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Rare Eichler Home in SF Sells for Millions
15 Sep
Summary
- A rare Eichler home in San Francisco's Diamond Heights is for sale.
- The home features extensive renovations costing $900,000.
- The property offers panoramic views of Glen Canyon and Mount Davidson.
One of San Francisco's rare Eichler single-family homes, located in the Diamond Heights neighborhood, is now available for $3.495 million. Developed between 1962 and 1964 by Joseph Eichler and architect Claude Oakland, approximately 100 such homes were built in this area, known for its challenging topography.
This particular residence at 190 Amber Drive, originally listed for $1.795 million in 2017 and overbid at $2.450 million, has been extensively renovated. The $900,000 restoration, guided by SF architect Roberta Wahl, maintained the Eichler aesthetic while incorporating modern elements like a custom Henrybuilt kitchen.
The home features four bedrooms and two and a half baths, exceeding the typical Eichler size. Its expansive, nearly 6,000-square-foot lot offers tiered outdoor spaces with unobstructed views of Glen Canyon and Mount Davidson, designed by landscape firm Terremoto.
Diamond Heights itself was part of a 1950s redevelopment plan aimed at transforming the steep, underdeveloped hills into a "city within a city." The neighborhood's unique midcentury modern homes by Eichler and Oakland were designed to embrace the angular landscape and its scenic vistas.
