21 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118

Sold September 4, 2025 for $5,000,000 · 16.3% over asking · 17 days on market

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Listed By Butch Haze. DRE# 001140774. Compass. (415) 250-3988

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425066389

21 5th Ave in San Francisco sold for $5,000,000 on September 4, 2025 — 16.3% above its $4,300,000 asking price — 17 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,334 per square foot for a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath single-family home built in 1907. The 3,749 sq ft house sits in Lake Street, which Houseberry scores 4.1/5 overall, 4.1/5 for schools and 4.2/5 for safety — 17th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $5.13M.

A Legacy Estate in Lake Street District- Timeless Elegance Meets Endless Potential. Welcome to 21 5th Avenue, a rare opportunity to own one of San Francisco's most coveted addresses. Nestled just steps from the Presidio's iconic trails and parklands, this classic estate has been cherished by the same family for over 40 years- a testament to its enduring charm and remarkable location. With four bedrooms conveniently arranged on a single level, this home was designed for both elegance and practicality, ideal for growing famili

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Sep 04, 2025	Sold SFAR	$5,000,000	+16.3%
Aug 18, 2025	Listed SFAR	$4,300,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Sutro Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.5 mi	4/5
Roosevelt Middle	Middle	6-8	0.5 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
3.5
Curb Appeal
4

Overall Amenities score: 4

What neighborhood is 21 5th Ave in?

21 5th Ave sits in Lake Street, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 4.1 out of 5, placing it 17th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 21 5th Ave?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 21 5th Ave for Sutro Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.5 mi away and Roosevelt Middle (middle school, 6-8) 0.5 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 21 5th Ave sell for?

21 5th Ave closed at $5,000,000 on September 4, 2025. It had been asking $4,300,000.

How long was 21 5th Ave on the market?

21 5th Ave was on the market for 17 days — listed on August 18, 2025, sale closed on September 4, 2025.

What is the price per square foot at 21 5th Ave?

21 5th Ave works out to $1,334 per square foot, from the $5,000,000 sale price across 3,749 square feet.

Is Lake Street a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Lake Street 4.1 out of 5 overall, with 4.1 for schools and 4.2 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $5.13M, against $5,000,000 for this property.

See the full Lake Street profile