1638 Lake St, San Francisco - Sold $5.6M Oct 2025 in Lake Street

Sold October 17, 2025 for $5,600,000 · 1.7% under asking · 39 days on market

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Listed By Ana T.L. Dierkhising. DRE# 001466124. Compass. (415) 264-6848

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425070898

1638 Lake St in San Francisco sold for $5,600,000 on October 17, 2025 — 1.7% below its $5,695,000 asking price — 39 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,282 per square foot for a 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath single-family home built in 1913. The 4,368 sq ft house sits in Lake Street, which Houseberry scores 4.1/5 overall, 4.2/5 for schools and 4.5/5 for safety — 9th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $3.63M.

Welcome to this stunning Edwardian home featuring 4-bdrm, 3.5-bath, 4,368 sq ft residence artfully combining classic charm with contemporary elegance. Nestled on a 30' wide lot, the fully detached home is filled with natural light, offering space & tranquility. High ceilings and large windows create a bright, airy atmosphere. Gleaming hrdwd floors and traditional details evoke timeless style. The main level, ideal for entertaining, boasts a grand foyer, sophisticated living room w/ a marble fireplace, and a refined dining ro

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Oct 17, 2025	Sold SFAR	$5,600,000	−1.7%
Sep 08, 2025	Listed SFAR	$5,695,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Alamo Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.4 mi	4.5/5
Presidio Middle	Middle	6-8	0.8 mi	4.5/5

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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
3.5
Curb Appeal
4

Overall Amenities score: 4

5 other sales recorded on Lake St since September 2025

The 5 sales on Lake St

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
2715 Lake St	Jun 2026	$4.95M	$1,659
2206 Lake St	May 2026	$11M	$2,165
335 Lake St	Mar 2026	$1.86M	$1,317
726 Lake St	Feb 2026	$4.75M	$1,589
125 Lake St	Dec 2025	$2.06M	$1,038

This home's $1,282 per square foot ranks 5th of the 6 sales on Lake St that record one, including this sale. The median of the other 5 is $1,589 per square foot.

What neighborhood is 1638 Lake St in?

1638 Lake St sits in Lake Street, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Lake Street 9th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 1638 Lake St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 1638 Lake St for Alamo Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.4 mi away and Presidio Middle (middle school, 6-8) 0.8 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 1638 Lake St sell for?

1638 Lake St closed at $5,600,000 on October 17, 2025. It had been asking $5,695,000.

How long was 1638 Lake St on the market?

1638 Lake St was on the market for 39 days — listed on September 8, 2025, sale closed on October 17, 2025.

What is the price per square foot at 1638 Lake St?

1638 Lake St works out to $1,282 per square foot, from the $5,600,000 sale price across 4,368 square feet.

Is Lake Street a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Lake Street 4.1 out of 5 overall, with 4.2 for schools and 4.5 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

See the full Lake Street profile