Property Overview:
1536 Kirkwood Ave is a single-family home in San Francisco, CA, built in 1923. It features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and 1,100 sq. ft. of living space on a 0.057-acre lot. The property includes an eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, separate living room, and an expansive wooden deck overlooking the backyard. The home is listed for $850,000 and is being sold AS IS, making it a fixer-upper with great potential.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 11.2% (lower than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 8.5% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Brown Junior (Willie L) Middle, Marshall (Thurgood) High, and King (Thomas Starr) Elementary.- Average SAT score: 961 (below state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 51.9% white-collar jobs, 48.2% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 8.2% (higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 32,711 (13% growth since 2000).
- 69% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (14.58%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 48.5°F (January), 62.0°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 22.6 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $46,910.
- Average annual spending: $41,129.
Property Features:
- Fixer-upper with endless potential for remodeling.
- Layout:
- Eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, and separate living room.
- Expansive wooden deck overlooking the backyard.
- Investment Opportunity: Ideal for investors, developers, or homeowners.
- Financing: Conventional bank financing may not apply; cash offers with proof of funds are preferred.
Location Benefits:
- Conveniently located near:
- Major freeways, public transportation (MUNI, Caltrain), and Glen Park BART.
- San Francisco Airport (SFO): Only 12 minutes away.
- Parks: John McLaren Park, Adam Rogers Park, and Youngblood-Coleman Playground.
- Commercial establishments, grocery stores, coffee shops, and restaurants.
- Perfect for centralized living with easy access to commerce, schools, and transportation.