96 homes in San Francisco
Homes for Sale in San Francisco, CA
About San Francisco, CA Real Estate
San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is the fourth-most populous city in California and the 17th-most populous in the United States, with a population of 826,079 in 2025. Among U.S. cities with a population of 200,000 or more, San Francisco is ranked first by per capita income, third by population density, and sixth by aggregate income as of 2024. Some 4.6 million residents live in the city's metropolitan statistical area, which is the 13th-largest in the United States. Around 9.2 million live in the San Jose–San Francisco–Oakland combined statistical area, the fifth-largest in the United States.
San Francisco is a global technology hub on the tip of a peninsula surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay. Known for the Golden Gate Bridge, Victorian architecture, diverse culture, and world-class dining.
Today, San Francisco has 96 homes for sale at a median price of $1,100,000, typically selling in about 58 days. Families here choose from 45 schools rated 8 or higher on the Topfind School Score.
Top Rated Schools in San Francisco
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- 10Alamo Elementaryelementary
- 10Asawa (Ruth) SF Sch of the Arts, A Public Schoolhigh school
- 10Chin (John Yehall) Elementaryelementary
- 10Chinese Immersion School at DeAvilaelementary
- 10Clarendon Alternative Elementaryelementary
- 10Giannini (A.P.) Middleintermediate/middle/junior high
Why Live in San Francisco?
- Global technology and startup epicenter
- Iconic Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars
- Diverse, walkable neighborhoods
- Excellent public transportation system
Popular Neighborhoods in San Francisco
San Francisco Market Pulse
Topfind Market Read
The picture is mixed here. Supply sits at 3.1 months, roughly in step with demand, yet the typical home takes about 58 days to sell, so neither side holds a clear advantage. Realistic pricing wins for sellers, and patient, prepared buyers can secure fair terms.
Median Home Price
$1.10M
↑ 10% over the past yearChart shows the median closed sale price by month
Months of Supply
Estimated time to sell all listings at the current sales pace
3.1 months of supply
Balanced Supply96 active listings currently on the market.
What this means for buyers
Supply and demand are roughly in step, with a steady flow of options and no glut. Listings typically sell in ~58 days.
Sales Velocity
How fast homes are selling
Homes take longer to sell here than in a balanced market, so buyers have more time to negotiate and explore options. The trend is moving the other way though, with selling times down 33% over the last six months.
Inventory Distribution
Most current listings are under 30 days old, so the mix skews toward fresh inventory.
Housing Tenure in San Francisco
Renting is more common here than statewide, so this market has more rental inventory and shorter-term residents.
38%
Homeowners
62%
Renters
Homeownership is 17.5 points lower than the California average (55.5%)
362,650 households (2023)
Affordability Snapshot
Typical home cost
$7,384/mo
Actual housing expense
Affordable budget (28%)
$3,300/mo
Based on median income
Median household income
$11,787/mo
San Francisco
A typical home costs about 63% of the median household's income.
For reference, lenders typically recommend spending ≤28%.
Income needed to afford a typical home comfortably
$316K/year
Assumes housing costs ≤28% of income
View cost breakdown
20% down, 7% rate, 30-yr fixed. CA averages for tax/insurance.
Median Price by Bedroom
Larger homes command significantly higher prices, with sharp increases beyond 3 bedrooms.
Each additional bedroom adds about $446K in value on average, with larger homes seeing bigger price jumps.
Largest increase: 4 → 5 bedrooms (+$726K)
Price Reductions
22 listings have reduced their price
23% of active listings
Average reduction: 8.8% (~$97K)
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