496 Ellsworth St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Sold September 4, 2025 for $1,068,000 · 18.8% over asking · 41 days on market

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Listed By Tim Johnson. DRE# 001476421. Compass. (415) 710-9000

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425060588

496 Ellsworth St in San Francisco sold for $1,068,000 on September 4, 2025 — 18.8% above its $899,000 asking price — 41 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,271 per square foot for a 1-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home built in 1920. The 840 sq ft house sits in Bernal Heights, which Houseberry scores 3.3/5 overall, 2.4/5 for schools and 4.0/5 for safety — 60th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $1.89M.

In a prized location just two blocks from the shops and restaurants of Cortland Avenue, this beautiful home is flooded with light from its expansive windows and skylights. Crafted by combining two of San Francisco's storied earthquake cottages, the home has been attractively updated for modern living. The heart of the home is a bright,skylit kitchen that is beautifully appointed with stainless steel appliances and abundant cabinetry. A spacious walk-out patio is ideally configured for entertaining under Bernal's sunny skies.

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Sep 04, 2025	Sold SFAR	$1,068,000	+18.8%
Jul 25, 2025	Listed SFAR	$899,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Serra (Junipero) Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.4 mi	1.5/5

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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
4.7
Public Spaces
3.5
Curb Appeal
3

Overall Amenities score: 3.5

What neighborhood is 496 Ellsworth St in?

496 Ellsworth St sits in Bernal Heights, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 3.3 out of 5, placing it 60th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 496 Ellsworth St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 496 Ellsworth St for Serra (Junipero) 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 496 Ellsworth St sell for?

496 Ellsworth St closed at $1,068,000 on September 4, 2025. It had been asking $899,000.

How long was 496 Ellsworth St on the market?

496 Ellsworth St was on the market for 41 days — listed on July 25, 2025, sale closed on September 4, 2025.

What is the price per square foot at 496 Ellsworth St?

496 Ellsworth St works out to $1,271 per square foot, from the $1,068,000 sale price across 840 square feet.

Is Bernal Heights a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Bernal Heights 3.3 out of 5 overall, with 2.4 for schools and 4.0 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $1.89M, against $1,068,000 for this property.

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