978 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Sold September 25, 2025 for $1,810,000 · 13.5% over asking · 37 days on market

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Listed By Erin Thompson. DRE# 001777525. Compass. (415) 531-9626

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425062530

978 Clayton St in San Francisco sold for $1,810,000 on September 25, 2025 — 13.5% above its $1,595,000 asking price — 37 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,142 per square foot for a 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath condo built in 1924. The 1,585 sq ft condo sits in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, which Houseberry scores 3.6/5 overall, 3.6/5 for schools and 3.3/5 for safety — 47th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $3.74M.

Perched on a tree-lined street in Cole Valley, just blocks from Buena Vista Park and Cole Valley's shops and dining, this top-floor 2-bedroom, 1.5bath condo crowns a classic 2-unit building and features abundant natural light, timeless details & SF views. The spacious living room is filled w. west-facing light, with large windows framing sunset views of Mt. Sutro & the GG Bridge spires. A fireplace & built-in shelving add warmth & character. Just off the living room, a formal dining room connects seamlessly to the kitchen, m

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Sep 25, 2025	Sold SFAR	$1,810,000	+13.5%
Aug 19, 2025	Listed SFAR	$1,595,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Grattan Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.2 mi	4.5/5
Giannini (A.P.) Middle	Middle	6-8	2.9 mi	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
5.0
Public Spaces
4
Curb Appeal
4

Overall Amenities score: 4.2

What neighborhood is 978 Clayton St in?

978 Clayton St sits in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 3.6 out of 5, placing it 47th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 978 Clayton St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 978 Clayton St for Grattan Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.2 mi away and Giannini (A.P.) Middle (middle school, 6-8) 2.9 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 978 Clayton St sell for?

978 Clayton St closed at $1,810,000 on September 25, 2025. It had been asking $1,595,000.

How long was 978 Clayton St on the market?

978 Clayton St was on the market for 37 days — listed on August 19, 2025, sale closed on September 25, 2025.

What is the price per square foot at 978 Clayton St?

978 Clayton St works out to $1,142 per square foot, from the $1,810,000 sale price across 1,585 square feet.

Is Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights 3.6 out of 5 overall, with 3.6 for schools and 3.3 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $3.74M, against $1,810,000 for this property.

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