38 Presidio Ter, San Francisco, CA 94118

Sold December 4, 2025 for $11,335,000 · 9.3% under asking · 87 days on market
$11,335,000
Sold Price
5
Beds
3.5
Baths
5,850 SqFt
$1,938/SqFt
Dec 4, 2025
Sold Date
Listed By M.L. Castellanos. DRE# 000905399. Sotheby's International Realty. (415) 640-0135
Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425071831

Sold Summary

38 Presidio Ter in San Francisco sold for $11,335,000 on December 4, 2025 — 9.3% below its $12,500,000 asking price — 87 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,938 per square foot for a 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath single-family home built in 1910. The 5,850 sq ft house sits in Presidio Heights, which Houseberry scores 4.2/5 overall, 4.3/5 for schools and 4.3/5 for safety — 3rd of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $4.47M.

About This Home

Set within the private, gated community of Presidio Terrace, this stately residence combines architectural pedigree with grand scale. The Terrace, conceived in the early 20th century as a garden city retreat, is renowned for its lush, park-like setting and distinguished historic homes. Situated on an expansive 13,788 sq. ft. lot (approx.), this elegant property offers approx. 5,850 sq. ft. of living space, including five bedrooms all on one level. Period details abound from soaring ceilings and intricate woodwork to oversize...Show More
Prop Type:
Year Built:
Home Size:
Lot Size:
Single Family
1910
5,850 SqFt
13,788 SqFt
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MLS #:
Days on Houseberry:
HOA:
Presidio Height...
425071831
87
$1800

Property History

DateEvent & SourcePriceChange
Dec 04, 2025Sold SFAR$11,335,000−9.3%
Sep 08, 2025Listed SFAR$12,500,000

Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesDistanceHouseberry School Score
Sutro Elementary PrimaryK-50.6 mi
Roosevelt Middle Middle6-80.4 mi

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near Good Merchants

    4.9

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    4

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    4.5

Overall Amenities score: 4.4

Other sales on Presidio Ter

1 other sale recorded on Presidio Ter since September 2025

The sale on Presidio Ter
AddressSoldPricePer sq ft
3 Presidio TerMar 2026$9.5M$1,256

This home's $1,938 per square foot ranks 1st of the 2 sales on Presidio Ter that record one, including this sale.

Questions about this home

What neighborhood is 38 Presidio Ter in?

38 Presidio Ter sits in Presidio Heights, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Presidio Heights 3rd of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 38 Presidio Ter?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 38 Presidio Ter for Sutro Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.6 mi away and Roosevelt Middle (middle school, 6-8) 0.4 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 38 Presidio Ter sell for?

38 Presidio Ter closed at $11,335,000 on December 4, 2025. It had been asking $12,500,000.

How long was 38 Presidio Ter on the market?

38 Presidio Ter was on the market for 87 days — listed on September 8, 2025, sale closed on December 4, 2025.

What is the price per square foot at 38 Presidio Ter?

38 Presidio Ter works out to $1,938 per square foot, from the $11,335,000 sale price across 5,850 square feet.

Is Presidio Heights a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Presidio Heights 4.2 out of 5 overall, with 4.3 for schools and 4.3 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

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Presidio Heights scores and market conditions

Houseberry has recorded 42 sales in Presidio Heights since September 2025.

Neighborhood data last updated September 25, 2026

Presidio Heights
Home RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome Rating
4.2 /5
Personal Score: 4.5/5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $4.47M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $108k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -2%

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