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District 8 · Block 2657, Lot 026 · ZIP 94114

123–125 Corbett Avenue

Single-family house · Corbett Heights

  • 2 stories
  • 2,732 ft2
  • 1,947 ft2 lot area
  • 9 rooms
  • Zoned RH-2
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One of a pair built side by side on the lower slope of Corbett Avenue.

  1. 1880

    William Magner's grocery, saloon and basement meeting hall opened on this corner; it was the district's only hall until 1895, and the neighbourhood improvement clubs met in it.

    Corbett Heights Neighbors, "June Neighborhood News", Vol. VIII, No. 6 (1 June 2026)
  2. July 7, 1890

    Magner's store and hall burned to the ground, taking two neighbouring houses with it. The corner stayed empty until 1937.

    Corbett Heights Neighbors, "June Neighborhood News", Vol. VIII, No. 6 (1 June 2026)
  3. 1937

    House completed. Contractor Arthur Quinn (A & B Quinn); no architect.

    Corbett Heights Neighbors, "June Neighborhood News", Vol. VIII, No. 6 (1 June 2026)
  4. February 1937

    Building permit filed; stated cost $4,000.

    Corbett Heights Neighbors, "June Neighborhood News", Vol. VIII, No. 6 (1 June 2026)
  5. 1940

    Owner valued the house at $6,000 (federal census).

    Corbett Heights Neighbors, "June Neighborhood News", Vol. VIII, No. 6 (1 June 2026)
  6. 1954

    Sold by owner at $15,950.

    Corbett Heights Neighbors, "June Neighborhood News", Vol. VIII, No. 6 (1 June 2026)
  7. Jan 2005
    Permit 200501123113 $$$ $5,000

    Replace 11 windows at the rear, repaint the upper rear elevation and stain the deck.

  8. Jan 2006
    Permit 200601202690 $$$ $40,000

    Replace the two-storey deck, renovate the kitchen, replace the garage door and increase the dwelling from one unit to two, under variance 2005.0615v.

  9. Jul 2007
    Permit 200707066108 $$$ $6,000

    Bathroom remodel; no structural work, existing light fixtures retained.

  10. Nov 2009
    Permit 200911191721 $$$ $40,000

    Interior remodel at ground level for use as a utility room and storage.

  11. Dec 2010
    Permit 201012297591 $$$ $50,000

    Interior remodel of 440 sq ft at ground floor as habitable space — bedroom, study, bathroom and hall.

  12. May 2014
    Permit 201405286918 $$$ $4,500

    Dry rot repair at roof level over about 100 sq ft, and replacement of three damaged skylights.

  13. May 2025
    Permit 202505196776 $$$ $15,000

    In-kind replacement of a shower stall, fixtures and finishes.

  14. Aug 2026
    Filed Permit 202608056087 $$$ $20,000

    Interior improvements to one unit: expand the kitchen into the existing garage, removing one parking space, a closet and an interior wall.

Two of the 11 filings on file carry a nominal valuation and are omitted from the timeline: a street-space permit and an address-verification record. 1 expired permit is not shown.

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