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SEA CLIFF MARKET UPDATE

SAN FRANCISCO

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SEA CLIFF MARKET OVERVIEW

Sea Cliff is San Francisco's most exclusive oceanfront enclave — a small, secluded neighborhood of approximately 250 homes perched above Baker Beach and China Beach with unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and the Golden Gate Bridge. Privacy, prestige, and proximity to the Presidio's natural splendor define life here, making Sea Cliff one of the city's most tightly held residential addresses.

Q1 2026 data reflects the distinctive dynamics of this ultra-luxury micro-market. The median sale price has adjusted modestly to $8.2M, down 1.2% year-over-year, as a handful of high-value listings have taken extended marketing periods typical of the $10M+ tier. Days on market at 62 days reflect the deliberate pace of transactions in this rarefied segment, where qualified buyer pools are smaller and due diligence periods are longer.

With just 8 active listings at any given time, Sea Cliff is the most supply-constrained market in San Francisco. Homes here trade infrequently — often passing between generations — and when they do appear on the market, they attract a global audience of ultra-high-net-worth buyers seeking one of the West Coast's most iconic residential settings.

SEA CLIFF STATISTICS

Current real estate data and trends for Sea Cliff, San Francisco

SEA CLIFF MARKET ANALYSIS

Sea Cliff's $8.2M median reflects a modest correction in the ultra-luxury tier, consistent with national trends in the $8M+ segment where buyers have greater negotiating leverage and longer decision horizons. The 1.2% decline should be interpreted cautiously given the neighborhood's extremely small transaction volume — six sales in Q1 can swing the median significantly.

At 62 days on market, Sea Cliff moves at the most deliberate pace of any tracked neighborhood, which is expected for properties in this price tier. The list-to-sale ratio at 95.8% indicates that sellers should be prepared for negotiation, particularly on properties that have been on the market for extended periods.

Price per square foot at $1,850 remains the highest of any San Francisco neighborhood, reflecting the irreplaceable combination of oceanfront setting, architectural scale, and extreme privacy. Homes here average 4,000-6,000 square feet, with the finest properties commanding per-foot premiums well above the neighborhood median.

Sea Cliff's long-term trajectory remains firmly upward despite near-term softness. The neighborhood's fundamental appeal — one of the West Coast's most exclusive residential settings — ensures that well-maintained, view-optimized properties will continue to command premium values.

MEDIAN SALE PRICE

$8,200,000

↓ 1.2% from Q1 2025

Year-over-year change in median sale price

DAYS ON MARKET

62

↑ 6.9% from Q1 2025

Average days from listing to accepted offer

HOMES SOLD

6

↑ 20.0% from Q1 2025

Closed transactions — small sample size (5 → 6); statistically insignificant

ACTIVE LISTINGS

8

↑ 14.3% from Q1 2025

Homes for sale at quarter's end

PRICE PER SQ. FT.

$1,850

↓ 0.5% from Q1 2025

Median sale price per square foot

LIST-TO-SALE PRICE RATIO

95.8%

↓ 1.5% from Q1 2025

Average sale price as percentage of list price

PROPERTY TYPES

Oceanfront Estates

Grand homes with direct Pacific Ocean and Golden Gate views

Median Price

$12,500,000

-1.5%

Inventory

3

Avg. Days on Market

75 days

Interior Residences

Stately homes on the neighborhood's interior streets

Median Price

$5,800,000

+1.2%

Inventory

4

Avg. Days on Market

48 days

Renovated Classics

Period homes with comprehensive contemporary updates

Median Price

$9,500,000

+0.5%

Inventory

1

Avg. Days on Market

60 days

PROPERTY TYPEMEDIAN PRICEINVENTORYAVG. DAYS ON MARKET
Oceanfront Estates
Grand homes with direct Pacific Ocean and Golden Gate views
$12,500,000
-1.5%
375
Interior Residences
Stately homes on the neighborhood's interior streets
$5,800,000
+1.2%
448
Renovated Classics
Period homes with comprehensive contemporary updates
$9,500,000
+0.5%
160

Data reflects Q1 2026 estimates derived from MLS records and broker reports. Sea Cliff's small transaction volume means median figures can fluctuate significantly quarter-to-quarter. Individual property valuations may differ materially.

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