1278 La Playa St, San Francisco - Pending, Listed $1.59M in Outer Sunset

Pending · listed at $1,595,000

Price and status as of September 25, 2026

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Listed By Oliver L Henrikson. DRE# 002065452. Compass. (415) 497-0425

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425069839

1278 La Playa St in San Francisco is pending, listed at $1,595,000 on September 2, 2025. That works out to $675 per square foot for a 5-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home built in 1947. The 2,364 sq ft house sits in Outer Sunset, which Houseberry scores 4.2/5 overall, 4.5/5 for schools and 4.3/5 for safety — 2nd of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $1.69M.

Looking for an epic beach house? Spanning almost 2400sqft, this move in ready home is so close to Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park, many vibrant, fun, local businesses, and hubs of the Sunset Community. Inside, a bright, expansive living space flows into a stylish kitchen with bar seating perfect entertaining. 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths upstairs offer space without compromise. French doors open from the large primary suite to a sunny office overlooking the large, manicured backyard featuring two putting greens. The downstairs

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Sep 02, 2025	Listed SFAR	$1,595,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.5 mi	4.5/5
Giannini (A.P.) Middle	Middle	6-8	1.0 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
4.4
Public Spaces
4.3
Curb Appeal
3.3

Overall Amenities score: 3.9

1 other sale recorded on La Playa St since September 2025

The sale on La Playa St

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
855 La Playa St #457	Jul 2026	$835K	$695

At its asking price, this home's $675 per square foot would rank 2nd of 2 alongside the recorded sales on La Playa St that state one.

What neighborhood is 1278 La Playa St in?

1278 La Playa St sits in Outer Sunset, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Outer Sunset 2nd of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 1278 La Playa St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 1278 La Playa St for Key (Francis Scott) Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.5 mi away and Giannini (A.P.) Middle (middle school, 6-8) 1.0 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

What is the asking price for 1278 La Playa St?

1278 La Playa St is asking $1,595,000, on the market since September 2, 2025. It is currently under contract.

What is the price per square foot at 1278 La Playa St?

1278 La Playa St works out to $675 per square foot, from the $1,595,000 asking price across 2,364 square feet.

Is Outer Sunset a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Outer Sunset 4.2 out of 5 overall, with 4.5 for schools and 4.3 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

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