Jenn Davis, Your San Francisco Realtor specializing in luxury homes and green homes. Bernal Heights Neighborhood Information The Bernal Heights neighborhood in San Francisco is known as 'Bernal' is located south of the Mission District bordering Noe Valley and Glen Park. Bernal Heights is known for its small town feel with plentiful shops and restaurants located along Cortland Avenue. Bernal Heights is a child friendly neighborhood with lots of activities for families and kids. There are several elementary schools in the area, including Buena Vista and Fairmount, and Synergy and San Francisco School are private schools that many children attend. Although Bernal is a predominantly family neighborhood, a nightlife does exist. There are a few bars along Cortland Avenue and Bernal is just blocks away from the lively Mission District. Parks and gardens are plentiful in Bernal to include Bernal Hill, Precita Park, Holly Park and Bernal Park. They are dog friendly, kid friendly, and the weather in Bernal is among the warmest in San Francisco. To get market information on Bernal, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Bernal, click here Castro Neighborhood Information The Castro District in San Francisco, is more well known as 'The Castro', is bordered by the Mission District, Noe Valley, Twin Peaks, Glen Park and Haight Ashbury neighborhoods. The Castro came to be well known during the activism of the '60's and '70's and the controversial 'Summer of Love' in 1967 in the nearby Haight Ashbury neighborhood. The Castro gets its current name from Castro Street which is lined with shops, cafes and bars. One prominent landmark is Castro Theater, built in 1922, one of the few movie houses from that era still in operation. Aside from the lively activity from shops and restaurants, the Castro neighborhood is one of safest neighborhoods in San Francisco. Largely residential with parks and playgrounds, the Castro is a tight knit community. Beautiful Victorian homes can be found all over the Castro. To get market information on Castro, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Castro, click here Cole Valley Neighborhood Information Cole Valley has a distinct community all to its own. Bordered on the west by Stanyan Street and the Sutro Forest, on the south by Tank Hill and on the east by Clayton Street. Residents are largely families and young professionals. Cole Valley was especially popular during the 2000-2001 dotcom heyday and one of its more notable residents is Craig Newmark, founder of Craig's List. Cole and Carl Street are home to dozens of restaurants, cafes and shops. Above and beyond the appeal of these streets, Cole Valley has some of the best views in the city. The best spot is atop 600-foot-high Tank Hill, named for an old water tank stationed there in the late 1800s. The eucalyptus trees there were planted after the attack on Pearl Harbor to hide the water tank from bombers. Cole Valley has some beautiful Victorian and Edwardian homes and is relaxing neighbhorhood to call home. To get market information on Cole Valley, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Cole Valley, click here Cow Hollow Neighborhood Information Cow Hollow is the rectangular area of the City and County of San Francisco bounded by Greenwich Street in the north, Pierce Street in the east, Pacific Avenue in the south, and Lyon Street in the west. Just as the name Cow Hollow implies, it was named for its dairy farms (and cow grazing) that populated the area in the 1800s. Cow Hollow is an affluent area populated with trendy shops and restaurants along Union and Fillmore Streets. Spared from the devastating damage sustained by other parts of San Francisco during the 1906 earthquake, the area is an ideal place to view some of the city's original Victorian architecture. To get market information on Cow Hollow, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Cow Hollow, click here Dogpatch Neighborhood Information Dogpatch is a slice of San Francisco with a distinctive and colorful history, a history tied closely to the once-booming industrial economy centered in the city's Central Waterfront. Dogpatch contains architecturally and historically significant workers' cottages, factories, warehouses and public buildings constructed between 1860 to 1945. It is one of the few neighborhoods to survive the 1906 earthquake and fire, and it is gateway to the oldest, largest and most intact historic industrial complex remaining in the city–the former shipyards and mills on the waterfront at Pier 70. Today, Dogpatch is a neighborhood in transition. Adjacent to Mission Bay and the Third Street rail, Dogpatch will continue to grow in popularity as amenities and easy access to freeways make this a desirable place to live. To get market information on Dogpatch, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Dogpatch, click here Dolores Park Neighborhood Information Dolores Park is located in the neighborhood of Mission Dolores, at the western edge of the Mission District, which lies to the east of the park. To the west of the park is a hillside referred to as "Dolores Heights" or considered a part of the Castro neighborhood. Dolores Park -- officially Mission Dolores Park -- is named after Mission Dolores, established by Spanish Missionaries in 1776. Native Americans of the Ohlone tribe inhabited the area for several centuries before Spanish missionaries arrived. One can divide Dolores Park into two distinct worlds. One half you can take advantage of the tennis courts, soccer field or walk your dog. The other half you can relax and get a stunning view of the city and the East Bay. Dolores Park has been the neighborhood center for cultural, political and sports activities