2040 16th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116

Sold May 26, 2026 for $2,815,000 · 22.5% over asking · 33 days on market
$2,815,000
Sold Price
4
Beds
4.5
Baths
2,667 SqFt
$1,055/SqFt
May 26, 2026
Sold Date
Listed By Cleveland A Motley IV. DRE# 002072244. Redfin. (415) 971-0941
Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426108696

Sold Summary

2040 16th Ave in San Francisco sold for $2,815,000 on May 26, 2026 — 22.5% above its $2,298,000 asking price — 33 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,055 per square foot for a 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath single-family home built in 1916. The 2,667 sq ft house sits in Golden Gate Heights, which Houseberry scores 3.9/5 overall, 4.0/5 for schools and 4.5/5 for safety — 18th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $2.4M.

About This Home

Stand alone single family home perched in Golden Gate Heights with detached two car garage, sweeping Pacific Ocean views, and three finished levels of flexible living space. This well maintained residence offers 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, plus 2 bonus rooms ideal for multigenerational living, guests, caretakers, or office use. Original gumwood finishes, handcrafted built ins, and period details are preserved throughout, paired with a remodeled kitchen, updated baths, and completed electrical and plumbing improvements. The top fl...Show More
Prop Type:
Year Built:
Home Size:
Lot Size:
Single Family
1916
2,667 SqFt
4,080 SqFt
Neighborhood:
MLS #:
Days on Houseberry:
HOA:
Golden Gate Hei...
426108696
33
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Property History

DateEvent & SourcePriceChange
May 26, 2026Sold SFAR$2,815,000+22.5%
Apr 23, 2026Listed SFAR$2,298,000

Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesDistanceHouseberry School Score
Clarendon Alternative Elementary PrimaryK-50.9 mi

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near Good Merchants

    3.4

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    2.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.5

Overall Amenities score: 3.1

Other sales on 16th Ave

7 other sales recorded on 16th Ave since September 2025

The 7 sales on 16th Ave
AddressSoldPricePer sq ft
2306 16th AveAug 2026$2.35M$1,088
2050 16th AveJul 2026$2.67M$1,033
1866 16th AveMar 2026$2.32M$1,422
2147 16th AveFeb 2026$2.1M$1,211
2010 16th AveDec 2025$1.95M$1,293
2292 16th AveNov 2025$2.25M$1,196
2543 16th AveOct 2025$3.23M$1,212

This home's $1,055 per square foot ranks 7th of the 8 sales on 16th Ave that record one, including this sale. The median of the other 7 is $1,211 per square foot.

Questions about this home

What neighborhood is 2040 16th Ave in?

2040 16th Ave sits in Golden Gate Heights, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Golden Gate Heights 18th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 2040 16th Ave?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 2040 16th Ave for Clarendon Alternative Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.9 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 2040 16th Ave sell for?

2040 16th Ave closed at $2,815,000 on May 26, 2026. It had been asking $2,298,000.

How long was 2040 16th Ave on the market?

2040 16th Ave was on the market for 33 days — listed on April 23, 2026, sale closed on May 26, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 2040 16th Ave?

2040 16th Ave works out to $1,055 per square foot, from the $2,815,000 sale price across 2,667 square feet.

Is Golden Gate Heights a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Golden Gate Heights 3.9 out of 5 overall, with 4.0 for schools and 4.5 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

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Golden Gate Heights scores and market conditions

Houseberry has recorded 29 sales in Golden Gate Heights since September 2025.

Neighborhood data last updated September 25, 2026

Golden Gate Heights
Home RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome Rating
3.9 /5
Personal Score: 4.0/5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $2.4M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $41k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    28%

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