Robert Moffatt Presents
Elegant Outer Richmond Home
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$1,795,000
722 37th Avenue, San Francisco
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Property Details
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beds
4
baths
3.5
interior
2,321 sq ft
neighborhood
Outer Richmond District
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Home Improvements Since 2020
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- Kitchen Remodel (2020)
- New natural stone countertops
- New tile backsplash
- Refurbish & paint cabinets
- New Sink
- New custom kitchen island (none previous)
- New LTV Flooring
- New LG double oven, stove and hood
- New under cabinet lighting Hallway
- Full Bathroom (2020)
- New vanity
- Master Bathroom (2020)
- New double vanity
- Bedroom Closets (2020)
- Custom Elfa closets
- Window Coverings (2020)
- New blinds throughout
- Furnace (2020)
- Upgrade to Beathable Merv Filter system
- Downstairs bathroom (2021)
- New walk-in tile shower
- Front of House (2021)
- Two new custom built planter boxes
- Backyard (2022)
- New turf & landscaping throughout
- New retaining wall
- New sprinkler system
- Skylights (2023)
- Two new Velux Solar Skylights
- Interior Doors (2024)
- 6 new solid wood interior doors
Classic style home paired with an expansive floorplan, fresh renovations, and bountiful natural light in an excellent Outer Richmond Location! Enjoy the stately foyer leading to an open concept living room, dining room, and lux kitchen, 4BD with generous closets, gleaming 3.5BA, sunroom, family room, garage plus storage, additional parking, and large manicured yard and patio with pagoda. Gorgeous hardwood floors, recessed lighting complimented by modern fixtures, fireplace, and shapely arches. Remodeled kitchen equipped with stainless steel appliances and an island with wine fridge. The primary bedroom suite features a walk-in closet, bathroom with double sinks and skylight. A balcony overlooking the elegant backyard completes the main level. Spacious and flexible ground level offers an office, carpeted bedroom and sunroom, full bathroom, additional access to the backyard, one car garage with ample storage, plus washer and dryer. Boasting a high walk score in the thriving Outer Richmond district half block from delicious restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and charming shops on Balboa and a quick walk to historic parks.
Note from the Sellers
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We chose 722 37thAvenue as our San Francisco home after a yearlong search. We knew the minute we walked in that the layout, the neighborhood and the charm of the house was exactly what we’d been searching for. The main living level with bedrooms for both kids, plus a private primary with separate bath was ideal in addition to the separation we were seeking with the lower level perfect for an additional family/playroom and an office and place for our guests to stay with their own full bath.
The Balboa Village neighborhood was a joy to explore with a great coffee culture, a laid back vibe with great food, fitness (yoga and endless walks/hikes in GG Park and along the beach) and entertainment (The Balboa Theater and all the festivals including Outside Lands and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass).
While living at 722 we loved to entertain, cook cozy meals, bake cookies in the double oven and enjoy the backyard which we renovated to be more inviting with turf, fragrant jasmine, palm trees and a meyer lemon tree. One of our favorite features was the open kitchen and the ornate, original fireplace surround and molding. The kitchen island with breakfast bar seating was the heart of our home.
We specifically love the location of this house within the Outer Richmond neighborhood because of its ultimate in convenience for our young family. A top-rated elementary school, library, playground, muni stop, preschool, cafes and neighborhood market are all within 1 block. We loved sending our kids to the market to grab a forgotten ingredient for our recipes, which helped teach them independence. We loved outings to Cabrillo playground and the beautiful Anza Library. As our daughter became old enough to try out babysitting our son, we’d even sneak a date night to the Laundromat.
We also started attending yoga at Purusha who welcomed us with open arms. We loved hosting birthday parties at Cabrillo and at the Balboa Theater as we were so proud of our new neighborhood and wanted to share it with our friends who weren’t as familiar with this part of the City. We also enjoyed smelling the ocean, hearing the fog horns, being so close to the beach and having the park as our extended backyard with walks along Spreckles Lake and many bike rides through the park. We loved our time at 722 37th Ave and to whomever may occupy it next, we hope they love it as much as we did.
The Balboa Village neighborhood was a joy to explore with a great coffee culture, a laid back vibe with great food, fitness (yoga and endless walks/hikes in GG Park and along the beach) and entertainment (The Balboa Theater and all the festivals including Outside Lands and Hardly Strictly Bluegrass).
