The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 94121 sells for about $2,210,000, or $1,598 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 25 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,363 a month.
ZIP 94121
The 94121 housing market remains highly competitive with low inventory and sustained price growth, reflecting the broader resilience of the San Francisco real estate market. High demand for limited single-family inventory continues to drive prices upward, though the pace of growth is tempered by high interest rates and affordability constraints.
This ZIP is ideal for established professionals and families seeking proximity to major parks and the coast, while offering a more residential, neighborhood-focused lifestyle than the city center.
Median prices moved up 2.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 25 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 106% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.1% · poverty 8.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 94121, San Francisco County, CA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime trends in the Richmond District (94121) generally mirror broader San Francisco patterns, with property crime remaining a primary concern compared to national averages.
The area is served by the San Francisco Unified School District, with local schools generally maintaining strong academic reputations within the urban context.
The ZIP code faces standard urban risks, including seismic activity common to the Bay Area and localized flood risks in low-lying coastal zones.
Economic momentum is driven by the broader San Francisco tech and professional services sectors, with limited new residential development due to high density and land constraints.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Residents benefit from established MUNI transit corridors providing direct access to the Financial District and downtown employment hubs.
The ZIP features exceptional access to Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, and Ocean Beach, offering extensive trails, golf, and coastal recreation.
The rental market is highly competitive with low vacancy rates, driven by high demand from professionals and limited housing stock turnover.
The economy is anchored by the broader San Francisco professional services, technology, and healthcare sectors.
The area is well-served by the San Francisco Municipal Railway (MUNI) bus lines connecting to the city's transit grid.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential densification and seismic retrofitting of existing structures.
The San Francisco Assessor-Recorder manages property assessments based on the California Revenue and Taxation Code.
Parcels are subject to San Francisco Unified School District and City College of San Francisco district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are rising due to regional wildfire and seismic risk factors, though the urban density mitigates some wildfire exposure.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profile for 94121.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Children's Fairyland4.513.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Daly City4.17.7 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - San Francisco3.53.9 mi
- K1 Speed San Francisco4.311 mi
- House of Air Trampoline Park and Café4.12.3 mi
- Chase Center4.76.1 mi
- Oracle Park4.75.9 mi
- Palace of Fine Arts4.83.1 mi
- Moscone Center4.55.3 mi
- Exploratorium4.75.7 mi
- PIER 394.65.2 mi
- Oracle Park4.75.9 mi
- Golden Gate Bridge4.82.9 mi
- Muir Woods National Monument4.89.2 mi
- The Painted Ladies4.43.6 mi
- PIER 394.65.2 mi
- Ferry Building4.65.8 mi
- Golden Gate Bridge4.82.9 mi
- The Painted Ladies4.43.6 mi
- California Academy of Sciences4.61.9 mi
- Muir Woods National Monument4.89.2 mi
- Golden Gate Park4.81.2 mi
- Mission Dolores Park4.74.1 mi
- Twin Peaks4.73.4 mi
- Union Square4.44.9 mi
- PIER 394.65.2 mi
- Jack London Square4.512.1 mi
- St. Francis Yacht Club4.73.3 mi
- Pillar Point Harbor4.619.2 mi
- Pier 404.56.1 mi
- The Olympic Club4.75 mi
- Presidio Golf Course4.52.2 mi
- TPC Harding Park4.33.9 mi
- Lincoln Park Golf Course4.10.2 mi
- Lake Merced Golf Club4.66.1 mi
- PIER 394.65.2 mi
- Ferry Building4.65.8 mi
- Stonestown Galleria4.33.9 mi
- Serramonte Center4.27.7 mi
- H Mart San Francisco4.55.2 mi
- San Francisco International Airport4.312.9 mi
- Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport4.215.8 mi
- Seaplane Adventures4.86.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A massive urban park featuring museums, gardens, and recreational facilities.
Public course offering scenic views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Expansive coastal beach serving as the western boundary of the ZIP.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).