, it features high ceilings, a flowing open floor plan, recessed LED lighting, and wide-plank European white oak flooring throughout, creating warmth and an impressive sense of scale. The inviting main level showcases a gracious living room anchored by a sleek electric fireplace. Custom French doors open to a balcony with delightful neighborhood views—an ideal setting to relax and watch daily life unfold. The newly designed kitchen blends luxury with warmth. Pendant lighting by Visual Comfort complements custom rift white oak cabinetry and an expansive 112’’ x 44" Cambria quartz waterfall island. A deep farmhouse sink and top-of-the-line Thermador appliances, including a gas cooktop and double oven, create a seamless culinary experience. Adjacent, a well-appointed butler’s pantry with wet bar and floating oak shelves enhances both functionality and entertaining. Nearby stairs provide easy access to the charming yard below. The kitchen flows effortlessly into the dining area, illuminated by a modern chandelier and designed for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings. At the rear of the home, a versatile den or breakfast area offers flexibility for today’s lifestyle. Two sets of double doors open to an expansive wraparound deck, perfectly suited for indoor-outdoor dining and entertaining. A discreetly positioned powder room completes this level. A Piastra crystal chandelier by Modern Forms illuminates the stairway to the upper level, which features three spacious bedrooms, a large den or optional fourth bedroom, and two full baths. The light-filled primary suite feels like an elegant sanctuary, complete with a spacious walk-in closet and cozy sitting area. The spa-inspired bath is wrapped in marble and porcelain tile, creating a calm, restorative atmosphere. A stunning glass-enclosed wet room showcases a freestanding soaking tub beneath the window, adjacent to a rainfall shower. A custom rift white oak double vanity paired with Alabaster lighting adds warmth and sophistication. Two additional bedrooms, a den/fourth bedroom, and a well-appointed guest bath complete the upper level, offering exceptional flexibility for modern living. The expansive lower level provides remarkable versatility—ideal as a media lounge, guest retreat, or au pair suite. With its own separate gated entrance, it offers privacy and convenience. A wet bar with sink and wine and beverage refrigerator enhances everyday living and entertaining. Glass sliding doors open to a charming patio, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection. Tucked beneath the staircase is a charming ‘Harry Potter’ closet—an unexpectedly spacious nook. The flexible bonus room, currently used as a home gym, offers additional storage, while a beautifully finished full bath with warm white oak accents completes the level. This floor also includes a spacious garage with side-by-side GE Profile washer and dryer. The private rear driveway, secured by a new motorized gate, provides convenient garage access and serves as an ideal space for privacy, puppy play, or toddler playdates. The rear alley has long been a neighborhood favorite where children play and families connect. Extensive improvements include a new foundation (excluding exercise room and garage), new slab throughout, steel beam reinforcement, seismic upgrades, a new roof, all-new plumbing, electrical and sewer systems, a 200-amp electrical panel, new stucco and siding, updated landscaping and drainage, radiant heat in the bathrooms (except powder room), insulation between floors, new windows and interior doors, and much more (SEE LIST OF UPGRADES). Situated along San Francisco’s stunning coastline, Sea Cliff is renowned for its panoramic vistas, scenic hiking and biking trails—including the iconic Land’s End Trail—world-class golf courses, and close proximity to The Presidio and the historic Legion of Honor. With seamless access to the Golden Gate Bridge, this exclusive enclave offers a rare blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and timeless elegance.
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Open House

1919

1919

Year Built

4

4

Total Bedrooms

3.5

3.5

Total Bathrooms

3,195

3,195

Sq.Ft.

Living Space

2,996

2,996

Sq.Ft.

Lot Size

2

2

Garage Spaces

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List of Upgrades

Expansions + Structural

(Refer to the approved structural plans for details.) 

