1278 23rd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122 - Sold

Sold April 6, 2026 for $3,226,000 · 11.2% over asking · 7 days on market

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Listed By Sherri Howe. DRE# 001816621. Compass. (415) 640-4664

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426114089

1278 23rd Ave in San Francisco sold for $3,226,000 on April 6, 2026 — 11.2% above its $2,900,000 asking price — 7 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,445 per square foot for a 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath single-family home built in 1914. The 2,232 sq ft house sits in Central Sunset, which Houseberry scores 4.3/5 overall, 4.3/5 for schools and 4.9/5 for safety — 6th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $1.61M.

1278 23rd Ave is a thoughtfully designed 3-story Craftsman home in the Central Sunset, with a layout that balances an open floor plan with distinct and functional spaces. The main living level features seamless flow between the foyer, the front-facing living room with fireplace, the spacious kitchen with breakfast bar and stainless-steel appliances including a Bertazzoni gas range, and the dining room with outdoor access. A powder room, a laundry closet with washer and dryer, and a coat closet complete this floor. Upstairs,

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Apr 06, 2026	Sold SFAR	$3,226,000	+11.2%
Mar 30, 2026	Listed SFAR	$2,900,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Jefferson Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.3 mi	5/5
Giannini (A.P.) Middle	Middle	6-8	1.2 mi	5/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

Near Good Merchants
4.7
Public Spaces
3
Curb Appeal
2

Overall Amenities score: 2.9

What neighborhood is 1278 23rd Ave in?

1278 23rd Ave sits in Central Sunset, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 4.3 out of 5, placing it 6th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 1278 23rd Ave?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 1278 23rd Ave for Jefferson Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.3 mi away and Giannini (A.P.) Middle (middle school, 6-8) 1.2 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 1278 23rd Ave sell for?

1278 23rd Ave closed at $3,226,000 on April 6, 2026. It had been asking $2,900,000.

How long was 1278 23rd Ave on the market?

1278 23rd Ave was on the market for 7 days — listed on March 30, 2026, sale closed on April 6, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 1278 23rd Ave?

1278 23rd Ave works out to $1,445 per square foot, from the $3,226,000 sale price across 2,232 square feet.

Is Central Sunset a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Central Sunset 4.3 out of 5 overall, with 4.3 for schools and 4.9 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $1.61M, against $3,226,000 for this property.

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