38 Portola Dr, San Francisco, CA 94131

Sold October 14, 2025 for $1,410,000 · 18 days on market

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Listed By Colleen M Cotter. DRE# 001703078. Sotheby's International Realty. (415) 706-1781

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425075827

38 Portola Dr in San Francisco sold for $1,410,000 on October 14, 2025 — 18 days after coming on the market at $995,000. That works out to $849 per square foot for a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-family home built in 1948. The 1,661 sq ft house sits in Twin Peaks, which Houseberry scores 4.1/5 overall, 4.1/5 for schools and 4.5/5 for safety — 15th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $2.08M.

Perched along San Francisco's Portola corridor, 38 Portola Drive pairs incredible city views with massive potential. From sunrise colors over the city to twinkling evening lights, the views set the tone for a home that is ready to be reimagined. The main level features a large living room that flows to the dining area, both framed by east facing windows and sweeping outlooks. A bright kitchen catches the morning light, a convenient half bath serves the level, and a bonus room off the living space offers flexibility for offic

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Oct 14, 2025	Sold SFAR	$1,410,000	+41.7%
Sep 26, 2025	Listed SFAR	$995,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Clarendon Alternative Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.7 mi	5/5
Presidio Middle	Middle	6-8	3.3 mi	4.5/5

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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
2.8
Public Spaces
4
Curb Appeal
3

Overall Amenities score: 3.4

What neighborhood is 38 Portola Dr in?

38 Portola Dr sits in Twin Peaks, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 4.1 out of 5, placing it 15th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 38 Portola Dr?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 38 Portola Dr for Clarendon Alternative Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.7 mi away and Presidio Middle (middle school, 6-8) 3.3 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 38 Portola Dr sell for?

38 Portola Dr closed at $1,410,000 on October 14, 2025. It had been asking $995,000.

How long was 38 Portola Dr on the market?

38 Portola Dr was on the market for 18 days — listed on September 26, 2025, sale closed on October 14, 2025.

What is the price per square foot at 38 Portola Dr?

38 Portola Dr works out to $849 per square foot, from the $1,410,000 sale price across 1,661 square feet.

Is Twin Peaks a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Twin Peaks 4.1 out of 5 overall, with 4.1 for schools and 4.5 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $2.08M, against $1,410,000 for this property.

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