Living in Brisbane
A small hillside city on the Bay just south of San Francisco, at the foot of San Bruno Mountain. Compare commute times or talk with Joseph.
Brisbane on Film
I have not filmed a walkthrough in Brisbane yet, so here is a look back from the archives. Want me to tour a home here for you? Send me the address.
Home movie: a Brisbane family (1939)
Amateur footage of a family in Brisbane.Source: Prelinger Archives
Home movie: a wartime family in Brisbane (1940)
More amateur footage from Brisbane, shot in 1940.Source: Prelinger Archives
A Short History
- Brisbane calls itself the City of Stars, for the lighted stars residents hang on their homes.
- Brisbane incorporated on November 27, 1961.
Schools, Parks and Getting Around
Public Schools
School assignment depends on the address. Always confirm with the district.
Parks and Places
Getting Around
Highway 101 runs along the east side of town, with SamTrans buses and the Bayshore Caltrain station at the San Francisco border. See commute times to each job center.
Brisbane Market Report
Home sales for Brisbane pulled directly from MLSListings, the Bay Area's MLS. Figures cover full calendar months.
Last month, single family homes
October 2026
Last 3 months by home type
August to October 2026
| Home type | Homes sold | Median price | Median price per sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single family homes | 11 | $1.2M | $797 |
| Condominiums | 3 | $600K | $665 |
| Townhouses | 0 | No sales | No sales |
Last 12 months, single family homes
November 2025 to October 2026
How Brisbane compares
Median single family sale price, November 2025 to October 2026
Source: MLSListings closed sales with a Brisbane postal city, by close of escrow date, pulled November 13, 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Ask me for a full report on your street or price range.
Brisbane FAQ
What does the Brisbane market look like right now?
See the market report above for single family home sales in Brisbane over the last month, the last 3 months and the last 12 months, pulled directly from MLSListings. Every street prices differently, so ask Joseph for numbers on your area or price range.
How far is Brisbane from the Peninsula and San Francisco?
Use the commute chart on my relocation guide to compare estimated drive and transit times from Brisbane to San Francisco, SFO, Stanford and the Silicon Valley hubs.
What is my Brisbane home worth?
Request a free home valuation and Joseph will send a local estimate based on recent nearby sales. Request a free home valuation
How can I hear about Brisbane homes before they hit the market?
Join Joseph's off-market list. You'll hear about coming-soon and off-market homes that match what you want before they're listed publicly. Join the off-market list
Sources
Please confirm anything important for a specific address.
- MLSListingsClosed sales with a Brisbane postal city, November 2025 to October 2026, pulled November 13, 2026
- Brisbane, California (Wikipedia)History, schools, parks and transit
- U.S. Census Bureau2020 census population and land area
Brisbane Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
