Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown Housing Market Report May 2025•San Francisco County, California

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Housing Prices in Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown, CA

How much do homes in Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown, CA cost?

Housing Market Conditions

Is Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown, CA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

This is the supply and demand for houses in an area based on home prices and trends.

Buyer’s Market

A buyer’s market occurs when the number of available properties for sale exceeds the number of buyers looking to purchase. In a buyer’s market, the supply exceeds the demand.

Neutral Market

A neutral market occurs when the number of buyers looking to purchase properties meets the number of available properties for sale. In a balanced market, there are enough homes to meet the demand.

Seller’s Market

A seller’s market occurs when there are more buyers looking to purchase properties than there are available homes on the market. In a seller’s market, the demand exceeds the supply.

Seller'sMarket

Buyer'sMarket

Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown is a Seller's Market

Difference Since May 2024

Since last year, Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown has remained a Seller's Market.

Insight

Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Median Sold Price

Median Sold Price
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
$1,150,000$989/SqFt
-$150,000
-11.5%

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months

Insight

Homes in Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown have sold for 11.5% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown was $1,150,000 in May 2025, down 11.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $989.

Median Sold Price By Neighborhoods

Median Sold Price By Neighborhoods
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold compared to surrounding cities. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
CityChange YoY
Central North
0.3%
Fillmore District
-3.8%
Pacific Heights
-6.4%
Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown
-11.5%

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms

Median Sold Price By Bedrooms
This is the middle price for all homes actively listed in an area broken out by the number of bedrooms. Half of the homes are listed below this price, and half are above.
BedsMay 2024May 2025Change YoY
1$680K$675K
-0.7%
2$1.1M$1.1M
+4.5%
3$1.7M$1.8M
+8.6%
4$2.2M$3.5M
+56.5%
5$3.6M$6.4M
+76.3%

Summary: Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown housing price by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous year. The home price for 1 bedroom homes decreased by -0.7%. The home price for 2 bedroom homes increased by +4.5%. The home price for 3 bedroom homes increased by +8.6%. The home price for 4 bedroom homes increased by +56.5%. The home price for 5 bedroom homes increased by +76.3%.

How does Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown, CA compare with other places?

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Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown, CA

Housing supply in Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown, CA

How many homes are available in Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown, CA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Number of Homes For Sale
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
42Last MonthMay 2025
462 months agoApr 2025
-8.7 %
Change MoMApr – May

Summary: The Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown real estate market had 42 homes for sale in May 2025, a 8.7 % decrease compared to Apr 2025.

Number of Homes Sold

Number of Homes Sold
This is the total number of both homes sold and pending in an area.
Last Month2 months agoChange MoM
11Last MonthMay 2025
72 months agoApr 2025
+57.1 %
Change MoMApr – May

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
This is the total number of homes actively listed in an area by number of bedrooms.
BedsApr 2025May 2025Change MoM
11517
+13.3%
21310
-23.1%
31312
-7.7%
432
-33.3%
521
-50.0%

Summary: Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2025, compared to the previous month. The inventory for 1 bedroom homes increased by +13.3%. The inventory for 2 bedroom homes decreased by -23.1%. The inventory for 3 bedroom homes decreased by -7.7%. The inventory for 4 bedroom homes decreased by -33.3%. The inventory for 5 bedroom homes decreased by -50.0%.

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

How much do homes in Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown, CA cost?

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

The asking price is how much a home is listed for. The selling price is how much the home actually sold for.

Under Asking

Homes that sold for less than the asking price

At Asking

Homes that sold at their asking price

Over Asking

Homes that sold above the asking price

Over Asking Price6 Homes

At Asking Price1 Home

Under Asking Price4 Homes

Insight

If you're buying a home in Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown, you could pay more than the asking price. 54.5% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 11 homes were sold or pending in Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown in May 2025, up by 57.1% month-over-month. Of the 11 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 9% were sold at asking, and and 55% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown, CA

How long does it take to sell a home in Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown, CA?

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Under 30 Days7 Homes

30 – 90 Days3 Homes

Over 90 Days1 Home

Insight

Many homes in Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During May 2025, 11 homes were sold in Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown; 64% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 9% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Average Sale Time

Average Sale Time
This is the average number of days homes take to sell in an area.
This Year1 year agoChange YoY
29 DaysThis YearMay 2025
44 Days1 year agoMay 2024
-32.2 %
Change YoYMay 2024 – May 2025

Summary: Homes in Lower Pacific Heights / Japantown had an average listing age of 29 days in May 2025, down by 32.2% compared to the previous year.

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