1479 42nd Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122

Sold February 3, 2026 for $1,900,000 · 25 days on market
$1,900,000
Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,158 SqFt
$880/SqFt
Feb 3, 2026
Sold Date
Listed By Kevin Birmingham. DRE# 001250523. Park North Real Estate. (415) 577-0415
Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426094851

Sold Summary

1479 42nd Ave in San Francisco sold for $1,900,000 on February 3, 2026 — 25 days after coming on the market at $1,295,000. That works out to $880 per square foot for a 4-bedroom, 3-bath single-family home built in 1947. The 2,158 sq ft house sits in Outer Sunset, which Houseberry scores 4.2/5 overall, 4.5/5 for schools and 4.3/5 for safety — 2nd of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $1.69M.

About This Home

Classic Tunnel Entrance home in a prime Outer Sunset location. This well-maintained residence offers two levels of living, with three bedrooms on the main level, including a spacious primary suite. The light-filled living room features a gas-start fireplace, crown molding, and hardwood floors that extend throughout the main level. The formal dining room opens seamlessly to a contemporary kitchen with new quartz countertops, updated appliances, and abundant cabinetry. Bedrooms are generously sized, and the primary suite inclu...Show More
Prop Type:
Year Built:
Home Size:
Lot Size:
Single Family
1947
2,158 SqFt
3,000 SqFt
Neighborhood:
MLS #:
Days on Houseberry:
HOA:
Outer Sunset
426094851
25
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Property History

DateEvent & SourcePriceChange
Feb 03, 2026Sold SFAR$1,900,000+46.7%
Jan 09, 2026Listed SFAR$1,295,000

Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesDistanceHouseberry School Score
Key (Francis Scott) Elementary PrimaryK-50.1 mi
Giannini (A.P.) Middle Middle6-80.6 mi

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near Good Merchants

    4.4

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    4.3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.3

Overall Amenities score: 3.9

Other sales on 42nd Ave

1 other sale recorded on 42nd Ave since September 2025

The sale on 42nd Ave
AddressSoldPricePer sq ft
1662 42nd AveMay 2026$2.1M$1,254

This home's $880 per square foot ranks 2nd of the 2 sales on 42nd Ave that record one, including this sale.

Questions about this home

What neighborhood is 1479 42nd Ave in?

1479 42nd Ave sits in Outer Sunset, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Outer Sunset 2nd of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 1479 42nd Ave?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 1479 42nd Ave for Key (Francis Scott) Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.1 mi away and Giannini (A.P.) Middle (middle school, 6-8) 0.6 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 1479 42nd Ave sell for?

1479 42nd Ave closed at $1,900,000 on February 3, 2026. It had been asking $1,295,000.

How long was 1479 42nd Ave on the market?

1479 42nd Ave was on the market for 25 days — listed on January 9, 2026, sale closed on February 3, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 1479 42nd Ave?

1479 42nd Ave works out to $880 per square foot, from the $1,900,000 sale price across 2,158 square feet.

Is Outer Sunset a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Outer Sunset 4.2 out of 5 overall, with 4.5 for schools and 4.3 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

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Outer Sunset scores and market conditions

Houseberry has recorded 51 sales in Outer Sunset since September 2025.

Neighborhood data last updated September 25, 2026

Outer Sunset
Home RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome Rating
4.2 /5
Personal Score: 4.4/5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.69M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $216k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    15%

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