April 2025 Market Snapshot: Caution Amid Strong Demand
The San Francisco real estate market in April was strongly influenced by uncertainty in the national economy. While buyer demand remained strong, particularly for single-family homes, economic uncertainties and high mortgage rates tempered overall market activity. These uncertainties caused stagnation in our market, and we have seen some buyers head to the sidelines until they have a better idea of the direction the economy is heading. Buyers remain active but are increasingly cautious, and sellers may need to adjust expectations accordingly. Homes that need work have become tougher sells, as buyers are worried that tariffs will have a direct effect on the cost of construction. We see this as a good time for buyers, as San Francisco's market always seems to rebound — and this might be that temporary break in what had been appearing to be a red-hot market.
The Disconnect Between Condos & Single-Family Homes
Throughout recent years, we’ve seen single-family homes maintain their values fairly well in San Francisco, with the median sale price of a single-family home in the area increasing by 6.63% over the course of the past four years. However, when we turn to the condo market, these homes have not been holding their value nearly as well, with the median sale price for a condo in San Francisco decreasing by 12.52% over the course of the past 4 years. This dip is a little bit skewed, as SOMA and downtown condos are weighting this percentage. North side condos have not fallen nearly as much and have proven more stable in this 4 year period.
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