1912 downtown Sacramento Craftsman for sale blends history, heart, hospitality

At a storied corner in Mansion Flats, a 1912 Craftsman stands as a lively witness to Sacramento’s past and a vibrant hub for today’s lifestyle.

The 3,100-square-foot, four-bedroom, four-bathroom home at 1301 D Street is listed at $1.15 million.

The residence isn’t just another pretty face among the city’s historic dwellings. For owners Ashish Haas Gupta and Steve Gupta Haas, the house has been at the heart of weddings, community brunches and other joyous gatherings. They’ve lovingly restored the three-level home while cherishing its authentic details.

Ashish Haas Gupta remembers the search for a place that would truly belong to both of them.

“We decided we were going to create our home, and what was very important to us is that it feels like home,” he said.

They found the right property in August 2021. The home had been neglected for at least a year and deferred maintenance needed to be handled.

“But what both of us loved was the historic nature of the house,” Haas Gupta said. “We wanted something joint, some place that we were going to call home, and something that we could restore, and make it ours. That really appealed to me.”

Restoration was personal

Haas Gupta is no rookie when it comes to Craftsman homes — this was his fifth, he said. To him, restoration wasn’t just a contractor’s job — it was personal.

“Being able to fix up the home and restore it to some of its original grandeur, so to speak, and upgrade it all at the same time, has been a wonderful experience for us,” he said.

As he detailed some of the hands-on work, he said he was determined to do things the right — and sometimes hard — way for the sake of historical integrity.

“I had the plumbers and everybody really, really, really work extra hard (at preserving original details), and had them come in through the ceiling ... because I refused to affect the original tile that’s in the guest bedroom.”

Fixing the windows became an odyssey, thanks to Mansion Flats’ historic designation.

“They did it one window pane at a time over a month, and everything is double pane,” Gupta said. “We got to keep the original character, and we got to get the energy efficiency that we were looking for.”

Historic details, modern home

Listing agent Sara Raudelunas of Nick Sadek’s Sotheby’s International Realty praised the “well-preserved” detail of the Craftsman era in the home — “updated where it counts, and preserved where it matters.”

She highlighted the exquisite original woodwork throughout, Bradbury and Bradbury wall coverings, an expansive wrap-around porch, formal parlor, and family room efficiently warmed by a gas stove. The elegant dining room off the kitchen features rich box-beam ceilings and built-ins reflecting the timeless style of the era.

Upstairs belongs to a primary suite with a remodeled bathroom, two bright guest bedrooms and a 1900s-style hall bath with a vintage clawfoot tub and exquisite floor tile. The fully renovated lower-level suite has a private entrance that is ideal for guests, an au pair, or supplemental renter’s income.

The remodeled kitchen features newer cabinetry, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances and generous storage.

This house is far from feeling like a museum — it’s a vibrant nucleus for memories, Haas Gupta said. He recollected the culinary fun they’ve had in the kitchen.

“We could have six people in here, all working together and making a meal, which we did a lot, a lot of counter space and everything like that. And we would have our music playing, you know, our ’80s rock. And we could just rock out and have fun together, very much a chosen family kind of thing. We hosted holidays here. For Easter, we used to have anywhere from 35 to 45 people, and all the food used to come out of this kitchen.”

Fundraisers, weddings and more

Raudelunas echoed her client’s thoughts on the home’s value as an entertaining hub.

“They’ve had fundraisers here, concerts, weddings, all types of gatherings. It’s a home where you can bring everybody together and really enjoy the downtown life.”

Location was key to these moments, Haas Gupta said.

“I love this house. I mean, I honestly and truly do,” he said. “The one part that I can’t stress enough is how much of a central gathering place this ended up being for people. It was very common for us to have brunch for 15 people and everyone just walked down to the theater.”

Outdoor life and urban perks

Raudelunas highlighted the rare, spacious yard and parking space for up to five cars.

“It feels like you have your own park in the backyard,” she said. “The whole lot is gated, and it has an electric fence, so you have privacy and parking off-street, which is a great benefit to this property. You’ve got a huge orange tree, bocce court, space to entertain in the outdoors.”

There are enough grapevines to make three or four cases of wine, Hass Gupta said.

Mansion Flats, one of Sacramento’s oldest neighborhoods, began as a wealthy enclave in the 1900s before transitioning into a working-class .area. The neighborhood is anchored by the landmark California Governor’s Mansion, built in 1877 at 16th and H streets. In recent decades, development has ushered in modern apartments, businesses and housing that typically attracts younger residents while preserving historic architecture.

This story was originally published December 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM.

David Caraccio

The Sacramento Bee

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David Caraccio is a video producer for The Sacramento Bee who was born and raised in Sacramento. He is a graduate of San Diego State University and a longtime journalist who has worked for newspapers as a reporter, editor, page designer and digital content producer.