870 42nd Ave, San Francisco - For Sale $1.4M in Outer Richmond

For sale at $1,395,000 · listed September 20, 2026

Price and status as of September 25, 2026

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Listed By Becky Layton. DRE# 001395866. Compass. (415) 562-7595

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426163813

870 42nd Ave in San Francisco is for sale at $1,395,000, listed September 20, 2026. That works out to $923 per square foot for a 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home built in 1924. The 1,511 sq ft house sits in Outer Richmond, which Houseberry scores 3.9/5 overall, 4.2/5 for schools and 4.3/5 for safety — 21st of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $1.87M.

Filled with natural coastal light and timeless charm, this 1924 Marina Style single family home with Mediterranean Revival influences brings warmth and distinct San Francisco character to every room. Beyond the entry medallion and wrought-iron gate, period details abound throughout the main level: beautiful hardwood floors with mahogany inlays, an elegant tray ceiling with ornamental egg-and-dart plaster crown molding, an arched fireplace flanked by built-in bookcase shelving, picture rail moldings and high ceilings. The spa

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Sep 20, 2026	Listed SFAR	$1,395,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Lafayette Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.5 mi	5/5
Presidio Middle	Middle	6-8	0.9 mi	4.5/5

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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
4.5
Public Spaces
3
Curb Appeal
3

Overall Amenities score: 3.3

1 other sale recorded on 42nd Ave since September 2025

The sale on 42nd Ave

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
1662 42nd Ave	May 2026	$2.1M	$1,254

At its asking price, this home's $923 per square foot would rank 2nd of 2 alongside the recorded sales on 42nd Ave that state one.

What neighborhood is 870 42nd Ave in?

870 42nd Ave sits in Outer Richmond, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Outer Richmond 21st of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 870 42nd Ave?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 870 42nd Ave for Lafayette Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.5 mi away and Presidio Middle (middle school, 6-8) 0.9 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

What is the asking price for 870 42nd Ave?

870 42nd Ave is asking $1,395,000, on the market since September 20, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 870 42nd Ave?

870 42nd Ave works out to $923 per square foot, from the $1,395,000 asking price across 1,511 square feet.

Is Outer Richmond a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Outer Richmond 3.9 out of 5 overall, with 4.2 for schools and 4.3 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

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