445 Darien Way

Magnificent Italian Renaissance Revival View Home: Designed by renowned architects Wolfe & Higgins in 1924, the house is a tribute to the Italian Renaissance style, defined by classical features including its symmetrical facade, tall Palladian windows, terracotta clay tile roof, broad front loggia, charming terraces & a curved iron balcony. From the dramatic entry hall to the gracious public rooms, the home's grandeur is on full display in its generously proportioned spaces, affording comfort & luxury at a scale rarely found in San Francisco. Meticulous restoration, skilled craftsmanship & sophisticated designer finishes shape every room, where contemporary upgrades meet artistic expressions of love & care, complementing the home's original design. The professional chef's kitchen is an essential part of the home, bringing style, utility & efficiency together in a large & comfortable workspace. Equipped with thirty-five contiguous feet of Carrara marble counters & backsplash, custom Etagere cabinetry, Gaggenau double ovens, Sub-Zero refrigeration, two Miele dishwashers, three sinks with Dornbracht fittings & two Boos Blocks, the kitchen allows a full staff or family to work without reaching across each other. Beyond the kitchen, the well-sized breakfast room suits family time & informal occasions while the adjacent dining room with its striking arched windows serves more formal gatherings. Among the upper floor's four bedrooms is the beautiful primary suite, affording luxurious space, privacy & a canvas of unobstructed Pacific Ocean views. Vistas extend north to Mt Tam & the Marin Headlands, west past the Farallon Islands & south to San Bruno Mountain. Two bedrooms offer private view terraces with the fourth bedroom currently dedicated to a fully outfitted walk-in closet & custom office. Other singular features include the stunning villa style garden terrace, cradled by climbing roses & lush plantings as well as a 1000-bottle wine cellar, temperature-controlled, fully insulated & proportioned to accommodate a party. The wide, two-car garage was extensively renovated by Garage Living in 2026, upgrading the space with Floortex coated floors, SLATSCAPE wall systems, a steel workbench & 22 ft of fine powder coated cabinetry. This inspired & distinguished residence is situated on one of the best blocks in charming Balboa Terrace. It is moments from West Portal & Lakeside Village dining, shops, great local schools, Whole Foods, 280/101 frwys & Muni Metro

Days on Market

0 days

Current Status

Coming Soon

Original Price

$4,995,000

List Price

$4,995,000

On Market Date

Oct 23, 2026

Property Type

Single Family Residence

District

SF District 4 - Balboa Terrace

Zip Code

94127

MLS ID

426166874

APN

3254010

Year Built

1924

Stories in Building

0

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Data Source

SFAR

Origin MLS System

Bed

4

Bath

2.5

Tile, Tub w/Shower Over, Window

Parking

4

Level, Driveway, Detached, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Private, Side By Side, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)

SQ FT

3,530

SQ FT Source

Graphic Artist

Lot SQ FT

4,251.46

Lot Acres

0.0976 Acres

Kitchen

Breakfast Area, Butcher Block Counters, Kitchen Island, Marble Counter, Slab Counter

Dining Room

Formal Room

Entry Level

0

Exterior Details

Balcony

Flooring

Cork, Tile, Wood

Fire Place

Gas Starter, Living Room

Heating

Central, Natural Gas

Laundry

Cabinets, Laundry Closet, Upper Level

Views

City Lights, Hills, Ocean, Panoramic, Water

Possession

Close Of Escrow

Basement

Partially Finished

Architectural Style

Mediterranean

* Fee

$700

Name

Balboa Terrace Homes Association

*Fee includes

Common Areas, Maintenance Grounds, and Management

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