21 Castenada Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
Sold June 9, 2026 for $1,300,000 · 23.3% under asking · 18 days on market
$1,300,000
Sold Price
5
Beds
6
Baths
4,163 SqFt
$312/SqFt
Jun 9, 2026
Sold Date
Listed By Kate D Tomassi. DRE# 001975281. Sotheby's International Realty. (415) 706-7555
Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426132865

Sold Summary

21 Castenada Ave in San Francisco sold for $1,300,000 on June 9, 2026 — 23.3% below its $1,695,000 asking price — 18 days after coming on the market. That works out to $312 per square foot for a 5-bedroom, 6-bath single-family home built in 2009. The 4,163 sq ft house sits in Forest Hill, which Houseberry scores 4.3/5 overall, 3.9/5 for schools and 5.0/5 for safety — 2nd of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $1.86M.

About This Home
Incredible Opportunity! Awaiting transformation in a prime location. Contemporary hillside home w/elevator on a serene block in Forest Hill. This expansive residence offers 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths and 2 half baths, a spacious family/media room, multiple potential den and office spaces, several decks, 2-car side-by-side garage. Commanding great room w/soaring double-height ceilings and walls of windows framing views toward the western slope of Twin Peaks. Kitchen w/island and premium appliances, wet bar, and powder room comp...Show More
Prop Type:
Year Built:
Home Size:
Lot Size:
Single Family
2009
4,163 SqFt
3,330 SqFt
Neighborhood:
MLS #:
Days on Houseberry:
HOA:
Forest Hill
426132865
18
$613
Property History
DateEvent & SourcePriceChange
Jun 09, 2026Sold SFAR$1,300,000−23.3%
May 22, 2026Listed SFAR$1,695,000
Schools serving this Neighborhood
School NameTypeGradesDistanceHouseberry School Score
West Portal Elementary PrimaryK-50.5 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

    3.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    4.5

Overall Amenities score: 3.7

Questions about this home

What neighborhood is 21 Castenada Ave in?

21 Castenada Ave sits in Forest Hill, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 4.3 out of 5, placing it 2nd of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 21 Castenada Ave?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 21 Castenada Ave for West Portal Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.5 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 Castenada Ave sell for?

21 Castenada Ave closed at $1,300,000 on June 9, 2026. It had been asking $1,695,000.

How long was 21 Castenada Ave on the market?

21 Castenada Ave was on the market for 18 days — listed on May 22, 2026, sale closed on June 9, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 21 Castenada Ave?

21 Castenada Ave works out to $312 per square foot, from the $1,300,000 sale price across 4,163 square feet.

Is Forest Hill a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Forest Hill 4.3 out of 5 overall, with 3.9 for schools and 5.0 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $1.86M, against $1,300,000 for this property.

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