  • New first-floor living space 
  • Infill of the south-side lightwell on the third floor 
  • New foundation along first floor living space, except the exercise room
  • New French drain (perforated piping) 
  • New Steel beams: first and second floor ceilings 
  • Seismic reinforcement 
  • New slab throughout 
  • Reconstruction of the living room balcony 

Plumbing, Electric, Heating & Internet 

  • All new plumbing systems: water, gas, sewer lines, roof drainage
  • New sewer lateral 
  • New electrical wiring throughout 
  • 200-amp electrical panel upgrade 
  • Electrical panel and gas meter relocation 
  • 220V wiring for EV charger & kitchen oven 
  • Two new HVAC systems 
  • New internet wiring throughout 
  • New water heater & circulator 
  • New water leak detection and automatic shutoff system 

Exterior 

  • New roof 
  • Full stucco resurfacing 
  • New siding at the rear of the house 
  • New front patio with redwood finish & railing 
  • New motorized driveway gate and rear fence 
  • New concrete slabs at the front entryway and at the rear driveway 
  • New trim paint from Benjamin Moore 
  • All new landscaping, including sprinkler and French drain systems 
  • Rear deck - Reinforcement with sistered joists

Interior – General 

  • New insulation throughout in walls and beneath floors 
  • New drywall throughout
  • New European white oak wide-plank engineered wood floors throughout 
  • New recessed lighting throughout 
  • New interior doors throughout, except for the front entry and kitchen doors.  
  • New radiant-heated floor for three full baths 
  • Cambria quartz countertops 
  • Full interior paint from Benjamin Moore 
  • Baldwin door hardware throughout, except at the entry door  
  • New GE Profile washer and gas dryer 
  • Epoxied floor in garage 
  • New garage door and window 

Foyer & Staircases 

  • New white oak staircase posts 
  • New white oak staircase railing with custom-cut glass panels  
  • Light fixture: Magic chandelier by Modern Forms 
  • New Emtek entry door handleset 
  • New Baldwin brass letter box plate 
  • Third floor - new skylight 

Living Room 

  • New custom Andersen E-Series French doors with energy-efficient glass 
  • New electric fireplace 

Dining Room 

  • New custom Andersen E-Series patio door with energy-efficient glass 
  • Light fixture: Suzanne Kaslter for Visual Comfort 

Kitchen and Butler’s Pantry 

  • New custom rift white oak cabinetry 
  • All new Thermador appliances 
  • New waterfall island 
  • Cambria quartz backsplash 
  • Light fixtures over island: Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort 

Den + Powder Room

  • New custom Andersen E-Series patio door with energy-efficient glass 
  • Custom walnut vanity 
  • Kohler Signature faucet
  • Light fixture: George Kovaks 

Primary Bed & Bath 

  • New Double entry door 
  • New custom Andersen E-Series windows throughout with energy-efficient glasses 
  • New Custom walk-in closet 
  • New Custom rift white oak vanity 
  • New marble and porcelain tiles 
  • Hardware: Kohler Signature 
  • Alabaster light fixtures 

Hall Bath (Bedroom Level)

  • New custom walnut vanity 
  • New marble and ceramic tiles 
  • Hardware: Kohler Signature 
  • Alabaster light fixture 
  • New skylight 

Wet Bar (Lower Level)

  • New custom rift white oak cabinetry 
  • Zephyr Brisas wine cooler and beverage center combo 
  • Light fixture: handmade ceramic by Studio Haran (UK) 

Bathroom (Lower Level) 

  • New custom rift white oak vanity and shelf 
  • Hardware: Kohler Signature 
  • Silestone quartz countertop 
  • Light fixture: Visual Comfort

 

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Sea Cliff

For those looking for the seclusion of cliff side mansions shrouded in palm trees while still remaining plugged into the San Francisco grid, Sea Cliff is the neighborhood to be in.

WELCOME TO SEA CLIFF

 
For those looking for the seclusion of cliffside mansions shrouded in palm trees while still remaining plugged into the San Francisco grid, Sea Cliff is the neighborhood to be in. Perched high upon the bluffs, residents enjoy the sounds of waves crashing beneath them while soaking up some of the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Pacific Ocean, and Marin Headlands the city has to offer.

