159 Carl St #3, San Francisco, CA 94117

Sold March 30, 2026 for $1,600,000 · 23.6% over asking · 39 days on market
$1,600,000
Sold Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,516 SqFt
$636/SqFt
Mar 30, 2026
Sold Date
Listed By Anthony R Navarro. DRE# 001491847. Harper Real Estate. (415) 305-3291
Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426103644

Sold Summary

159 Carl St #3 in San Francisco sold for $1,600,000 on March 30, 2026 — 23.6% above its $1,295,000 asking price — 39 days after coming on the market. That works out to $636 per square foot for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home built in 1977. The 2,516 sq ft property sits in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, which Houseberry scores 4.1/5 overall, 4.2/5 for schools and 4.4/5 for safety — 7th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $2.45M.

About This Home

Top-floor 3-bedroom, 2-bath TIC residence offering approximately 1,400 square feet of well-designed living space in a classic 3-unit building in the heart of Cole Valley. This home features a highly functional floor plan with the kitchen opening directly to the dining area creating a natural flow for everyday living and entertaining. The bright, updated kitchen is appointed with quartz countertops, gray shaker-style cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, and generous storage. The adjacent dining area is fi...Show More
Prop Type:
Year Built:
Home Size:
Lot Size:
Tenancy in Comm...
1977
2,516 SqFt
2,495 SqFt
Neighborhood:
MLS #:
Days on Houseberry:
HOA:
Cole Valley/Par...
426103644
39
$400

Property History

DateEvent & SourcePriceChange
Mar 30, 2026Sold SFAR$1,600,000+23.6%
Feb 19, 2026Listed SFAR$1,295,000

Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesDistanceHouseberry School Score
Grattan Elementary PrimaryK-50.1 mi
Giannini (A.P.) Middle Middle6-82.7 mi

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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.

Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near Good Merchants

    5.0

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.5

Overall Amenities score: 3.6

Other sales on Carl St

2 other sales recorded on Carl St since September 2025

The 2 sales on Carl St
AddressSoldPricePer sq ft
263 Carl StJun 2026$2.1M$1,511
450 Carl StMay 2026$1M$1,050

This home's $636 per square foot ranks 3rd of the 3 sales on Carl St that record one, including this sale.

Questions about this home

What neighborhood is 159 Carl St #3 in?

159 Carl St #3 sits in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights 7th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 159 Carl St #3?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 159 Carl St #3 for Grattan Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.1 mi away and Giannini (A.P.) Middle (middle school, 6-8) 2.7 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 159 Carl St #3 sell for?

159 Carl St #3 closed at $1,600,000 on March 30, 2026. It had been asking $1,295,000.

How long was 159 Carl St #3 on the market?

159 Carl St #3 was on the market for 39 days — listed on February 19, 2026, sale closed on March 30, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 159 Carl St #3?

159 Carl St #3 works out to $636 per square foot, from the $1,600,000 sale price across 2,516 square feet.

Is Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights 4.1 out of 5 overall, with 4.2 for schools and 4.4 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

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Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights scores and market conditions

Houseberry has recorded 42 sales in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights since September 2025.

Neighborhood data last updated September 25, 2026

Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights
Home RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome Rating
4.1 /5
Personal Score: 4.5/5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $2.45M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $64k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    18%

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