496 38th Ave, San Francisco - For Sale $2M in Outer Richmond

For sale at $1,995,000 · listed August 10, 2026

Price and status as of October 7, 2026

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Listed By Jeff Appenrodt. DRE# 001336153. Laurel Realty & Investment. (415) 601-2779

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426153560

496 38th Ave in San Francisco is for sale at $1,995,000, listed August 10, 2026. That works out to $550 per square foot for a 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home built in 1916. The 3,630 sq ft house sits in Outer Richmond, which Houseberry scores 3.9/5 overall, 4.2/5 for schools and 4.3/5 for safety — 21st of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $1.87M.

Stunning three-level single-family home situated on a desirable corner lot and filled with exceptional natural light throughout. Offering a spacious and versatile floor plan, this impressive residence combines generous living spaces, indoor-outdoor living, and beautiful ocean views. The main level welcomes you with a bright, open floor plan featuring a spacious living room, dining area, and eat-in kitchen ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A generously sized bedroom and full bathroom complete this level. Upstairs, t

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Aug 10, 2026	Listed SFAR	$2,295,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Lafayette Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.2 mi	5/5
Presidio Middle	Middle	6-8	0.5 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
4.5
Public Spaces
3
Curb Appeal
3

Overall Amenities score: 3.3

2 other sales recorded on 38th Ave since September 2025

The 2 sales on 38th Ave

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
1622 38th Ave	Oct 2026	$2.07M	$1,116
2258 38th Ave	Aug 2026	$2.5M	$1,254

At its asking price, this home's $550 per square foot would rank 3rd of 3 alongside the recorded sales on 38th Ave that state one.

Houseberry has recorded 33 sales of 3–5 bedroom houses in Outer Richmond since September 2025.

Their median sale price was $2.3M, and they took a median of 31 days to sell. 16 of the 33 sold above asking.

The 8 most recent, not counting this home

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
524 39th Ave	Oct 2026	$2.02M	$1,298
499 36th Ave	Oct 2026	$1.85M	$690
876 46th Ave	Sep 2026	$1.92M	$972
823 40th Ave	Sep 2026	$2.83M	$1,147
772 47th Ave	Sep 2026	$2.45M	$1,036
855 39th Ave	Aug 2026	$1.91M	$852
751 46th Ave	Aug 2026	$3.2M	$1,202
39 Seal Rock Dr	Jul 2026	$2.79M	$1,368

This home is listed at $1,995,000, 13% below that median.

What neighborhood is 496 38th Ave in?

496 38th Ave sits in Outer Richmond, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Outer Richmond 21st of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 496 38th Ave?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 496 38th Ave for Lafayette Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.2 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.

What is the asking price for 496 38th Ave?

496 38th Ave is asking $1,995,000, on the market since August 10, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 496 38th Ave?

496 38th Ave works out to $550 per square foot, from the $1,995,000 asking price across 3,630 square feet.

Is Outer Richmond a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Outer Richmond 3.9 out of 5 overall, with 4.2 for schools and 4.3 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

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