238 Downey St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Sold October 29, 2025 for $1,695,000 · 6.3% over asking · 40 days on market

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Listed By Craig Epstein. DRE# 001739593. Compass. (415) 306-1174

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425074881

238 Downey St in San Francisco sold for $1,695,000 on October 29, 2025 — 6.3% above its $1,595,000 asking price — 40 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,303 per square foot for a 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo built in 1900. The 1,301 sq ft condo sits in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, which Houseberry scores 3.6/5 overall, 3.6/5 for schools and 3.3/5 for safety — 47th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $3.74M.

Iconic flat in one of the city's most central, charming, and coveted neighborhoods. This exceptional, full-floor, two-bedroom, two-bath flat is just 3 blocks up from Cole Valley shops. Thoughtfully rebuilt from the ground up in the early 2000s with a new foundation, new systems, all new windows, and significant seismic upgrades (including steel beam), this home perfectly blends lasting integrity with its original Edwardian character. High ceilings, in-unit laundry, a gas fireplace, and one-car side-by-side garage parking add

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Oct 29, 2025	Sold SFAR	$1,695,000	+6.3%
Sep 19, 2025	Listed SFAR	$1,595,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Grattan Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.2 mi	4.5/5
Giannini (A.P.) Middle	Middle	6-8	2.9 mi	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 238 Downey St in?

238 Downey St sits in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 3.6 out of 5, placing it 47th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 238 Downey St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 238 Downey St for Grattan Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.2 mi away and Giannini (A.P.) Middle (middle school, 6-8) 2.9 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 238 Downey St sell for?

238 Downey St closed at $1,695,000 on October 29, 2025. It had been asking $1,595,000.

How long was 238 Downey St on the market?

238 Downey St was on the market for 40 days — listed on September 19, 2025, sale closed on October 29, 2025.

What is the price per square foot at 238 Downey St?

238 Downey St works out to $1,303 per square foot, from the $1,695,000 sale price across 1,301 square feet.

Is Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights 3.6 out of 5 overall, with 3.6 for schools and 3.3 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $3.74M, against $1,695,000 for this property.

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