838 Bay St, San Francisco - Sold $1.57M Aug 2026 in Russian Hill

Sold August 13, 2026 for $1,570,000 · 12.5% over asking · 33 days on market

1 of 30

Listed By Bruce Lyon. DRE# 001218887. Coldwell Banker Realty. (415) 229-1339

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426146164

838 Bay St in San Francisco sold for $1,570,000 on August 13, 2026 — 12.5% above its $1,395,000 asking price — 33 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,282 per square foot for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home built in 1912. The 1,225 sq ft property sits in Russian Hill, which Houseberry scores 3.6/5 overall, 3.3/5 for schools and 4.3/5 for safety — 44th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $1.93M.

Great opportunity on Russian Hill! This three bedroom, two renovated bathroom unit enjoys Alcatraz and partial Bay views, along with a huge deck and parking. It is the quintessential San Francisco flat, ideally located at the axis of so many fun neighborhoods and attractions. The newer Francisco Park, with its famous dog park and beautiful views, is directly across the street. North Beach is right out the door, the world-famous San Francisco cable car line is half a block away, and Ghirardelli Square and Aquatic Park are jus

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Aug 13, 2026	Sold SFAR	$1,570,000	+12.5%
Jul 11, 2026	Listed SFAR	$1,395,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Yick Wo Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.3 mi	5/5
Francisco Middle	Middle	6-8	0.5 mi	3.5/5

Click links for school listing

info at GreatSchools.org

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
5.0
Public Spaces
3
Curb Appeal
4

Overall Amenities score: 3.8

2 other sales recorded on Bay St since September 2025

The 2 sales on Bay St

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
420 Bay St #B	Jul 2026	$1.86M	$1,318
329 Bay St #305	Nov 2025	$680K	$1,032

This home's $1,282 per square foot ranks 2nd of the 3 sales on Bay St that record one, including this sale.

What neighborhood is 838 Bay St in?

838 Bay St sits in Russian Hill, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Russian Hill 44th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 838 Bay St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 838 Bay St for Yick Wo Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.3 mi away and Francisco Middle (middle school, 6-8) 0.5 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 838 Bay St sell for?

838 Bay St closed at $1,570,000 on August 13, 2026. It had been asking $1,395,000.

How long was 838 Bay St on the market?

838 Bay St was on the market for 33 days — listed on July 11, 2026, sale closed on August 13, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 838 Bay St?

838 Bay St works out to $1,282 per square foot, from the $1,570,000 sale price across 1,225 square feet.

Is Russian Hill a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Russian Hill 3.6 out of 5 overall, with 3.3 for schools and 4.3 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

See the full Russian Hill profile