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San Francisco, CA home prices and housing market

26 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$1.41M1-yr changeUp15.2%

The typical home value in San Francisco, CA is $1.41M as of September 2026, up 15.2% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical San Francisco ZIP code, the median list price is $1.49M and homes spend a median of 47 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Key takeaways

  • San Francisco home values are up about thirteen percent in one year, and not a single seller is cutting their price.
  • The typical San Francisco home is now worth just under one point four million dollars, up roughly thirteen percent from a year ago.
  • The share of listings with a price cut is zero percent, meaning not one home on the market has dropped its asking price.
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San Francisco home values are up about thirteen percent in one year, and not a single seller is cutting their price. If you own a home here, that combination tells you something important about your position right now. The typical San Francisco home is now worth just under one point four million dollars, up roughly thirteen percent from a year ago. Sellers are holding firm in a way you almost never see. The share of listings with a price cut is zero percent, meaning not one home on the market has dropped its asking price. Part of that is supply. There are only about five hundred thirty homes for sale in the entire city, and around four hundred twenty eight new listings came on this month, which is barely enough to replace what sells. But here is the part that keeps this honest. Even with prices climbing and no cuts, the median home still takes about forty eight days to sell, nearly seven weeks. Buyers at these prices are careful, and they are not rushing. The typical asking price sits around one point three seven million, just under the typical value, which suggests sellers are pricing to attract, not to test the ceiling. So if you are thinking about selling, you can price with confidence, but not with arrogance. A fair price likely gets you a sale in about seven weeks. Overreach, and your home sits while everything around it moves. If you want to know what your home would sell for in this market, get a free home value estimate at Home Value Pros dot com.

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12-month value trend

+15.2% over 12 months

Typical home value in San Francisco over the last 12 months: $1.22M in Sep 2025 to $1.41M in Sep 2026 (+15.2%).

Sep 2025$1.22M

Sep 2026$1.41M

Median Zillow home value index across San Francisco's ZIP codes.

The coverage

San Francisco, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$1.41M
1-yr changeMedian across San Francisco ZIPs
+15.2%
ZIP markets live39 tracked in San Francisco
26
County
San Francisco County

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Context

The typical home value in San Francisco reached $1,406,332 in September 2026, up 15.2% over the past year. Inventory is tight: 680 homes were for sale and 690 new listings came on the market in September 2026. The median list price was $1,494,500, and the median days on market was 47. Only 0.6% of listings had a price cut in September 2026, which suggests sellers are holding firm and buyers are meeting asking prices. Demand appears strong relative to supply. For a homeowner deciding whether to sell, the market is working in your favor right now.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in San Francisco, CA?

Typical home value

$1.41M

Up15.2%YoY

Median list price

$1.49M

Days on market

47

Homes for sale

680

Price cuts

0.6%

New listings

690

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect San Francisco's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

San Francisco, CA home prices over time

Typical home values in San Francisco, CA are up 15.2% over the past year, from $1.22M in September 2025 to $1.41M in September 2026.

Typical home value in San Francisco, CA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$1,406,332+15.2%
September 2025$1,221,125No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across San Francisco ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

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

San Francisco, CA leans toward a seller's market.

Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 47 days on market and 1% of listings with a price cut in the typical San Francisco ZIP code, and 690 new listings against 680 active listings across San Francisco, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

San Francisco housing market forecast 2027

+2.5%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 26 San Francisco ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 2.5% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in San Francisco rose 15.2%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in San Francisco?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for San Francisco shows typical home values rising 2.5% by September 2027, after a 15.2% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 26 San Francisco ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The markets

Which San Francisco ZIP codes have the highest home values?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 39 San Francisco ZIP codes in total; the remaining 13 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about San Francisco, CA home prices.

How much is a home in San Francisco worth?

The typical home value in San Francisco was $1,406,332 as of September 2026, up 15.2% over the past year.

How fast are homes selling in San Francisco?

The median days on market in San Francisco was 47 as of September 2026.

Is it a good time to sell in San Francisco?

As of September 2026, there were 680 homes for sale and only 0.6% of listings had a price cut, which points to a competitive market for sellers.

Are home prices going up or down in San Francisco, CA?

Typical home values in San Francisco, CA are up 15.2% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

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

San Francisco, CA leans toward a seller's market. Relatively few listings have cut their asking price and homes for sale are scarce relative to new listings, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 47 days on market and 1% of listings with a price cut in the typical San Francisco ZIP code, and 690 new listings against 680 active listings across San Francisco, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

How long do homes take to sell in San Francisco, CA?

In the typical San Francisco ZIP code, homes spend a median of 47 days on market as of September 2026, based on Realtor.com listing data. Pricing and condition decide how fast any one home sells, so treat the median as a benchmark rather than a promise.

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