Many condo buyers were priced out of San Francisco condominiums in the past. But because of the recent downturn in the economy and turmoil in the financial market, many of these condos are now becoming available to many more buyers. Short sales and discounted foreclosure on rampant in San Francisco bay area.

The prices real estate have fallen significantly in the bay area, according to one real estate information service the price have fallen as much as 6.7 percent. The average sales price of San Francisco condominiums were at $629,000 in November of 2007 but now it has declined to $375,000 down 44.4 percent.

This represents a buying opportunities for those who have been priced out of the market in last couple of years. San Francisco condominiums are in location where it is close to many top restaurant, bars, and entertainment in downtown San Francisco and offers a unique living space for those who want an urban living with excitements. It is better than renting an apartment, which was better option, but with decline of prices, it is making it affordable for those who have cash.

The average price range of San Francisco condominiums is anywhere between $400,000 to over $1,000,000. In recent years, condo developments in the area like Sea Cliff, St Francis Wood, and Sunset have come to the market.

These also are a good investment for those who are interested in real estate in one of the top areas in California. Of course California offers great weather all around and San Francisco also offer many places to visit.

High rise San Francisco condominiums are bright side of the market in the area south of the Market, where luxurious condominiums abound. Even in this recession, selling a penthouses and luxury condominiums have been no problems to brokers, especially those in upper part of the building, where price continues to climb 15 to 20 percent. Less commute times are causing many executives to buy these condos.