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Sold Summary
542 Head St in San Francisco sold for $1,268,000 on February 24, 2026 — 26 days after coming on the market at $998,000. That works out to $1,161 per square foot for a 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home built in 1926. The 1,092 sq ft house sits in Ingleside Heights, which Houseberry scores 3.4/5 overall, 3.5/5 for schools and 4.1/5 for safety — 53rd of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $1.2M.
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Sold SFAR | $1,268,000 | +27.1% |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Listed SFAR | $998,000 |
| School Name | Type | Grades | Distance | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ortega (Jose) Elementary | Primary | K-5 | 0.2 mi | |
| Aptos Middle | Middle | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Near Good Merchants4.0
Public Spaces2
Curb Appeal1.5
Overall Amenities score: 2.2
Questions about this home
What neighborhood is 542 Head St in?
542 Head St sits in Ingleside Heights, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 3.4 out of 5, placing it 53rd of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.
What schools serve 542 Head St?
Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 542 Head St for Ortega (Jose) Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.2 mi away and Aptos Middle (middle school, 6-8) 0.9 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.
How much did 542 Head St sell for?
542 Head St closed at $1,268,000 on February 24, 2026. It had been asking $998,000.
How long was 542 Head St on the market?
542 Head St was on the market for 26 days — listed on January 29, 2026, sale closed on February 24, 2026.
What is the price per square foot at 542 Head St?
542 Head St works out to $1,161 per square foot, from the $1,268,000 sale price across 1,092 square feet.
Is Ingleside Heights a good place to live?
Houseberry scores Ingleside Heights 3.4 out of 5 overall, with 3.5 for schools and 4.1 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $1.2M, against $1,268,000 for this property.
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