21 Alta St #A, San Francisco, CA 94133

Sold January 7, 2026 for $500,000 · 0.2% over asking · 56 days on market
$500,000
Sold Price
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Beds
1
Baths
2,040 SqFt
$245/SqFt
Jan 7, 2026
Sold Date
Listed By Kathleen DiGrande. DRE# 001968116. Vantage Realty. (415) 766-1132
Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425086240

Sold Summary

21 Alta St #A in San Francisco sold for $500,000 on January 7, 2026 — 0.2% above its $499,000 asking price — 56 days after coming on the market. That works out to $245 per square foot for a 1-bath home. The 2,040 sq ft property sits in Telegraph Hill, which Houseberry scores 3.4/5 overall, 3.7/5 for schools and 2.7/5 for safety — 56th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $7.17M.

About This Home
Atop San Francisco''s famous Telegraph Hill lies this enchanting retreat featuring sweeping views of the Bay and Embarcadero. Nestled alongside a picturesque row of homes along magical Alta Street, this sweet tenancy-in-common studio unit includes gorgeous wood floors, a spacious kitchen, corner windows offering fantastic light and postcard-quality views, and a large walk-out deck overlooking the calming waters of the Bay. Other treasures include a refreshed full bath and in-unit laundry. This ideal hideaway is one of four u...Show More
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2,040 SqFt
1,331 SqFt
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Telegraph Hill
425086240
56
$661
Property History
DateEvent & SourcePriceChange
Jan 07, 2026Sold SFAR$500,000+0.2%
Nov 12, 2025Listed SFAR$499,000
Schools serving this Neighborhood
School NameTypeGradesDistanceHouseberry School Score
Garfield Elementary PrimaryK-50.6 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

    5.0

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    4

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    4

Overall Amenities score: 4.2

Questions about this home

What neighborhood is 21 Alta St #A in?

21 Alta St #A sits in Telegraph Hill, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 3.4 out of 5, placing it 56th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 21 Alta St #A?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 21 Alta St #A for Garfield 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 21 Alta St #A sell for?

21 Alta St #A closed at $500,000 on January 7, 2026. It had been asking $499,000.

How long was 21 Alta St #A on the market?

21 Alta St #A was on the market for 56 days — listed on November 12, 2025, sale closed on January 7, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 21 Alta St #A?

21 Alta St #A works out to $245 per square foot, from the $500,000 sale price across 2,040 square feet.

Is Telegraph Hill a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Telegraph Hill 3.4 out of 5 overall, with 3.7 for schools and 2.7 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $7.17M, against $500,000 for this property.

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Neighborhood Summary
Telegraph Hill
Home RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome Rating
3.4 /5
Personal Score: 3.8/5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $7.17M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $14k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    24%

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