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San Francisco, CA Real Estate Market

4-week rolling average ยท Data through March 12, 2026 ยท ZIP 94118

$1.77M
Median Sale Price
$1.90M
Median List Price
12
Days on Market
Median Rent
$4K/mo
Median rental listing price
Rental Inventory
61
Active rental listings
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Key Market Insight

The 94118 zip code in San Francisco is a highly competitive market, with a median sale price of $1,768,000 running below the median list price of $1,895,000, reflecting active negotiation dynamics even as homes move at a median of just 12 days on market. A competition score of 89 out of 100 confirms this is one of the more sought-after neighborhoods in the city. At $1,017.96 per square foot, buyers are paying a clear premium to be in this zip code.

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30-Year Fixed Rate
6.4%

Market Activity

Active Inventory75
Price per Sq Ft$1018

By Bedroom

BedsSale PriceRent
1BR$599K$3K/mo
2BR$1.20M$4K/mo
3BR$1.80M$6K/mo
4BR$2.10M$6K/mo
5BR$2.00Mโ€”
6BR$2.10Mโ€”
8BR$2.79Mโ€”
Market Temperature
Buyer's MarketBalancedSeller's Market
๐Ÿ”ฅ Hot โ€” Strong Seller's Market

What This Means For You

๐Ÿ Sellers

Sellers in 94118 benefit from a competition score of 89 out of 100 and a lean active inventory of just 75 homes, providing meaningful leverage in negotiations. With a median of only 12 days on market, well-positioned listings are attracting serious buyer attention quickly.

๐Ÿ”‘Buyers

Buyers in 94118 should be prepared to move quickly, as homes are spending a median of just 12 days on market with a competition score of 89 out of 100. The median sale price of $1,768,000 and a price per square foot of $1,017.96 reflect the premium nature of this neighborhood, making advance financing preparation essential.

๐Ÿ“ˆInvestors

The median rent in 94118 sits at $3,995 against a median sale price of $1,768,000, producing a relatively thin gross rent-to-price ratio that warrants careful underwriting before committing to a purchase. With rental inventory currently at 61 units, investors should weigh longer hold periods or value-add strategies to improve return potential at this price point.

๐ŸฆRates

The current 30-year mortgage rate of 6.37% and 15-year rate of 5.72% represent significant financing costs at a median sale price of $1,768,000, where monthly principal and interest obligations will be substantial. Buyers with the financial capacity to consider a 15-year term should evaluate whether the 0.65 percentage point rate difference aligns with their long-term financial strategy.

Schools in San Francisco, CA
Middle ยท San Francisco Unified
Roosevelt Middle
โ˜… 5.0 / 5
Elementary ยท San Francisco Unified
Peabody (George) Elementary
โ˜… 5.0 / 5
Elementary ยท San Francisco Unified
Sutro Elementary
โ˜… 4.0 / 5
Elementary ยท San Francisco Unified
McCoppin (Frank) Elementary
โ˜… 4.0 / 5

Data from SchoolDigger ยท Updated May 2026

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Data sources: Rentcast ยท Zillow ยท Federal Reserve (FRED)

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