838 Duncan St, San Francisco, CA 94131

Sold October 22, 2025 for $3,538,000 · 18.1% over asking · 68 days on market

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Listed By Peter C Tham. DRE# 001965347. Compass. (415) 606-8210

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425063688

838 Duncan St in San Francisco sold for $3,538,000 on October 22, 2025 — 18.1% above its $2,995,000 asking price — 68 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,450 per square foot for a 3-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home built in 1949. The 2,440 sq ft house sits in Noe Valley, which Houseberry scores 3.4/5 overall, 2.7/5 for schools and 4.0/5 for safety — 55th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $2.79M.

A very special home, perched on a quiet street awaits, a new homeowner that can appreciate simple beauty in complex artistry. This 3 bed, 3 bath home has been purposefully reimagined, inside and out into a sanctuary by renowned designer, Alan Tse, creating an escape from the hectic world that is San Francisco. Clean lines and simple elegance define zen as you peer through Fleetwood windows that can seal out all of the noise or open to give you the sounds of nature. The view of the stone garden will show you tranquility at it

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Oct 22, 2025	Sold SFAR	$3,538,000	+18.1%
Aug 15, 2025	Listed SFAR	$2,995,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Alvarado Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.6 mi	4/5
Lick (James) Middle	Middle	6-8	0.5 mi	1/5

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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
5.0
Public Spaces
3
Curb Appeal
3.5

Overall Amenities score: 3.6

What neighborhood is 838 Duncan St in?

838 Duncan St sits in Noe Valley, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 3.4 out of 5, placing it 55th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 838 Duncan St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 838 Duncan St for Alvarado Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.6 mi away and Lick (James) 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 Duncan St sell for?

838 Duncan St closed at $3,538,000 on October 22, 2025. It had been asking $2,995,000.

How long was 838 Duncan St on the market?

838 Duncan St was on the market for 68 days — listed on August 15, 2025, sale closed on October 22, 2025.

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

838 Duncan St works out to $1,450 per square foot, from the $3,538,000 sale price across 2,440 square feet.

Is Noe Valley a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Noe Valley 3.4 out of 5 overall, with 2.7 for schools and 4.0 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $2.79M, against $3,538,000 for this property.

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