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 Details
Price:
$3,995,000
MLS #:
SC25076534
Status:
Active
Beds:
17
Baths:
5
Address:
1700 Osos Street
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
San Luis Obispo380
Neighborhood:
slosanluisobispo
City:
San Luis Obispo
Listed Date:
Apr 11, 2025
State:
CA
Finished Sq Ft:
4,688
ZIP:
93401
Lot Size:
10,658 sqft / 0.24 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1900
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Schools
School District:
San Luis Coastal Unified
Interior
Appliances
6 Burner Stove
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplace Features
Living Room
Flooring
Carpet, Vinyl
Heating
Central
Exterior
Community Features
Sidewalks, Street Lights, Urban
Fencing
Good Condition
Foundation Details
Raised
Garage Spaces
1.00
Lot Features
Rectangular Lot
Parking Spots
1.00
Pool Features
None
Sewer
Public Sewer
Stories Total
3
View
Mountain(s), Neighborhood
Water Source
Public
Financial
Association Fee
0.00
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Community
- Address1700 Osos Street San Luis Obispo CA
- AreaSLO – San Luis Obispo
- SubdivisionSan Luis Obispo(380)
- CitySan Luis Obispo
- CountySan Luis Obispo
- Zip Code93401
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1700 Osos Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
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