538 Joost Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127

Sold November 24, 2025 for $1,525,000 · 17.5% over asking · 40 days on market
$1,525,000
Sold Price
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,053 SqFt
$1,448/SqFt
Nov 24, 2025
Sold Date
Listed By Lisa Lyons. DRE# 001501433. Compass. (415) 269-7018
Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425078379

Sold Summary

538 Joost Ave in San Francisco sold for $1,525,000 on November 24, 2025 — 17.5% above its $1,298,000 asking price — 40 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,448 per square foot for a 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home built in 1924. The 1,053 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.

About This Home

This charming home sits on a fabulous, wooded lot w/mature oak & redwood trees. As you enter, immediately to your left is a sun drenched, south facing living room, w/built-in bookshelves, a fireplace & trey ceiling. On your right is the formal dining room w/a skylight, trey ceiling & built-in, period detail cabinetry. The dining room opens to the kitchen which features 3 skylights, walk-in pantry, built-in office nook & lots of storage. At the rear of the house is the updated bathroom & the 2 bedrooms overlooking the tranqui...Show More
Prop Type:
Year Built:
Home Size:
Lot Size:
Single Family
1924
1,053 SqFt
2,500 SqFt
Neighborhood:
MLS #:
Days on Houseberry:
HOA:
Sunnyside
425078379
40
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Property History

DateEvent & SourcePriceChange
Nov 24, 2025Sold SFAR$1,525,000+17.5%
Oct 15, 2025Listed SFAR$1,298,000

Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesDistanceHouseberry School Score
Sunnyside Elementary PrimaryK-50.2 mi
Denman (James) Middle Middle6-80.8 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

    4.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    2.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    2.5

Overall Amenities score: 2.9

Other sales on Joost Ave

7 other sales recorded on Joost Ave since September 2025

The 7 sales on Joost Ave
AddressSoldPricePer sq ft
66 Joost AveSep 2026$3.7M$1,574
726 Joost AveAug 2026$1.25M$1,555
312 Joost AveAug 2026$2.7M$1,187
435 Joost AveJun 2026$1.85M$1,242
542 Joost AveJun 2026$1.75M$1,714
111 Joost AveMay 2026$695K$869
815 Joost AveMar 2026$3M$1,190

This home's $1,448 per square foot ranks 4th of the 8 sales on Joost Ave that record one, including this sale. The median of the other 7 is $1,242 per square foot.

Questions about this home

What neighborhood is 538 Joost Ave in?

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

What schools serve 538 Joost Ave?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 538 Joost Ave for Sunnyside Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.2 mi away and Denman (James) Middle (middle school, 6-8) 0.8 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 538 Joost Ave sell for?

538 Joost Ave closed at $1,525,000 on November 24, 2025. It had been asking $1,298,000.

How long was 538 Joost Ave on the market?

538 Joost Ave was on the market for 40 days — listed on October 15, 2025, sale closed on November 24, 2025.

What is the price per square foot at 538 Joost Ave?

538 Joost Ave works out to $1,448 per square foot, from the $1,525,000 sale price across 1,053 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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Sunnyside scores and market conditions

Houseberry has recorded 46 sales in Sunnyside since September 2025.

Neighborhood data last updated September 25, 2026

Sunnyside
Home RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome Rating
3.4 /5
Personal Score: 3.9/5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $1.64M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $49k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    11%

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