Welcome to this charming three-bedroom, two-bath Mission Terrace home with its perfect blend of exceptionally well-maintained 1930s period detail and sophisticated contemporary updates, including air conditioning. This beautiful example of San Francisco’s Mediterranean Revival style architecture oozes curb appeal with its terracotta roof detail, elegant large arched window, and landscaping.

On the main floor, striking original parquet floors with exceptional and detailed mahogany inlays grace the foyer, living and dining rooms. The living room, a working fireplace, period sconces, and wood ceiling beams with whimsical painted details, epitomizes the era. The dining room’s elegant original crown molding is a nod to the past, while the sleek custom built-ins with walnut shelves and inset lights segues stylistically into the contemporary kitchen, with a generous skylight extending almost the full length of one wall. The kitchen features premium appliances, ample cabinet space, and an area for bar seating looking into the center patio.

The delightful center patio, a special feature in certain houses of the era, brings light and air into the center of the home’s main living spaces. The patio, accessed from French doors in the dining room and a door from the main hall, floods the kitchen with natural light. Completing the main floor are two nicely sized bedrooms overlooking the garden and a full bath with both a tub and walk-in shower featuring beautifully preserved vintage tile.

Downstairs is the very spacious primary bedroom, with custom closet built-ins and French doors to the garden. A sleek modern bath with a walk-in shower and a laundry room complete the downstairs. The lush backyard’s gorgeous mature trees and plants, such as an impressive fig tree, is serene and private. A stone patio as well as a low maintenance turf lawn provide different spaces for play and entertaining. The large two-car garage, with internal access to the lower floor, has abundant storage space.

Mission Terrace is a beloved residential neighborhood known for its warm community. Nearby Balboa Park is one of the best-known athletic parks in San Francisco; home to an indoor pool, Boxer Stadium, and four ball fields, as well as a colorful playground and skate park. The house is ideally located close to both the Balboa and Glen Park BART stations plus the Ocean Avenue, Mission Street and Glen Park commercial corridors. 95 Walk Score, numerous public transit options and easy freeway access.