Sotheby's International Realty has put the 1908 Doe House back on the San Francisco luxury map at a $27 million asking price. The 8,175-square-foot estate at 2120 Washington Street, Pacific Heights, hasn't been available for purchase in nearly three decades.
The structure was built for Frank P. Doe, a timber baron, as the city rebuilt itself after the 1906 earthquake and fires. It features a white-shingled exterior with Classical Revival influences, including crown molding and arched doorways. But the interior tells a different story. Butler Armsden Architects blended the historic bones with modern amenities, creating an open great room and a kitchen with a wall of glass that pushes out to an outdoor cooking area.
Seven bedrooms and six full bathrooms sit behind a facade that frames views of San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz Island. A primary suite with a gas fireplace and deep soaking tub sits on one level, while a family lounge perches beneath the original peaked rooflines. The property occupies a double lot, with a terraced garden descending behind the main residence.
Pacific Heights remains the epicenter for historic, high-value real estate in the city. This listing signals a rare entry point for a property that combines early 20th-century craftsmanship with contemporary updates. Buyers will now compete for the only home in the neighborhood that pairs directly with Lafayette Park's green space and the bay's water views.