Description
Welcome to the historic allen house – an early 1900s era home built in the “railroad-vernacular” architecture and located in the beautiful historic downtown district of san luis obispo. this unique r3 zoned property was significantly renovated in 2023 from the top down, making it ready for generations to come. the property is comprised of a single structure (4,688 sf) containing two units and a total of 17 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, and 4.5 bathrooms. the smaller adu unit contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with it’s own private entrance and kitchen, and the primary home contains 14 bedrooms, two full bathrooms (2nd floor bathroom has two toilets and two showers), one half bathroom, living room, dining room, commercial kitchen, and a covered patio. there is also a detached garage that is ideal for storage. all renovations are fully permitted with the city of slo and performed by the most reputable local companies in town such as: agd architecture + design, michael kalin structural engineering, ed cuming construction, zara khan interior design, and many more trades and subcontractors. improvements include: new carpet and luxury vinyl plank flooring, new doors, interior and exterior painting, new aluminum clad wood frame windows by lincoln, new drywall, new kitchen cabinets & countertops, new appliances, new lighting, remodeled bathrooms, new electrical wiring with 400 amp panel & new plumbing lines, pre-wired for ev charger in garage, new sewer lateral connection to street, new roof, new fire escape stairs, whole house fan on third floor, new skylights, navien tankless water heaters, one inch water meter upsize from previous ? inch, new gutters and downspouts, new concrete and new decking in backyard, front and backyard artificial turf, reinforced foundation supports with new beams/posts/footings, commercial grade 4 inch fire sprinkler line from water main to house with wilkins double check valve backflow preventer, and much more. this property is an ideal opportunity for those seeking strong rental income as an investment or simply wanting a large residence for a family or multiple families. the downtown slo location and r3 zoning allows for flexible alternative uses (with a permit) such as: bed & breakfast, hostel, religious assembly, school, continuing care, elderly care, day care, fraternities or sororities, hospice, and more. the allen house is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a legacy property with over 125 years of history.
Property Type
ResidentialCounty
San Luis ObispoStyle
ResidentialAD ID
49340693
Sell a home like this and save $239,201 Find Out How
Property Details
-
Interior Features
Bedroom Information
- Total Bedrooms : 17
Bathroom Information
- Total Baths: 5
- Full Baths: 4
- Half Baths: 1
Water/Sewer
- Water Source : Public
- Sewer : Public Sewer
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Bedroom on Main Level,Main Level Primary
- Property Appliances: 6 Burner Stove
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl
Cooling Features
- Central Air
- Air Conditioning
Heating Source
- Central
- Has Heating
Fireplace
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Has Fireplace: 1
-
Exterior Features
Building Information
- Year Built: 1900
Foundation
- Raised
Pool Features
- None
Laundry Features
- Inside
Fencing
- Good Condition
-
Property / Lot Details
Lot Details
- Lot Dimensions Source: Vendor Enhanced
- Lot Size Acres: 0.2447
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Size Square Feet: 10658
-
Listing Information
Listing Price Information
- Original List Price: 3,995,000
- Listing Contract Date: 2025-04-11
Lease Information
- Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
-
Taxes / Assessments
Tax Information
- Parcel Number: 003554001
-
Virtual Tour, Parking, Multi-Unit Information & Homeowners Association
Garage and Parking
Homeowners Association
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Negotiable
-
School, Utilities & Location Details
Other Property Info
- Source Listing Status: Active
- Source Neighborhood: SLO - San Luis Obispo
- Postal Code Plus 4: 4446
- Directions: Corner of Osos Street & Leff Street
- Zoning: R3
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: SLO - San Luis Obispo
- Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Building and Construction
- Property Age: 125
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Property Condition: Turnkey
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Total Square Feet Living: 4688
- Entry Level: 1
- Entry Location: 1
- Levels or Stories: Three Or More,Multi/Split
- Structure Type: House
Statistics Bottom Ads 2

Sidebar Ads 1

Learn More about this Property
Sidebar Ads 2

Sidebar Ads 2

Copyright © 2025 by the Multiple Listing Service of the California Regional MLS®. This information is believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed. Subject to verification by all parties. This data is copyrighted and may not be transmitted, retransmitted, copied, framed, repurposed, or altered in any way for any other site, individual and/or purpose without the express written permission of the Multiple Listing Service of the California Regional MLS®. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed. Any use of search facilities of data on this site, other than by a consumer looking to purchase real estate, is prohibited.
BuyOwner last updated this listing 04/15/2025 @ 00:45
- MLS: SC25076534
- LISTING PROVIDED COURTESY OF: ,
- SOURCE: CRMLS
is a Home, with 17 bedrooms which is for sale, it has 4,688 sqft, 10,658 sized lot, and 1 parking. are nearby neighborhoods.