1818 California St, San Francisco - Sold $7.72M Sep 2026

Sold September 28, 2026 for $7,718,750 · 9.2% under asking · 157 days on market

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Listed By Anne Laury. DRE# 001969827. Sotheby's International Realty. (415) 336-7077

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426120439

1818 California St in San Francisco sold for $7,718,750 on September 28, 2026 — 9.2% below its $8,500,000 asking price — 157 days after coming on the market. That works out to $940 per square foot for a 6-bedroom, 6.5-bath single-family home built in 1876. The 8,215 sq ft house sits in Pacific Heights, which Houseberry scores 3.7/5 overall, 3.3/5 for schools and 4.1/5 for safety — 35th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $3.01M.

A rare opportunity to own the iconic Sloss-Lilienthal House, San Francisco Landmark No. 55, in the heart of Pacific Heights. Built in 1876, this extraordinary Italianate estate offers 8,215 square feet on a prized double lot, blending historic grandeur with modern livability. Grand-scale rooms, soaring 13-foot ceilings, intricate moldings, medallions, crystal chandeliers, hardwood and parquet floors, decorative fireplaces, and abundant natural light showcase the home's remarkable craftsmanship. A dramatic formal entry, grand

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Sep 28, 2026	Sold SFAR	$7,718,750	−9.2%
Apr 24, 2026	Listed SFAR	$8,500,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Sherman Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.5 mi	4.5/5
Marina Middle	Middle	6-8	1.0 mi	3.5/5

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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
5
Curb Appeal
5

Overall Amenities score: 5

14 other sales recorded on California St since September 2025

8 of the 14 sales on California St

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
4339 California St #1	Oct 2026	$2.31M	$1,453
3946 California St	Sep 2026	$2.3M	$1,250
3316 California St #4	Sep 2026	$2.25M	$1,368
1177 California St #711	Sep 2026	$400K	$915
2211 California St #206	Sep 2026	$830K	$1,277
6427 California St	Sep 2026	$4.25M	$1,215
875 California St #701	Aug 2026	$2.65M	$1,713
1201 California St #206	Aug 2026	$575K	—

and 6 more recorded on California St.

This home's $940 per square foot ranks 12th of the 13 sales on California St that record one, including this sale. The median of the other 12 is $1,323 per square foot.

Houseberry has recorded 20 sales of 5–7 bedroom houses in Pacific Heights since September 2025.

Their median sale price was $8.4M, and they took a median of 27 days to sell. 6 of the 20 sold above asking.

The most recent, not counting this home

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
2240 Lyon St	Sep 2026	$8.5M	$2,062

This home sold for $7,718,750, 8% below that median.

What neighborhood is 1818 California St in?

1818 California St sits in Pacific Heights, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Pacific Heights 35th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 1818 California St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 1818 California St for Sherman Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.5 mi away and Marina Middle (middle school, 6-8) 1.0 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 1818 California St sell for?

1818 California St closed at $7,718,750 on September 28, 2026. It had been asking $8,500,000.

How long was 1818 California St on the market?

1818 California St was on the market for 157 days — listed on April 24, 2026, sale closed on September 28, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 1818 California St?

1818 California St works out to $940 per square foot, from the $7,718,750 sale price across 8,215 square feet.

Is Pacific Heights a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Pacific Heights 3.7 out of 5 overall, with 3.3 for schools and 4.1 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

See the full Pacific Heights profile