2302 Steiner Street is an iconic Pacific Heights residence overlooking Alta Plaza Park with elegant architectural symmetry that balances Colonial Revival and Queen Anne decorative elements. With a storied pedigree involving Adolph Sutro and his colorful personal affairs, this grand home revels in its historic connection to fin-de-siècle high life. Artfully arranged over three living levels and comprised of five bedrooms, the residence enjoys tremendous natural light, elegant entertaining salons, and gracious living for the city’s most discerning buyers.

Property Details

Situated along Alta Plaza Park, 2302 Steiner Street is a stately residence beloved for its fine architectural proportions and sensitive period detailing. The western façade of the home looks toward the park’s terraces and natural sunlight floods the interior spaces. The front staircase from the sidewalk welcomes one into a turn-of-the-century entry vestibule.

The front door opens into a reception room leading to the formal dining room in one direction and public parlor rooms in the other. These entertaining salons benefit from high ceilings with beautiful outlooks to the park. Warmth is added to the rooms with walls of bookshelves and two fireplaces. The original hardwood flooring is finely crafted with a petit Versailles inlay pattern. Of equal scale is the home’s formal dining room accented by a fireplace with a carved wood mantel. A china cabinet setback and butler’s pantry add elegant and functional aspects to this entertaining room.

The gourmet kitchen is the heart of the home and accessed through pocket doors from the dining room. This spacious and light-filled room is a welcoming gathering spot and a dream for the gourmet cook. Visually anchored by a custom fabricated hood, the center island commands a six-burner gas stove/griddle with double oven. Walls of built-in custom cabinetry lend a visual flow to the room while adding tremendous storage. The kitchen includes rich marble counters, double sinks, two dishwashers, under-counter freezer drawers, and a Sub Zero refrigerator. Directly adjacent the kitchen is an outdoor terrace with a gas grill and direct access to a one car garage.

The second level of the home is comprised of three bedrooms and a park-view office accessed along a gracious hallway. The primary suite is located on the southwest corner of the home. Grand in scale, the room has sunny outlooks toward the terraces of Alta Plaza Park. The original hardwood flooring and fireplace with a mirror-inset mantle add charm to this room. The primary bath enjoys a barrel-vaulted ceiling and separate shower, bathing tub, and vanity. At the opposing end of the hallway is a large en suite bedroom. The third bedroom is serviced by a full bath in the hallway. A bookshelf lined office with fireplace completes this floor.

The top floor of the home can either be a stand-alone apartment or incorporated into the residence. There is a living room, kitchen, two bedrooms and two full baths. This is a perfect area for visiting guests, offices, and a TV room. The street level of the home along Clay Street has a two-bay garage with interior access to the home, laundry room, wine cellar, and storage rooms.

2302 Steiner Street offers the best of Pacific Heights living, as just one of only five single-family homes along the park’s sunny eastern perimeter. The prime Alta Plaza Park location cannot be overstated. One block from the lively Fillmore Street business district’s boutique shopping, restaurant life, and neighborhood services adds the flavor of European living so famously enjoyed in San Francisco.

• Offered at $7,850,000

• Landmark Pacific Heights Residence

• 5 bedrooms | 5.5 baths

• 5,250 sq.ft. (per city records)

• All rooms overlook Alta Plaza Park

• Double Parlor Living Room

• Formal Dining with Fireplace

• Impeccable historic detailing

• Primary Bedroom with park views

• Two garages for three cars

• One block to Fillmore Street

• Near city’s best private schools

2302 Steiner Street, San Francisco