11 modest but insanely expensive homes for sale in San Francisco

Price: $2.3 million

A roomy backyard makes a great bonus feature.

A remodeled two-bedroom, one-bath home sits sandwiched between the pricey Potrero Hill and Mission District. It's located close to pick-up locations for several tech shuttles.

Address:621 York Street

Price: $1.5 million

The basement was left out of the remodel. If the owner has the funds to spare, it could be transformed into a kitchenette and living area, media room, or studio for rent.

The same family has lived in this ranch-style home in the Sunset District for 66 years. It shows — in the past-its-prime robin's egg paint job and outdated mid-century interiors.

Address:2330 34th Avenue

Price: $1.2 million

The three-bedroom, two-bath property sits on an alleged 5,000 square feet, which makes it a desirable project for someone looking to tear down and build from the ground up.

"Fixer upper" doesn't begin to describe this Edwardian-style home in the ritzy Noe Valley neighborhood. Peeling paint and stained carpets fill the four-bedroom, two-bath.

Address:1529 Dolores Street

Price: $1.8 million

An unfinished basement "is ready for a new owner's reinvention," the listing says.

This quaint three-bedroom, one-bath home fits into just 1,120 square feet, and is located within several blocks of the perpetually crowded Dolores Park and Castro District.

Address:3751 21st Street

Price: $2.8 million

Built in 1910, the home requires some TLC. A pink porcelain toilet, wood-paneled walls, and garish tile flooring will transport prospective buyers back to the past.

An on-again, off-again listing, a modest two-level home in Twin Peaks squeezes three bedrooms and two baths into 1,438 square feet. It offers views of downtown.

Address:3412 Market Street

Price: $1.9 million

Built in 1904, the enclave includes a loft-style staircase connecting the two floors, stainless steel kitchen appliances, and hardwood flooring.

This fixer-upper on Potrero Hill might make you wince. The two-bedroom, two-bath home has stained carpet flooring, marble-painted ceilings, and a bright orange kitchen.

Address:249 Mississippi Street

Price: $1.2 million

A "great opportunity for developers," the home is situated within blocks of cute shops, bars, and restaurants, and offers easy access to the freeway and public transportation.

Barney called. He wants this three-bedroom, two-bath Victorian but can't afford it.

Address:161 Randall Street

Price: $2 million

Light streams through the windows of this Glen Park abode. Three decks and a south-facing garden provide a place for future owners to relax and take in the views of downtown.

Opportunity knocks at this two-bedroom, two-bath house in Glen Park. It sits on a 2,500-square-foot lot, which makes it a prime candidate as a tear-down property.

Address:2555 Diamond Street

Price: $1.1 million

The main level stands out from the rest of the house, with its fresh coat of paint and wood flooring. There's also a detached workshop in the yard, but its legality is unknown.

While this house is listed for under $1 million, we're sure the bids will soar higher. Perched atop Bernal Hill, the two-bedroom, two-bath home packs a lot of charm.

Address:84 Anderson Street

Price: $995,000

Inside, the home features wood plank floors, built-in bookshelves, polished concrete counters, and picture windows that frame Bay Area views.

What this four-bedroom, one-bath home in Noe Valley lacks in curb appeal, it makes up for in space. It sits on a 3,250-square-foot lot that's within walking distance of 24th Street.

Address:46 Homestead Street

Price: $1.5 million

"A blank canvas needing only your imagination," the listing says.

11 modest but insanely expensive homes for sale in San Francisco

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