Ten in-depth luxury market guides — where to buy, who buys there, and how 2026 is moving.
From oceanfront estates in Sea Cliff to the AI-economy corridor of SoMa and Mission Bay, Adrian Huntington's neighborhood guides break down San Francisco's most sought-after areas — pricing, who's buying, market dynamics, and the strategy that wins in each. Choose a neighborhood below to dive in.
San Francisco MLS, May 2026 closed sales; active listings as of June 2026. Zillow: typical value (ZHVI) through Apr 2026, % over list as of Mar 31 2026.
SF's premier luxury enclave for RSU-powered executives and AI founders
Explore Pacific Heights ›Understated luxury bordering the Presidio — the city's quietest trophy address
Explore Presidio Heights ›Oceanfront estate living at the edge of the city — SF's most exclusive address
Explore Sea Cliff ›SF's sunniest family neighborhood — the RSU-backed buyer's sweet spot at $2M–$4M
Explore Noe Valley ›Authentic SF character, strong schools, and value relative to Noe Valley
Explore Bernal Heights ›Ground zero for the Cerebral Valley AI hub — where founders live next to the companies they built
Explore Hayes Valley ›SF's most data-validated appreciation corridor — Walk Score 99 and tech shuttle access
Explore Mission Dolores ›New construction, Caltrain access, and UCSF adjacency — the modern buyer's SF base
Explore Mission Bay ›SF's fastest-appreciating new-construction corridor — UCSF adjacency and Caltrain access
Explore Dogpatch ›Ground zero for the AI economy — live where you work, invest where appreciation is structural
Explore SoMa ›