837 S Van Ness Ave, San Francisco - Sold $5M Oct 2026 in Inner Mission

Sold October 16, 2026 for $4,995,000 · 16.2% over asking · 43 days on market

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Listed By Chip McAllister. DRE# 001027838. Compass. (415) 516-6140

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426158862

837 S Van Ness Ave in San Francisco sold for $4,995,000 on October 16, 2026 — 16.2% above its $4,300,000 asking price — 43 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,244 per square foot for a 4-bedroom, 4-bath single-family home built in 1900. The 4,016 sq ft house sits in Inner Mission, which Houseberry scores 2.1/5 overall, 1.9/5 for schools and 2.0/5 for safety — 89th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a typical home price of $1.19M.

Situated in the heart of one of the most vibrant urban pockets of The City, 837 South Van Ness has graced the boulevard for more than 125 years. Sited on an oversize lot, with western exposure, this 4,016 sq ft Victorian lives large! Inside, towering ceilings create dramatic volume throughout, and generous expanses of glass wash the home with tons of natural light. The main level of the home is comprised of an expansive open-concept great room that spans the entire floor. A generously equipped gourmet kitchen features refine

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Oct 16, 2026	Sold SFAR	$4,995,000	+16.2%
Sep 03, 2026	Listed SFAR	$4,300,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Moscone (George R.) Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.3 mi	3/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

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Near Good Merchants
5.0
Public Spaces
3
Curb Appeal
2.8

Overall Amenities score: 3.3

1 other sale recorded on S Van Ness Ave since September 2025

The sale on S Van Ness Ave

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
550 S Van Ness Ave #208	Oct 2026	$520K	$653

This home's $1,244 per square foot ranks 1st of the 2 sales on S Van Ness Ave that record one, including this sale.

Houseberry has recorded 17 sales of 3–5 bedroom houses in Inner Mission since September 2025.

Their median sale price was $2.71M, and they took a median of 27 days to sell. 7 of the 17 sold above asking.

The 3 most recent, not counting this home

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
2640 Bryant St	Oct 2026	$2.65M	$1,569
2770 23rd St	Aug 2026	$2.1M	$1,014
2269 Bryant St	Aug 2026	$2.25M	$877

This home sold for $4,995,000, 84% above that median.

What neighborhood is 837 S Van Ness Ave in?

837 S Van Ness Ave sits in Inner Mission, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Inner Mission 89th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 837 S Van Ness Ave?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 837 S Van Ness Ave for Moscone (George R.) Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.3 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 837 S Van Ness Ave sell for?

837 S Van Ness Ave closed at $4,995,000 on October 16, 2026. It had been asking $4,300,000.

How long was 837 S Van Ness Ave on the market?

837 S Van Ness Ave was on the market for 43 days — listed on September 3, 2026, sale closed on October 16, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 837 S Van Ness Ave?

837 S Van Ness Ave works out to $1,244 per square foot, from the $4,995,000 sale price across 4,016 square feet.

Is Inner Mission a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Inner Mission 2.1 out of 5 overall, with 1.9 for schools and 2.0 for safety, each on the same five-point scale.

See the full Inner Mission profile