What Homes Sell For
Recent Sales
Median sale prices, last 12 months · Oct 2025 – Oct 2026
- Houses
- $3,125,000
- Condos & co-ops
- $1,675,000
- TICs
- $1,205,000
Sales in MLS neighborhood 5C (Noe Valley) 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
- Sun: Twin Peaks keeps most of the fog and wind on the other side of the hill
- 24th Street for coffee, dinner and errands, plus the Town Square and its Saturday farmers market
- Victorian and Edwardian homes, many rebuilt inside for how people live now
- The J-Church and BART at 24th and Mission downtown, and a quick run to I-280 and 101 for South Bay commuters
- Values hold up: houses sell about 56% over the citywide median, condos about 31% over
The Tradeoffs
- The west slope gets the views, and the climb that comes with them
- Parking near 24th Street takes patience, the small Whole Foods lot included
- Good houses draw a crowd, so plan to decide fast
Noe Valley sits in the middle of the city, east of Twin Peaks, with the Castro and Dolores Heights to the north, Glen Park to the south and the Mission to the east. Twin Peaks shelters it from most of the fog and wind, which is a big part of why buyers pay up to be here. On the San Francisco MLS map it is neighborhood 5C. There is an old line that home searches used to start in Pacific Heights and settle for Noe Valley. These days they start in Noe Valley and settle for Pacific Heights. We have watched that line flip from the inside, and this guide is the version we give clients: what the houses are like, what they actually sell for, and why so many searches now start here.
The Neighborhood Block by Block
24th Street Is the Main Room
Restaurants, boutiques, bakeries, a post office and a Whole Foods line 24th Street. Neighbors turned a parking lot just off the street into the Town Square, which now hosts the Saturday farmers market.
Noe Valley Town Square, a few steps off 24th Street.
Victorian Out Front and Modern Inside
Large Victorian and Edwardian houses, condos in converted two- to six-unit buildings, TICs and some newer infill. A restored facade over a completely rebuilt interior is a Noe Valley specialty.
Painted Victorians climbing a Noe Valley block.
Yes the Strollers Are Real
People joke that you need a designer stroller and yoga pants to get in. The real draw is simpler: sunny weather, walkable blocks near 24th Street, and small parks, courts and dog areas scattered through the neighborhood.
The ballfield at the Noe Valley Recreation Center.
The Longer Story
The Homes in Detail
Noe Valley is an eclectic mix of large Victorian and Edwardian single-family houses, condos in converted buildings, tenancies-in-common and newer infill construction. Most condos are in small buildings of two to six units, and there are a few unit buildings scattered through the neighborhood.
Homes on the western slope can have big views of downtown and the Bay, while some on the eastern edge look back toward Twin Peaks.
24th Street and the Rest of the Errands
24th Street is the commercial heart of the neighborhood, with restaurants, boutiques and a Whole Foods. Getting a spot in that small parking lot takes patience. Clipper Street carries a fair amount of traffic between Portola and Dolores.
Several small parks and open spaces are tucked into the grid, so most blocks are a short walk from somewhere to take the kids or the dog.
Getting Around
The J-Church runs along Church Street, and several bus lines serve the neighborhood. Residents on the eastern edge can walk to BART at 24th and Mission. For South Bay commuters, the drive to I-280 or 101 is quick and straightforward.
Questions We Hear
Are There Any Notable Historical Landmarks or Sites in Noe Valley?
The land that makes up the Noe Valley neighborhood was once the Rancho San Miguel, owned by José de Jesús Noé, the last mayor of Yerba Buena. His former ranch was later named in his memory as Noe Valley. More San Francisco history can be found at FoundSF.org. While it may not qualify as a historical landmark, a public toilet at the Noe Valley town square gained infamy for its $1.7 million price tag. You can visit it yourself and decide if it is worth the cost.
What Is There to Do in Noe Valley?
The commercial corridor for Noe Valley is 24th Street, home to many restaurants, boutiques, a post office, and several grocery stores. There are plenty of lovely parks scattered throughout the neighborhood including dog play areas, tennis and basketball courts, and areas for picnics, sunbathing, and playing.
How Does the Community Vibe in Noe Valley Contribute to Its Real Estate Appeal?
Known for its sunny weather, Noe Valley attracts active residents who value both outdoor recreational time and quick freeway access for commuting to Silicon Valley. Like many San Francisco neighborhoods, Noe Valley offers a casual and welcoming vibe with dog bowls waiting at shop doors, parks with playgrounds and pet play areas, and local businesses that welcome both kids and their parents.
Where Can I Find New Construction in Noe Valley?
As with most San Francisco neighborhoods, Noe Valley is almost completely built-out and has no apparent or immediate large parcels for development. When looking for brand new construction in the neighborhood, you’ll more likely find small in-fill condo or unit buildings of 2-6 units, and single-family homes that have been remodeled from the foundation up.
What Are the Average Home Prices in Noe Valley 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.
