Quick Take: Median sale prices for single-family homes jumped by more than 7% in September Last month, we saw a big move upward in terms of median sale price for single-family homes in the San Francisco area. The median listing sold for 7.76% more than it did around this time last year, which marks the … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Update October 2025: Prices Jump, Inventory Dips, and Homes Fly Off the Market
Category: San Francisco Real Estate
The Anatomy of a Presidio Heights Unicorn: 3956 Washington Street
Every so often, a property hits the San Francisco market that feels like something special. 3956 Washington Street was exactly that. This 1907 Edwardian in Presidio Heights hadn’t been available in over 40 years, which made it a true collector’s item. We’re talking about a home with 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, and over 4,300 square … Continue reading The Anatomy of a Presidio Heights Unicorn: 3956 Washington Street
A $495,000 Underbid in Cole Valley
We spend a lot of time on this blog talking about insane overbids, but that’s not the whole story of the San Francisco market. I’ve always believed in sharing the data most agents won’t. Case in point: 1187 Stanyan Street, a large, 5-bed, 4,000 sq ft modern home in Cole Valley. It hit the market … Continue reading A $495,000 Underbid in Cole Valley
What a Million-Dollar Overbid Looks Like in Buena Vista
When a home like 140 Upper Terrace Terrace sells for a million dollars over the asking price, it’s worth taking a moment to understand what just happened. The property was listed at $3,995,000 and closed just six days later for $4,995,000 in an all-cash deal. A sale like this isn’t an accident; it’s the result … Continue reading What a Million-Dollar Overbid Looks Like in Buena Vista
A Significant Price Cut on the Edge of Pacific Heights
In a market often defined by intense competition and prices soaring over asking, it’s worth paying attention when a property sells for a considerable amount under its initial price. That’s precisely what happened with the recently closed triplex at 1910 Baker St., located where Pacific Heights meets Presidio Heights. The property first came on the market with … Continue reading A Significant Price Cut on the Edge of Pacific Heights
Underbid of the Week: What an $8.5M Haight Street Sale Tells Us About the SF Market
The iconic building at the corner of Haight and Clayton just sold for $8,525,000. But here’s the interesting part: that was nearly $1.4 million under the list price, and it took 113 days before a cash buyer closed the deal. While overbidding still happens frequently, this sale shows a different side of today’s market. … Continue reading Underbid of the Week: What an $8.5M Haight Street Sale Tells Us About the SF Market
San Francisco Real Estate Update September 2025: A Fierce Seller’s Market for Single-Family Homes Persists
Quick Take: Median sale prices stagnate in San Francisco The San Francisco market has traditionally been a fairly volatile market. However, in August, the volatility was muted. The median sale price for a single-family home decreased by 1.38% on a year-over-year basis, while the median sale price for a condo increased by 0.74%. This is … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Update September 2025: A Fierce Seller’s Market for Single-Family Homes Persists
San Francisco Real Estate Update August 2025: Inventory Shrinks, Condo Market Shifts
Quick Take: Home values in San Francisco are “business as usual” Although inventories have been steadily declining over time, median sales prices have stayed pretty consistent with a “band” in both the single-family home market and the condo market. While we did see the median sale price for condos in San Francisco decrease by 11.92% … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Update August 2025: Inventory Shrinks, Condo Market Shifts
Just Sold! 254 Edgewood Ave | Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights | $2,875,000
This business is all about connections. Sometimes, a deal gets done not because of a packed open house or a public scramble of offers, but because the right person sees the right property at the right time. That’s exactly what happened with our recent sale at 254 Edgewood Avenue. This home never had a full-blown … Continue reading Just Sold! 254 Edgewood Ave | Cole Valley/Parnassus Heights | $2,875,000
July’s Market Moves: Overbids, Underbids and Off-Market Gold Around SF
From quick closings to cool heads under pressure, here’s what went down this month. Tested, Trusted, Closed Fast When your buyer says, “Alex gave expert advice, shared critical insights, and never pushed me” that’s the goal. This win came together fast. Multiple offers, under 48 hours, and no overpaying. A quiet flex, if we’re being … Continue reading July’s Market Moves: Overbids, Underbids and Off-Market Gold Around SF
San Francisco Real Estate Update July 2025: Rates Hold, Prices Rise
Quick Take: Condo values have increased by more than 10% over the course of the past year Median sale prices have been on the rise over the past few months in San Francisco, and there was no exception in the month of June. Single-family home median sale prices rose by 4.42% on a year-over-year basis, … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Update July 2025: Rates Hold, Prices Rise
Just Sold! 635 32nd Ave | Central Richmond | $1,965,000
Let me tell you, this one tested every ounce of my patience, strategy, and real estate endurance. Four offers. All serious. All ready to rumble. But only one could walk away with the keys to this architectural classic on a picturesque block in the Outer Richmond, and I’m thrilled to say it was our buyers … Continue reading Just Sold! 635 32nd Ave | Central Richmond | $1,965,000
theFrontSteps’ Social Media Roundup: June 2025 Edition
Hey there, SF home hunters, deal trackers, and real estate voyeurs. It’s time for your monthly sip and scroll through what went down (and way up) this June in San Francisco real estate. From big-time overbids to under-the-radar off-market gems, our feed’s been packed with everything from dreamy Dolores flats to creative commercial spaces in … Continue reading theFrontSteps’ Social Media Roundup: June 2025 Edition
San Francisco Real Estate Update June 2025: Rates Hold, Prices Rise
Prices for both single-family homes and condos made a real jump last month. Things are still moving quickly because there just aren’t enough homes to go around. That low inventory continues to be the main hurdle for buyers and a big factor for sellers. We’re seeing all this activity as we head into the typical … Continue reading San Francisco Real Estate Update June 2025: Rates Hold, Prices Rise
Just Sold! 489 & 495 Utah St | Potrero Hill | $1,175,000
We’re excited to announce the successful sale of our listing at 489 & 495 Utah Street in Potrero Hill. This wasn’t your standard sale. It was a unique setup with a main flat and a separate Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), and we knew from the start that its flexibility would be a huge draw in … Continue reading Just Sold! 489 & 495 Utah St | Potrero Hill | $1,175,000
The Rise of Office-to-Housing Conversions in Downtown San Francisco
San Francisco’s downtown skyline is undergoing a significant transformation. As remote work continues to reshape the urban landscape, the city is repurposing vacant office buildings into residential spaces, aiming to revitalize its core and address the ongoing housing shortage. With office vacancy rates exceeding 23%—the highest in the nation—San Francisco faces a surplus of underutilized … Continue reading The Rise of Office-to-Housing Conversions in Downtown San Francisco