Noe Valley, The Richmond, Potrero Hill and Bernal Heights led San Francisco in September, with typical premiums of 21% to 31% over asking. In South Beach, the typical home sold just under list, and median days on market doubled to 31.5 from 15 in August. Nob Hill sold right at list, with 3 of its 11 sales going over.
Pacific Heights saw far more homes sell above asking: 78% of sales closed over list, compared with 47% in August and 27% last September. The Marina’s median sale price was $4.33M across 10 sales, up from $1.63M in August, a jump driven by which homes happened to close. Citywide, 77% of sales closed over list, up from 56% a year ago.
San Francisco by Neighborhood
| Area | Closed sales | Median price | Median days on market | Median over asking | Share sold over asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noe Valley | 25 | $2.15M | 11 | 27% | 92% |
| Pacific Heights | 18 | $3.01M | 11.5 | 5.5% | 78% |
| Bernal Heights | 16 | $1.56M | 12 | 21% | 94% |
| Marina | 10 | $4.33M | 9.5 | 15% | 90% |
| Potrero Hill | 10 | $1.28M | 13.5 | 23% | 100% |
| The Richmond | 13 | $2.00M | 13 | 31% | 100% |
| Nob Hill | 11 | $1.38M | 12 | At list | 27% |
| South Beach | 20 | $1.39M | 31.5 | 0.9% under | 25% |
| San Francisco total | 429 | $1.65M | 12 | 14% | 77% |
San Francisco total includes all city sales, not only the neighborhoods shown.
How September Compares
| Sep 2025 | Aug 2026 | Sep 2026 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed sales | 420 | 379 | 429 |
| Median price | $1.37M | $1.49M | $1.65M |
| Median days on market | 14.5 | 13 | 12 |
| Median over asking | 1.7% | 4.7% | 14% |
| Share sold over asking | 56% | 65% | 77% |
What Buyers Need to Know
- In Noe Valley, Central Richmond, Potrero Hill and Bernal Heights, more than 9 in 10 September sales closed over list. Recent sold prices give a more realistic budget picture than list prices in these neighborhoods.
- South Beach and Nob Hill sold at or slightly under list, and South Beach homes took a median 31.5 days to go into contract. Both offer more time to compare options and more room to negotiate.
- The Marina’s $4.33M median comes from just 10 sales, so it reflects which homes sold more than where the neighborhood is heading.
What Sellers Need to Know
- Pacific Heights went from 27% of sales over asking last September to 78% this September. Buyers there are paying above list far more often than a year ago.
- In condo-heavy South Beach, median days on market doubled from August to 31.5. Pricing near recent sold comps matters more where homes sit longer.
- In the single-family neighborhoods shown, homes went into contract in a median 11 to 13.5 days, close to the citywide 12.
Based on 429 residential sales that closed September 1 to 30, 2026, across San Francisco. Sourced from bridgeMLS, all property types, compared with August 2026 and September 2025. Inventory and months of supply are not included this month. All data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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