San Francisco Bay property hits the market for just $250 – and the wettest, wildest things to do with your new dream lot
A unique piece of underwater property in San Francisco Bay has been listed for just $250. The 4,996 square foot parcel is located beneath the bay's surface and is being marketed as a rare investment opportunity. Despite its submerged status, the listing has garnered significant online attention due to the absurdity of the price in a city known for high real estate costs.
- ▪The property is listed as 0 Bancroft Avenue and spans 4,996 square feet underwater.
- ▪The seller suggests potential uses for the parcel, including boat docking and environmental applications.
- ▪The listing has received over 2,600 views and a hundred saves on Zillow within 13 days.
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| Canonical URL | https://nypost.com/2026/05/19/real-estate/san-francisco-bay-property-hits-market-for-250-with-major-asterisk/ |
| Publication time | Tue, 19 May 2026 13:00:47 -0400 |
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Real Estate San Francisco Bay property hits the market for just $250 – and the wettest, wildest things to do with your new dream lot By Kevin Barr Published May 19, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Good luck finding anything in San Francisco for $250 — beyond a parking ticket. But a slice of waterfront property? Somehow, it’s possible. But there’s just one major catch, it’s underwater — according to a new real estate listing — the 5,000 square feet of the picturesque San Francisco Bay listed for just $250 and is turning heads after appearing on Zillow.
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