45 Scenic Way, San Francisco, CA 94121

Sold October 5, 2026 for $21,000,000 · 14 days on market
$21,000,000
Sold Price
6
Beds
6.5
Baths
5,915 SqFt
$3,550/SqFt
Oct 5, 2026
Sold Date
Listed By Neill Bassi. DRE# 001883478. Sotheby's International Realty. (415) 296-2233
Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426159704

Sold Summary

45 Scenic Way in San Francisco sold for $21,000,000 on October 5, 2026 — 14 days after coming on the market at $15,800,000. That works out to $3,550 per square foot for a 6-bedroom, 6.5-bath single-family home built in 1916. The 5,915 sq ft house sits in Sea Cliff, which Houseberry scores 4.2/5 overall, 4.1/5 for schools and 4.5/5 for safety — 4th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $5.57M.

About This Home

Originally designed by prominent architect Willis Polk in 1916, this exceptional Sea Cliff home has been extensively renovated while preserving its distinctive architectural character. Fully detached on a corner lot, the home is filled with natural light and distinguished by wood-paneled walls, arched openings and windows, and elegant proportions throughout. A gracious entry foyer is flanked by the light-filled living room with fireplace and formal dining room with striking custom walnut cabinetry. French doors lead to a sit...Show More
Prop Type:
Year Built:
Home Size:
Lot Size:
Single Family
1916
5,915 SqFt
6,077 SqFt
Neighborhood:
MLS #:
Days on Houseberry:
HOA:
Sea Cliff
426159704
14
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Property History

DateEvent & SourcePriceChange
Oct 05, 2026Sold SFAR$21,000,000+32.9%
Sep 21, 2026Listed SFAR$15,800,000

Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesDistanceHouseberry School Score
Alamo Elementary PrimaryK-50.4 mi
Presidio Middle Middle6-80.5 mi

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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.

Neighborhood Amenities

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near Good Merchants

    3.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    4

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    4.5

Overall Amenities score: 4.1

How this sale compares

Houseberry has recorded 3 sales of 5–7 bedroom houses in Sea Cliff since September 2025.

That is too few to state a median.

The 3 most recent, not counting this home
AddressSoldPricePer sq ft
228 32nd AveAug 2026$5M$1,433
570 El Camino Del MarAug 2026$9.99M$2,162
50 25th AveNov 2025$7.9M$1,528

This home sold for $21,000,000.

Questions about this home

What neighborhood is 45 Scenic Way in?

45 Scenic Way sits in Sea Cliff, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Sea Cliff 4th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 45 Scenic Way?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 45 Scenic Way for Alamo Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.4 mi away and Presidio 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 45 Scenic Way sell for?

45 Scenic Way closed at $21,000,000 on October 5, 2026. It had been asking $15,800,000.

How long was 45 Scenic Way on the market?

45 Scenic Way was on the market for 14 days — listed on September 21, 2026, sale closed on October 5, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 45 Scenic Way?

45 Scenic Way works out to $3,550 per square foot, from the $21,000,000 sale price across 5,915 square feet.

Is Sea Cliff a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Sea Cliff 4.2 out of 5 overall, with 4.1 for schools and 4.5 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

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Sea Cliff scores and market conditions

Houseberry has recorded 13 sales in Sea Cliff since September 2025.

Neighborhood data last updated September 26, 2026

Sea Cliff
Home RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome Rating
4.2 /5
Personal Score: 4.1/5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $5.57M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $176k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    16%

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