473 Melrose Ave, San Francisco - Sold $1.6M Dec 2025 in Sunnyside

Sold December 4, 2025 for $1,600,000 · 1.5% under asking · 24 days on market

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Listed By Betty A Taisch. DRE# 001026635. Compass. (415) 385-8780

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425086573

473 Melrose Ave in San Francisco sold for $1,600,000 on December 4, 2025 — 1.5% below its $1,625,000 asking price — 24 days after coming on the market. That works out to $916 per square foot for a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath single-family home built in 1941. The 1,746 sq ft house sits in Sunnyside, which Houseberry scores 3.4/5 overall, 2.7/5 for schools and 4.4/5 for safety — 53rd of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $1.64M.

Welcome to 473 Melrose Ave, a charming single-family home situated in the heart of San Francisco. This residence offers a generous 1,746 square feet of living space, perfectly designed to cater to modern living while retaining classic charm. The home boasts four spacious bedrooms & 2.5 baths, offering ample space for relaxation and functionality. Upon entering, you are greeted by an inviting atmosphere that flows seamlessly through the living & dining rooms, offering expansive southern views from the distant bay to the ocean

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Dec 04, 2025	Sold SFAR	$1,600,000	−1.5%
Nov 10, 2025	Listed SFAR	$1,625,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Sunnyside Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.3 mi	4.5/5
Denman (James) Middle	Middle	6-8	1.0 mi	2.5/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Near Good Merchants
4.5
Public Spaces
2.5
Curb Appeal
2.5

Overall Amenities score: 2.9

2 other sales recorded on Melrose Ave since September 2025

The 2 sales on Melrose Ave

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
80 Melrose Ave	Sep 2026	$3.38M	$1,830
119 Melrose Ave	Jul 2026	$2M	$1,272

This home's $916 per square foot ranks 3rd of the 3 sales on Melrose Ave that record one, including this sale.

What neighborhood is 473 Melrose Ave in?

473 Melrose Ave sits in Sunnyside, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Sunnyside 53rd of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 473 Melrose Ave?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 473 Melrose Ave for Sunnyside Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.3 mi away and Denman (James) Middle (middle school, 6-8) 1.0 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 473 Melrose Ave sell for?

473 Melrose Ave closed at $1,600,000 on December 4, 2025. It had been asking $1,625,000.

How long was 473 Melrose Ave on the market?

473 Melrose Ave was on the market for 24 days — listed on November 10, 2025, sale closed on December 4, 2025.

What is the price per square foot at 473 Melrose Ave?

473 Melrose Ave works out to $916 per square foot, from the $1,600,000 sale price across 1,746 square feet.

Is Sunnyside a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Sunnyside 3.4 out of 5 overall, with 2.7 for schools and 4.4 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

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Houseberry has recorded 46 sales in Sunnyside since September 2025.

Neighborhood data last updated September 25, 2026