871 42nd Ave, San Francisco - Sold $2.13M Jun 2026 in Outer Richmond

Sold June 11, 2026 for $2,128,000 · 20 days on market

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Listed By Shannon Hughes. DRE# 001886268. Compass. (415) 259-8113

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426133303

871 42nd Ave in San Francisco sold for $2,128,000 on June 11, 2026 — 20 days after coming on the market at $1,295,000. That works out to $1,490 per square foot for a 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home built in 1927. The 1,428 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.

Serene and bright Richmond retreat with lovely original detail and excellent expansion potential! Owned by the same family for multiple generations, this lovingly maintained home exudes a warmth and authenticity that are increasingly rare to find. Every corner showcases period details that will melt your heart, from the trim work and light fixtures to the original character that has been thoughtfully preserved over the years. A dedicated entry foyer with a convenient coat closet offers a gracious welcome, setting the stage f

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Jun 11, 2026	Sold SFAR	$2,128,000	+64.3%
May 22, 2026	Listed SFAR	$1,295,000

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

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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

This home's $1,490 per square foot ranks 1st of the 2 sales on 42nd Ave that record one, including this sale.

What neighborhood is 871 42nd Ave in?

871 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 871 42nd Ave?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 871 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.

How much did 871 42nd Ave sell for?

871 42nd Ave closed at $2,128,000 on June 11, 2026. It had been asking $1,295,000.

How long was 871 42nd Ave on the market?

871 42nd Ave was on the market for 20 days — listed on May 22, 2026, sale closed on June 11, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 871 42nd Ave?

871 42nd Ave works out to $1,490 per square foot, from the $2,128,000 sale price across 1,428 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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