1988 21st Ave, San Francisco - Sold $1.47M Jan 2026 in Parkside

Sold January 28, 2026 for $1,470,000 · 14.8% over asking · 21 days on market

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Listed By Carina Hsiao. DRE# 002086250. eXp Realty of California, Inc. (415) 964-8555

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426093705

1988 21st Ave in San Francisco sold for $1,470,000 on January 28, 2026 — 14.8% above its $1,280,000 asking price — 21 days after coming on the market. That works out to $753 per square foot for a 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home built in 1926. The 1,953 sq ft house sits in Parkside, which Houseberry scores 3.9/5 overall, 3.9/5 for schools and 4.6/5 for safety — 22nd of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $1.81M.

Welcome to 1988 21st Avenue, located in the Central Sunset district. This residence offers a functional floor plan with bright living spaces, hardwood flooring, high ceilings, and abundant natural light. The main level includes a spacious living room, bedrooms, and one bathroom. Recent updates include new roof with warranty, fresh interior, and exterior paints. The lower level provides flexible space suitable for a family room, guest area, or home office, along with additional storage and garage parking. The property also fe

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Jan 28, 2026	Sold SFAR	$1,470,000	+14.8%
Jan 07, 2026	Listed SFAR	$1,280,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Jefferson Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.9 mi	5/5
Giannini (A.P.) Middle	Middle	6-8	1.0 mi	5/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Near Good Merchants
4.5
Public Spaces
3
Curb Appeal
2

Overall Amenities score: 2.9

4 other sales recorded on 21st Ave since September 2025

The 4 sales on 21st Ave

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
1478 21st Ave	Aug 2026	$2.12M	$1,434
1759 21st Ave	Aug 2026	$3.2M	$1,236
2531 21st Ave	Jul 2026	$2.09M	$1,633
129 21st Ave	May 2026	$6.3M	$1,772

This home's $753 per square foot ranks 5th of the 5 sales on 21st Ave that record one, including this sale.

What neighborhood is 1988 21st Ave in?

1988 21st Ave sits in Parkside, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Parkside 22nd of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 1988 21st Ave?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 1988 21st Ave for Jefferson Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.9 mi away and Giannini (A.P.) 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 1988 21st Ave sell for?

1988 21st Ave closed at $1,470,000 on January 28, 2026. It had been asking $1,280,000.

How long was 1988 21st Ave on the market?

1988 21st Ave was on the market for 21 days — listed on January 7, 2026, sale closed on January 28, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 1988 21st Ave?

1988 21st Ave works out to $753 per square foot, from the $1,470,000 sale price across 1,953 square feet.

Is Parkside a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Parkside 3.9 out of 5 overall, with 3.9 for schools and 4.6 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

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Houseberry has recorded 82 sales in Parkside since September 2025.

Neighborhood data last updated September 25, 2026