930 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94109 - Sold

Sold May 29, 2026 for $9,001,000 · 13.9% over asking · 53 days on market

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Listed By Stacey E Caen. DRE# 001939000. Sotheby's International Realty. (415) 450-8465

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426116621

930 Chestnut St in San Francisco sold for $9,001,000 on May 29, 2026 — 13.9% above its $7,900,000 asking price — 53 days after coming on the market. That works out to $2,176 per square foot for a 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home built in 1861. The 4,137 sq ft house sits in Russian Hill, which Houseberry scores 3.0/5 overall, 2.8/5 for schools and 3.0/5 for safety — 70th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $1.84M.

Located in the heart of Russian Hill, the historic Cary House at 930 Chestnut Street offers an enticing example of classic San Francisco architecture surrounded by elegant, mature gardens. Originally built in 1861, this fully detached, 4-bedroom residence is defined by tremendous natural light, city outlooks, and a private retreat lifestyle. The 4,137 square feet of move-in ready interiors combine Victorian age detailing, grand volume, and modern conveniences. Positioned near the Hyde Street cable car line and within walking

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
May 29, 2026	Sold SFAR	$9,001,000	+13.9%
Apr 06, 2026	Listed SFAR	$7,900,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Yick Wo Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.2 mi	5/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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Near Good Merchants
5.0
Public Spaces
3
Curb Appeal
4

Overall Amenities score: 3.8

What neighborhood is 930 Chestnut St in?

930 Chestnut St sits in Russian Hill, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 3.0 out of 5, placing it 70th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 930 Chestnut St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 930 Chestnut St for Yick Wo Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.2 mi away. We hold no middle school and high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no such school nearby.

How much did 930 Chestnut St sell for?

930 Chestnut St closed at $9,001,000 on May 29, 2026. It had been asking $7,900,000.

How long was 930 Chestnut St on the market?

930 Chestnut St was on the market for 53 days — listed on April 6, 2026, sale closed on May 29, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 930 Chestnut St?

930 Chestnut St works out to $2,176 per square foot, from the $9,001,000 sale price across 4,137 square feet.

Is Russian Hill a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Russian Hill 3.0 out of 5 overall, with 2.8 for schools and 3.0 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $1.84M, against $9,001,000 for this property.

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