South San Francisco Housing Market Report – April 2026
Here's a look at how the South San Francisco, CA real estate market performed in April 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.
Market Snapshot
- Homes Sold: 19
- Median Sale Price: $1,230,000
- Average Sale Price: $1,171,836
- Average Price Per Sq Ft: $802
- Average Days on Market: 61
- Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 106.1%
Month-Over-Month Trends
Compared to March, the median sale price in South San Francisco moved 5.4% down (from $1,300,000 to $1,230,000). The number of homes sold was 24.0% down compared to the prior month (25 vs. 19). Average days on market shifted 19.6% up (51 days to 61 days).
Year-Over-Year Comparison
Compared to April 2025, the median sale price is 1.0% down (from $1,242,000 to $1,230,000). Sales volume is 38.7% down year-over-year.
What This Means
South San Francisco's housing market is showing signs of cooling as we head deeper into spring 2026. With only 19 homes sold this month—down nearly a quarter from March and 39% year-over-year—buyer activity has noticeably softened. The median price dipped 5.4% month-over-month to $1.23 million, suggesting that while the market hasn't crashed, there's less urgency pushing prices upward. Properties are also lingering longer, averaging 61 days on market compared to 51 last month, indicating buyers have more negotiating power and are being more selective.
The one bright spot for sellers is that homes are still selling above asking, with a sale-to-list ratio of 106.1%, meaning buyers paid an average of 6% over the listing price. However, this doesn't tell the whole story. With 59 active listings on the market and inventory growing, competition between sellers is intensifying. Buyers now have genuine choices, which is a sharp contrast to the past few years of ultra-tight inventory.
For those watching the market, this slowdown appears cyclical rather than catastrophic. Spring typically sees increased activity, but higher interest rates and economic uncertainty seem to be dampening demand. If you're selling, realistic pricing matters more than ever. If you're buying, patience and lower offers might finally be rewarded.
South San Francisco Sales by Zip Code
| Zip Code | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt | Avg DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94080 | 19 | $1,230,000 | $802 | 61 |
Sales by Property Type
| Property Type | Homes Sold | Median Price | Avg $/SqFt |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGLE_FAMILY | 12 | $1,300,000 | $910 |
| CONDOS | 6 | $646,944 | $662 |
| MULTI_FAMILY | 1 | $1,600,000 | $350 |
Sales by Price Range
| Price Range | Homes Sold |
|---|---|
| $400K - $499K | 3 |
| $750K+ | 16 |
Current Active Listings
As of this report, there are 59 active listings in South San Francisco with a median asking price of $1,050,000 and an average of 32 days on market.
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