870 42nd Ave, San Francisco - Sold $2.07M Oct 2026 in Outer Richmond

Sold October 13, 2026 for $2,068,000 · 23 days on market

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Listed By Becky Layton. DRE# 001395866. Compass. (415) 562-7595

Source: SFAR/San Francisco, MLS # 426163813

870 42nd Ave in San Francisco sold for $2,068,000 on October 13, 2026 — 23 days after coming on the market at $1,395,000. That works out to $1,369 per square foot for a 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home built in 1924. The 1,511 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.

Filled with natural coastal light and timeless charm, this 1924 Marina Style single family home with Mediterranean Revival influences brings warmth and distinct San Francisco character to every room. Beyond the entry medallion and wrought-iron gate, period details abound throughout the main level: beautiful hardwood floors with mahogany inlays, an elegant tray ceiling with ornamental egg-and-dart plaster crown molding, an arched fireplace flanked by built-in bookcase shelving, picture rail moldings and high ceilings. The spa

Date	Event & Source	Price	Change
Oct 13, 2026	Sold SFAR	$2,068,000	+48.2%
Sep 20, 2026	Listed SFAR	$1,395,000

School Name	Type	Grades	Distance	Houseberry School Score
Lafayette Elementary	Primary	K-5	0.5 mi	5/5
Presidio Middle	Middle	6-8	0.9 mi	4.5/5

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

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Near Good Merchants
4.5
Public Spaces
3
Curb Appeal
3

Overall Amenities score: 3.3

1 other sale recorded on 42nd Ave since September 2025

The sale on 42nd Ave

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
1662 42nd Ave	May 2026	$2.1M	$1,254

This home's $1,369 per square foot ranks 1st of the 2 sales on 42nd Ave that record one, including this sale.

Houseberry has recorded 27 sales of 1–3 bedroom houses in Outer Richmond since September 2025.

Their median sale price was $1.92M, and they took a median of 31 days to sell. 8 of the 27 sold above asking.

The 8 most recent, not counting this home

Address	Sold	Price	Per sq ft
718 46th Ave	Oct 2026	$1.55M	$1,293
763 37th Ave	Oct 2026	$2.21M	$842
524 39th Ave	Oct 2026	$2.02M	$1,298
727 43rd Ave	Sep 2026	$1.68M	$1,290
855 39th Ave	Aug 2026	$1.91M	$852
691 32nd Ave	Aug 2026	$1.4M	$1,333
39 Seal Rock Dr	Jul 2026	$2.79M	$1,368
775 34th Ave	Jul 2026	$1.65M	$791

This home sold for $2,068,000, 8% above that median.

What neighborhood is 870 42nd Ave in?

870 42nd Ave sits in Outer Richmond, San Francisco. Houseberry ranks Outer Richmond 21st of the 92 neighborhoods we score in San Francisco.

What schools serve 870 42nd Ave?

Houseberry holds attendance boundaries covering 870 42nd Ave for Lafayette Elementary (elementary school, K-5) 0.5 mi away and Presidio Middle (middle school, 6-8) 0.9 mi away. We hold no high school boundary for this address, which does not mean there is no high school nearby.

How much did 870 42nd Ave sell for?

870 42nd Ave closed at $2,068,000 on October 13, 2026. It had been asking $1,395,000.

How long was 870 42nd Ave on the market?

870 42nd Ave was on the market for 23 days — listed on September 20, 2026, sale closed on October 13, 2026.

What is the price per square foot at 870 42nd Ave?

870 42nd Ave works out to $1,369 per square foot, from the $2,068,000 sale price across 1,511 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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