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San Francisco home with a history of squatters hits the market for $1.3 million
By Sergio Quintana at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
An abandoned house near San Francisco ’s Castro neighborhood that has been popular with squatters for years is now for sale.
On Yukon Street at the edge of Kite Hill in the Eureka Valley neighborhood, the house with arched windows over the garage, including one that’s broken, is listed for $1.3...
Key takeaway On Yukon Street at the edge of Kite Hill in the Eureka Valley neighborhood, the house with arched windows over the garage, including one that’s broken, is listed for $1.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The listing of this Eureka Valley house for $1.3 million raises questions about the city's approach to addressing squatter issues and the broader implications for neighborhood stability. As the city grapples with its housing shortage, properties like this one, despite their condition and history, are becoming highly sought after. The fact that the house has no running water or power, yet still attracts potential buyers, speaks to the desperation in San Francisco's housing market. Neighbors have already borne the brunt of the squatter problem, with reports of unsanitary conditions and disruptions to their daily lives. As the sale of this property moves forward, it will be worth watching how the city and the new owner address these ongoing issues and work to reintegrate the house into the surrounding community. The fate of this house may set a precedent for how the city handles similar properties in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? An abandoned house near San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood that has been popular with squatters for years is now for sale.
On Yukon Street at the edge of Kite Hill in the Eureka Valley neighborhood, the house with arched windows over the garage, including one that’s broken, is listed for $1.3...
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