Sunset (San Francisco) · Q1 2026 · Updated 2026-04-15

Sunset (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 Sunset (San Francisco) regularly. Numbers below reflect actual closed sales as of 2026-04-15.

Sunset (San Francisco) Q1 2026 in 4 numbers

Median price

$1,650,000

$/sqft

$1138

Days on market

16

YoY appreciation

+3.8%

Roger's read on Sunset (San Francisco)

The market right now.

Quiet residential SF. Inner Sunset has the most amenities (UCSF, GG Park, restaurants). Outer Sunset is foggy + ocean-adjacent. Family-anchored, multi-generational.

Insider note: Inner Sunset (closer to GG Park) commands a 10-15% premium. Outer Sunset is the value. Parkside is the family pocket.

Who's buying here right now: Families wanting SF schools + space, Multi-generational Asian-American households, Walkable life with garage.

What this market is NOT: Sunny. Sunset fog is real and persistent.

Sunset (San Francisco) Q1 2026 FAQ

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

As of Q1 2026, Sunset (San Francisco) median home price is $1,650,000, at $1138/sqft.

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

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

Is Sunset (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 Sunset (San Francisco)?

Sunset (San Francisco) median has held steady. With inventory up and DOM at 16, 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 Sunset (San Francisco)?

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

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

Sunset (San Francisco) is currently at $1138/sqft. Inner Sunset (closer to GG Park) commands a 10-15% premium. Outer Sunset is the value. Parkside is the family pocket.

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