2025 Bay Area real estate trends
Bay Area isn’t dead. It’s shifting, and if you know what to look for, you’ll see exactly where the opportunities are.
I’ve been flipping homes in the Bay Area for 20 years. I’ve seen overpriced hype, real value, and everything in between. In 2025, here’s what’s actually happening in SF real estate, broken down neighborhood by neighborhood.
Pacific Heights
You still get the mansions, the views, the prestige, but buyers are finally getting some leverage.
According to Realtor.com, listing prices are down 29.7% YoY.
High-end homes ($5M+) are sitting 50–60+ days on average.
I’m seeing more sellers willing to negotiate, if you’re patient and capital-ready, now’s your window.
Russian Hill
Iconic streets, cable cars, and bay views. Always in demand.
Redfin shows a 2.2% dip in prices, but homes are still going in under 35 days.
Great for light reno flips or short-term rentals.
Nob Hill
Nob Hill’s old-money charm hasn’t gone anywhere, but prices dipped, and buyers are circling.
Redfin reports prices down 5.7%, but sales volume is rising.
We’re seeing multiple offers return on renovated units under $1.5M.
Buyers want location + architecture, and Nob Hill gives both at a post-correction discount.
Sunset District
This is where we’re moving fast. Demand here is insane.
According to the SF Chronicle, Sunset homes are up 2–3% since 2020, even when other areas dropped.
Median time on market: 14 days (NY Post).
Every flip we’ve done in Sunset has sold in the first weekend. Think family buyers, stable comps, and low supply. It’s a killer spot to build momentum.
Los Gatos
Los Gatos sits at the base of the Santa Cruz Mountains and is home to VCs, founders, and long-time high-net-worth homeowners.
Median home price in Los Gatos is currently $2.5M, down just ~3% YoY, according to Redfin.
Inventory is low, but homes are selling. The average DOM is around 23 days.
Buyers here care about school districts and privacy, especially post-COVID, when work-from-home made suburban luxury even more appealing.
San Mateo
San Mateo’s been one of the strongest bounce-back cities post-pandemic.
Median sale price is around $1.6M with homes selling in 14 days or less, per Realtor.com.
It’s halfway between SF and Palo Alto, making it perfect for hybrid tech workers who want a yard and a Caltrain ride to work.
Condos and townhomes are picking up steam, entry-level buyers want in.
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