181 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94117

Sold September 3, 2025 for $1,600,000 · 14.7% over asking · 19 days on market

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Listed By Helena Zaludova. DRE# 001472256. Compass. (415) 517-2944

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425065337

181 Parnassus Ave in San Francisco sold for $1,600,000 on September 3, 2025 — 14.7% above its $1,395,000 asking price — 19 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,429 per square foot for a 3-bedroom, 2-bath condo built in 1911. The 1,120 sq ft condo sits in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, which Houseberry scores 3.9/5 overall, 4.2/5 for schools and 3.6/5 for safety — 39th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $4.04M.

Set in the heart of Cole Valley, this three-bedroom, two-bath condominium blends classic San Francisco architecture with thoughtful modern upgrades. The 1911s facade preserves its period charm, while a comprehensive 2000 renovation updated every major building systems - plumbing, electrical, structural, and sprinklersensuring peace of mind for years to come. A new roof, completed in 2020, further underscores the care and investment put into this residence. Inside, the intuitive floor plan features tall ceilings, gleaming har

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Sep 03, 2025	Sold SFAR	$1,600,000	+14.7%
Aug 15, 2025	Listed SFAR	$1,395,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Grattan Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.1 mi	4.5/5
Giannini (A.P.) Middle	Middle	6-8	2.6 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
3
Curb Appeal
3.5

Overall Amenities score: 3.6

What neighborhood is 181 Parnassus Ave in?

181 Parnassus Ave sits in Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 3.9 out of 5, placing it 39th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 181 Parnassus Ave?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 181 Parnassus Ave for Grattan Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.1 mi away and Giannini (A.P.) Middle (middle school, 6-8) 2.6 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 181 Parnassus Ave sell for?

181 Parnassus Ave closed at $1,600,000 on September 3, 2025. It had been asking $1,395,000.

How long was 181 Parnassus Ave on the market?

181 Parnassus Ave was on the market for 19 days — listed on August 15, 2025, sale closed on September 3, 2025.

What is the price per square foot at 181 Parnassus Ave?

181 Parnassus Ave works out to $1,429 per square foot, from the $1,600,000 sale price across 1,120 square feet.

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

Houseberry scores Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights 3.9 out of 5 overall, with 4.2 for schools and 3.6 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $4.04M, against $1,600,000 for this property.

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