A property in San Francisco, near Mount Sutro Forest, where California Governor Gavin Newsom spent his earliest years, has been listed on the market for $4.5 million. Built in 1951, the house, which consists of two parcels, was originally owned by Newsom's maternal grandfather, who passed it on to his mother, Tessa Menzies. In 1967, the year Newsom was born, his father, Bill Newsom, ran for a seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors and identified the property in his official candidate statement as the home he shared with his wife, Tessa.
The property offers living space on a 9,600-square-foot plot. It features two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Notable amenities include views of the Golden Gate Bridge and the city, a renovated kitchen, and updated bathrooms. The main suite is equipped with a walk-in wardrobe. Furthermore, a meditation area, a roof terrace, a Japanese soaking tub, garden patios, and a detached artist's studio are included. Parking within a fenced plot is also available.
Interior Details
Inside the former Newsom home, the main level opens to a connected living, dining, and kitchen area extending under exposed wooden beams and a vaulted ceiling. The living area is lined by a large bay window with natural wood panelling, offering views of the surrounding vegetation. Adjacent to the seating area is the renovated kitchen, which features a deep blue peninsula with four bar stools. The current owner has equipped the kitchen with stainless steel appliances, complementing the white upper cabinets and darker lower cabinets.
The main suite on the upper floor makes optimal use of the house's elevated position, with bedroom windows providing views of the Golden Gate Bridge and downtown San Francisco. In addition to the bedroom, the suite includes a generous walk-in wardrobe, a separate meditation area, and a private terrace.
Exterior and Other Features
The house's wooden facade bears witness to a significant renovation in 1979, during which the building was re-clad with clear redwood from Marin County. Around the house, stone walls and trees divide the plot into a series of smaller outdoor areas. These include front and rear patios, harmoniously integrated into the landscaping, as well as a Japanese soaking tub installed on a raised platform next to the house.
Beyond the main garden, the property extends to a second parcel of approximately 3,420 square feet. A paved patio under trees at the centre of this plot is further screened by fences and dense planting. On one side, a small, converted cabin has been repurposed into a flexible multi-purpose room that can serve as an office, studio, or separate guest house.
The Newsom family left this San Francisco home after Gavin Newsom's parents divorced. His mother sold the property and moved with Gavin and his sister to Marin County. In the subsequent decades, the house was continuously developed through renovations and extensions until it reached its current form. The current market launch draws attention to one of the earliest chapters in Newsom's family history, long before his political career began. For potential buyers, this property therefore represents a renovated residence in San Francisco, characterised by unique architecture, generous outdoor areas, and a special history.
