851 Bowdoin St, San Francisco, CA 94134 - Sold

Sold April 8, 2026 for $1,850,000 · 26 days on market

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Listed By Robert N Moffatt. DRE# 001786315. Sotheby's International Realty Inc. (415) 722-4038

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426111206

851 Bowdoin St in San Francisco sold for $1,850,000 on April 8, 2026 — 26 days after coming on the market at $1,359,000. That works out to $833 per square foot for a 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home built in 1957. The 2,220 sq ft house sits in Portola, which Houseberry scores 3.4/5 overall, 2.2/5 for schools and 4.7/5 for safety — 58th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $1.23M.

Perched in sunny Portola, this fully detached three-level home showcases sweeping east-facing views, an incredible view deck, and 2,220 sq ft of versatile living space on an oversized 4,499 sq ft lot. The main living level features an updated kitchen, dining room, and spacious living room with fireplace, all positioned to capture the sweeping views. Step directly onto the incredible view deckperfect for morning coffee, outdoor dining, and entertaining. This level also includes three bedrooms and two full bathrooms convenient

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Apr 08, 2026	Sold SFAR	$1,850,000	+36.1%
Mar 13, 2026	Listed SFAR	$1,359,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.2 mi	3.5/5
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle	Middle	6-8	0.3 mi	2/5

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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
3.7
Public Spaces
3.5
Curb Appeal
2

Overall Amenities score: 2.9

What neighborhood is 851 Bowdoin St in?

851 Bowdoin St sits in Portola, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 3.4 out of 5, placing it 58th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 851 Bowdoin St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 851 Bowdoin St for Taylor (Edward R.) Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.2 mi away and King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle (middle school, 6-8) 0.3 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 851 Bowdoin St sell for?

851 Bowdoin St closed at $1,850,000 on April 8, 2026. It had been asking $1,359,000.

How long was 851 Bowdoin St on the market?

851 Bowdoin St was on the market for 26 days — listed on March 13, 2026, sale closed on April 8, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 851 Bowdoin St?

851 Bowdoin St works out to $833 per square foot, from the $1,850,000 sale price across 2,220 square feet.

Is Portola a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Portola 3.4 out of 5 overall, with 2.2 for schools and 4.7 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $1.23M, against $1,850,000 for this property.

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