3946 California St, San Francisco, CA 94118
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Sold Summary
3946 California St in San Francisco sold for $2,300,000 on September 21, 2026 — 15.7% above its $1,988,000 asking price — 41 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,250 per square foot for a 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath single-family home built in 1900. The 1,840 sq ft house sits in Lake Street, which Houseberry scores 4.1/5 overall, 4.2/5 for schools and 4.5/5 for safety — 9th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $3.63M.
About This Home
Property History
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Sold SFAR | $2,300,000 | +15.7% |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Listed SFAR | $1,988,000 |
Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Distance | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutro Elementary | Primary | K-5 | 0.6 mi | |
| Roosevelt Middle | Middle | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near Good Merchants5.0
Public Spaces3.5
Curb Appeal4
Overall Amenities score: 4
Other sales on California St
14 other sales recorded on California St since September 2025
8 of the 14 sales on California St
| Address | Sold | Price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4339 California St #1 | Oct 2026 | $2.31M | $1,453 |
| 1818 California St | Sep 2026 | $7.72M | $940 |
| 3316 California St #4 | Sep 2026 | $2.25M | $1,368 |
| 1177 California St #711 | Sep 2026 | $400K | $915 |
| 2211 California St #206 | Sep 2026 | $830K | $1,277 |
| 6427 California St | Sep 2026 | $4.25M | $1,215 |
| 875 California St #701 | Aug 2026 | $2.65M | $1,713 |
| 1201 California St #206 | Aug 2026 | $575K | — |
and 6 more recorded on California St.
This home's $1,250 per square foot ranks 8th of the 13 sales on California St that record one, including this sale. The median of the other 12 is $1,323 per square foot.
How this sale compares
Houseberry has recorded 11 sales of 2–4 bedroom houses in Lake Street since September 2025.
Their median sale price was $5M, and they took a median of 22 days to sell. 5 of the 11 sold above asking.
The 8 most recent, not counting this home
| Address | Sold | Price | Per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 6th Ave | Oct 2026 | $15M | $3,341 |
| 159 21st Ave | Oct 2026 | $3.65M | $1,825 |
| 114 10th Ave | Oct 2026 | $4.5M | $1,599 |
| 4526 California St | Jun 2026 | $3.75M | $1,429 |
| 129 21st Ave | May 2026 | $6.3M | $1,772 |
| 196 25th Ave | May 2026 | $5.35M | $1,349 |
| 2206 Lake St | May 2026 | $11M | $2,165 |
| 170 17th Ave | May 2026 | $2.35M | — |
This home sold for $2,300,000, 54% below that median.
Questions about this home
What neighborhood is 3946 California St in?
3946 California St sits in Lake Street, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Lake Street 9th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.
What schools serve 3946 California St?
Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 3946 California St for Sutro Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.6 mi away and Roosevelt Middle (middle school, 6-8) 0.3 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.
How much did 3946 California St sell for?
3946 California St closed at $2,300,000 on September 21, 2026. It had been asking $1,988,000.
How long was 3946 California St on the market?
3946 California St was on the market for 41 days — listed on August 11, 2026, sale closed on September 21, 2026.
What is the price per square foot at 3946 California St?
3946 California St works out to $1,250 per square foot, from the $2,300,000 sale price across 1,840 square feet.
Is Lake Street a good place to live?
Houseberry scores Lake Street 4.1 out of 5 overall, with 4.2 for schools and 4.5 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.
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Lake Street scores and market conditions
Houseberry has recorded 31 sales in Lake Street since September 2025.
Neighborhood data last updated September 26, 2026
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