‘Unprecedented’ in size, S.F. home has basketball court, 20-car parking, views
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- Estate in Pacific Heights lists for $32M, spans 26,000 sq ft across five levels.
- Compound includes glass-walled wellness center, full court, spa, golf simulator.
- Property offers multigenerational suites, 20-car parking, rooftop views of Golden Gate.
The sheer scale of an estate for sale in San Francisco’s tony Pacific Heights neighborhood — a residence spanning 26,000 square feet, or the equivalent of 10 average homes — arrests the imagination.
On top of that, the property’s amenities read like the wish list of a luxury retreat, from a glass-walled wellness center with a full-sized indoor basketball court to Golden Gate Bridge and skyline views.
Perched atop a prestigious enclave at 3199 Jackson St., the compound has emerged on the market with a $32 million price tag and a story that could only unfold in a city that prizes iconic architecture but is known for daunting constraints on living space.
Originally built in 1905, the property was conceived as multiple residences but extensively upgraded and renovated over a decade, according to Compass real estate.
Butler Armsden Architects designed and transformed the residence in partnership with interior designer Jonathan Rachman, according to Compass. The property now reads like a chapter out of both old-world Europe and 21st-century Silicon Valley ambition.
It’s an entire compound elegantly masked as a single, harmonious home.
Multigenerational living
“Homes of this caliber simply do not come to market,” listing agent Max Armour of Compass said in a statement. “3199 Jackson Street is not just a residence, it’s a fully realized estate designed to evolve with its owners.
“Whether envisioned as a multigenerational family compound, a wellness-driven retreat, or a sophisticated live-work environment, the scale and flexibility are unprecedented for Pacific Heights,” he added. “It represents a rare opportunity to own something that cannot be replicated in San Francisco today.”
The sellers, who could not be identified via public records, have moved to the East Coast after living in the property with their three children, according to a Compass representative.
They leave behind much more than a house, Armour said.
“This is one of the most adaptable and substantial private residences San Francisco has seen in a generation, a true estate compound with the scale, amenities, and architectural pedigree to support how people live and work today,” he said.
The estate’s genius reveals itself across all five expansive levels, all accessible by a high-speed elevator, that flow around a glass-roofed courtyard anchored by a custom stone fireplace.
Grand and intimate gatherings
The floor plan invites both grand entertaining and intimate moments, with an impressive succession of living and dining rooms, galleries and a library. When it’s time to gather, a chef’s kitchen with dual ovens and sprawling island awaits, while a discreet catering kitchen stands ready nearby.
The property’s compound layout means independent living suites for in-laws, guests or staff abound: A private two-bedroom apartment with full kitchen, au pair residence and a flexible warren of bedroom wings all ensure privacy alongside togetherness.
There’s dedicated floor offering a glass-walled gym, yoga and dance studio, spa bath and a massage room. On a whole other entertainment level, a golf simulator sits adjacent to a billiards lounge, media room and wine cellar — with the feel of a private club.
Crowning it all: a rooftop deck. The outdoor space reveals postcard views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Presidio and the city’s rolling hills. An outdoor kitchen, hot tub, fire pit and expansive entertaining space prove the estate was designed with spectacle and serenity in mind.
“Introducing 3199 Jackson Street, a rare Pacific Heights residential compound defined by scale, versatility, and long-term relevance,” the property description states.
Rare, abundant parking in S.F.
Parking — often a city dweller’s more significant desire — is abundant. A six-car garage with EV charging anchors underground, while an ample motor court and additional parking spaces accommodate up to 20 vehicles, an extraordinary feature in the city.
Throughout the home, radiant heat warms stone floors and state-of-the-art systems ensure that the bones of this hundred-year-old mansion hum with modern convenience.
The home was listed for sale on MLS on Tuesday.
