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LEGO 21043 San Francisco is a Architecture set valued at $95 for new and sealed sets, up 90% from an original retail price of $49.99. The set retired in November 2021 with annual appreciation averaging 13.69% since. Used copies are valued between $55 and $72 depending on condition. Secondary market prices for new and sealed sets typically fall between $90 and $100. Market momentum for the set is steady for now, with growth that keeps pace with similar sets as well as listings holding even.

San Francisco Value (New/Sealed)

This chart represents the current new/sealed value of the set San Francisco since November 2021. Very high accuracy
LEGO 21043 San Francisco is an Architecture Skylines set released in 2019, containing 565 pieces. It depicts a San Francisco skyline on a tiled base with a printed nameplate and includes the Painted Ladies, 555 California Street, the Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower, Coit Tower, Fort Point, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz Island. The model arranges the landmarks at micro scale to represent their relative placement, with the Golden Gate Bridge spanning a water section between the city and Alcatraz. Subtle height and color differences distinguish the structures and terrain across the display.

New and sealed, San Francisco is worth about $95 today. It has averaged 13.7% a year since it retired, and our forecast has it near $101 next year and $126 in five. The average used price is $60 for those in good overall condition. New and sealed listings currently range from $93 to $115. The set was available for 34 months, from January 2019 to November 2021.
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For Sale (New/Sealed)

 (US) San Francisco 21043 Sealed Unopened
BrickEconomy Choice
$79.99
(US) Architecture: San Francisco 21043 New 565pcs Retired $79.99
-15.8%
(US) 21043 - Architecture San Francisco $79.99
-15.8%
(US) San Francisco from BrickLink seller LifeInPieces $79.99
-15.8%
(US) San Francisco from BrickLink seller arcticpenguin $81.99
-13.7%
(US) San Francisco from BrickLink seller SonicBoomBricks $83.50
-12.1%
(US) Architecture Skylines San Francisco 21043 Set 565 Pieces Age 12+ $85.00
-10.5%
(US) 21043 Architecture San Francisco ~ Brand New Sealed ~ $85.00
-10.5%
(US) Architecture San Francisco Skyline 21043 Retired Brand New in Box Sealed $85.97
-9.5%
(US) ARCHITECTURE: San Francisco 21043 Brand New Factory Sealed Retired Set Rare $88.00
-7.4%
(US) Architecture: San Francisco 21043 - Retired - New Factory Sealed $89.00
-6.3%
(US) Architecture San Francisco 21043 California Skyline (New & Retired) $89.00
-6.3%
(US) Architecture 21043 San Francisco CA Legos Building Construction Set New $89.00
-6.3%
(US) Architecture: San Francisco 21043 - Retired - New Factory Sealed $89.95
-5.3%
(US) ARCHITECTURE San Francisco California CA New Sealed 21043 $89.95
-5.3%
(US) Architecture San Francisco 21043 California Skyline $89.99
-5.3%
(US) Architecture - San Francisco 21043 - Brand New Sealed Boc - Retired Set $89.99
-5.3%
(US) Architecture: San Francisco (21043) Brand New In Box Sealed Retired $89.99
-5.3%
(US) Architecture San Francisco Skyline 21043 565 PCS Brand New Factory Sealed $89.99
-5.3%
(US) Lego- Architecture- 21043- San Francisco- 565 pcs- New/ Unopened $90.00
-5.3%
(US) Architecture 21043 - San Francisco Retired Brand New Sealed $90.00
-5.3%
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For Sale (Used)

 (US) LEGO ARCHITECTURE: San Francisco (21043) - All Build Parts $39.00

Sales Distribution (Last 90 Days)

This chart shows the distribution of sales for the past three months of new/sealed 21043 San Francisco.

Sale Trends

This chart shows the sales trends of new/sealed 21043 San Francisco.

