252 9th St #501, San Francisco, CA 94103

Sold January 12, 2026 for $525,000 · 8.7% under asking · 123 days on market
$525,000
Sold Price
1
Beds
1
Baths
552 SqFt
$951/SqFt
Jan 12, 2026
Sold Date
Listed By Gary Lo. DRE# 001879999. Coldwell Banker Realty. (628) 310-6546
Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425072184

Sold Summary

252 9th St #501 in San Francisco sold for $525,000 on January 12, 2026 — 8.7% below its $575,000 asking price — 123 days after coming on the market. That works out to $951 per square foot for a 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo built in 2015. The 552 sq ft condo sits in South of Market, which Houseberry scores 2.1/5 overall, 1.4/5 for schools and 2.2/5 for safety — 91st of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $1.83M.

About This Home
Exquisite 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom Penthouse condo at 252 9th St, Unit #501, in the boutique Sapphire building, San Francisco. This stunning city skyline view home, two sliding doors showcasing breathtaking downtown San Francisco and a huge 189sqft deck/patio deeded to unit perfect for hosting parties and dinners. The modern kitchen boasts a stainless steel Bertazzoni gas cooking range and quartz countertops, complemented by hardwood flooring, an in-unit washer and dryer, and designer bathroom with modern fixtures. Sapphire, wi...Show More
Prop Type:
Year Built:
Home Size:
Lot Size:
Condominium
2015
552 SqFt
5,000 SqFt
Neighborhood:
MLS #:
Days on Houseberry:
HOA:
South of Market
425072184
123
$623
Property History
DateEvent & SourcePriceChange
Jan 12, 2026Sold SFAR$525,000−8.7%
Sep 11, 2025Listed SFAR$575,000
Schools serving this Neighborhood
School NameTypeGradesDistanceHouseberry School Score
Webster (Daniel) Elementary PrimaryK-51.3 mi
Daniel Webster Elementary PrimaryK-5

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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

    3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    2.5

Overall Amenities score: 3.2

Questions about this home

What neighborhood is 252 9th St #501 in?

252 9th St #501 sits in South of Market, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 2.1 out of 5, placing it 91st of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 252 9th St #501?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 252 9th St #501 for Webster (Daniel) Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 1.3 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 252 9th St #501 sell for?

252 9th St #501 closed at $525,000 on January 12, 2026. It had been asking $575,000.

How long was 252 9th St #501 on the market?

252 9th St #501 was on the market for 123 days — listed on September 11, 2025, sale closed on January 12, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 252 9th St #501?

252 9th St #501 works out to $951 per square foot, from the $525,000 sale price across 552 square feet.

Is South of Market a good place to live?

Houseberry scores South of Market 2.1 out of 5 overall, with 1.4 for schools and 2.2 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $1.83M, against $525,000 for this property.

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Neighborhood Summary
South of Market
Home RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome Rating
2.1 /5
Personal Score: 2.9/5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.83M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $141k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    24%

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