3638 Washington St, San Francisco - Sold $15.5M Oct 2026

Sold October 8, 2026 for $15,500,000 · 11.5% over asking · 31 days on market

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Listed By Neill Bassi. DRE# 001883478. Sotheby's International Realty. (415) 296-2233

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426159378

3638 Washington St in San Francisco sold for $15,500,000 on October 8, 2026 — 11.5% above its $13,900,000 asking price — 31 days after coming on the market. That works out to $2,109 per square foot for a 6-bedroom, 5.5-bath single-family home built in 1900. The 7,350 sq ft house sits in Presidio Heights, which Houseberry scores 4.2/5 overall, 4.3/5 for schools and 4.3/5 for safety — 3rd of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $4.47M.

Located on a premier block, this distinguished residence presents a rare opportunity to reimagine a significant Presidio Heights home of exceptional scale and architectural character. Built in 1900 and designed by notable architect Edward R. Swain, the fully detached home spans approx. 7,350 sqft across four levels on an extraordinary 60-ft-wide lot. Abundant natural light, original oak floors, 11-ft+ ceilings on the main two levels, seven wood-burning fireplaces, original light fixtures, and intricate period millwork reflec

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Oct 08, 2026	Sold SFAR	$15,500,000	+11.5%
Sep 07, 2026	Listed SFAR	$13,900,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Sutro Elementary	Primary	K-5	1.1 mi	4/5
Roosevelt Middle	Middle	6-8	0.6 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
4.9
Public Spaces
4
Curb Appeal
4.5

Overall Amenities score: 4.4

8 other sales recorded on Washington St since September 2025

The 8 sales on Washington St

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
2465 Washington St	Oct 2026	$7M	$2,422
1800 Washington St #816	Oct 2026	$1.52M	$1,376
1252 Washington St	Sep 2026	$1.25M	$977
1840 Washington St #403	Sep 2026	$1.1M	$1,314
1789 Washington St #702	Jul 2026	$1.64M	—
611 Washington St #2306	Mar 2026	$900K	$725
611 Washington St #2505	Dec 2025	$2.08M	$1,088
611 Washington St #2402	Dec 2025	$3.5M	$1,334

This home's $2,109 per square foot ranks 2nd of the 8 sales on Washington St that record one, including this sale. The median of the other 7 is $1,314 per square foot.

Houseberry has recorded 11 sales of 5–7 bedroom houses in Presidio Heights since September 2025.

Their median sale price was $9.6M, and they took a median of 29 days to sell. 4 of the 11 sold above asking.

The 5 most recent, not counting this home

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
3460 Clay St	Sep 2026	$14.7M	$2,811
10 5th Ave	Apr 2026	$13.5M	$2,222
3 Presidio Ter	Mar 2026	$9.5M	$1,256
3625 Jackson St	Mar 2026	$14M	$2,732
330 Locust St	Feb 2026	$8.11M	$1,666

This home sold for $15,500,000, 61% above that median.

What neighborhood is 3638 Washington St in?

3638 Washington St sits in Presidio Heights, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Presidio Heights 3rd of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 3638 Washington St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 3638 Washington St for Sutro Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 1.1 mi away and Roosevelt Middle (middle school, 6-8) 0.6 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 3638 Washington St sell for?

3638 Washington St closed at $15,500,000 on October 8, 2026. It had been asking $13,900,000.

How long was 3638 Washington St on the market?

3638 Washington St was on the market for 31 days — listed on September 7, 2026, sale closed on October 8, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 3638 Washington St?

3638 Washington St works out to $2,109 per square foot, from the $15,500,000 sale price across 7,350 square feet.

Is Presidio Heights a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Presidio Heights 4.2 out of 5 overall, with 4.3 for schools and 4.3 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

See the full Presidio Heights profile