South San Francisco Housing Market Report – March 2026

Here's a look at how the South San Francisco, CA real estate market performed in March 2026, based on actual sold data from the MLS.

Market Snapshot

Homes Sold: 25
Median Sale Price: $1,300,000
Average Sale Price: $1,278,397
Average Price Per Sq Ft: $930
Average Days on Market: 51
Sale-to-List Price Ratio: 109.3%

Month-Over-Month Trends

Compared to February, the median sale price in South San Francisco moved 2.0% up (from $1,275,000 to $1,300,000). The number of homes sold was 127.3% up compared to the prior month (11 vs. 25). Average days on market shifted 13.3% up (45 days to 51 days).

Year-Over-Year Comparison

Compared to March 2025, the median sale price is 10.2% up (from $1,179,500 to $1,300,000). Sales volume is 4.2% up year-over-year.

What This Means

South San Francisco's housing market is showing some real momentum heading into spring. March saw sales activity jump dramatically—doubling from February's 11 sales to 25 homes sold—which suggests buyers are coming off the winter sidelines and actively competing for inventory. That's not surprising given seasonal patterns, but what's more interesting is the staying power of prices. The median sale price hit $1.3 million, up 2% month-over-month and nearly 10% year-over-year, indicating sustained demand despite what's typically a more balanced market this time of year.

The real story here is seller leverage. Homes are selling for 109% of list price on average, which means bidding wars are alive and well in South San Francisco. However, there's a subtle shift worth watching: homes are spending about 51 days on market now, up from 45 days last month. That's still healthy, but it suggests the ultra-competitive conditions from late 2025 are easing slightly. With 48 active listings on the market, there's still relatively tight supply, though buyers finally have a few more options to choose from than they did earlier this year. The market remains firmly in seller's territory, but it's becoming marginally less frantic.

South San Francisco Sales by Zip Code

Zip Code	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt	Avg DOM
94080	25	$1,300,000	$930	51

Sales by Property Type

Property Type	Homes Sold	Median Price	Avg $/SqFt
SINGLE_FAMILY	21	$1,350,000	$973
CONDOS	4	$735,000	$701

Sales by Price Range

Price Range	Homes Sold
$500K - $749K	2
$750K+	23

Current Active Listings

As of this report, there are 48 active listings in South San Francisco with a median asking price of $1,078,000 and an average of 31 days on market.

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