Is San Francisco, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing San Francisco is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

Since last year, San Francisco has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

San Francisco is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in San Francisco, CA

How much do homes in San Francisco, CA cost?

Median Sold Price

$1,412,216

$958/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$27,827(+2.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in San Francisco have sold for 2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in San Francisco was $1,412,216 in November 2024, up 2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $958.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $719.6K$720K
0.1%
2 $1.2M$1.2M
+2.2%
3 $1.5M$1.6M
+3.7%
4 $1.9M$2.0M
+3.2%
5+ $2.2M$2.2M
+3.0%

Summary: San Francisco housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 0.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 2.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 3.2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Alameda
+4.4%
Southeast Marin
+3.0%
San Francisco
+2.0%
Daly City
+1.8%
Belvedere Tiburon
-6.1%

Housing Supply in San Francisco, CA

How many homes are available in San Francisco, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2,0131,688-16.1%

Summary: The San Francisco real estate market had 1,688 homes for sale in November 2024, a 16.1% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 338312
-7.7%
2 655572
-12.7%
3 497372
-25.2%
4 260207
-20.4%
5+ 263225
-14.4%

Summary: The San Francisco housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 7.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 12.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 25.2%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 20.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 14.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
459403-12.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

151 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

41 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

208 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in San Francisco, you could pay more than the asking price. 52% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 403 homes were sold or pending in San Francisco in November 2024, down by 12.2% month-over-month. Of the 400 sold homes, 38% were sold under asking, 10% were sold at asking, and 52% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for San Francisco, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in San Francisco, CA?

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
43 Days46 Days+8.1%

Summary: Homes in San Francisco had an average of 46 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 8.1% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

207 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

138 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

46 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in San Francisco are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During November 2024, 403 homes were sold in San Francisco; 51% of homes were sold within 30 days, 34% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 11% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 14 Days Ago

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