1169 ALABAMA STREET

SAN FRANCISCO, CA

  
    Bedrooms
    2
  
    Bathrooms
    1
  
    Sqft
    1021
  
    List price
    $949,000

1169 Alabama Street

MISSION DISTRICT

Set in the vibrant heart of the Mission on a quiet stretch of Alabama Street, steps from the bustle of 24th, 1169 Alabama is a bright, sun-filled two-bedroom, one-bath TIC in a traditional San Francisco Edwardian, thoughtfully modernized without disturbing its historical character. The updated kitchen and bathroom slide seamlessly into the original floor plan, where soaring ceilings, original built-ins, and tall windows carry the detail of the era throughout. Original coved ceilings and decorative molding continue through the principal rooms, and the original five-panel doors, working pocket doors, and cut-glass knobs remain in place and in use. It is the kind of renewal that brings a home current while leaving intact the qualities worth keeping.

The front living room is anchored by a decorative fireplace surround, its bay windows framing the street and filling the room with light. The original double parlor now serves as a second bedroom or office, updated with new lighting and mini-split heating and cooling, and fitted with a large closet for storage.

Follow the Lincrusta-clad hallway to the bathroom, brought current with marble tile and a new vanity while keeping its most distinctive feature: a turquoise clawfoot bathtub, fitted with plumbing fixtures that split the difference between modern and historical. The primary bedroom sits between the second bedroom and the kitchen, with generous storage and a built-in sideboard.

The kitchen, tucked at the rear of the home, has been opened up for eat-in dining and finished in granite counters and shaker-style cabinetry, reading as an extension of the home's original character. Every appliance is new, including a chef's range with two oven zones, suited to cooking at any scale. Built-in storage throughout the plan and original hardwood floors, refreshed rather than replaced, carry the same disciplined hand into every room they touch. A large mudroom houses the unit's mechanicals and a stacked washer and dryer, keeping the utility of the home out of view of its principal rooms.

Mini-split heating and cooling and updated lighting bring the unit's systems current throughout, and a shared rear yard, generous enough for real entertaining, offers a large deck, built-in seating, a gas grill, and an outdoor fireplace.

The building is well maintained by a passionate group of owners, and has recently undergone substantial work - including a new south wall in 2025, and a brand new rear stairs in 2026.

PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS

Lincrusta wainscotting, coved ceilings, and decorative molding throughout
Original five-panel doors, working pocket doors, and cut-glass knobs
Decorative fireplace surround and bay windows in the living room
Primary bedroom with a built-in sideboard and generous storage
Second bedroom - the original double parlor - doubles as an office
Updated bath with marble tile, a new vanity, and a turquoise clawfoot bathtub
Kitchen opened up for eat-in dining, with marble counters and shaker-style cabinetry
Large mudroom for mechanicals and a stacked washer/dryer
Mini-split heating and cooling and updated lighting throughout
Shared rear yard with a large deck, built-in seating, a gas grill, and an outdoor fireplace

Edwardian building exterior with sidewalk garden plantings in the foreground

Front door at 1169 Alabama Street, open to a hallway with original hardwood floors and a painted fireplace mantel beyond

Decorative vase on a pedestal against textured wainscotting near a glass-paned door

Living room bay window with black sofa, area rug, and a painted fireplace mantel with white subway tile surround

Living room opening through pocket doors to a bedroom, with fireplace mantel and bay window seating area

Living room bay window seating area with black sofa and street view through original Bay windows

Hallway with console table and artwork, pocket door open to a bedroom, turquoise front door visible beyond

Hallway view toward the guest bedroom through open pocket doors, with the living room fireplace at right

Double pocket doors open between living roo and bedroom, with an olive tree and fireplace mantel nearby

Bedroom with wall-mounted mini-split, abstract wall art, and a dark wood dresser

Guest bedroom with upholstered bed and wall art, pocket doors open to the living room beyond

Bedroom with wall-mounted mini-split unit, olive tree, and glass-paned door open to the Living Room

Hallway with lincrusta wainscotting and an archway leading toward the bedrooms

Primary bedroom with tan leather headboard, built-in corner cabinet, and mini-split heating and cooling

Bedroom desk nook with built-in corner cabinetry and a door open to hallway

Kitchen gas range and pass-through window opening to the dining nook

Kitchen with white shaker cabinets, marble counters, and a round eat-in dining table

Kitchen window nook with a vase, ceramic bowls, and open corner shelving

Kitchen range wall with marble counters, white shaker cabinetry, and open shelving

Kitchen sink and refrigerator wall opening to the eat-in dining area

Mudroom with stacked washer and dryer, opening to the kitchen and dining area

Shared rear yard with a sail-shade canopy, string lights, and built-in bench seating below the building's exterior stairs

Rear yard dining area under a sail-shade canopy with string lights and garden plantings

Rear yard lounge area with a fire table, built-in bench seating, and sail-shade canopy

Edwardian building exterior on Alabama Street with bay windows and an exterior staircase leading to the front entry

1169 ALABAMA STREET

SAN FRANCISCO, CA