3956 Washington St, San Francisco, CA 94118

Sold October 16, 2025 for $7,300,000 · 21.7% over asking · 20 days on market
$7,300,000
Sold Price
6
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,345 SqFt
$1,680/SqFt
Oct 16, 2025
Sold Date
Listed By Carrie Buchanan-Goodman. DRE# 001736609. Sotheby's International Realty. (415) 624-4166
Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425065737

Sold Summary

3956 Washington St in San Francisco sold for $7,300,000 on October 16, 2025 — 21.7% above its $5,998,000 asking price — 20 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,680 per square foot for a 6-bedroom, 3.5-bath single-family home built in 1907. The 4,345 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.

About This Home

On the market for the first time in over 40 years, this stately Presidio Heights residence offers timeless charm, grand proportions, and endless potential on a coveted block. Set on an exceptionally wide and deep lot, the home spans three generous levels designed for both elegant entertaining and comfortable family living. Upon entering, the main floor welcomes you with a formal foyer and sweeping staircase, leading into a spacious living room and sophisticated dining room on either sideeach anchored by its own fireplace. An...Show More
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Year Built:
Home Size:
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Single Family
1907
4,345 SqFt
5,052 SqFt
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Property History

DateEvent & SourcePriceChange
Oct 16, 2025Sold SFAR$7,300,000+21.7%
Sep 26, 2025Listed SFAR$5,998,000

Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesDistanceHouseberry School Score
Sutro Elementary PrimaryK-50.8 mi
Roosevelt Middle Middle6-80.5 mi

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near Good Merchants

    4.9

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    4

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    4.5

Overall Amenities score: 4.4

Other sales on Washington St

6 other sales recorded on Washington St since September 2025

The 6 sales on Washington St
AddressSoldPricePer sq ft
1840 Washington St #403Sep 2026$1.1M$1,314
1789 Washington St #702Jul 2026$1.64M—
1240 Washington StJul 2026$1.08M$933
611 Washington St #2306Mar 2026$900K$725
611 Washington St #2505Dec 2025$2.08M$1,088
611 Washington St #2402Dec 2025$3.5M$1,334

This home's $1,680 per square foot ranks 1st of the 6 sales on Washington St that record one, including this sale. The median of the other 5 is $1,088 per square foot.

Questions about this home

What neighborhood is 3956 Washington St in?

3956 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 3956 Washington St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 3956 Washington St for Sutro Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.8 mi away and Roosevelt Middle (middle school, 6-8) 0.5 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 3956 Washington St sell for?

3956 Washington St closed at $7,300,000 on October 16, 2025. It had been asking $5,998,000.

How long was 3956 Washington St on the market?

3956 Washington St was on the market for 20 days — listed on September 26, 2025, sale closed on October 16, 2025.

What is the price per square foot at 3956 Washington St?

3956 Washington St works out to $1,680 per square foot, from the $7,300,000 sale price across 4,345 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.

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Presidio Heights scores and market conditions

Houseberry has recorded 42 sales in Presidio Heights since September 2025.

Neighborhood data last updated September 25, 2026

Presidio Heights
Home RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome Rating
4.2 /5
Personal Score: 4.5/5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $4.47M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $108k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    -2%

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