1961 California St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Sold March 2, 2026 for $2,881,960 · 20.3% over asking · 31 days on market
$2,881,960
Sold Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,838 SqFt
$1,568/SqFt
Mar 2, 2026
Sold Date
Listed By Maeve Rossington. DRE# 001476615. Compass. (415) 902-9443
Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426100242

Sold Summary

1961 California St in San Francisco sold for $2,881,960 on March 2, 2026 — 20.3% above its $2,395,000 asking price — 31 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,568 per square foot for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo built in 1949. The 1,838 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.

About This Home

Elegant and spacious Pacific Heights home. This beautiful light-filled top floor condominium has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and gracious foyer entry. The formal living room, dining room and updated kitchen offer a modern flow perfect for relaxed everyday living or lively dinner parties. The kitchen boasts quartz counter tops, custom cabinets, pantry, Bertazzoni range, Zephyr hood, Sub-Zero refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher. The thoughtful layout provides a laundry room just off the kitchen along with the 3 bedrooms and 2 full ...Show More
Prop Type:
Year Built:
Home Size:
Lot Size:
Condominium
1949
1,838 SqFt
4,308 SqFt
Neighborhood:
MLS #:
Days on Houseberry:
HOA:
Lower Pacific H...
426100242
31
$500

Property History

DateEvent & SourcePriceChange
Mar 02, 2026Sold SFAR$2,881,960+20.3%
Jan 30, 2026Listed SFAR$2,395,000

Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesDistanceHouseberry School Score
Sherman Elementary PrimaryK-50.6 mi
Marina Middle Middle6-81.0 mi

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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.

Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near Good Merchants

    5.0

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3

Overall Amenities score: 3.4

Other sales on California St

17 other sales recorded on California St since September 2025

8 of the 17 sales on California St
AddressSoldPricePer sq ft
3316 California St #4Sep 2026$2.25M$1,368
1177 California St #711Sep 2026$400K$915
2211 California St #206Sep 2026$830K$1,277
6427 California StSep 2026$4.25M$1,215
875 California St #701Aug 2026$2.65M$1,713
1201 California St #206Aug 2026$575K—
3053 California StAug 2026$2.28M$1,060
2211 California St #303Jul 2026$535K—

and 9 more recorded on California St.

This home's $1,568 per square foot ranks 3rd of the 16 sales on California St that record one, including this sale. The median of the other 15 is $1,226 per square foot.

Questions about this home

What neighborhood is 1961 California St in?

1961 California 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 1961 California St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 1961 California St for Sherman Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.6 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 1961 California St sell for?

1961 California St closed at $2,881,960 on March 2, 2026. It had been asking $2,395,000.

How long was 1961 California St on the market?

1961 California St was on the market for 31 days — listed on January 30, 2026, sale closed on March 2, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 1961 California St?

1961 California St works out to $1,568 per square foot, from the $2,881,960 sale price across 1,838 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.

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Lower Pacific Heights scores and market conditions

Houseberry has recorded 71 sales in Lower Pacific Heights since September 2025.

Neighborhood data last updated September 25, 2026

Lower Pacific Heights
Home RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome Rating
3.3 /5
Personal Score: 4.0/5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.67M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $71k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    9%

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