2542 Polk St, San Francisco - Sold $1.25M Oct 2026 in Russian Hill

Sold October 2, 2026 for $1,250,000 · 15 days on market

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Listed By Michael Bilger. DRE# 002083632. Compass. (415) 370-2471

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426160121

2542 Polk St in San Francisco sold for $1,250,000 on October 2, 2026 — 15 days after coming on the market at $999,000. That works out to $1,250 per square foot for a 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo built in 1908. The 1,000 sq ft condo sits in Russian Hill, which Houseberry scores 3.6/5 overall, 3.3/5 for schools and 4.3/5 for safety — 44th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $1.93M.

Welcome to 2542 Polk Street, a spacious and sun-filled 1-bedroom, 1-bath classic Edwardian home in the heart of prestigious Russian Hill. Spanning approximately 1,000 square feet, this residence blends timeless architectural charm with thoughtful modern updates. Warm hardwood floors, original moldings, double-paned windows, and a cozy wood-burning fireplace highlight the spacious living room. The formal dining room is perfect for entertaining, while a built-in office alcove creates an ideal work-from-home setup. The renovate

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Oct 02, 2026	Sold SFAR	$1,250,000	+25.1%
Sep 17, 2026	Listed SFAR	$999,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Yick Wo Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.3 mi	5/5
Francisco Middle	Middle	6-8	0.7 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
3
Curb Appeal
4

Overall Amenities score: 3.8

Houseberry has recorded 62 sales of studio to 2-bedroom condos in Russian Hill since September 2025.

Their median sale price was $1.39M, and they took a median of 39 days to sell. 27 of the 62 sold above asking.

The 8 most recent, not counting this home

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
1380 Greenwich St #305	Oct 2026	$995K	$1,421
1405 Greenwich St #6	Oct 2026	$1.72M	$1,723
1176-A Greenwich St	Oct 2026	$1.88M	$1,172
1025 Lombard St #4	Sep 2026	$1.4M	$1,475
2 Fallon Pl #48	Aug 2026	$1M	$1,033
44 Macondray Ln #2W	Aug 2026	$1.43M	$1,250
999 Green St #2403	Aug 2026	$1.67M	$1,840
1904 Leavenworth St	Aug 2026	$1.66M	$1,479

This home sold for $1,250,000, 10% below that median.

What neighborhood is 2542 Polk St in?

2542 Polk St sits in Russian Hill, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Russian Hill 44th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 2542 Polk St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 2542 Polk St for Yick Wo Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.3 mi away and Francisco Middle (middle school, 6-8) 0.7 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 2542 Polk St sell for?

2542 Polk St closed at $1,250,000 on October 2, 2026. It had been asking $999,000.

How long was 2542 Polk St on the market?

2542 Polk St was on the market for 15 days — listed on September 17, 2026, sale closed on October 2, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 2542 Polk St?

2542 Polk St works out to $1,250 per square foot, from the $1,250,000 sale price across 1,000 square feet.

Is Russian Hill a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Russian Hill 3.6 out of 5 overall, with 3.3 for schools and 4.3 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

See the full Russian Hill profile