2218 Clay St, San Francisco, CA 94115 - Sold

Sold May 18, 2026 for $8,950,000 · 17.8% over asking · 24 days on market

1 of 63

Listed By Joan F Gordon. DRE# 000331806. City Real Estate. (415) 987-7567

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426124544

2218 Clay St in San Francisco sold for $8,950,000 on May 18, 2026 — 17.8% above its $7,600,000 asking price — 24 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,234 per square foot for a 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath single-family home built in 1900. The 7,255 sq ft house sits in Pacific Heights, which Houseberry scores 4.1/5 overall, 3.6/5 for schools and 4.0/5 for safety — 21st of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $7.67M.

Set in the heart of Pacific Heights, this extraordinary fully detached Queen Anne Victorian offers a rare blend of historic grandeur, modern livability, and iconic San Francisco outlooks. Encompassing six bedrooms, five and a half baths, and positioned on an unusually expansive 34 by 127 lot, this exceptional residence is a true legacy property, rich in character, meticulously maintained, and thoughtfully updated for contemporary living.Built in 1891 by Newsom and Newsom, their vision is displayed today with a home filled wi

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
May 18, 2026	Sold SFAR	$8,950,000	+17.8%
Apr 24, 2026	Listed SFAR	$7,600,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Sherman Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.5 mi	4.5/5
Marina Middle	Middle	6-8	0.8 mi	3.5/5

Click links for school listing

info at GreatSchools.org

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
5
Curb Appeal
5

Overall Amenities score: 5

What neighborhood is 2218 Clay St in?

2218 Clay St sits in Pacific Heights, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 4.1 out of 5, placing it 21st of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 2218 Clay St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 2218 Clay St for Sherman Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.5 mi away and Marina Middle (middle school, 6-8) 0.8 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 2218 Clay St sell for?

2218 Clay St closed at $8,950,000 on May 18, 2026. It had been asking $7,600,000.

How long was 2218 Clay St on the market?

2218 Clay St was on the market for 24 days — listed on April 24, 2026, sale closed on May 18, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 2218 Clay St?

2218 Clay St works out to $1,234 per square foot, from the $8,950,000 sale price across 7,255 square feet.

Is Pacific Heights a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Pacific Heights 4.1 out of 5 overall, with 3.6 for schools and 4.0 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $7.67M, against $8,950,000 for this property.

See the full Pacific Heights profile