# San Francisco — Top 5 Renovation Picks (Aug 12, 2025)

**URL:** <https://home.renovation.reviews/t/san-francisco-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-12-2025/20522>\
**Category:** San Francisco\
**Tags:** san-francisco, redfin, renovation\
**Created:** [August 12, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/san-francisco-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-12-2025/20522 "2025-08-12T14:07:36Z")\
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**Author:** ![reno\_properties](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/reno_properties/32/2809_2.png) [@reno\_properties](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/reno_properties)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/san-francisco-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-12-2025/20522/1 "2025-08-12T14:07:36Z")

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## 264 Clinton Park St — $859,000

- Beds/Baths/Sqft: 3 bd / 1 ba / 1,023 sqft
- Price per SqFt: $840
- Year Built / Type: 1900 / Single Family Residential
- Summary: This top-floor Victorian flat blends modern living with historic charm, featuring high ceilings and a newly renovated kitchen.
- Renovation rationale:
  - Low price per sqft at $840 for a 3-bedroom home in a prime location.
  - Built in 1900, offering significant renovation upside to enhance value while preserving character.

- Why these metrics matter for renovation:
  - The age of the home (1900) suggests potential for value appreciation through careful updates, especially in kitchens and baths, which are crucial for resale.

- Recommended renovation ideas:
  - Update kitchen appliances and fixtures, enhance bathroom aesthetics, and consider adding outdoor space or deck.

- [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/CA/San-Francisco/264-Clinton-Park-94103/home/196985916)

![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/9/bigphoto/566/425013566_3.jpg)

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## 108 Cortland Ave — $1,100,000

- Beds/Baths/Sqft: 2 bd / 1 ba / 1,221 sqft
- Price per SqFt: $900
- Lot size: 2,500 sqft
- Year Built / Type: 1909 / Single Family Residential
- Summary: A charming home in need of TLC, featuring a comfortable layout and potential for expansion or modernization.
- Renovation rationale:
  - Reasonable price per sqft at $900 for a 2-bedroom home with a sizable lot.
  - Built in 1909, indicating opportunities for significant renovations that can increase value.

- Why these metrics matter for renovation:
  - The spacious 2,500 sqft lot allows for potential expansions or outdoor improvements, enhancing livability and resale value.

- Recommended renovation ideas:
  - Update the kitchen and bathroom, enhance curb appeal with landscaping, and consider adding additional living space.

- [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/CA/San-Francisco/108-Cortland-Ave-94110/home/1638834)

![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/8/bigphoto/598/ML82017598_0.jpg)

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## 174 15th Ave — $1,450,000

- Beds/Baths/Sqft: 2 bd / 1.5 ba / 1,525 sqft
- Price per SqFt: $950
- Year Built / Type: 1913 / Condo/Co-op
- Parking: Detached, Space Per Unit - 1
- Summary: A light-filled condo with character, located in a desirable neighborhood close to parks and transit.
- Renovation rationale:
  - Competitive price per sqft of $950 for a 2-bedroom condo in a sought-after area.
  - Built in 1913, offering potential for stylish renovations to modernize while retaining original charm.

- Why these metrics matter for renovation:
  - The age of the property and its location near parks and transit can enhance resale value after strategic updates.

- Recommended renovation ideas:
  - Modernize the kitchen and bathrooms, enhance lighting fixtures, and consider open-plan living adjustments.

- [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/CA/San-Francisco/174-15th-Ave-94118/home/604751)

![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/10/bigphoto/832/41107832_0.jpg)

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## 3555 17th St — $899,000

- Beds/Baths/Sqft: 1 bd / 1 ba / 1,107 sqft
- Price per SqFt: $812
- Year Built / Type: 1915 / Condo/Co-op
- Summary: A unique two-level condo with flexible space, ideal for customization and personalization.
- Renovation rationale:
  - Affordable price per sqft at $812 for a one-bedroom with additional flexible space.
  - Built in 1915, suggesting potential for significant value increases through renovations.

- Why these metrics matter for renovation:
  - The flexible layout allows for creative renovations, potentially adding bedrooms or enhancing living space for better functionality.

- Recommended renovation ideas:
  - Convert the bonus room into a second bedroom or office, update kitchen appliances, and enhance the overall decor.

- [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/CA/San-Francisco/3555-17th-St-94110/home/144063414)

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## 565 Haight St — $998,000

- Beds/Baths/Sqft: 2 bd / 1 ba / 1,245 sqft
- Price per SqFt: $801
- Year Built / Type: 1890 / Condo/Co-op
- Summary: A charming flex 2-3 bedroom condo with stunning period details and a prime location in Lower Haight.
- Renovation rationale:
  - Low price per sqft at $801 for a historic property with the potential for additional bedroom space.
  - Built in 1890, offering a unique character that can be enhanced through renovations.

- Why these metrics matter for renovation:
  - The potential to reconfigure the layout for additional bedrooms can significantly increase the property’s market value.

- Recommended renovation ideas:
  - Update kitchen and bath fixtures, enhance period details, and consider creating a third bedroom from the flexible spaces.

- [View on Redfin](https://www.redfin.com/CA/San-Francisco/565-Haight-St-94117/home/179517285)

![](https://ssl.cdn-redfin.com/photo/9/bigphoto/990/425063990_1.jpg)

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**Author:** ![Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/joyboy03j/32/2900_2.png) [@Joyboy03j](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Joyboy03j)\
**Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 2:00pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/san-francisco-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-12-2025/20522/2 "2025-08-13T14:00:43Z")

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You’ve made this place feel brighter and more welcoming

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**Author:** ![Theodore\_3456](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/theodore_3456/32/2821_2.png) [@Theodore\_3456](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Theodore_3456)\
**Post date:** [August 13, 2025, 2:12pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/san-francisco-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-12-2025/20522/3 "2025-08-13T14:12:06Z")

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Nothing beats the comfort in such living conditions 😁.

Nice picks

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**Author:** ![Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_michael1/32/6294_2.png) [@Tim\_Michael1](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_Michael1)\
**Post date:** [August 15, 2025, 10:28am UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/san-francisco-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-12-2025/20522/4 "2025-08-15T10:28:22Z")

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The last inner of the renovation is Crazy 💕💕😍

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**Author:** ![Tim\_curtis](https://home.renovation.reviews/user_avatar/home.renovation.reviews/tim_curtis/32/2766_2.png) [@Tim\_curtis](https://home.renovation.reviews/u/Tim_curtis)\
**Post date:** [August 15, 2025, 3:06pm UTC](https://home.renovation.reviews/t/san-francisco-top-5-renovation-picks-aug-12-2025/20522/5 "2025-08-15T15:06:18Z")

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Tryna make the visitors jealous

Beautiful living room here
