1985 8th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116

Sold July 30, 2026 for $2,625,000 · 22 days on market
$2,625,000
Sold Price
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,245 SqFt
$2,108/SqFt
Jul 30, 2026
Sold Date
Listed By Danielle Lazier. DRE# 001340326. Vivre Real Estate. (415) 528-7355
Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426138164

Sold Summary

1985 8th Ave in San Francisco sold for $2,625,000 on July 30, 2026 — 22 days after coming on the market at $1,495,000. That works out to $2,108 per square foot for a 2-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home built in 1922. The 1,245 sq ft house sits in Forest Hill, which Houseberry scores 4.0/5 overall, 4.0/5 for schools and 4.6/5 for safety — 11th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $2.96M.

About This Home

Set on a coveted block in Forest Hill, this fully detached, single-level home offers a charming home as it is now and with expansion potential in one of San Francisco's most beautiful neighborhoods. Newly refinished original hardwood floors, fresh interior paint, and new lighting throughout. New roof in 2024. An arched entry opens to the formal living room with a gas fireplace, flowing into the formal dining room with a bay window seat. The primary bedroom includes an en-suite bath, and the second bedroom opens directly to t...Show More
Prop Type:
Year Built:
Home Size:
Lot Size:
Single Family
1922
1,245 SqFt
4,728 SqFt
Neighborhood:
MLS #:
Days on Houseberry:
HOA:
Forest Hill
426138164
22
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Property History

DateEvent & SourcePriceChange
Jul 30, 2026Sold SFAR$2,625,000+75.6%
Jul 08, 2026Listed SFAR$1,495,000

Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesDistanceHouseberry School Score
West Portal Elementary PrimaryK-50.6 mi

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near Good Merchants

    3.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    4.5

Overall Amenities score: 3.7

Other sales on 8th Ave

5 other sales recorded on 8th Ave since September 2025

The 5 sales on 8th Ave
AddressSoldPricePer sq ft
256 8th AveAug 2026$2M$1,455
451 8th AveAug 2026$950K$852
1990 8th AveJun 2026$4.28M$1,315
1759 8th AveMay 2026$4M—
1819 8th AveApr 2026$2.9M$1,662

This home's $2,108 per square foot ranks 1st of the 5 sales on 8th Ave that record one, including this sale.

Questions about this home

What neighborhood is 1985 8th Ave in?

1985 8th Ave sits in Forest Hill, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Forest Hill 11th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 1985 8th Ave?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 1985 8th Ave for West Portal Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.6 mi away. We hold no middle school and high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no such school nearby.

How much did 1985 8th Ave sell for?

1985 8th Ave closed at $2,625,000 on July 30, 2026. It had been asking $1,495,000.

How long was 1985 8th Ave on the market?

1985 8th Ave was on the market for 22 days — listed on July 8, 2026, sale closed on July 30, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 1985 8th Ave?

1985 8th Ave works out to $2,108 per square foot, from the $2,625,000 sale price across 1,245 square feet.

Is Forest Hill a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Forest Hill 4.0 out of 5 overall, with 4.0 for schools and 4.6 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

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Forest Hill scores and market conditions

Houseberry has recorded 9 sales in Forest Hill since September 2025.

Neighborhood data last updated September 25, 2026

Forest Hill
Home RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome Rating
4.0 /5
Personal Score: 4.0/5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $2.96M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $55k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    10%

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