738 Shields St, San Francisco, CA 94132 - Sold

Sold April 1, 2026 for $1,200,000 · 27 days on market

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Listed By Amy Li. DRE# 001967444. Century 21 Masters. (415) 318-9409

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426108262

738 Shields St in San Francisco sold for $1,200,000 on April 1, 2026 — 27 days after coming on the market at $899,000. That works out to $828 per square foot for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home built in 1940. The 1,450 sq ft house sits in Merced Heights, which Houseberry scores 3.8/5 overall, 3.9/5 for schools and 4.1/5 for safety — 42nd of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $1.23M.

A fantastic opportunity in San Francisco's desirable Merced Manor neighborhood. This home offers 3 bedrooms 2 baths and 1450sqft of comfortable living space. Incredible potential for buyers looking to customize and create their dream home. Ideally located near Ocean Beach and Lake Merced, a perfect blend of city convenience and serene coastal living. Solid bones and a bright and functional layout, ready for renovation and modern updates. Comfortable bedrooms and existing bathrooms are ready for transformation, while addition

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Apr 01, 2026	Sold SFAR	$1,200,000	+33.5%
Mar 05, 2026	Listed SFAR	$899,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Ortega (Jose) Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.2 mi	4.5/5
Aptos Middle	Middle	6-8	0.8 mi	4/5

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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
4.2
Public Spaces
2.5
Curb Appeal
2.5

Overall Amenities score: 2.8

What neighborhood is 738 Shields St in?

738 Shields St sits in Merced Heights, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 3.8 out of 5, placing it 42nd of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 738 Shields St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 738 Shields St for Ortega (Jose) Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.2 mi away and Aptos Middle (middle school, 6-8) 0.8 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 738 Shields St sell for?

738 Shields St closed at $1,200,000 on April 1, 2026. It had been asking $899,000.

How long was 738 Shields St on the market?

738 Shields St was on the market for 27 days — listed on March 5, 2026, sale closed on April 1, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 738 Shields St?

738 Shields St works out to $828 per square foot, from the $1,200,000 sale price across 1,450 square feet.

Is Merced Heights a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Merced Heights 3.8 out of 5 overall, with 3.9 for schools and 4.1 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $1.23M, against $1,200,000 for this property.

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