Market Momentum

Neutral
This set's value is climbing and it is outpacing its theme, but momentum is holding level for now.
DemandTop 6% in Architecture
Very high demand
12 months agoToday
SupplyMore than most in Architecture
Listings up 3% this month
12 months agoToday
Growth vs peers+8% typical for Skylines
+12% over the past year
12 months agoToday
Outlook:10% bearish·78% neutral·12% bullish
Why it's moving, signals and outlook

Compared with other Skylines sets

San Francisco falls in the lower half of the Skylines sets, and the clearest reason is that the market holds more copies of it than of most sets ranked higher.

#8 of 12
By growth since retail, +90%
+3%+9,935%
In the bottom half of the group.
$0.17 a piece
New and sealed value per piece
This set
$0.17
Typical
$0.24
About 30% below the group's typical value per piece.
#1 of 9
Used value as a share of new, 63%
48%63%
Used copies keep the most of their new value in the group.
#11 of 13 retired
Wanted for each member who owns it
This set
Typical
About 25% below the rate of the group's retired sets.
Top sets by growthSince retail
121038 Las Vegas+9,935%
221026 Venice+703%
321027 Berlin+693%
821043 San Francisco+90%

Sets in Architecture / Skylines

21057 Singapore

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Skylines
Year 2022
Pieces 827
Availability Retired
21057 LEGO Architecture Skylines Singapore
Retail $59.99
Value $69.98
Growth  +16.7%
Annual growth 8.5%

21052 Dubai

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Skylines
Year 2020
Pieces 740
Availability Retired
21052 LEGO Architecture Skylines Dubai
Retail $59.99
Value $89.99
Growth  +50.0%
Annual growth 8.8%

21044 Paris

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Skylines
Year 2019
Pieces 649
Availability Retired
21044 LEGO Architecture Skylines Paris
Retail $49.99
Value $51.44
Growth  +2.9%

21028 New York City

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Skylines
Year 2016
Pieces 598
Availability Retired
21028 LEGO Architecture Skylines New York City
Retail $59.99
Value $54.99

21039 Shanghai

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Skylines
Year 2018
Pieces 597
Availability Retired
21039 LEGO Architecture Skylines Shanghai
Retail $59.99
Value $129.99
Growth  +116.7%
Annual growth 14.2%

21068 Shanghai

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Skylines
Year 2025
Pieces 597
Availability Retail
21068 LEGO Architecture Skylines Shanghai
Retail $59.99
Available at retail

21051 Tokyo

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Skylines
Year 2020
Pieces 547
Availability Retired
21051 LEGO Architecture Skylines Tokyo
Retail $59.99
Value $99.40
Growth  +65.7%
Annual growth 13.5%

21047 Las Vegas

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Skylines
Year 2018
Pieces 501
Availability Retired
21047 LEGO Architecture Skylines Las Vegas
Retail $39.99
Value $129.72
Growth  +224.4%
Annual growth 21.9%

21038 Las Vegas

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Skylines
Year 2018
Pieces 487
Availability Retired
21038 LEGO Architecture Skylines Las Vegas
Retail $39.99
Value $4,013.01
Growth  +9935.0%
Annual growth 35.4%

21034 London

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Skylines
Year 2017
Pieces 468
Availability Limited retail (Retiring soon)
21034 LEGO Architecture Skylines London
Retail $39.99
Available at retail
Retiring soon

21033 Chicago

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Skylines
Year 2017
Pieces 444
Availability Retired
21033 LEGO Architecture Skylines Chicago
Retail $39.99
Value $235.84
Growth  +489.7%
Annual growth 11.5%

21032 Sydney

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Skylines
Year 2017
Pieces 361
Availability Retired
21032 LEGO Architecture Skylines Sydney
Retail $29.99
Value $201.84
Growth  +573.0%
Annual growth 13.0%

21027 Berlin

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Skylines
Year 2016
Pieces 289
Availability Retired
21027 LEGO Architecture Skylines Berlin
Retail $29.99
Value $237.97
Growth  +693.5%
Annual growth 15.8%

21026 Venice

Theme / Subtheme Architecture / Skylines
Year 2016
Pieces 212
Availability Retired
21026 LEGO Architecture Skylines Venice
Retail $29.99
Value $240.94
Growth  +703.4%
Annual growth 11.9%

San Francisco Questions

What does LEGO 21043 San Francisco sell for now?

