Strong Seller's Market
▲ Heating UpOuter Sunset, San Francisco Market Update
Outer Sunset is one of the most competitive markets in the Bay Area right now. Here's what you need to know:
- Homes go pending in about 14 days, so move quickly or you'll miss out
- Selling 20% above asking. Budget above list price to compete
- Monthly payment: $8,051 at 6.37% (20% down on a $1.61M median home)
- Bidding wars persist (81% sell above list) but inventory is growing, so competition may ease soon
- Outer Sunset pricing is near the San Francisco city-wide median ($1.61M vs. $1.50M)
More competitive than last year. Waiting will likely mean paying more.
Median Sale Price
$1.61M
▲ 4.5% YoY
64 sold this month
Up $70K from last year
Days on Market
14 days
▼ -2d YoY
Homes sell in a week or two
Sale-to-List Ratio
120.1%
▲ from 116.3%
Selling 20% above asking
Active Inventory
19
Very low. Limited options for buyers
Sold Above List
81%
▲ 2pp YoY
2 in 3 homes get competing offers
Price Drops
n/a
Sellers rarely reduce their price
Off Market in 2 Wks
64%
▲ 9pp YoY
Most go pending within 2 weeks
Monthly Payment
$8,051
· 6.37% · 30yr fixed
Principal & interest only on a 20% down $1.61M home. Add ~30–40% for property taxes, insurance, and HOA.
30-yr Fixed6.37%
15-yr Fixed5.74%
A 1% rate drop would save ~$825/mo on the median Outer Sunset home. Your actual rate depends on your credit, down payment, and loan type.Outer Sunset Trends
Median Sale Price
Up 4.5% year-over-year in Outer Sunset.
What You'd Actually Pay Per Month
Monthly cost has eased 4% year-over-year.
Melanie Tan
8 Blocks Real Estate · DRE #02250755
“I know Outer Sunsetwell. Let me help you understand what the numbers mean for your specific situation.”
Let's talk about Outer Sunset
Market data: Redfin Data Center · Rates: FRED / Federal Reserve · Updated weekly · Data through Feb 2026
© 2026 Melanie Tan, 8 Blocks Real Estate · DRE #02250755
© 2026 Melanie Tan, 8 Blocks Real Estate · DRE #02250755