257-261 South Van Ness Ave #257, San Francisco, CA 94103

Sold June 30, 2026 for $880,000 · 1.7% under asking · 99 days on market
$880,000
Sold Price
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,450 SqFt
$607/SqFt
Jun 30, 2026
Sold Date
Listed By John A Warner. DRE# 001249361. John Warner, Broker. (415) 269-5566
Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426113617

Sold Summary

257-261 South Van Ness Ave #257 in San Francisco sold for $880,000 on June 30, 2026 — 1.7% below its $895,000 asking price — 99 days after coming on the market. That works out to $607 per square foot for a 3-bedroom, 1-bath home built in 1910. The 1,450 sq ft property sits in Inner Mission, which Houseberry scores 2.1/5 overall, 1.9/5 for schools and 2.0/5 for safety — 89th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $1.19M.

About This Home

Classic top-floor Edwardian flat with great light and character. 3 Bedrooms + 1 Bath, 6 rooms total including open concept Living/Dining/Kitchen in the rear area with stellar view of Waymo charging yard and access to shared patio in back yard. Decorative fireplace in LR, boxed ceiling and wainscotting in dining room. Unit layout supports use as 4 bedroom. Remodeled in 2013-2014 with new kitchen and bath, updated systems. Newly refinished soft-wood (fir) floors. Hyper-urban location yet good vibes inside. Flat is offered as T...Show More
Prop Type:
Year Built:
Home Size:
Lot Size:
Tenancy in Comm...
1910
1,450 SqFt
2,461 SqFt
Neighborhood:
MLS #:
Days on Houseberry:
HOA:
Inner Mission
426113617
99
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Property History

DateEvent & SourcePriceChange
Jun 30, 2026Sold SFAR$880,000−11.9%
Mar 23, 2026Listed SFAR$999,000

Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesDistanceHouseberry School Score
Moscone (George R.) Elementary PrimaryK-50.9 mi

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near Good Merchants

    5.0

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    3

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    2.8

Overall Amenities score: 3.3

Questions about this home

What neighborhood is 257-261 South Van Ness Ave #257 in?

257-261 South Van Ness Ave #257 sits in Inner Mission, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Inner Mission 89th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 257-261 South Van Ness Ave #257?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 257-261 South Van Ness Ave #257 for Moscone (George R.) Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.9 mi away. We hold no middle school and high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no such school nearby.

How much did 257-261 South Van Ness Ave #257 sell for?

257-261 South Van Ness Ave #257 closed at $880,000 on June 30, 2026. It had been asking $895,000.

How long was 257-261 South Van Ness Ave #257 on the market?

257-261 South Van Ness Ave #257 was on the market for 99 days — listed on March 23, 2026, sale closed on June 30, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 257-261 South Van Ness Ave #257?

257-261 South Van Ness Ave #257 works out to $607 per square foot, from the $880,000 sale price across 1,450 square feet.

Is Inner Mission a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Inner Mission 2.1 out of 5 overall, with 1.9 for schools and 2.0 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

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Inner Mission scores and market conditions

Houseberry has recorded 153 sales in Inner Mission since September 2025.

Neighborhood data last updated September 25, 2026

Inner Mission
Home RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome Rating
2.1 /5
Personal Score: 3.0/5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.19M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $87k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    6%

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