21 Alta St #A, San Francisco - Sold $500K Jan 2026 in Telegraph Hill

Sold January 7, 2026 for $500,000 · 0.2% over asking · 56 days on market

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Listed By Kathleen DiGrande. DRE# 001968116. Vantage Realty. (415) 766-1132

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425086240

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 3.6/5 overall, 3.5/5 for schools and 3.8/5 for safety — 45th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $1.53M.

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

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Jan 07, 2026	Sold SFAR	$500,000	+0.2%
Nov 12, 2025	Listed SFAR	$499,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Garfield Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.6 mi	4/5
Francisco Middle	Middle	6-8	0.5 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
4
Curb Appeal
4

Overall Amenities score: 4.2

What neighborhood is 21 Alta St #A in?

21 Alta St #A sits in Telegraph Hill, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Telegraph Hill 45th 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 and Francisco Middle (middle school, 6-8) 0.5 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high 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 3.6 out of 5 overall, with 3.5 for schools and 3.8 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

See the full Telegraph Hill profile