Top 10 Luxury High-Rises in San Francisco in 2027

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1. How We Ranked the Top 10

Pricing and inventory were cross-checked against Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com, Mansion Global, and NAR reports, plus local MLS data. Weighting:

• Build quality and architecture — 30%
• Amenities and services — 20%
• Location and views — 15%
• Resale liquidity and price stability — 15%
• HOA value and management — 12%
• Seismic and structural resilience — 8%

1. The Avery 🏆 BEST OVERALL

The Avery

Type: Condo tower (Related / OMA) | Entry price: $1,200,000 | Best for: Buyers who want new-construction quality with hotel-grade service

The Avery rises 56 stories and roughly 618 feet at 488 Folsom Street in South Beach, completed in 2019 by Related California and designed by Rem Koolhaas's firm OMA, with interiors by Clodagh. Condominium residences begin around the 33rd floor and run from one-bedroom homes near $1.4M to four-bedroom penthouses that have traded between roughly $9.8M and $11.25M in recent cycles. The sculpted glass form gives nearly every home Bay Bridge and city views.

What lifts The Avery to the top is the combination of newness, services, and liquidity. Amenities include a 24-hour attended lobby, valet, fitness center, pool, and a residents' lounge, and the building's price-per-square-foot sits well above both the South Beach and citywide medians — a sign of sustained demand. For 2027 buyers, it offers the cleanest blend of modern construction and resale strength on this list.

Pros:

• New 2019 construction with OMA architecture and panoramic views
• Full-service amenities: valet, concierge, pool, fitness center
• Strong resale liquidity and premium price-per-square-foot

Cons:

• HOA dues are among the highest in the city
• Limited inventory means low-floor bargains are rare

Verdict: The most complete luxury package in San Francisco right now.

2. One Rincon Hill 💎 BEST VALUE

One Rincon Hill

Type: Twin condo towers | Entry price: $650,000 | Best for: Value-focused buyers who want resort amenities at an accessible entry price

One Rincon Hill is a pair of towers at 425 First Street in the South Beach/Rincon Hill area; the 54-story South Tower opened in 2008 and holds 709 condominium homes from about 605 to 1,971 square feet. Upper-floor one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences list from the high $600,000s to roughly $2,995,000, making it the best entry point into genuine high-rise living in the city.

The value case is the amenity stack: a 24-hour doorperson, valet, a professionally equipped fitness center with steam rooms, a 73-foot outdoor lap pool, a manicured garden deck, an outdoor fireplace lounge, and an infinity-edge reflecting pool. Few buildings deliver this much resort-style space at this price, and the elevated Rincon Hill perch produces some of the widest Bay views in town.

Pros:

• Lowest realistic entry price for a true luxury tower
• 73-foot lap pool and large manicured amenity deck
• Sweeping Bay Bridge and water views from upper floors

Cons:

• 2008 vintage means finishes are a generation behind newer towers
• Larger unit count creates a less exclusive feel

Verdict: The smartest dollar-for-dollar luxury buy on Rincon Hill.

3. 181 Fremont Residences

181 Fremont Residences

Type: Ultra-luxury condo floors atop a tower | Entry price: $1,185,000 | Best for: Buyers who want the most resilient, highest residences in the city

181 Fremont is an 802-foot spire developed by Jay Paul Company, with 55 all-corner residences occupying the top 16 floors above offices. It is the tallest residential perch on the West Coast and holds Platinum LEED certification plus advanced seismic engineering — the building is widely cited as the most structurally resilient tall residential tower on the coast. Homes begin around $1,185,000 and climb to a $35M Grand Penthouse.

Every residence starts at least 500 feet above the street, so views are uninterrupted across the Bay and city. Owners share a full-floor Residents' Club with a 360-degree observation terrace, piano bar, fitness center, full-service concierge, and 24-hour valet. A 181 Fremont penthouse set a San Francisco condo price record, underscoring the building's trophy status.

Pros:

• Tallest, most resilient residential tower on the West Coast
• All-corner homes with 500-foot-plus elevation views
• Record-setting penthouse pedigree and LEED Platinum build

Cons:

• Very few resale units come to market in any given year
• Entry pricing skews high versus older towers

Verdict: The trophy address for buyers who want the top of the skyline.

4. Four Seasons Private Residences at 706 Mission

Four Seasons Private Residences at 706 Mission

Type: Branded condo tower | Entry price: $1,395,000 | Best for: Buyers who want full Four Seasons hotel service at home

This 43-story, 510-foot tower at 706 Mission Street in SoMa opened in 2021 and holds 146 residences served by the Four Seasons hotel team next door. Pricing has ranged from about $1.395M to a record $49M penthouse — the highest-priced penthouse in San Francisco — with twelve penthouses in the $15M–$25M band. Floor plans run from roughly 1,135 to 5,749 square feet.

