2978 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94132

Sold November 21, 2025 for $2,925,000 · 11.3% over asking · 29 days on market

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Listed By Ruth Krishnan. DRE# 001862279. Compass. (415) 735-5867

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425080985

2978 20th Ave in San Francisco sold for $2,925,000 on November 21, 2025 — 11.3% above its $2,628,000 asking price — 29 days after coming on the market. That works out to $968 per square foot for a 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home built in 1934. The 3,023 sq ft house sits in Merced Manor, which Houseberry scores 3.9/5 overall, 3.1/5 for schools and 5.0/5 for safety — 35th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $2.6M.

Expansive and light-filled Merced Manor home offering 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and 3,023 sq. ft. (per tax records) of versatile living space. This residence features a highly desirable floor plan with two private bedroom suites, one conveniently located on each level, with the upstairs suite boasting a spa style tub, all just a short walk from West Portal! On the main level, a formal living room with an electric fireplace and high ceilings opens into a dining area that flows seamlessly into the extensively remodeled kitchen,

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Nov 21, 2025	Sold SFAR	$2,925,000	+11.3%
Oct 23, 2025	Listed SFAR	$2,628,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Lakeshore Alternative Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.6 mi	2/5
Denman (James) Middle	Middle	6-8	2.0 mi	2.5/5

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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
4.3
Public Spaces
3
Curb Appeal
3

Overall Amenities score: 3.3

What neighborhood is 2978 20th Ave in?

2978 20th Ave sits in Merced Manor, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 3.9 out of 5, placing it 35th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 2978 20th Ave?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 2978 20th Ave for Lakeshore Alternative Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.6 mi away and Denman (James) Middle (middle school, 6-8) 2.0 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 2978 20th Ave sell for?

2978 20th Ave closed at $2,925,000 on November 21, 2025. It had been asking $2,628,000.

How long was 2978 20th Ave on the market?

2978 20th Ave was on the market for 29 days — listed on October 23, 2025, sale closed on November 21, 2025.

What is the price per square foot at 2978 20th Ave?

2978 20th Ave works out to $968 per square foot, from the $2,925,000 sale price across 3,023 square feet.

Is Merced Manor a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Merced Manor 3.9 out of 5 overall, with 3.1 for schools and 5.0 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $2.6M, against $2,925,000 for this property.

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