238-242 Alma St

San Francisco, CA 94117

$3,800,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
—
Baths
3,425 Sq. Ft.
$1,109 / Sq. Ft.
3,425
Sq. Ft.
$1,109
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 3/27/26
Closed 3/27/26
a living room with furniture and a large window

Description

This exceptional property on Alma Street represents a rare opportunity to own a vacant, versatile, multi-unit building in the heart of Cole Valley. Blending classic San Francisco charm with modern design, the property offers flexibility for an owner-user, an extended family, or an investor seeking strong rental income in a prime location. Just steps from the vibrant Cole Street corridor, this compound-like home enjoys easy access to neighborhood cafs, restaurants, boutiques, and Golden Gate Park....This exceptional property on Alma Street represents a rare opportunity to own a vacant, versatile, multi-unit building in the heart of Cole Valley. Blending classic San Francisco charm with modern design, the property offers flexibility for an owner-user, an extended family, or an investor seeking strong rental income in a prime location. Just steps from the vibrant Cole Street corridor, this compound-like home enjoys easy access to neighborhood cafs, restaurants, boutiques, and Golden Gate Park. The property consists of three distinct residences in two separate buildings. The front duplex offers a lower 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom unit, as well as an upper, light-filled, open-floor-plan two-bedroom plus office/one-bathroom unit. Tucked privately behind the duplex is a modern 2019 construction detached, two-story residence that lives like a standalone home. This incredible home benefits from sleek design and offers 2 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms, an office, a spacious outdoor patio, and two-car garage parking. With its desirable mix of 1 and 2 bedroom residences and a sought-after location, this property offers an incredible opportunity to live or invest in Cole Valley. Also being sold as individual TIC's: 238,240 and 242.

Property Details for 238-242 Alma Street

Parking Features
Garage
Cross Street
Shrader St.
Total Parking Spaces
2
LISTING UPDATED: 04/06/2026 05:49 PM

Property Details for 238-242 Alma Street

StatusClosed
MLS #426108515
Days on Compass14
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Triplex
Year Built1921
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,001 SF
CountySan Francisco County
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Location

Listing Courtesy of City Real Estate, David G Cohen, DRE #01447526; City Real Estate, Ron Abta, DRE #01090426

Sold By Compass, Daniel Camou, DRE #02078885; Compass, Frank Villanueva, DRE #01425060

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Building Information for 238-242 Alma Street

Stories-Residences3Year Built1921Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,001 SF

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Property Information for 238-242 Alma Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Coordinates: -122.4515959, 37.7630862
  • Latitude: 37.7630862
  • Longitude: -122.4515959
  • Area/District: SF District 5
  • Subdistrict: Cole Valley/Parnassu
  • Location Description: SF District 5, Cole Valley/Parnassu, SF District 5 Cole Valley/Parnassu
Taxes and HOA
  • APN: 1282012
  • Association: No
  • City Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • County Transfer Tax Rate: .00%
  • Tax Tract: 0.00
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 0
  • Independent Parking Spaces: 0
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Tandem Parking Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 0
  • Num of Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking: Garage
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Open Parking: No
Virtual Tour
  • Virtual Media Count: 0
Property
Lot Information
  • Square Footage Source: Graphic Artist
  • Lot Features: None
  • Building Area Source: Graphic Artist
  • Building Area Total: 3425.0
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Area: 3001.284
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
Property and Assessments
  • Elevation: 0
  • Units Furnished: None
  • Number Of Buildings: 0
  • Videos Change Timestamp: 04-06-2026 05:12:40 PM
Farm Information
  • Irrigation Water Rights: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Elevation Units: Feet
  • # of Guest Space(s): 0
  • Stories: 0
  • Senior Community: No
  • Stories Total: 0
Interior Features
  • Full Bathrooms: 0
  • # of Rooms: 18
  • Bathrooms Partial: 0
Room Information
1 Bedroom Unit
  • 1 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 1 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
2 Bedroom Unit
  • 2 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 2 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
3 Bedroom Unit
  • 3 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 3 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
4 Bedroom Unit
  • 4 Bedroom Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • # of 4 Bedrooms Occupied: 0
Multi Family
Income & Expenses
  • Gross Income Multiplier: 0.0
Multi-Family Information
  • Total # Owner Occupied: 0
  • # Studios Occupied: 0
  • # of Units: 3
  • # Of Units Vacant: 3
  • # Of Units Leased: 0
  • Total # Leasable: 0
  • Total # Section 8: 0
Unit 1
  • Unit 1 Description: 1 bedroom / 1 bath residence with a thoughtfully-designed layout.
  • Unit 1 Type: Flat
Unit 2
  • Unit 2 Description: Updated top full-floor, 2 bedroom + office / 1 bathroom flat.
  • Unit 2 Type: Flat
Unit 3
  • Unit 3 Description: 2019 construction 2 bedroom / 2 bathroom townhouse.
Agent
Sale and Listing
  • Standard Status: Closed
Rental
Rent Information
  • Existing Lease Type: Net
  • Occupant Type: Unit 1 (Vacant), Unit 2 (Vacant)
  • # Of Units Month to Month: 0
  • Studio Annual Occupancy: .00%
  • Current Rent: $.00
  • Leasable Area Units: Square Feet
  • Gross Rent Multiplier: 0.0

Property History for 238-242 Alma Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 27, 2026

Sold

RESFAR #426108515

$3,800,000—
Mar 18, 2026

Pending

RESFAR #426108515

—
Mar 4, 2026

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #426108515

$3,185,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/27/2026

Sold

RESFAR #426108515

$3,800,000
03/18/2026

Pending

RESFAR #426108515

—
03/04/2026

Listed (Active)

RESFAR #426108515

$3,185,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 238-242 Alma Street

This home is within San Francisco Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Grattan Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Giannini (A.P.) Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Independence High School
Public - 9 to 12
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Grattan Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Giannini (A.P.) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Independence High School
Public9 to 12

Chinese Immersion School At Deavila
PublicK to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of City Real Estate, David G Cohen, DRE #01447526; City Real Estate, Ron Abta, DRE #01090426

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