438 Elizabeth St, San Francisco - Sold $4.93M Aug 2026 in Noe Valley

Sold August 28, 2026 for $4,930,000 · 15 days on market

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Listed By Isabelle Grotte. DRE# 001895115. Compass. (415) 342-5010

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426139937

438 Elizabeth St in San Francisco sold for $4,930,000 on August 28, 2026 — 15 days after coming on the market at $3,295,000. That works out to $2,357 per square foot for a 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home built in 1892. The 2,092 sq ft house sits in Noe Valley, which Houseberry scores 3.2/5 overall, 2.4/5 for schools and 4.2/5 for safety — 61st of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $2.53M.

Located on one of Noe Valley's most desirable blocks, this expanded Victorian home offers a rare blend of period charm and gracious, livable space. Original stained glass details and a decorative vintage fireplace speak to the home's storied character, while hardwood floors and high ceilings throughout lend warmth and scale to every room. A skylit staircase draws natural light down through the heart of the home, creating a bright, welcoming atmosphere from the moment you step inside. The main level centers around a bright, w

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Aug 28, 2026	Sold SFAR	$4,930,000	+49.6%
Aug 13, 2026	Listed SFAR	$3,295,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Alvarado Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.4 mi	4/5

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Near Good Merchants
5.0
Public Spaces
3
Curb Appeal
3.5

Overall Amenities score: 3.6

What neighborhood is 438 Elizabeth St in?

438 Elizabeth St sits in Noe Valley, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Noe Valley 61st of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 438 Elizabeth St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 438 Elizabeth St for Alvarado Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.4 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 438 Elizabeth St sell for?

438 Elizabeth St closed at $4,930,000 on August 28, 2026. It had been asking $3,295,000.

How long was 438 Elizabeth St on the market?

438 Elizabeth St was on the market for 15 days — listed on August 13, 2026, sale closed on August 28, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 438 Elizabeth St?

438 Elizabeth St works out to $2,357 per square foot, from the $4,930,000 sale price across 2,092 square feet.

Is Noe Valley a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Noe Valley 3.2 out of 5 overall, with 2.4 for schools and 4.2 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

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Houseberry has recorded 183 sales in Noe Valley since September 2025.

Neighborhood data last updated September 25, 2026