A piece of San Francisco's disco history has recently hit the market and comes with a musical legacy. The former abode of Sylvester James Jr., known as the "Queen of Disco," is now for sale in the Twin Peaks neighborhood, listed at $1.698 million. The property, located at 324 Corbett Ave, is a three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhome built in 1977, the same year Sylvester rose to prominence with his celebrated hits, as cited by Ascend Real Estate.
The condo spans 2,024 square feet and includes a private single-car garage. With two units in the building, the home features a spacious layout, with the primary suite offering panoramic city views, stated the listing agent, Daniel Risman Jones. According to a SFGATE article, neighbors have recounted stories of Sylvester, describing early morning arrivals in his green Jaguar and personal touches left on the residence.
While the iconic singer, who died in 1988, impacted the music scene, his former residence has since been upgraded. It now boasts new windows and a renovated kitchen, transforming the home into a contemporary space. The seller, who has lived there for over a decade, expressed their fondness for the home's central location and the "special energy" of the neighborhood, shared in an interview with SFGATE.
Future owners of 324 Corbett Ave will acquire a piece of real estate and a unique connection to San Francisco's cultural past. Risman Jones describes the house as a place that "will Make You Feel all the good feelings," referencing a hit by Sylvester and underscoring the home's significance as the disco icon's former residence. If walls could talk, they would likely have many stories to tell of the late singer, whose presence still resonates with locals who remember him and the vibrancy he offered to the city's cultural tapestry, per Ascend Real Estate.
