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Aug. 07, 2025
Document Information [Line Items]  
Entity Central Index Key 0000907254
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Aug. 07, 2025
Entity Registrant Name SAUL CENTERS, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code MD
Entity File Number 1-12254
Entity Tax Identification Number 52-1833074
Entity Address, Address Line One 7501 Wisconsin Avenue
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 1500E
Entity Address, City or Town Bethesda
Entity Address, State or Province MD
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 20814
City Area Code 301
Local Phone Number 986-6200
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Amendment Flag false
Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 Per Share  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 Per Share
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Trading Symbol BFS
Depositary Shares each representing 1/100th of a share of 6.125% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Par Value $0.01 Per Share  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Depositary Shares each representing 1/100th of a share of 6.125% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Par Value $0.01 Per Share
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Trading Symbol BFS/PRD
Series E Preferred Stock [Member]  
Document Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Depositary Shares each representing 1/100th of a share of 6.000% Series E Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Par Value $0.01 Per Share
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Trading Symbol BFS/PRE