Former Newsom Home Sells for $5.9 Million in San Francisco
The renovated Ashbury Heights property sold for $1.4 million above its asking price after receiving multiple offers.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Residential
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A San Francisco home formerly occupied by Governor Gavin Newsom has sold for $5.9 million after a gut renovation. The Ashbury Heights property, which had been listed for $4.5 million in late September 2026, commanded multiple offers.
Why it matters
The high final sale price, significantly above the asking price, reflects continued demand in the San Francisco market for renovated historic properties. This sale concludes the ownership of the site by private investor Sandra McBride, who purchased it in 2019.
The home at 1284 Stanyan Street features 1,445 square feet on a 9,600-square-foot lot. It previously sold for $2.9 million in 2019.
The players
Gavin Newsom
The current Governor of California who resided in the Stanyan Street house during his first five years in the city.
Sandra McBride
The private investor who purchased the property in 2019 and oversaw its recent gut renovation.
The details
The property sale followed a comprehensive gut renovation executed by the seller, which modernized the 1,445-square-foot structure. The presence of a large 9,600-square-foot lot in the Ashbury Heights neighborhood contributed to the property drawing multiple competitive offers.
Timeline
2019: Sandra McBride purchased the Stanyan Street property.
Late September 2026: The home was officially listed for sale at $4.5 million.
October 22, 2026: The sale of the home closed.
The Home Front
This luxury sale occurs against a broader state effort to address housing shortages through large-scale projects like the $6 billion Concord naval station redevelopment. The focus remains on both high-end historic renovations and the massive, government-backed infrastructure expansions.
Homeowners in competitive areas like Ashbury Heights should consult with a licensed real estate agent to understand how renovated interiors and large lot sizes are currently driving premium valuations. Keep records of your own property improvements, as they remain key factors in determining home resale values.
The takeaway
Historic properties with substantial lot sizes continue to command significant interest and value in the San Francisco market. If you are preparing your own home for sale, consider how recent renovations correlate with current regional sale-to-list price ratios.
Further reading
For more on the current state of the local housing market, see Residential.
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