1940 Buchanan St, San Francisco - Sold $1.5M Aug 2026

Sold August 11, 2026 for $1,500,000 · 3.2% under asking · 46 days on market

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Listed By Robert B Collett. DRE# 001987866. Berkshire Hathaway Drysdale Properties. (415) 926-5081

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426141346

1940 Buchanan St in San Francisco sold for $1,500,000 on August 11, 2026 — 3.2% below its $1,550,000 asking price — 46 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,014 per square foot for a 3-bedroom, 1-bath condo built in 1904. The 1,480 sq ft condo sits in Lower Pacific Heights, which Houseberry scores 3.3/5 overall, 3.3/5 for schools and 3.7/5 for safety — 58th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $1.67M.

Charming Edwardian flat in a boutique 3-unit building just moments from Fillmore Street, Japantown, Alta Plaza Park, and Lafayette Park. Featuring 2 bedrooms plus a large bonus room with a queen-size Murphy bed, high ceilings, hardwood floors, a wood-burning fireplace, beautiful wainscoting, period medallions, and a large rounded bay window, this home offers a rare combination of character, flexibility, and timeless appeal. The spacious kitchen features an island with built-in electrical outlets, while in-unit laundry adds e

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Aug 11, 2026	Sold SFAR	$1,500,000	−3.2%
Jun 26, 2026	Listed SFAR	$1,550,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Sherman Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.7 mi	4.5/5
Marina Middle	Middle	6-8	1.0 mi	3.5/5

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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
5.0
Public Spaces
3
Curb Appeal
3

Overall Amenities score: 3.4

3 other sales recorded on Buchanan St since September 2025

The 3 sales on Buchanan St

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
2637 Buchanan St	Jul 2026	$4.85M	$1,211
618 Buchanan St	Jun 2026	$875K	$1,105
2927 Buchanan St	Apr 2026	$1.42M	—

This home's $1,014 per square foot ranks 3rd of the 3 sales on Buchanan St that record one, including this sale.

What neighborhood is 1940 Buchanan St in?

1940 Buchanan St sits in Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Lower Pacific Heights 58th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 1940 Buchanan St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 1940 Buchanan St for Sherman Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.7 mi away and Marina 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.

How much did 1940 Buchanan St sell for?

1940 Buchanan St closed at $1,500,000 on August 11, 2026. It had been asking $1,550,000.

How long was 1940 Buchanan St on the market?

1940 Buchanan St was on the market for 46 days — listed on June 26, 2026, sale closed on August 11, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 1940 Buchanan St?

1940 Buchanan St works out to $1,014 per square foot, from the $1,500,000 sale price across 1,480 square feet.

Is Lower Pacific Heights a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Lower Pacific Heights 3.3 out of 5 overall, with 3.3 for schools and 3.7 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

See the full Lower Pacific Heights profile