Sealed in its box, San Francisco is valued at $95, with most sales landing between $90 and $100. On the used market, expect to pay around $60.

Has LEGO 21043 San Francisco been retired?

Yes. San Francisco retired in November 2021, having been in production for about 3 years, 4 months longer than the typical Skylines set. Sealed copies are now found only on the secondary market, so the price follows what collectors will pay.

Has LEGO 21043 San Francisco increased in value?

Yes. San Francisco has gained 90% on its original retail price of $49.99, about 13.7% a year. That edges past the Skylines average of 11.9% a year.

How much could LEGO 21043 San Francisco be worth in a year?

If our forecast holds, San Francisco should be worth close to $101 next year, about 6% more than today. The short-term market reading is neutral. The market signals are balanced for now. Like any forecast, this is an estimate.

What is the piece count of LEGO 21043 San Francisco?

San Francisco is built from 565 pieces, or $0.09 per piece at retail.

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San Francisco Reviews

34 reviews
4.7
Collectors
Investors
Brickset
“The landscaping, additional buildings and the clever perspective of the bridge set this skyline apart from others in the series. Often they look look like the structures have been plonked on the base somewhat randomly but that's not the case here. I've never been to SF and... More don't know the significance of most of the buildings but I still feel that the spirit of the city -- its steep roads, colourful old houses, modern architecture, and of course that bridge -- has been captured superbly. In fact, it makes me want to visit, so from that regard it's a successful model!”
Full review at brickset.com
New Elementary
“The Architecture line is probably one of the most progressive LEGO themes. Comparing the earliest models to what we have today, it has come a long way from stacking headlight bricks to innovative part use. Marketing the sets as a premium product for adult collectors used to... More price them out of the realm of parts packs for MOC builders, but those days are over. In the past two years, I've found myself buying some of the Architecture sets purely for parts. Despite their small size, they offer some neat techniques and look gorgeous on the shelf.”
Full review at www.newelementary.com

About Architecture Skylines

Skylines is the Architecture series that builds a whole city in one model, with several of its landmarks side by side on one base, each at the scale that lets it fit. It started in 2016 with Venice, Berlin and New York City, and cities from Sydney and London to Tokyo, Dubai and Singapore have followed. Shanghai came back in a new version in 2025. Each set is a kind of postcard. Paris puts the Eiffel Tower next to the Louvre, and New York stands the Empire State Building beside the Statue of Liberty.

Skylines currently consists of 15 sets that as of now has run from 2016 to 2025. As of today, 21038 Las Vegas is the most valuable Skylines set with an estimated new/sealed value of $4,013.
Summary
Architecture Skylines San Francisco set 21043 was released on January 2, 2019, retailing for $50, it has since been retired. New, unopened sets are valued at $95, while used sets sell around $60.
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Build and display an epic San Francisco skyline with this LEGO® Architecture model!
Recreate the magnificence of San Francisco’s architecture with this awesome 21043 LEGO® Architecture Skyline Collection model. This LEGO brick collectible features iconic San Francisco attractions and landmarks, including the city’s famous “painted ladies” buildings, 555 California Street, the Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower, Coit Tower, Fort Point, Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. A blue-tiled baseplate representing the Golden Gate strait and a San Francisco nameplate add the finishing touch to this amazing model. LEGO Architecture Skyline Collection models are perfect for display in the home or office and have been developed for all with an interest in travel, architectural culture, history and design. Each skyline building set is scaled to give an accurate representation of the comparative size of the featured structures, with realistic color depiction.

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