1242 Washington St, San Francisco - Sold $1.2M Mar 2026 in Nob Hill

Sold March 16, 2026 for $1,200,000 · 20.6% over asking · 70 days on market

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Listed By Gabrielle F Bunker. DRE# 001886852. Compass. (415) 846-2785

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426093723

1242 Washington St in San Francisco sold for $1,200,000 on March 16, 2026 — 20.6% above its $995,000 asking price — 70 days after coming on the market. That works out to $935 per square foot for a 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo built in 1913. The 1,283 sq ft condo sits in Nob Hill, which Houseberry scores 3.7/5 overall, 3.3/5 for schools and 4.1/5 for safety — 34th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $1.42M.

This generously sized condo with striking City and Bay views offers an ideal blend of comfort, elegance, and classic San Francisco appeal. At over 1280 square feet, its hardwood and tile floors lead into a large living room, wrapped with windows on three sides and expansive east- and north-facing views. A formal dining room and remodeled eat-in kitchen complete the main living spaces, all beautifully illuminated by distinctive, graceful chandeliers throughout. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Mar 16, 2026	Sold SFAR	$1,200,000	+20.6%
Jan 05, 2026	Listed SFAR	$995,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.3 mi	4/5
Marina Middle	Middle	6-8	1.3 mi	3.5/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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Near Good Merchants
5.0
Public Spaces
4
Curb Appeal
4.5

Overall Amenities score: 4.4

6 other sales recorded on Washington St since September 2025

The 6 sales on Washington St

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
1840 Washington St #403	Sep 2026	$1.1M	$1,314
1789 Washington St #702	Jul 2026	$1.64M	—
1240 Washington St	Jul 2026	$1.08M	$933
611 Washington St #2306	Mar 2026	$900K	$725
611 Washington St #2505	Dec 2025	$2.08M	$1,088
611 Washington St #2402	Dec 2025	$3.5M	$1,334

This home's $935 per square foot ranks 4th of the 6 sales on Washington St that record one, including this sale. The median of the other 5 is $1,088 per square foot.

What neighborhood is 1242 Washington St in?

1242 Washington St sits in Nob Hill, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Nob Hill 34th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 1242 Washington St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 1242 Washington St for Lau (Gordon J.) Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.3 mi away and Marina Middle (middle school, 6-8) 1.3 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 1242 Washington St sell for?

1242 Washington St closed at $1,200,000 on March 16, 2026. It had been asking $995,000.

How long was 1242 Washington St on the market?

1242 Washington St was on the market for 70 days — listed on January 5, 2026, sale closed on March 16, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 1242 Washington St?

1242 Washington St works out to $935 per square foot, from the $1,200,000 sale price across 1,283 square feet.

Is Nob Hill a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Nob Hill 3.7 out of 5 overall, with 3.3 for schools and 4.1 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

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Houseberry has recorded 105 sales in Nob Hill since September 2025.

Neighborhood data last updated September 25, 2026