779 Buchon Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 - TRES Tartaglia Real Estate Services

$1,800,000

Gorgeous historic home with 3 Bd / 2 Ba main home plus attached 1 Bd / 1 Ba guest unit. Perched on the highly coveted Buchon Street in the Old Town Historic District, the “Nob Hill” of San Luis Obispo - Oprah's happiest city in North America.” 779 Buchon is… Read More #126 on the Master Historical list The Trousdale Home and within 2 blocks to everything that Downtown SLO has to offer. Rare 8,000 SF downtown lot with spacious yard and ample parking with 2 driveways - one on Buchon St and one on Garden St, with room for multiple cars and RV / boat. This remarkable home offers versatility and spaciousness, with multiple living areas, 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, office options, plus an attached 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment with separate entrance from the front porch. The home exudes architectural charm with its historic detail and finishes, soaring ceilings, natural light, and stunning mountain views of the iconic Cerro San Luis. The Trousdale Home is an example of transitional building patterns between the end of the Victorian era and beginning of the Classical Revival period. Early occupants were railroad employees H.S. Trousdale (1904), John Mathlers (1912), SLO pioneer businessman and banker J.P. Andrews (1914). Step inside to discover a blend of historical charm & modern amenities including fully-owned solar. The original 5-bedroom home had 2 bedrooms on the main level, which have been opened up to create larger living spaces & open floorplan. Cozy up by the wood burning fireplace in the living room, and enjoy views from the front windows. The kitchen features a large butcher block breakfast bar, double oven, gas stove, stainless steel appliances, and flows into the living room, dining room, and backyard for seamless entertaining. The 1,350 sq. ft partially finished basement offers a perfect space for creating your private wine cellar, home gym, workshop, or more. Don't miss your chance with this remarkable property combining historical charm with convenient amenities, just 2 blocks from beloved downtown San Luis Obispo. Schedule your viewing today and experience the best of the SLO life! **Floorplans & dimensions are approximate. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Buyers to verify all information. Read Less

Property listed by Compass, Jessica Padilla, 805-769-8779

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

176

Last Updated

Feb 22, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Beds

Full Baths

Square Ft.

2,649

Lot Size

0.18 Acres

Year Built

1898

MLS Number

PI25023926

30 Days Snapshot Of 93401

$1,067k

-9%

(avg) sold price

+46%

homes sold

-32%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Property Access

Road surface type: Paved

Appliances & Equipment

SixBurnerStove, DoubleOven, Dishwasher, Freezer, Disposal, GasRange, HighEfficiencyWaterHeater, Microwave, WaterHeater

Basement

Unfinished

Building

Built in 1898, Levels: Two, Living area: 2649, 2 stories, Architectural style: Victorian, Common walls: NoCommonWalls

Community

Biking, Foothills, Hiking, Park, StormDrains, StreetLights, Sidewalks

Cooling

None

Accessibility Features

Accessibility features: Parking

Exterior Features

Lighting, RainGutters

Fence

Wood

Fireplaces

LivingRoom, WoodBurning

Floors

Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood

Heating

ForcedAir, Fireplaces

Interior Features

BreakfastBar, SeparateFormalDiningRoom, HighCeilings, Storage, TileCounters

Laundry

Inside

Lot

0.1837 acres, 8,004 square feet, Size: 8,004, BackYard, FrontYard, Garden, Lawn, Landscaped, Level

Parking

Driveway, OnSite, Private, RvAccessParking

Pool

None

Property

Zoning: R2, Deck, FrontPorch, Patio, Porch, Hills, Landmark, Mountains, Neighborhood

Roof

Composition

Sewer

PublicSewer

Spa

AboveGround, Heated, Private

Utilities

Volts220ForSpa, PhotovoltaicsSellerOwned, CableConnected, ElectricityConnected, NaturalGasConnected, PhoneAvailable, SewerConnected, WaterConnected

Windows

DoublePaneWindows

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