The draw is branded service: housekeeping, in-residence dining, spa access, and concierge delivered to the Four Seasons standard, adjacent to the historic Mexican Museum site and Yerba Buena cultural district. For buyers who prioritize hospitality over raw height, no other San Francisco tower matches the turnkey Four Seasons experience.

Pros:

• Full Four Seasons hotel services and housekeeping
• Yerba Buena cultural location near SFMOMA
• Holds the city's highest-priced penthouse on record

Cons:

• Branded-residence HOA fees are steep
• SoMa street-level setting is less serene than waterfront towers

Verdict: The definitive choice for hotel-grade, lock-and-leave luxury.

5. The Harrison

The Harrison

Type: Condo tower (Ken Fulk interiors) | Entry price: $888,000 | Best for: Design-led buyers who want a curated, intimate building

The Harrison is a 49-story tower at 401 Harrison Street in Rincon Hill, completed in 2014 with 298 custom condominiums ranging from 600 to 3,200 square feet. Interiors and common spaces were shaped by celebrated designer Ken Fulk, giving the building a distinctive, residential warmth. Active resale pricing typically runs from about $888,000 to $1,799,000, with larger homes higher.

Residents get full concierge, valet, a top-floor sky lounge with panoramic Bay views, an outdoor pool and BBQ area, and a roughly 1,800-square-foot fitness room. Floor-to-ceiling glass defines the gleaming exterior, and the Fulk-designed amenity floors set The Harrison apart from more corporate-feeling towers nearby.

Pros:

• Ken Fulk-designed interiors and amenity spaces
• Top-floor sky lounge with panoramic Bay views
• Accessible entry pricing for a 2014 luxury tower

Cons:

• Smaller floor plates limit very large-family layouts
• Rincon Hill wind exposure on the highest floors

Verdict: The most design-forward building for the money.

6. LUMINA

LUMINA

Type: Two towers plus mid-rises | Entry price: $1,125,000 | Best for: Buyers who want a large-amenity, full-service campus

LUMINA spans 201 Folsom, 318 Main, 338 Main, and 333 Beale Street in South Beach, a Tishman Speyer / China Vanke development completed in 2016 with a 42-story flagship tower and 656 total residences. Recent resale activity has ranged from about $900,000 to $7.1M, with a median near $1.55M — broad enough that buyers can find both entry one-bedrooms and four-bedroom trophy homes.

Amenities are among the deepest in the city: a two-story lap pool, spa and saunas, a large fitness center, club lounge, theater, business center, garden courtyard, and rooftop terrace, all with on-site concierge. The scale gives LUMINA a true resort-campus feel that suits buyers who value facilities over exclusivity.

Pros:

• Two-story pool and one of the deepest amenity sets in SoMa
• Wide price range from entry condos to trophy penthouses
• Strong professional management and concierge

Cons:

• Large community is less private than boutique towers
• Some interior layouts feel dated against 2020-plus buildings

Verdict: The best big-amenity, full-service campus in South Beach.

7. MIRA

MIRA

Type: Spiraling condo tower (Studio Gang) | Entry price: $799,000 | Best for: Buyers who want architectural distinction and corner views

MIRA is a 39-story, 422-foot tower at 280 Spear Street, designed by Studio Gang and developed by Tishman Speyer, completed in 2020 with 392 condominiums. Its twisting bay-window facade makes every home effectively a corner unit, with light and views from multiple angles. Resale homes have listed from around $799,000, while top-floor Panorama Collection residences run from about $3.5M to $5M.

The LEED Gold tower stands out for its sculptural silhouette on the skyline and its practical amenities: fitness center, rooftop outdoor space, private dining room, conference room, children's playroom, a dog-washing station, valet, and EV charging. For buyers who want a building that is itself a piece of architecture, MIRA is unmatched on this list.

Pros:

• Iconic Studio Gang spiraling design — every home a corner
• LEED Gold build with broad family-friendly amenities
• Accessible entry pricing for a 2020 tower

Cons:

• Some below-market units affect the building's mix
• Twisting plans create a few irregular room shapes

Verdict: The most architecturally distinctive tower in the city.

8. The Infinity

The Infinity

Type: Two towers plus mid-rises | Entry price: $700,000 | Best for: Buyers who want established Rincon Hill value with deep resale supply

The Infinity at 300 Spear Street in Rincon Hill is a four-building complex built in 2008 with 650 residential units. The taller Infinity II rises 450 feet over 42 floors, and the Infinity I reaches 350 feet over 37 floors. Homes range from 645 to 3,382 square feet, with pricing from about $700,000 up to roughly $8.4M for the largest view residences — one of the widest ranges of any building here.

Amenities include a fitness center, pool, a club lounge with catering kitchen, business center, a private theater, and personal concierge. Because The Infinity is large and well-established, resale supply is steady, giving buyers more negotiating room and a faster path to a home than in scarce-inventory towers.

