280 Madison St, San Francisco - Sold $1.45M Oct 2025 in Excelsior

Sold October 20, 2025 for $1,450,000 · 7.4% over asking · 45 days on market

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Listed By Dan Dodd. DRE# 001407328. Vanguard Properties. (415) 577-9462

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425070796

280 Madison St in San Francisco sold for $1,450,000 on October 20, 2025 — 7.4% above its $1,350,000 asking price — 45 days after coming on the market. That works out to $765 per square foot for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home built in 1958. The 1,895 sq ft house sits in Excelsior, which Houseberry scores 2.6/5 overall, 2.0/5 for schools and 3.4/5 for safety — 81st of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $1.22M.

Built in 1958, this classic San Francisco tunnel entry home embodies mid-century charm with modern updates. Elevated above the street, it offers a bright, airy layout, timeless details, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Just blocks from McLaren Park, the home balances neighborhood calm with quick access to downtown and beyond. The main level features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths above the garage. An open kitchen with stainless appliances and a dining area framed by large windows invite natural light throughout the day. Hardwood fl

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Oct 20, 2025	Sold SFAR	$1,450,000	+7.4%
Sep 05, 2025	Listed SFAR	$1,350,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Hillcrest Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.3 mi	2.5/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Near Good Merchants
4.2
Public Spaces
3
Curb Appeal
1.5

Overall Amenities score: 2.6

2 other sales recorded on Madison St since September 2025

The 2 sales on Madison St

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
339 Madison St	Aug 2026	$1.75M	$1,076
16 Madison St	Jun 2026	$1.4M	$883

This home's $765 per square foot ranks 3rd of the 3 sales on Madison St that record one, including this sale.

What neighborhood is 280 Madison St in?

280 Madison St sits in Excelsior, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Excelsior 81st of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 280 Madison St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 280 Madison St for Hillcrest Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.3 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 280 Madison St sell for?

280 Madison St closed at $1,450,000 on October 20, 2025. It had been asking $1,350,000.

How long was 280 Madison St on the market?

280 Madison St was on the market for 45 days — listed on September 5, 2025, sale closed on October 20, 2025.

What is the price per square foot at 280 Madison St?

280 Madison St works out to $765 per square foot, from the $1,450,000 sale price across 1,895 square feet.

Is Excelsior a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Excelsior 2.6 out of 5 overall, with 2.0 for schools and 3.4 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

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Homes for sale in Excelsior6 active listings nearby at last count
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Houseberry has recorded 77 sales in Excelsior since September 2025.

Neighborhood data last updated September 25, 2026