Sea Cliff has long been synonymous with privacy, prestige, and architectural significance, drawing residents such as the late Robin Williams and Sharon Stone. Over the years, Beverly has developed strong relationships in this enclave, completing more transactions here in recent years than in any other San Francisco neighborhood.
 
Beverly Barnett represented the seller of a Sea Cliff property that was listed at $6,280,000 and sold for $11,000,000. It holds the record for the highest price per square foot sale for a fixer in Sea Cliff with a chart-busting $3,068 /square foot. She also proudly holds the highest price per square foot ever recorded for a non-view home in Sea Cliff at $1,832.67 /square foot. These are just a few examples of the care and strategy she brings to every Sea Cliff client and property.
 
Sales in Sea Cliff are few and far between. In 2025, there were just 8 sales (and one off-market sale reported to the MLS). 
Highest Sale: $18,100,000
Median Sale Price: $4,807,500
Lowest Sale: $3,300,000
Average DOM: 33
 
In 2024, there were just 17 sales (and one off-market sale reported to the MLS).
Highest Sale: $26,000,000
Median Sales Price: $4,627,500
Lowest Sale: $2,500,000
Average DOM: 32
 
It’s important to note that some of Sea Cliff’s properties never reach the open market. Many trade quietly through trusted agent relationships and are not publicly reported in the MLS. Access in this neighborhood often comes down to relationships and trust. 
 
Residents who opt to live in this very special neighborhood are looking for more “private oasis” and less “latte factor”. Most residents will drive to the neighboring Inner Richmond or the surrounding areas for dining and shopping although there are a smattering of yoga studios and retail on nearby California St (Sea Cliff’s southern border). In terms of walkability, there are the famous China and Baker Beaches, which have limited access to those not residing in the area.

The co-ed Kittredge School (K-8) and all girls Katherine Delmar Burke School (K-8) cater to the area’s children.
 
WELCOME TO SEA CLIFF For those looking for the seclusion of cliffside mansions shrouded in palm trees while still remaining plugged into the San Francisco grid, Sea Cliff is the neighborhood to be in. Perched high upon the bluffs, residents enjoy the sounds of waves crashing beneath them while soaking up some of the best views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Pacific Ocean, and Marin Headlands the city has to offer. Sea Cliff has long been synonymous with privacy, prestige, and architectural significance, drawing residents such as the late Robin Williams and Sharon Stone. Over the years, Beverly has developed strong relationships in this enclave, completing more transactions here in recent years than in any other San Francisco neighborhood. Beverly Barnett represented the seller of a Sea Cliff property that was listed at $6,280,000 and sold for $11,000,000. It holds the record for the highest price per square foot sale for a fixer in Sea Cliff with a chart-busting $3,068 /square foot. She also proudly holds the highest price per square foot ever recorded for a non-view home in Sea Cliff at $1,832.67 /square foot. These are just a few examples of the care and strategy she brings to every Sea Cliff client and property. Sales in Sea Cliff are few and far between. In 2025, there were just 8 sales (and one off-market sale reported to the MLS). Highest Sale: $18,100,000 Median Sale Price: $4,807,500 Lowest Sale: $3,300,000 Average DOM: 33 In 2024, there were just 17 sales (and one off-market sale reported to the MLS). Highest Sale: $26,000,000 Median Sales Price: $4,627,500 Lowest Sale: $2,500,000 Average DOM: 32 It’s important to note that some of Sea Cliff’s properties never reach the open market. Many trade quietly through trusted agent relationships and are not publicly reported in the MLS. Access in this neighborhood often comes down to relationships and trust. Residents who opt to live in this very special neighborhood are looking for more “private oasis” and less “latte factor”. Most residents will drive to the neighboring Inner Richmond or the surrounding areas for dining and shopping although there are a smattering of yoga studios and retail on nearby California St (Sea Cliff’s southern border). In terms of walkability, there are the famous China and Baker Beaches, which have limited access to those not residing in the area. The co-ed Kittredge School (K-8) and all girls Katherine Delmar Burke School (K-8) cater to the area’s children.
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