San Francisco home being sold with unusual option of AI stock as payment

A three-bedroom, 2,495-square-foot home at 160 Noe Street in San Francisco’s Duboce Triangle is being sold with an unusual payment option: stock from AI companies Anthropic or OpenAI. Listed at $2,995,000 by The Swann Group, the property is part of a recent trend where luxury homes in the city are fetching prices far above asking, driven by demand from AI sector workers. The Edwardian-style home, built in 1907, underwent a two-year, multi-million-dollar renovation featuring custom millwork, designer lighting, and updated mechanical systems. It includes a 900-square-foot bonus room, a spacious garage, and a prime location near boutique shops, cafes, and transit hubs. The listing notes that the home is the second of two properties on the block, with the adjacent 162 Noe Street selling last month for $3 million without AI stock as a payment option. San Francisco’s housing market has seen aggressive competition, with homes receiving an average of four offers and selling in 14 days, according to Redfin. The median home price in the city rose 16% year-over-year to $1.7 million over the last three months, reflecting broader demand fueled by the AI boom. Realtor Olivia McNally attributed the trend to the influx of well-funded AI industry professionals driving up prices. The property’s listing highlights the intersection of tech wealth and real estate, offering a glimpse into how AI-driven economic shifts are reshaping luxury markets. While the home’s amenities and location remain central to its appeal, the inclusion of AI stock as a payment method underscores the sector’s growing influence on high-end transactions.