since the 1960s. To get market information on Dolores Park, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Dolores Park, click here Duboce Triangle Neighborhood Information Duboce Triange is just below the hilly slopes of Buena Vista between the neighborhoods of the Castro/Eureka Valley, the Mission District, and the Lower Haight. It is accessible by Muni Metro, historic streetcars and buses. Sheltered from the fog by Buena Vista and Twin Peaks to the West and Alamo Square to the North, the area is one of the sunnier districts in San Francisco. Duboce Triangle is most notable for its lushly landscaped sidewalks and well-maintained Victorian flats and apartment buildings. To get market information on Duboce Triangle, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Duboce Triangle, click here Eureka Valley Neighborhood Information Eureka Valley is a term for the greater Castro district of the city of San Francisco. The term Eureka Valley describes a larger area, including many residential areas, while "the Castro" denotes mainly the predominantly gay-oriented commercial district on Castro Street and 18th Street. The term Eureka Valley, though, is largely out of use, replaced by "the Castro" as the gay community grew in the area. Eureka Valley is one of the sunnier parts of the city and home to many beautiful Victorian and Edwardian homes. To get market information on Eureka Valley, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Eureka Valley, click here Financial District Neighborhood Information The Financial District serves the main business district in San Francisco. The Financial District is home to the city's largest concentration of corporate headquarters, law firms, banks, savings & loans and other financial institutions. The area is marked by the cluster of high-rise towers that lies between Grant Street east of the Union Square shopping district. The area was completely destroyed during the 1906 Earthquake and subsequently rebuilt. Since then, changes and demand in the local real estate market, development in the area, as well as the district's boundaries as a whole have shifted to SOMA as the focus has shifted from building office space to high-rise condominiums and hotels. Notable examples include the Four Seasons Hotel, The Paramount and the Millennium Tower, currently under construction. To get market information on Financial District, click here If you want to buy or sell property in the Financial District, click here Glen Park Neighborhood Information Glen Park is a very charming neighborhood populated with families and young professionals. Glen Park is at the southern edge city, adjacent to Diamond Heights, Noe Valley, and Bernal Heights. The center of the neighborhood can be found at Diamond and Bosworth Streets. Because of Glen Park's intimate feel and charming shops and restaurants, it is a neighborhood with a strong community feel. One can walk just a few blocks and satisfy one's shopping requirements for the day. Grocery stores, cheese shops, hardware stores, excellent restaurants are all within minutes of each other. To get market information on Glen Park, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Glen Park, click here Haight Ashbury Neighborhood Information Back in the mid-1960s, this was perhaps the most famous intersection in the world, a place where young people came to from all over the world in search of love and peace. Today, one will find exclusive boutiques, high-end vintage-clothing shops, second-hand stores, Internet cafés and hip restaurants. Residential and commercial property are in high demand in Haight Ashbury, due to its long history and attractive amenities. To get market information on Haight Ashbury, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Haight Ashbury, click here Hayes Valley Neighborhood Information Hayes Valley began to transform in part by the destruction caused by the 1989 earthquake to the Central Freeway, which had entrance ramps on Franklin and Gough streets. The newly widened Octavia Boulevard also encouraged commerce to move in and today Hayes Valley is one of the more bustling areas with shops and restaurants. Some areas have been slated for development of housing. Hayes Valley, located near the Davies Symphony Hall and Opera House, is a mix of artistic and creative energies allowing for an electic variety of residents. To get market information on Hayes Valley, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Hayes Valley, click here Jordan Park Neighborhood Information The Jordan Park neighborhood of mostly single-family homes provides extraordinary views, with shopping, dining and transportation near by. Homes in this area offer some front and backyards; and, the neighborhood lends itself to many neighborhood associations that orchestrate block parties. To get market information on Jordan Park, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Jordan Park, click here Lake District Neighborhood Information The Lake District borders the Presidio. The fortunate residents of the Lake District can take advantage of the nearby running and biking trails of the Presidio, access to the ocean at Baker Beach, and nearby golf courses. This is a quiet neighborhood graced with beautiful single family homes and multi-unit buildings. To get market information on Lake District, click here If you want to buy or sell property in the Lake District, click here Laurel Heights Neighborhood Information Laurel Heights is a wonderful neighborhood in San Francisco. Located just a few blocks from the Presidio, between California and Lake to the north and south and Arguello and Presidio to either side, Laurel Heights offers quaint shops, fine neighborhood restaurants and abundant professional services. Less hectic than the Fillmore or Union and Chestnut Streets, Laurel Heights is the ideal destination for an afternoon of low-maintenance luxury shopping.
