Bernal Heights Real Estate Market Update – May 2025
June 3, 2025
June 3, 2025
The Bernal Heights market stayed competitive this May, with 18 total homes sold, 15 single-family homes, and 3 condos. Here's a closer look at how each segment performed and what it means for buyers and sellers in 2025.
Detached single-family homes remained the top choice for Bernal buyers in May. Of the 15 homes sold, the average sale price reached $1.9M, with many going over asking thanks to strong demand and tight inventory.
Total Sold: 15
Average Sale Price: $1,905,827
Median Sale Price: $1,790,000
Average Days on Market (DOM): 19
Highest Sale: 344 Bocana St — $3,785,000
Lowest Sale: 167 Coleridge St — $855,000
Homes with updated finishes, views, and outdoor space saw especially competitive offers, often within the first two weeks of listing.
| Active | Pending | Closed | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | Tot. Val. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 875 | 1,750 | 1,748 | 3,304 | ||
| 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.12 | ||
| 1,040 | 2,303 | 1,750 | 5,400 | ||
| 1900 | 1935 | 1929 | 2024 | ||
| $799,000 | $1,674,200 | $1,498,000 | $3,495,000 | ||
| $569.22 | $999.30 | $1,057.81 | $1,387.90 | ||
| $12,059,666.67 | $35,355,650.66 | $30,547,667.73 | $69,730,927.84 | ||
| $855,000 | $1,905,827 | $1,790,000 | $3,785,000 | $28,587,410 | |
| $695.08 | $1,121.63 | $1,177.81 | $1,430.34 | ||
| $15,326,666.67 | $39,811,612.97 | $36,858,461.54 | $79,835,051.55 | ||
| 5 | 19 | 12 | 71 | ||
| 5 | 19 | 12 | 71 |
Only three condos sold in May, and they moved more slowly, averaging 107 days on market. While the average price was under $800K, condition and location significantly influenced results.
Total Sold: 3
Average Sale Price: $791,667
Median Sale Price: $690,000
Average Days on Market (DOM): 107
Highest Sale: 55 Norwich St — $1,100,000
Lowest Sale: 400 Alemany Blvd #13 — $585,000
The slower pace and lower prices reflect a more negotiable segment— opportunity for buyers looking for a foothold in the neighborhood.
| Active | Pending | Closed | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | Tot. Val. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
| 914 | 959 | 915 | 1,048 | ||
| 0.04 | 0.39 | 0.55 | 0.59 | ||
| 1,925 | 17,186 | 24,034 | 25,598 | ||
| 1900 | 1969 | 2003 | 2004 | ||
| $615,000 | $761,667 | $675,000 | $995,000 | ||
| $586.83 | $804.26 | $738.51 | $1,087.43 | ||
| $1,114,645.92 | $8,259,572.97 | $1,148,644.43 | $22,515,428.57 | ||
| $585,000 | $791,667 | $690,000 | $1,100,000 | $2,375,000 | |
| $558.21 | $838.44 | $754.92 | $1,202.19 | ||
| $1,060,272.95 | $9,041,957.13 | $1,174,169.86 | $24,891,428.57 | ||
| 12 | 107 | 88 | 221 | ||
| 12 | 107 | 88 | 221 |
Sellers
If you’re selling a single-family home in Bernal, the market is clearly in your favor—especially if your property is move-in ready, has outdoor space, or views. Most homes are attracting strong early interest and closing above asking. Now is a great time to consider listing while buyer competition remains elevated.
For condo owners, sales are still happening, but timing and pricing strategy matter. Staging, marketing, and highlighting the value of the unit (location, light, updates) are critical to standing out.
Buyers
Buyers looking for single-family homes should be prepared to move quickly and come in strong, especially on homes under $2M. Partnering with an experienced local agent and being fully pre-approved are musts.
For those open to condos, there may be more room to negotiate. With longer days on market and fewer competing offers, this segment presents an opportunity for first-time buyers or anyone seeking a more affordable entry point into Bernal Heights.
Reach out to Carren Shagley 415.871.4046 or Jennifer Burden 415.871.3885 to talk strategy and see how we can help you succeed in this market.
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