Ah, San Francisco. Whether you’re actually moving or just in for a visit, you’ll have to wonder which areas of the city make a great place to live in. How can you not? Between its great food, world-class entertainment, and popular landmarks like the Bay Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge, the city definitely has something for everyone.
The real challenge may begin when you actually start looking at San Francisco homes for sale. Apart from choosing the type of home to live in, you’ll also have to pick a neighborhood that suits your lifestyle.
Don’t know where to start? Here are three of the best places to live in San Francisco to get you started.
Pacific Heights
Once you decide to invest in a San Francisco home, you might as well go all out and consider Pacific Heights. Among the top choices in terms of quality of life, the neighborhood is home to Gold Coast—one of the most expensive communities in the country favored predominantly by billionaires. But don’t worry, as there are also comparatively affordable areas in this part of the city, such as the Western Addition.
Ranked within the property industry as the absolute best place to live in San Francisco, the neighborhood most recently tallied a little under 20,000 residents, with Pacific Heights homes for sale valued at a median of over $1.5 million dollars. Apart from luxury, pros of living in the area include the relatively safe environment, eye-catching views of the city and the bay, and access to several nice schools.
Noe Valley
Located in the central part of San Francisco, Noe Valley is considered one of the best places to live in the entire state of California. Originating as a ranch of the Mexican Mayor it was named after, Noe Valley has since evolved from a working-class area into an upscale district favored by young professionals. Adjacent to the Twin Peaks, Noe Valley offers a dense urban feel with a main street lined with cafes and small boutiques.
For property seekers considering Noe Valley homes for sale, residential property in the area has a median value of a little over $1.2 million. A ‘walkable community’, strolling and cycling dominate Noe Valley and allow it to have minimal vehicular traffic. That, combined with its warm microclimate, relative safety, and above average schools, makes Noe Valley ideal for children.
St. Francis Wood
A residential neighborhood located in southwestern San Francisco, St. Francis Wood is an extremely exclusive neighborhood set apart by far from big city activities and crowds. The yin to Noe Valley’s yan, St. Francis Wood is completely residential and is home to just over a thousand people. One of the eight master-planned residence parks in the city, its plots are landscaped to replicate the feeling of suburban living in close proximity to downtown San Francisco.
With its classical homes that are grand in size and with spacious front yards that are all meticulously manicured, St. Francis Woods homes for sale are expectedly pricey, as properties in the area were valued at a median of between $3-4 million. With no visible businesses and a correspondingly low profile compared to similar wealthy neighborhoods such as the Marina District and Pacific Heights, St. Francis Woods is wonderfully residential.
Interested in any of the aforementioned neighborhoods? Want to learn about other great places to live in San Francisco? Connect with one of the most experienced real estate agents in the city! Contact me, Amir Hardy, at 415.602.0570 or send an email to amir(dotted)hardy(at)compass(dotted)co.