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Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights

Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights

$2,267,852 Average Value
$232 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Decorative and community-rich neighborhood in the center of San Francisco

Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights is located in the heart of San Francisco, surrounded by abundant green spaces, easily accessible public transportation, historic homes and top-rated public schools. Its hilly, tree-lined streetscapes with decorative homes are a highlight of this charming neighborhood that benefits from being within walking distance of local restaurants, cafes and boutiques. “I’ve lived here for about 23 years, and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else,” says Joan Miller. “We are lucky to be in a really beautiful neighborhood, and I think one of the things I love most is that we have a close group of neighbors where we really do look out for each other.” Along with this strong community, the neighborhood’s housing landscape is another draw. “There are lot of really high-end homes here,” says Eddie O’Sullivan, a longtime Realtor and Broker with Elevation Real Estate. “It’s also great to go driving through there during Christmas and Halloween,” says Jeff Rupp, the Director of Operations for Elevation Real Estate, who has lived in San Francisco for over 30 years. “They love to decorate for every season; it’s cute, and they are kind of famous for it.”

Historic homes mixed with contemporary new builds

Many historic properties line the streets of Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights, including numerous Victorian homes dating back from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These historic houses have since been joined by contemporary and modern properties, many of which share the tall, narrow, multistory home builds that are common throughout San Francisco. “The Ashbury Heights side has a lot of older, grander homes while Buena Vista has a bit of a reputation for having modern kind of stuff,” O’Sullivan says. Two- to three-bedroom homes typically range from around $1.9 million to $2.8 million, while four- to five-bedroom properties range from around $2.7 million to $5 million, with the higher end being grander estates. The neighborhood’s streetscapes are hilly and winding overall, with some streets on lower slopes while others are perched higher atop the hills in a more secluded section with tight, narrow streets. Greenery abounds, and the streetscapes feature a lineup of trees from California Bay Laurels to oaks and pines.

The occasional small cottage is tucked into the trees in Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights.
The occasional small cottage is tucked into the trees in Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights.
A large Victorian sits across the street from the park in Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights.
A large Victorian sits across the street from the park in Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights.
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Within walking distance of local shopping and dining

The area is highly residential, but there are nearby options for shopping and dining. Most of the dining is located just outside of the neighborhood, particularly on the northern Buena Vista side of the neighborhood along Haight Street. Eateries include Flippin Burger, a classic American restaurant for burgers and fries, and Pork Store Café, a popular breakfast and lunch spot. The area also has several local retail stores, including the highly rated Relic Vintage. Gus's Market has five family-owned shops around San Francisco, one in Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights, which provides fresh produce, prepared food items and other groceries.

Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights' Haight Street has a wide variety of restaurants.
Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights' Haight Street has a wide variety of restaurants.
Buena Vista-Ashbury Heights has some of the city's best vintage shopping.
Buena Vista-Ashbury Heights has some of the city's best vintage shopping.
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Public schools with a special culinary arts program

Students may attend McKinley Elementary School, which gets an A rating from Niche, followed by the C-rated Everett Middle School. The B-minus-rated Ida B. Wells High School offers special programs, including culinary arts, ceramics, surfing and computer applications and robotics. For a private school option, the A-rated Urban School of San Francisco is located right outside the neighborhood and has a thriving arts department.

McKinley Elementary School serves nearby Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights.
McKinley Elementary School serves nearby Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights.
Ida B. Wells High School is popular with Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights students.
Ida B. Wells High School is popular with Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights students.
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Recreational abundance at Buena Vista Park and nearby reserves

Buena Vista Park is the neighborhood’s prime recreation destination and the oldest park in San Francisco. This 36-acre site offers an escape from the city's hubbub, featuring secluded trails that wind through a lush forest of oaks, cypresses and redwoods. There's also a lively playground, dog park, picnic areas and cityscape views from the park’s scenic upper slopes. Corona Heights Parks is just south of the neighborhood, sprawling 15 acres and featuring a dog run area, tennis courts and a 1-mile trail. The site also features the Randall Museum, a popular natural history and arts museum. Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve is less than a few miles away, which is home to the city’s famous Triumph of Light. This recreation hub also offers large green spaces with plenty of resting areas and hiking trails to take in the area’s natural, scenic surroundings. The neighborhood is also just a few miles from the city’s iconic Golden Gate Park, with more trails, garden areas, athletic fields and a disc golf course.

Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights is centered around Buena Vista Park.
Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights is centered around Buena Vista Park.
The small and funky Randall Museum is just blocks from Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights.
The small and funky Randall Museum is just blocks from Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights.
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Annual festivals at Golden Gate Park

Nearby Golden Gate Park is a large mecca for annual community events. Residents can enjoy many festivals throughout the year, including the Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival each August and the Opera in the Park event in September, which provides sneak peek performances of the San Francisco Opera’s fall lineup of shows.

Multiple Muni lines, bus stops and next to Route 1

Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights is a few miles east of Route 1, a main city thoroughfare that directs north across the Golden Gate Bridge into Marin County and south towards Daly City. This route also connects with Interstate 180, which leads over to the East Bay to places like Oakland and Berkeley. The neighborhood is also about 2 miles from the 16th Street Mission BART Station for a light rail option. Multiple bus stops are located within Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights, particularly along Haight and Waller Streets. The Muni Metro Light Rail has an easily accessible route that runs right through the neighborhood. The San Francisco International Airport is about 15 miles south of the district for domestic and international flights.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

San Francisco International

24 min drive

Bus

Clayton St & Parnassus Ave

Bus

Roosevelt Way & 17th St

Bus

Upper Ter & Buena Vista Ave West

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Ashbury St & Clayton St

Bus

Upper Ter & Masonic Ave

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17th St & Clayton St

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Buena Vista Ter & Roosevelt Way

Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$561,944
Median Sale Price
$315,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$4,100,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$315,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
17
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$232

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
912
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1922
Months of Supply
1.40
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,555
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,527
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,437
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
737
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613

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    $3,229,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,744 Sq Ft
    • 68 Castro St

    Huge Price Reduction!! Stunningly Beautiful Edwardian, this classic home meticulously renovated over time, has 3 levels of light filled living and entertaining space. Classic Floorplan, Gourmet kitchen, Chef's professional stove, Xtra large refrig, top of line Hasaki new ice maker. Main level has lrg lvg room w exquisite custom marble fireplace, FDR w white stone custom fireplace plus family

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
4,359
Median Age
43
Population Density
31 ppl/acre
Population under 18
17.5%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$234,984
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$229,873

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.4%
College Graduates
86.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
42.2%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
83.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
68°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

68 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

83 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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