542 Head St, San Francisco - Sold $1.27M Feb 2026 in Ingleside Heights

Sold February 24, 2026 for $1,268,000 · 26 days on market

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Listed By Sam Buckwalter. DRE# 002152674. Compass. (415) 726-7573

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426099654

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 3.3/5 overall, 3.0/5 for schools and 4.4/5 for safety — 55th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $1.08M.

Located on an inviting block on Head Street, this well kept home offers period charm, landscaped outdoor space and expansion potential below. The main level opens to a generous, well lit living room with a wood burning fireplace and box ceilings. Freshly refinished parquet floors and original details carry a warm and inviting feeling. The living room opens to the formal dining room sized for a full table and entertaining. The kitchen is practical, efficient, and ready for your personal touches, with a breakfast nook and dire

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	4.5/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Near Good Merchants
4.0
Public Spaces
2
Curb Appeal
1.5

Overall Amenities score: 2.2

1 other sale recorded on Head St since September 2025

The sale on Head St

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
885 Head St	Aug 2026	$2.31M	$2,258

This home's $1,161 per square foot ranks 2nd of the 2 sales on Head St that record one, including this sale.

What neighborhood is 542 Head St in?

542 Head St sits in Ingleside Heights, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Ingleside Heights 55th 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. 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 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 3.3 out of 5 overall, with 3.0 for schools and 4.4 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

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