840 Clayton St, San Francisco, CA 94117

Sold November 6, 2025 for $3,975,000 · 5.3% over asking · 0 days on market
$3,975,000
Sold Price
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,640 SqFt
$1,506/SqFt
Nov 6, 2025
Sold Date
Listed By John R DiDomenico. DRE# 000994893. Compass. (415) 298-3564
Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 425086286

Sold Summary

840 Clayton St in San Francisco sold for $3,975,000 on November 6, 2025 — 5.3% above its $3,775,000 asking price — 0 days after coming on the market. That works out to $1,506 per square foot for a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath single-family home built in 1900. The 2,640 sq ft house sits in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, which Houseberry scores 3.6/5 overall, 3.6/5 for schools and 3.3/5 for safety — 47th of 92 neighborhoods in San Francisco — with a median home price of $3.74M.

About This Home
Fabulous 3 Story Home Over Garage on a Prime Cole Valley Block. This special residence has been lovingly updated, boasts a walk out on the level garden, and is featured in a gorgeous row of colorful Victorian Home - think The Painted Ladies of Cole Valley. There is gorgeous period detail throughout and wonderful flex/family space on the too floor. Note: Photos from Prior Listing
Prop Type:
Year Built:
Home Size:
Lot Size:
Single Family
1900
2,640 SqFt
2,530 SqFt
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HOA:
Buena Vista Par...
425086286
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Property History
DateEvent & SourcePriceChange
Nov 06, 2025Sold SFAR$3,975,000+5.3%
Nov 06, 2025Listed SFAR$3,775,000
Schools serving this Neighborhood
School NameTypeGradesDistanceHouseberry School Score
Grattan Elementary PrimaryK-50.2 mi
Giannini (A.P.) Middle Middle6-82.9 mi

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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.

Neighborhood Amenities
  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Near Good Merchants

    5.0

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Public Spaces

    4

  • Neighborhood Amenities
    Curb Appeal

    4

Overall Amenities score: 4.2

Questions about this home

What neighborhood is 840 Clayton St in?

840 Clayton St sits in Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights, San Francisco. Houseberry gives the neighborhood an overall score of 3.6 out of 5, placing it 47th of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 840 Clayton St?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 840 Clayton St for Grattan Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.2 mi away and Giannini (A.P.) Middle (middle school, 6-8) 2.9 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 840 Clayton St sell for?

840 Clayton St closed at $3,975,000 on November 6, 2025. It had been asking $3,775,000.

How long was 840 Clayton St on the market?

840 Clayton St was on the market for 0 days — listed on November 6, 2025, sale closed on November 6, 2025.

What is the price per square foot at 840 Clayton St?

840 Clayton St works out to $1,506 per square foot, from the $3,975,000 sale price across 2,640 square feet.

Is Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights a good place to live?

Houseberry scores Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights 3.6 out of 5 overall, with 3.6 for schools and 3.3 for safety, each on the same five-point scale. The median home price there is $3.74M, against $3,975,000 for this property.

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Neighborhood Summary
Buena Vista Park/Ashbury Heights
Home RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome RatingHome Rating
3.6 /5
Personal Score: 4.0/5

Neighborhood Factors

Market Conditions

  • Neighborhood Factors
    Price
    $3.74M
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Undervalued
    $86k
  • Neighborhood Factors
    Appreciation
    28%

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