About Hayes Valley, San Francisco
Hayes Valley sits at the physical center of San Francisco's AI economy — bounded by OpenAI, Anthropic, and Scale AI's campus footprint to the north and south. Victorian flats, boutique condos, and live-work lofts line the neighborhood's walkable grid, anchored by Hayes Street's independent restaurants and retail. It has one of the city's strongest appreciation trajectories outside the $5M+ tier, driven structurally by AI-sector employer density.
Condo / TIC / Co-op
$1,102,500 median across 64 closed sales · SFAR MLS Local Market Update, closed sales 1 Jan – 31 Aug 2026. Walk Score® retrieved 23 Aug 2026 · How Walk Score works.
Who buys in Hayes Valley, San Francisco?
Early-stage founders, senior AI researchers, and engineers at Series B+ companies who want zero commute and neighborhood character. Buyers at this tier are typically RSU-backed with 1–4 year vesting horizons, buying their first SF property or upgrading from a SoMa rental. Dual-income tech couples represent a large share of the buyer pool.
What are Hayes Valley real estate market dynamics in 2026?
Hayes Valley is among the fastest-moving sub-markets in the city. Median days on market is 8–10 days for well-priced properties. The neighborhood's Walk Score of 99 and direct proximity to Civic Center BART and F-Market streetcar make it appeal across buyer profiles. Victorian TICs offer the lowest entry point; new-construction condos on Octavia Boulevard command a premium.
Working With Adrian in Hayes Valley, San Francisco
Adrian Huntington has 20+ years of experience representing buyers and sellers across San Francisco's top luxury neighborhoods. His off-market network, RSU financing expertise, and hyper-local strategy provide clients an edge in one of the most competitive real estate markets in the United States.
To discuss a specific property or begin a confidential buyer or seller consultation, contact Adrian directly.