To get market information on Laurel Heights, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Laurel Heights, click here Lone Mountain Neighborhood Information Lone Mountain is located near the University of San Francisco. USF was established as San Francisco's first institution of higher learning in 1855. Lone Mountain homes were built in the 1930s and 40s. Many families populate this neighborhood and benefit from the nearby Koret Center. To get market information on Lone Mountain, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Lone Mountain, click here Marina Neighborhood Information The Marina District is one of the northern districts of San Francisco. The neighborhood sits on the site of the 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition staged after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake to celebrate the reemergence of the city. The grounds for this world's fair were created from a former lagoon on landfill. Aside from the Palace of Fine Arts (POFA), all other buildings were demolished to make a residential neighborhood. Today, the Marina District is an affluent neighborhood home to great shopping, Crissy field with its wide running and walking trails, and some of the most gorgeous views of the Golden Gate Bridge. To get market information on the Marina, click here If you want to buy or sell property in the Marina, click here Miraloma Park Neighborhood Information The Miraloma Park neighborhood is in the central part of San Francisco, between Glen Canyon Park and Mount Davidson. Portola Drive borders Miraloma Park to the north, and the Sunnysidemis to the south. Miraloma Playground is located on Omar Way at Rockdale, and Sunnyside Playground is south of Teresita Boulevard near Foerster Street. Most of the homes were built in the 1920s and 1950s. Miraloma Park has some of the best views of the city. To get market information on Miraloma Park, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Miraloma Park, click here Mission District Neighborhood Information The Internet boom brought on heavy gentrification of the Mission. Today you will still find taquerias, produce markets, small bakeries but you will also find new condo developments, young professionals and young families. The Mission has some of the best weather in San Francisco and is home to the hippest and trendiest bars and restaurants. To get market information on the Mission District, click here If you want to buy or sell property in the Mission District, click here Mission Bay Neighborhood Information Mission Bay is a 303 acre neighborhood on the central bayshore of San Francisco. It was created in 1998 by the Board of Supervisors as a redevelopment project. Much of the land was long a railyard of the Southern Pacific Railroad Company. Today it has rapidly evolved in to a wealthy neighborhood of luxury condominiums, high-end restaurants and retail, and biotechnology research and development. Mission Bay also has a large residential component with approximately 6,000 condos planned (1700 of them to be designated affordable). - The Beacon, Glassworks, 255 Berry St and 235 Berry St.255 Berry, The Arterra (San Francisco's first LEED-certified residential building), Park Terrace (325 Berry St), Radiance at Mission Bay.
To get market information on Mission Bay, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Mission Bay, click here Nob Hill Neighborhood Information Nob Hill is an affluent district home to some of San Francisco's wealthier residents. It is known for its landmarks such as Grace Cathedral, and hotels that surround Huntington Park such as the Fairmont, Stanford Court and Intercontinental Hotel. To get market information on Nob Hill, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Nob Hill, click here Noe Valley Neighborhood Information Noe Valley has some of the best weather in San Francisco. Like many other San Francisco neighborhoods, Noe Valley started out as a working-class neighborhood but has since grown into an upscale, yuppie neighborhood filled with young couples with children. Noe is located on the southern side of the city allowing for easy access to freeways for commutes to the Peninsula. 24th Street is the commercial center of the neighborhood filled with trendy shops, restaurants and cafes. To get market information on Noe Valley, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Noe Valley, click here North Beach Neighborhood Information North Beach has a primarily Italian flair. Filled with Italian cafes, shops, butchers, bakeries and restaurants, North Beach is bustling with activity. It is known for the home of the Beat movement in the 1960s. North Beach was named as one of ten 'Great Neighborhoods in America' by the American Planning Association. To get market information on North Beach, click here If you want to buy or sell property in North Beach, click here NOPA - Northern Panhandle Neighborhood Information North of Panhandle, also known as "NOPA" is adjacent to the Haight and Western Addition neighborhoods. NOPA is located near the greenery of the parks of the Panhandle. Gorgeous Victorians and Edwardians can be found in this neighborhood. To get market information on NOPA, click here If you want to buy or sell property in NOPA, click here Pacific Heights Neighborhood Information Pacific Heights is an affluent neighborhood of San Francisco located on the north of the city. Pacific Heights has some of the most panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge and surrounding area. It is home to young urban professionals and and some of San Francisco's