Living in South San Francisco
Locals call it South City. It is home to the biotech district east of 101, sits minutes from SFO, and is one of the more attainable places to buy a house on the Peninsula. Compare commute times or talk with Joseph.
South San Francisco Neighborhood Map
South San Francisco neighborhoods as the MLS draws them, the same areas agents use to pull sales. Tap an area to open its guide.
Borders are traced from the MLSListings area map and are approximate, so they can differ a little from city limits and local names. Ask me which area a specific street falls in.
Neighborhood by Neighborhood
These 15 areas follow MLSListings area lines. Sales are closed sales from November 2025 to October 2026. Tap a name for the full neighborhood guide.
Westborough
53 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.45M ($807 per square foot). 41 condos and townhomes sold at a median of $780K.
Avalon Park
9 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.51M ($1,121 per square foot).
Brentwood
18 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.28M ($1,091 per square foot).
Francisco Terrace
2 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1M ($800 per square foot).
East of 101
8 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.58M ($1,015 per square foot). 8 condos and townhomes sold at a median of $633K.
Mayfair Village
7 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.2M ($1,040 per square foot).
Southwood
6 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.38M ($1,092 per square foot).
Buri Buri and Country Club
20 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.35M ($951 per square foot).
Serra Highlands
8 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.3M ($898 per square foot).
Winston Manor
31 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.25M ($1,025 per square foot). 2 condos and townhomes sold at a median of $585K.
Sunshine Gardens
19 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.38M ($1,064 per square foot). 3 condos and townhomes sold at a median of $450K.
Parkway
3 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.39M ($690 per square foot).
Old South San Francisco and Rocca
23 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.24M ($824 per square foot). 2 condos and townhomes sold at a median of $718K.
Sterling Terrace and Stonegate
17 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.25M ($753 per square foot). 7 condos and townhomes sold at a median of $800K.
Diamond Heights and Pecks Lots
8 houses sold in the last 12 months at a median of $1.31M ($807 per square foot). 5 condos and townhomes sold at a median of $750K.
South San Francisco on Film
I have not filmed a walkthrough in South San Francisco yet, so here is a look back from the archives. Want me to tour a home here for you? Send me the address.
Between Sail and Satellite: A History of San Mateo County (1976)
A San Mateo County Bicentennial Committee film covering two centuries of county history.Source: Daly City Public Library, via California Revealed
A Short History
- The Ramaytush Ohlone lived here for thousands of years, and the Portolá expedition passed through in 1769.
- South San Francisco incorporated on September 19, 1908.
- The hillside letters reading “South San Francisco The Industrial City” went up on Sign Hill in the 1920s and joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.
Schools, Parks and Getting Around
Public Schools
School assignment depends on the address. Always confirm with the district.
Parks and Places
Getting Around
Caltrain and BART both stop in town, and free Commute.org shuttles serve the biotech district east of 101. See commute times to each job center.
South San Francisco Market Report
Home sales for South San Francisco 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 | 57 | $1.45M | $962 |
| Condominiums | 15 | $708K | $767 |
| Townhouses | 4 | $838K | $751 |
Last 12 months, single family homes
November 2025 to October 2026
How South San Francisco compares
Median single family sale price, November 2025 to October 2026
Source: MLSListings closed sales with a South San Francisco 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.
South San Francisco Neighborhoods
Neighborhood guides with a map, homes and streets, parks and nearby schools.
South San Francisco FAQ
What does the South San Francisco market look like right now?
See the market report above for single family home sales in South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco from the Peninsula and San Francisco?
Use the commute chart on my relocation guide to compare estimated drive and transit times from South San Francisco to San Francisco, SFO, Stanford and the Silicon Valley hubs.
What is my South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco 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 South San Francisco postal city, November 2025 to October 2026, pulled November 13, 2026
- South San Francisco, California (Wikipedia)History, schools, parks and transit
- U.S. Census Bureau2020 census population and land area
- MLSListings area mapNeighborhood borders and sales by MLS area, November 2025 to October 2026
South San Francisco Market Trends
Market Trends are calculated using MLS® sold listing data
