1609-1611 Palou Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124

Building Details

Year Built

1953

Listing office BellStreet

Listing date Jun 10, 2026

Source Crexi

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Overview

Built in 1953, this midcentury retail duplex offers 1,875 square feet of street-facing commercial space divided into two distinct storefront units. Each unit is currently operating on month-to-month leases: one as a neighborhood café and the other as a barber shop. The property also features recently updated storefronts, supporting continued visibility and tenant-ready presentation.

The property is located at 1609-1611 Palou Avenue in San Francisco’s Bayview District. It is described as being just steps from the 3rd Street transit corridor, placing the retail frontage near a major transit access point. The asset is positioned along a corridor with nearby residential development activity, with the remarks citing over 8,900 new housing units in nearby pipelines.

From an ownership standpoint, the configuration supports either continued operation of the two existing uses or flexible occupancy planning as leases turn over, subject to applicable requirements. The property is identified with NC-3 neighborhood commercial zoning, which can support a range of neighborhood-oriented retail uses. For an owner-user, the duplex format allows for managing two storefronts under a single roof while maintaining separate unit identities.

Suggested Use

Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Gym & Fitness Center Skin Care Clinic

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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City

San Francisco

County

San Mateo

State

California

Longitude

-122.391495

Latitude

37.7340084

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Retail space - Street-facing retail duplex with two units on month-to-month leases for café and barber operations.

Where is this retail space located?

The property is located at 1609-1611 Palou Avenue San Francisco, CA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $775,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Commercial retail duplex built in 1953 with 1,875 SF of street‑facing space; Two distinct retail units with current use as a neighborhood cafe and barber shop; Both units on month‑to‑month leases, providing flexibility for an owner‑user or investor