While living at 722 we loved to entertain, cook cozy meals, bake cookies in the double oven and enjoy the backyard which we renovated to be more inviting with turf, fragrant jasmine, palm trees and a meyer lemon tree. One of our favorite features was the open kitchen and the ornate, original fireplace surround and molding. The kitchen island with breakfast bar seating was the heart of our home.
We specifically love the location of this house within the Outer Richmond neighborhood because of its ultimate in convenience for our young family. A top-rated elementary school, library, playground, muni stop, preschool, cafes and neighborhood market are all within 1 block. We loved sending our kids to the market to grab a forgotten ingredient for our recipes, which helped teach them independence. We loved outings to Cabrillo playground and the beautiful Anza Library. As our daughter became old enough to try out babysitting our son, we’d even sneak a date night to the Laundromat.
We also started attending yoga at Purusha who welcomed us with open arms. We loved hosting birthday parties at Cabrillo and at the Balboa Theater as we were so proud of our new neighborhood and wanted to share it with our friends who weren’t as familiar with this part of the City. We also enjoyed smelling the ocean, hearing the fog horns, being so close to the beach and having the park as our extended backyard with walks along Spreckles Lake and many bike rides through the park. We loved our time at 722 37th Ave and to whomever may occupy it next, we hope they love it as much as we did.
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Neighborhood
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If you are looking for a beautiful neighborhood in San Francisco surrounded by the most popular parks in the Bay Area, the Outer Richmond District is a great place to call home. The community is filled with gorgeous row houses that hug the sloped streets of the Richmond District. With its variety of ethnically diverse communities throughout the neighborhood, living in the Richmond District is a true cultural experience.
While the westernmost park of Geary Road can be heavily trafficked, there are plenty of great restaurants and shops to explore on nearby Balboa Street. Enjoy your morning coffee along with a tasty breakfast sandwich at the highly-rated La Promenade Cafe, or stop by the long-standing Simple Pleasures Cafe if you’re craving a bagel or muffin. The Outer Richmond neighborhood is a great place to explore a variety of cuisines around the world, including the Al-Masri Egyptian Restaurant and the local Vietnamese favorite Mr. Banh Mi.
One of the best features of the Outer Richmond District is it’s within walking distance of Golden Gate Park. The park is home to a wide variety of different activities and festivals, including a free bluegrass festival, as well as the Outside Lands Music Festival. Golden Gate park also features several bike and jogging paths, botanical and Japanese gardens, and since the park is closed to car traffic on Sundays, it provides a peaceful escape from the constant bustle of San Francisco.
The Outer Richmond District is also just a mile away from the scenic Ocean Beach. Known for its high winds and strong currents, Ocean Beach is perfect for surfing, biking along the coast, or simply hanging out. Plus, the beach is dog-friendly and as long as your pooch is well-trained, they can enjoy the beach off leash!
Outer Richmond District residents can explore one of the Bay Area’s most popular tourist attractions found at Sutro Baths. What originally began as a bathhouse in the late 19th Century, Sutro Baths suffered through a variety of economic hardships and ultimately succumbed to a fire in the mid-60s.
After a day of exploring the ruins, most tourists and locals enjoy a fantastic meal with unrivaled ocean views at the Cliff House, which is another amazing Bay Area landmark. The Cliff House has been dazzling its guests with their amazing fare for over 150 years, and if you live in the Outer Richmond District, this restaurant can be enjoyed any time of the week.
While the westernmost park of Geary Road can be heavily trafficked, there are plenty of great restaurants and shops to explore on nearby Balboa Street. Enjoy your morning coffee along with a tasty breakfast sandwich at the highly-rated La Promenade Cafe, or stop by the long-standing Simple Pleasures Cafe if you’re craving a bagel or muffin. The Outer Richmond neighborhood is a great place to explore a variety of cuisines around the world, including the Al-Masri Egyptian Restaurant and the local Vietnamese favorite Mr. Banh Mi.
One of the best features of the Outer Richmond District is it’s within walking distance of Golden Gate Park. The park is home to a wide variety of different activities and festivals, including a free bluegrass festival, as well as the Outside Lands Music Festival. Golden Gate park also features several bike and jogging paths, botanical and Japanese gardens, and since the park is closed to car traffic on Sundays, it provides a peaceful escape from the constant bustle of San Francisco.
The Outer Richmond District is also just a mile away from the scenic Ocean Beach. Known for its high winds and strong currents, Ocean Beach is perfect for surfing, biking along the coast, or simply hanging out. Plus, the beach is dog-friendly and as long as your pooch is well-trained, they can enjoy the beach off leash!
