55 Balceta Ave, San Francisco, CA 94127

Sold November 3, 2025 for $1,900,000 · 19 days on market
$1,900,000
Sold Price
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,083 SqFt
$912/SqFt
Nov 3, 2025
Sold Date
Listed By Shameran Anderer. DRE# 001068055. BarbCo. (415) 297-9791
Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425078788

Sold Summary

55 Balceta Ave in San Francisco sold for $1,900,000 on November 3, 2025 — 19 days after coming on the market at $1,495,000. That works out to $912 per square foot for a 4-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home built in 1926. The 2,083 sq ft house sits in Forest Hills Extension, which Houseberry scores 3.8/5 overall, 3.8/5 for schools and 4.4/5 for safety — 23rd of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $2.63M.

About This Home

Classic Craftsman Charm in Prime Forest Hill Location. Set on an extra-wide lot just steps from Forest Hill Muni Station and West Portal Village, this detached Craftsman perfectly combines timeless character with versatile living spaces. The main level features 2 spacious bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, a formal living room with a fireplace, and an elegant dining room. A sun-filled kitchen with a skylight and greenhouse window opens to a cheerful breakfast room ideal for casual dining, gatherings, and everyday living. Downstairs,...Show More
Prop Type:
Year Built:
Home Size:
Lot Size:
Single Family
1926
2,083 SqFt
3,998 SqFt
Neighborhood:
MLS #:
Days on Houseberry:
HOA:
Forest Hills Ex...
425078788
19
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Property History

DateEvent & SourcePriceChange
Nov 03, 2025Sold SFAR$1,900,000+27.1%
Oct 15, 2025Listed SFAR$1,495,000

Schools serving this Neighborhood

School NameTypeGradesDistanceHouseberry School Score
West Portal Elementary PrimaryK-50.5 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

    3.6

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    2.5

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    3.5

Overall Amenities score: 3.1

Questions about this home

What neighborhood is 55 Balceta Ave in?

55 Balceta Ave sits in Forest Hills Extension, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Forest Hills Extension 23rd of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 55 Balceta Ave?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 55 Balceta Ave for West Portal Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.5 mi away. We hold no middle school and high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no such school nearby.

How much did 55 Balceta Ave sell for?

55 Balceta Ave closed at $1,900,000 on November 3, 2025. It had been asking $1,495,000.

How long was 55 Balceta Ave on the market?

55 Balceta Ave was on the market for 19 days — listed on October 15, 2025, sale closed on November 3, 2025.

What is the price per square foot at 55 Balceta Ave?

55 Balceta Ave works out to $912 per square foot, from the $1,900,000 sale price across 2,083 square feet.

Is Forest Hills Extension a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Forest Hills Extension 3.8 out of 5 overall, with 3.8 for schools and 4.4 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

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Forest Hills Extension scores and market conditions

Houseberry has recorded 16 sales in Forest Hills Extension since September 2025.

Neighborhood data last updated September 25, 2026

Forest Hills Extension
Home RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome Rating
3.8 /5
Personal Score: 3.9/5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $2.63M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Overvalued
    $3k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    15%

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