A distinctive home in San Francisco’s Duboce Triangle is on the market with a price close to $3 million, but what sets it apart is the seller’s willingness to accept stocks in leading artificial intelligence companies as part of the payment. This unusual approach mirrors the extraordinary growth of Silicon Valley’s AI sector and its impact on the local housing market, which is facing soaring prices and limited availability.
The property is a three-bedroom, two-bath residence spanning nearly 2,500 square feet. After completing a multi-year, high-end renovation, the home features luxury finishes such as marble and designer lighting, updated plumbing, electrical systems, and HVAC, along with a spacious two-car garage. The listing highlights the home’s restoration from a 1907 build, promoting its elegant design and modern amenities.
The seller, a developer with strong confidence in the future of AI, specifically accepts equity from startups OpenAI and Anthropic, two of the most valuable players in the industry. OpenAI’s valuation surged dramatically from around $29 billion a few years ago to over $850 billion recently. Anthropic’s latest financing round pushed its valuation past $960 billion, positioning it as the most valuable AI startup globally.
This real estate offer responds to a wave of interest from employees and investors in these companies who face challenges finding housing amid the Bay Area’s tight market. Legal experts note that transactions involving stock require precise contractual terms defining the securities, share quantities, and valuation timing to ensure clarity and legality in payment.
Such stock-based property deals are not isolated. Another listing recently appeared in nearby Mill Valley, where the homeowner also expressed openness to accepting Anthropic shares in exchange for a large residence, signaling growing confidence in AI equity as a viable medium of exchange in luxury real estate.