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 October 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

$1,407,244

$954/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

+$20,515(+1.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in San Francisco have sold for 1.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in San Francisco was $1,407,244 in October 2024, up 1.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $954.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $725.8K$717.5K
-1.1%
2 $1.2M$1.2M
+1.9%
3 $1.5M$1.6M
+2.7%
4 $1.9M$2.0M
+5.6%
5+ $2.2M$2.2M
+1.4%

Summary: San Francisco housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 1.1%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 2.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Alameda
+3.1%
Daly City
+2.4%
San Francisco
+1.5%
Southeast Marin
0%
Belvedere Tiburon
-11.7%

Housing Supply in San Francisco, CA

How many homes are available in San Francisco, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2,0602,073+0.6%

Summary: The San Francisco real estate market had 2,073 homes for sale in October 2024, a 0.6% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 365366
0.3%
2 666657
-1.4%
3 474501
+5.7%
4 270265
-1.9%
5+ 285284
-0.4%

Summary: The San Francisco housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 0.3%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 1.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 0.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
310424+36.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

121 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

34 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

269 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. 63.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 424 homes were sold or pending in San Francisco in October 2024, up by 36.8% month-over-month. Of the 424 sold homes, 29% were sold under asking, 8% were sold at asking, and 63% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
33 Days33 Days-0.9%

Summary: Homes in San Francisco had an average of 33 days on market in Oct 2024, down by 0.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

290 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

101 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

28 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 October 2024, 424 homes were sold in San Francisco; 68% of homes were sold within 30 days, 24% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 7% 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 20 Days Ago

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