738 Shields St, San Francisco, CA 94132
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Sold Summary
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, 3.6/5 for schools and 4.7/5 for safety — 25th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $1.33M.
About This Home
Property History
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 01, 2026 | Sold SFAR | $1,200,000 | +33.5% |
| Mar 05, 2026 | Listed SFAR | $899,000 |
Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Distance | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ortega (Jose) Elementary | Primary | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near Good Merchants4.2
Public Spaces2.5
Curb Appeal2.5
Overall Amenities score: 2.8
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Questions about this home
What neighborhood is 738 Shields St in?
738 Shields St sits in Merced Heights, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Merced Heights 25th 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. 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 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 3.6 for schools and 4.7 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.
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Merced Heights scores and market conditions
Houseberry has recorded 9 sales in Merced Heights since September 2025.
Neighborhood data last updated September 25, 2026
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