What Homes Sell For
Recent Sales
Median sale prices, last 12 months · Oct 2025 – Oct 2026
- Houses
- $7,600,000
- Condos & co-ops
- $1,765,000
- TICs
- $1,692,500
Sales in MLS neighborhood 7B (Pacific Heights) reported to the San Francisco MLS, including off-MLS sales; known below-market-rate (BMR) sales excluded. Medians need at least 5 sales. Updated monthly; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Compare every neighborhood on the price map or ask us what a specific home is worth.
The Good
- Views of the Bay, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Marin Headlands from block after block
- Fillmore Street for dinner, boutiques, bookstores and coffee
- Alta Plaza and Lafayette Park for dogs, kids and running into the neighbors
- Architecture nobody builds anymore, from Victorians to landmark mansions like the Haas-Lilienthal House
- Values hold up: houses sell at about 3.8 times the citywide median, condos about 38% over
The Tradeoffs
- The Heights are not a marketing term: expect steep blocks in every direction
- Transit means buses; there is no Muni Metro line
- Driving south or to the Bay Bridge means crossing town
Pacific Heights runs along the ridge between Van Ness and the Presidio, with Cow Hollow and the Marina below it to the north, Presidio Heights to the west and Lower Pacific Heights and Japantown to the south. It is the city’s best-known address for a reason: block after block of large, architecturally significant homes, many with views that stop people on the sidewalk. On the San Francisco MLS map it is neighborhood 7B. This guide covers what the homes are like, what they sell for, and what it is like to live at the top of the hill.
The Neighborhood Block by Block
It Is Not All Mansions
The reputation is single-family estates. The housing is broader: luxury condos, tenancies-in-common and stock co-ops are sprinkled through the neighborhood, in styles from Victorian and Edwardian to mid-century and ultra-modern.
A Queen Anne Victorian on a Pacific Heights corner.
Then There Are the Mansions
Some of the largest homes in the city are here, along with consulates and landmarks like the Spreckels and Flood mansions and the Haas-Lilienthal House. A casual walk passes more San Francisco history than most museums.
A gate and stone wall on one of the grand blocks.
Two Parks at the Top
Lafayette Park and Alta Plaza sit at the crest of the hill with lawns, playgrounds, tennis courts and long views. Both are where dog owners and parents catch up with the neighbors.
Lafayette Park, at the top of the hill.
The Lyon Street Steps Count as a Workout
The steps drop from Broadway toward Cow Hollow and the Presidio, with the Palace of Fine Arts in the view. Locals run them. Everyone else stops halfway and calls it sightseeing.
The top of the Lyon Street Steps.
The Longer Story
The Homes in Detail
Pacific Heights was first developed in the 1870s with mostly small Victorian homes. Starting around 1900, and faster after the 1906 earthquake, many were replaced with grander period homes. The architecture today runs from Victorian and Edwardian to Mission Revival and Château styles.
Beyond the single-family houses, there are plenty of luxury condominiums, tenancies-in-common and stock cooperatives. Some homes have city or Bay views that are worth every step of the climb.
Fillmore Street
Neighborhood businesses are upscale, as you would expect, and most of them cluster along Fillmore Street: designer boutiques, independent bookstores, wine and spirits shops, cafes, and some of the city’s best-reviewed restaurants.
Getting Around
Bring your calves. Public transit is a handful of Muni bus lines. Drivers have a relatively easy run north to the Golden Gate Bridge, but commutes south or across the Bay Bridge mean time spent crossing town.
Questions We Hear
Are There Any Notable Historical Landmarks or Sites in Pacific Heights?
Pacific Heights was first developed in the 1870s and primarily featured small Victorian-inspired homes. The oldest building in Pacific Heights, Leale House, was built in 1853. Starting at the beginning of the 20th century, and accelerating after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, many of the small residences were replaced with period homes. The architecture of Pacific Heights is varied and includes Victorian, Mission Revival, Edwardian, and Château styles.
Victorian lovers can visit the Haas-Lilienthal House, built in 1886, which is the city’s only Victorian that also serves as a museum. This Queen Anne-style beauty has been welcoming guests since 1973, when the family of the original owners turned it over to San Francisco Heritage. The house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and San Francisco Landmark #69, and was designated a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
What Is There to Do in Pacific Heights?
At every turn, Pacific Heights residents and visitors are treated to sweeping vistas that redefine the meaning of breathtaking. Many corners of Pacific Heights provide jaw-dropping panoramas, with the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Bay serving as picturesque backdrops.
But Pacific Heights offers more than just great views to its residents. You can take a leisurely stroll through its streets to admire its well-preserved and ornate homes, or join a neighborhood walking tour to get the low-down from a knowledgeable guide. Some of the historic mansions in Pacific Heights are open to the public or offer guided tours as well. Fillmore Street is the area’s main commercial corridor, offering a variety of boutique shops, upscale retailers, and gourmet restaurants. You can relax in Alta Plaza Park or Lafayette Park, featuring green lawns, playgrounds, and those stunning views. For a fantastic workout, run the Lyon Street Steps, a popular spot for locals. And of course, the stunning Presidio National Park is a short walk or drive away, offering hiking trails, historic sites, and a refuge from the commotion of the city.
How Does the Community Vibe in Pacific Heights Contribute to Its Real Estate Appeal?
As a neighborhood known worldwide, elegant Pacific Heights attracts affluent and urbane buyers looking for a peaceful neighborhood that doesn’t sacrifice proximity to San Francisco’s many diversions. Home to many of the city’s high-society families and wealthy tech execs, Pacific Heights features some of San Francisco’s largest, most exclusive, and most expensive homes in the neighborhood, including those found along Billionaire’s Row.
Where Can I Find New Construction in Pacific Heights?
Existing homes within Pacific Heights are often remodeled, expanded, or otherwise modified but there are no large-scale development opportunities or plans in the neighborhood. Although much of the neighborhood has long been developed, construction does occur along Van Ness Avenue at the eastern edge of Pacific Heights. Lots there have been redeveloped into boutique condo buildings like Union House, The Amero, and The Belvedere.
What Are the Average Home Prices in Pacific Heights and How Have They Trended?
The Recent Sales box above has the current medians for houses, condos and TICs, updated monthly from the San Francisco MLS. Prices still move block by block and season by season, so a single median hides more than it tells. For a read on a specific home or street, ask us: we will pull the recent sales and tell you what they mean.
