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August 20, 2026

SF: August 2026 Market Stats

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San Francisco Recap

Single-Family Homes

  •   The median sale price increased 25.2% year over year but declined 4.7% month over month to $2.05 million.
  •   Median price per square foot rose 19.6% year over year to $1,181, but slipped 4.0% month over month.
  •   Closed sales declined 11.7% year over year and 35.4% month over month to 173 transactions, while pending sales fell 11.2% year over year and 32.7% from June to 150.
  •   Inventory remained constrained, falling 40.9% year over year, though it increased 2.6% from last month to 156 active listings.
  •   Average days on market declined 16.2% year over year but increased 32.1% month over month to 28 days.

Condominiums

  •   The median condo sale price increased 13.6% year over year and 3.1% month over month to $1.25 million.
  •   Median price per square foot rose 13.1% year over year to $1,103 but fell 2.1% month over month.
  •   Closed sales increased 24.9% year over year but declined 14.0% from June to 276 transactions, while pending sales rose 15.7% year over year and fell 32.6% month over month to 221.
  •   Inventory declined 42.5% year over year and 9.9% month over month to 417 listings.
  •   Average days on market fell 38.0% year over year but rose 15.3% month over month to 43.3 days.

San Francisco remained the region's strongest performer in July with 25% year-over-year price appreciation.Home Price Changes Over Time Median sales prices in San Francisco have risen by 25% compared to this same time last year.Median Price Year Over Year Change San Francisco CountyClosed Sales per Month Each line is a different year, making it easy to compare seasonal trends San Francisco CountyJuly Median Sale Price Single Family HomesMedian Sale Price - Single Family Each line represents a different year, making it easy to compare seasonal trends. San Francisco CountyJuly Closed Sales by Price Segment Single Family HomesJuly Active Listings by Price Segment Single Family HomesPercentage of Inventory Pending Absorption Rate: listings in contract divided by active listings; measures how quickly inventory is being absorbed. San Francisco CountyActive & In Contract Listings Available inventory has consistently trailed 2025 levels throughout 2026. San Francisco CountyOverbidding: Sales Price Above List Share of closed sales where the close price exceeded the list price San Francisco CountySale-To-List-Price Ratio The sale-to-list price ratio is best interpreted alongside price reductions. A high sale-to-list ratio can reflect aggressive marketing strategies rather than market strength, while an increase in price reductions signals sellers are adjusting to buyer demand San Francisco CountyNew Listings per Month Seasonal new listings peak in April and May and then decline for the second half of the year. Fewer new listings implies tighter competition for buyers. San Francisco CountyPrice Per Square Foot by Month Single Family Homes San Francisco CountyJuly Median Price Per Square Foot San FranciscoAverage Days on Market Average days on market have increased since mid 2022 reflecting the impact of higher interest rates on pace of sales. San Francisco CountySan Francisco Neighborhoods City Sale to List % Absorption Rate % Overbid % DOM 12 Month Appreciation %San Francisco Neighborhoods City Sale to List % Absorption Rate % Overbid % DOM 12 Month Appreciation %Median Sale Price Condos San Francisco CountyClosed Sales Condos San Francisco CountyJuly Closed Condo Sales by Price Segment San FranciscoJuly Median Price Per Square Foot Condo San FranciscoSan Francisco Neighborhoods City Sale to List % Absorption Rate % Overbid % DOM 12 Month Appreciation %San Francisco Neighborhoods City Sale to List % Absorption Rate % Overbid % DOM 12 Month Appreciation %

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