Pacific Heights (San Francisco) · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15

Pacific Heights (San Francisco) real estate market report, Q1 2026.

Updated by Roger Grubb, a 18-year Bay Area realtor (DRE #01845823, Security Pacific Real Estate) who transacts in Pacific Heights (San Francisco) regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.

Pacific Heights (San Francisco) Q1 2026 in 4 numbers

Median price

$3,950,000

$/sqft

$1519

Days on market

18

YoY appreciation

+3.8%

Roger's read on Pacific Heights (San Francisco)

The market right now.

SF's premier residential neighborhood. Hilltop Victorians, Lyon Street steps, Fillmore + Sacramento Street shopping. Quiet, refined, old wealth.

Insider note: Presidio Heights (adjacent) trades at slightly lower premium. Cow Hollow (south slope) is more lifestyle-oriented. The north slope (Broadway, Pacific) has the view homes.

Who's buying here right now: SF wealth, Tech IPO buyers, Long-term hold investments.

What this market is NOT: A starter market. Single-family homes routinely $4-15M+.

Pacific Heights (San Francisco) Q1 2026 FAQ

What is the median home price in Pacific Heights (San Francisco) right now?

As of Q1 2026, Pacific Heights (San Francisco) median home price is $3,950,000, at $1519/sqft.

How long are homes sitting on the market in Pacific Heights (San Francisco)?

18 days on market on average. A correctly priced, well-prepped home often goes pending in 7-14 days.

Is Pacific Heights (San Francisco) appreciating?

Year-over-year East Bay metro appreciation: +3.8%. Inventory is up +22% YoY across the metro, which has stabilized days-on-market.

Is now a good time to buy in Pacific Heights (San Francisco)?

Pacific Heights (San Francisco) median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 18, buyers have slightly more leverage than in 2024. Roger advises on the specific math for your situation.

Is now a good time to sell in Pacific Heights (San Francisco)?

18 DOM means well-prepped homes are still moving. The market favors prepped + priced-right listings over price-high-and-wait strategies.

What's the Pacific Heights (San Francisco) price-per-sqft trend?

Pacific Heights (San Francisco) is currently at $1519/sqft. Presidio Heights (adjacent) trades at slightly lower premium. Cow Hollow (south slope) is more lifestyle-oriented. The north slope (Broadway, Pacific) has the view homes.

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