Pros:

• Wide price range with reliable resale inventory
• Two-tower complex with full amenity set and concierge
• Prime Rincon Hill / Embarcadero-adjacent location

Cons:

• 2008 finishes trail the newest towers
• Larger community offers less exclusivity

Verdict: The dependable, liquid Rincon Hill option for patient buyers.

9. One Steuart Lane

One Steuart Lane

Type: Boutique waterfront condo tower (SOM) | Entry price: $1,600,000 | Best for: Buyers who want an intimate building directly on the Embarcadero waterfront

One Steuart Lane is a 20-story, 220-foot tower with just 120 residences, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) on the Embarcadero waterfront near the Ferry Building. The exterior is clad in solid Roman travertine sourced from Italian quarries, and residences are priced from roughly $1.6M to over $10M, with floor-to-ceiling glass and nine-foot-plus ceilings.

What sets it apart are the 40-foot wraparound terraces and balconies — a feature unique among San Francisco condo offerings — and unobstructed views of the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, and Ferry Building. As one of the city's last true waterfront residential buildings, its small unit count makes it the most boutique and exclusive entry on this list.

Pros:

• Last true waterfront site with rare 40-foot wraparound terraces
• SOM design with solid Italian travertine exterior
• Boutique 120-home scale for maximum privacy

Cons:

• Limited height means fewer ultra-high-floor units
• Premium pricing for the smallest floor plans

Verdict: The most exclusive waterfront address in San Francisco.

10. Arden

Arden

Type: Mission Bay condo building (Bosa) | Entry price: $1,049,780 | Best for: Buyers who want newer Mission Bay living near the waterfront and Chase Center

Arden sits at 708–718 Long Bridge Street in Mission Bay, a 16-story building completed in 2016 by Bosa Development with 267 residences from 723 to 2,462 square feet. One-bedrooms price from about $1,049,780, two-bedrooms run to roughly $1,585,000, and three-bedroom homes reach around $3,280,000 — strong value for a newer building in a fast-growing district.

Residents enjoy a resort-style outdoor lap pool and hot tub, manicured BBQ terraces with firepits, a fitness center, club lounge, library, and 24-hour concierge and security, plus secure parking with EV charging. Mission Bay's proximity to the Chase Center, UCSF, and the waterfront makes Arden a favorite for buyers who want a quieter, newer alternative to the SoMa towers.

Pros:

• Newer 2016 Bosa construction with resort pool deck
• Quiet Mission Bay setting near Chase Center and UCSF
• Strong value pricing for one- and two-bedroom homes

Cons:

• Mid-rise height limits the highest skyline views
• Mission Bay is still maturing as a neighborhood

Verdict: The best newer-build value in Mission Bay.

How to Choose

FAQ

Are these luxury high-rises all condos, or are some rentals? All ten picks on this list are condominium towers — meaning you buy the unit rather than lease it. A few buildings, like The Infinity, have a mix of condo and rental floors, but the luxury units we highlight are all for-sale residences.

What’s the typical monthly HOA fee for a unit in these towers? HOA fees generally range from roughly $0.70 to $1.20 per square foot per month, depending on the building’s amenities and age. For a 1,000-square-foot home, that works out to about $700 to $1,200 monthly, covering things like doorman service, pool maintenance, and common-area upkeep.

How do property taxes compare across these buildings? Property taxes in San Francisco are typically around 1.18% of the assessed value annually, plus potential local bonds. For a $2M unit, that’s roughly $23,600 per year, though new buyers may see reassessment at purchase price.

Which building has the best views of the Bay Bridge? The Avery and One Rincon Hill both offer iconic Bay Bridge views from their upper floors, but The Avery’s wraparound windows and higher elevation give it a slight edge. Lower floors in either building may have partial or obstructed views, so it’s worth checking the specific unit.

Are there any all-cash purchase requirements for these luxury towers? No building on this list requires all-cash purchases — conventional financing is widely accepted. However, many sellers in this price range prefer cash offers for faster closings, and some luxury units may have stricter HOA approval processes for financing.

How do resale values hold up in these buildings compared to the broader SF market? Resale values in top-tier towers like The Avery and The Infinity have historically held steady or appreciated modestly, often outperforming the city’s overall market during downturns. That said, individual unit pricing depends heavily on floor, view, and interior condition, so ranges can vary by several hundred thousand dollars within the same building.

Bottom Line

For the most complete luxury package, The Avery at 488 Folsom is our Best Overall, with 2027 pricing from about $1.2M to $11M. For the smartest entry point, One Rincon Hill is our Best Value, starting in the high $600,000s. Tour both in 2027 and verify current listings against Zillow, Redfin, and local MLS before you commit.

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Sources

• Zillow — San Francisco Real Estate
• Redfin — San Francisco Housing Market
• Realtor.com — San Francisco, CA
• Mansion Global — California
• NAR — Research and Statistics
• 181 Fremont — Official Site
• One Steuart Lane — Official Site
• Four Seasons Private Residences at 706 Mission — Official Site

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