wealthiest citizens. To get market information on Pacific Heights, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Pacific Heights, click here Potrero Hill Neighborhood Information Potrero Hill is located on the southern side of San Francisco. It allows for easy access to freeways and is popular for residents that commute to the Peninsula. The area has continued to be developed with new condominium buildings, Safeway and Whole Foods, Culinary Institute and trendy restaurants. To get market information on Potrero Hill, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Potrero Hill, click here Presidio Heights Neighborhood Information Presidio Heights is a beautiful, affluent neighborhood located adjacent to Pacific Heights and Laurel Heights neighborhood. Significant and grand homes can be found in Presidio Heights. A very lush neighborhood close to the greenery of the Presidio. A wonderful place to call home. To get market information on Presidio, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Presidio, click here Richmond District Neighorhood Information The Richmond District is located in the Avenues beginning with 2nd Avenue through 48th Avenue near Ocean Beach. 13th Avenue is named Funston, after an army general that took control during the 1906 earthquake. The Richmond lies north of the Golden Gate Park. To get market information on the Richmond, click here If you want to buy or sell property in the Richmond, click here Russian Hill Neighborhood Information Russian Hill is located to the north of Nob Hill and to the south of the tourist friendly Fisherman's Wharf. It is an affluent neighborhood with expansive views of the city due to the hills that can be found in this neighborhood. Top knotch restaurants can be found on Hyde Street as well as beautiful home with elegant architectural details. To get market information on Russian Hill, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Russian Hill, click here St. Francis Wood Neighborhood Information St. Francis is located south of West Portal and west of Mount Davidson. It is an affluent residential neighborhood with impressive homes on large lots. To get market information on St. Francis Wood, click here If you want to buy or sell property in St. Francis Wood, click here Sea Cliff Neighborhood Information The Sea Cliff neighborhood is known for its stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Marin and for its stately homes. it is called home by well known San Francsico families and celebrities such as Robin Williams. To get market information on Sea Cliff, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Sea Cliff, click here South Beach Neighborhood Information South Beach is a rapidly evolving neighborhood located along the Embarcadero near AT&T Park. Many new services and restaurants have opened up to keep pace with the new high rise condo developments. Among these developements are Rincon Hill, the Infinity, and the Millennium. South Beach has some of the sunniest weather and best views of the Bay in the area. To get market information on South Beach, click here If you want to buy or sell property in South Beach, click here SOMA - South of Market Neighborhood Information South of Market area has long been home to bars and nightclubs. In recent decades these establishments have begun to cater to an upscale and mainstream client. Older housing stock has been joined by loft-style condominiums, many of which were built under the cover of "live-work" . To get market information on SOMA, click here If you want to buy or sell property in SOMA, click here South Park Neighborhood Information South Park is a small neighborhood bounded by Second, Third, Bryant and Brannan Streets. The area was the center of the dot com boom in the late 1990s and has re-emerged as the home of many Web 2.0 startups. Newer developments surround the small park like area. To get market information on South Park, click here If you want to buy or sell property in South Park, click here Sunnyside Neighborhood Information Sunnyside is an up and coming neighbhorhood located south of Mount Davidson and north of City College. To get market information on Sunnyside, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Sunnyside, click here Sunset District Neighborhood The Sunset District was one of the last neighborhoods to be developed in San Franicisco. Most of the homes were built in the 1920s and 1950s. Many of the homes have expansive views of the Ocean and at times when the fog has lifted, one can see the Farralon Islands to Point Reyes. To get market information on Sunset, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Sunset, click here Telegraph Hill Neighborhood Telegraph Hill is a small district near Coit Tower. It is a quieter neighborhood than nearby North Beach. It is known for its small streets and significant hills which allow for the homes to enjoy spectacular views of San Francisco. To get market information on Telegraph Hill, click here If you want to buy or sell property in Telegraph Hill, click here West Portal Neighborhood Information West Portal is adjacent to many lush neighborhoods such as St. Francis Woods and Forest Hill. The neighborhood has a principal shopping district and easily accessible by Muni. Charming single family homes can be found here. To get market information on West Portal, click here If you want to buy or sell property in West Portal, click here Western Addition Neighborhood Information The Western Addition is economically and ethnically diverse and at times can feel like several neighborhoods. The jazz scene began to define the area and today it is continuing to grow as a hub with the new Yoshi's recent opening. 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