Outer Richmond District residents can explore one of the Bay Area’s most popular tourist attractions found at Sutro Baths. What originally began as a bathhouse in the late 19th Century, Sutro Baths suffered through a variety of economic hardships and ultimately succumbed to a fire in the mid-60s.
After a day of exploring the ruins, most tourists and locals enjoy a fantastic meal with unrivaled ocean views at the Cliff House, which is another amazing Bay Area landmark. The Cliff House has been dazzling its guests with their amazing fare for over 150 years, and if you live in the Outer Richmond District, this restaurant can be enjoyed any time of the week.
Floor Plans
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House History
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722 37th Avenue
In 1939, the year that the house at 722 44th Avenue was built, World War II was just beginning to shake other parts of the globe. America was starting to emerge from the Great Depression and would soon be embroiled in the war, itself. But for a brief moment San Francisco enjoyed relative calm and a sense of hope as it celebrated the 1939-1940 Golden Gate International Exposition on Treasure Island, which brought people to the city from near and far, and dazzled them with modernist design, innovation, and entertainment.
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The first owners and occupants of the house at 722 44th Avenue were Mervyn and Genevieve Rudeé. Mervyn was born in San Francisco in 1899, the son of a Russian-Jewish burlap merchant. Genevieve was born in California in 1904, the daughter of a successful San Francisco dry goods merchant. The couple were married in 1925 and had two children; Marilyn in 1928 and Robert in 1931. The 1940 city directory notes that Mervyn was the secretary-treasurer of the N. Abraham Company, which was the dry goods business owned by Genevieve's father, Nathan Abraham. In addition to his work for the family business, Mervyn was also a salesman at an Army & Navy goods store. Mervyn died in January 1940, when he was only 40 years old. By the time of the 1940 census, Genevieve was listed as a widow. She and the Rudeé children continued to live at 722 44th Avenue.
In 1947, newspapers announced the marriage of Marilyn Rudeé and, by 1950, Genevieve was living at the house with Robert, who was employed as a salesman at N. Abraham Company, his grandfather's business. Genevieve Rudeé owned the house until 1959.
In 1960, the house was owned by Mrs. Ann Carroll, who had no listed occupation. In 1965, newspapers advertised the sale of the “elegant custom built” house, also described as an “ideal French Provincial.” From 1966 to 1970, city directories show that the house was vacant; however, it appears that the house was not actually sold and remained in the Carroll family's ownership. Ann Carroll was again listed as the owner and occupant in the mid-1970s, followed by more time when the house sat vacant in the early 1980s. More recent ownership records indicate that it was eventually owned by Alma A. Carroll, another member of the same family. In 2005, the Carrolls sold the property to David D. and Ann T. Huynh, who sold it again the following year to Daniel C. and Susan Woo. In 2019, the house was advertised for sale in newspapers once again, and sold in 2020.
As touted in 1965 newspapers advertisements for the house, 772 37th Avenue is an “ideal French Provincial” style house. The French Provincial style is a sub-style of the Mediterranean Revival style that was popular from the mid-1910s to the 1950s throughout San Francisco. The umbrella aesthetic is based on the architecture of Spain, France, and the Mediterranean region of Europe and first came into vogue when G.I.s returning from World War I sought to emulate the domestic architecture they had witnessed in Europe in their own homes. While European precedents were constructed of heavy traditional materials, American iterations were built using wood framing, stucco, and imitative stone and brick veneers. This allowed for an evocative appearance but cost less and was more quickly erected, resulting in entire urban neighborhoods built in the Mediterranean aesthetic.
The French Provincial style is embodied in the house's stucco cladding that has a scored faux-stone treatment, including quoining at the corners, and a steeply pitched hip roofline, reminiscent of a French Mansard roof. The house also exhibits a common facade organization found throughout San Francisco; that of a ground floor or raised basement level containing a garage, elevated entry, and main level that is fronted by a prominent window, often set on a projecting bay. The house at 722 37th Avenue has a segmental arch garage opening that houses a paneled wood roll-up door. On the left side wall is a tradesman's entrance, which allowed household help to enter the utilitarian portions of the premises without going through the formal front entry. That entry, reserved for residents and guests, was located through a segmental arch gateway and up a flight of stairs, elevating it above the street. The prominent front window at 722 37th Avenue is not set on a bay, but has a large six-part sash that gives an expansive view of the neighborhood. While the roof is flat, the false pitched roof at the front gives the house added French flare.
Robert Moffatt
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