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Eureka Valley-Dolores Heights

Eureka Valley-Dolores Heights

$2,146,311 Average Value
$276 Average Price per Sq Ft
5 Homes For Sale

A lively San Francisco neighborhood with a rich history

Eureka Valley and Dolores Heights are in the heart of fast-moving San Fransisco. This colorful enclave hosts several micro-neighborhoods and some of the city's most coveted zip codes. Tourists flock to the area for many of the same reasons people buy here: well-preserved 19th-century homes, scenic parks and the culture, nightlife and businesses of the Castro District, the historic center of LGBTQ+ life. "You're up in the hills where it's quiet, but it becomes vibrant as you step down into busy commercial areas," says Kira Mead, a Realtor at Real SF Properties with more than 20 years of experience. Eureka Valley and Dolores Heights are active, creative communities where residents live shoulder-to-shoulder in an ever-evolving environment. "It's always going to be an area where people want to live," Mead says.
The Castro Theatre is a famous fixture in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights.
The Castro Theatre is a famous fixture in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights.
Castro Street is the social heart of Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights.
Castro Street is the social heart of Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights.
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A slice of Bay Area history at a premium

In this upscale area, one-bedroom condos start around $800,000, with two-bedroom units hovering around $1.2 million. Modest single-family homes sell above $1.75 million, a price that climbs with size, views and level of maintenance, with four-bedroom builds selling above $3 million. Every buyer in this region is purchasing a slice of history, and though owners sometimes renovate, many put great care into maintaining the original Victorian and Art Deco elements their homes are so coveted for. Even the neighborhood’s condos can date back to the 1800s. "The market is less affected here than in other areas because it's so desirable," Mead says. Listings typically find new owners within a week or two.
The Castro neighborhood contains an eclectic mix of home styles.
The Castro neighborhood contains an eclectic mix of home styles.
While street parking is common, some homes feature attached garages.
While street parking is common, some homes feature attached garages.
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City views at Mission Dolores Park

Pocket parks and hiking destinations interrupt the cityscape of Eureka Valley and Dolores Heights. Locals can walk to one of San Francisco’s most coveted green spaces, Mission Dolores Park, a hillside spread of grass with stellar city views. Families can visit Helen Diller Playground within the park or head to the Eureka Valley Recreation Center for organized play. The center also has a fenced-in dog park. Hikers are only a couple of miles from scenic views at Twin Peaks.
Dolores Park is the largest park near Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights.
Dolores Park is the largest park near Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights.
On a sunny day people flock to Mission Dolores Park in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Park area.
On a sunny day people flock to Mission Dolores Park in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Park area.
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Trendy restaurants and historic nightlife in the Castro

Locals can head down the hill to Castro and Market Streets, home to some of the most diverse shopping, dining and drinking in San Francisco. Weekends can start at Kitchen Story, a popular spot for bottomless mimosas and Asian-inspired brunch, then continue with a visit to the historic Castro Theatre, which hosts movie musical sing-alongs, drag shows and indie films. Quick trips to the grocery store are made easy with Whole Foods and Safeway nearby. Residents have many nightlife options, from wine bars and clubs on Castro Street, to cozy pubs on 24th Street. Regardless, long nights out tend to end the same way they did in 1975: at Orphan Andy’s. For nearly 50 years, husbands Bill Pung and Dennis Zieball have served comfort food at their community-focused, 24-hour diner.
Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights is full of small sidewalk cafes.
Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights is full of small sidewalk cafes.
There are numerous restaurants to choose from in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Park neighborhood.
There are numerous restaurants to choose from in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Park neighborhood.
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Celebrating community at the Castro Street Fair

A day in this neighborhood rarely goes by without an art show, pop-up market or festival. One of the biggest and most historic annual events is the Castro Street Fair, where thousands gather on the first Sunday in October to watch drag performers, sample food trucks and check out local vendors and art exhibits. Famed San Francisco politician Harvey Milk founded the fair in 1974 to promote LGBTQ+-owned businesses.
Castro neighborhood flag
Castro neighborhood flag
Castro neighborhood murals
Castro neighborhood murals
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Students walk to historic San Francisco schools

Schools are in walking distance to many homes in the neighborhood. Kids can attend Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy, which has a B from Niche, then continue to Everett Middle, a B-minus school offering Spanish immersion instruction. With a Spanish Revival bell tower, Mission High School is an architectural landmark in the community and earns a B from Niche.
Mission High School is across the street from Dolores Park.
Mission High School is across the street from Dolores Park.
Everett Middle School educates the youth of the Eureka Valley neighborhood.
Everett Middle School educates the youth of the Eureka Valley neighborhood.
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Streetcars, buses and BART stations throughout the area

“If you work downtown, it’s a great commute,” Mead says. Residents can catch a Muni bus or streetcar, or head to a BART subway station to get around the region without a car. Drivers can hop on Interstate 80 to get downtown or take Route 101 to the airport 13 miles south.
Riders board the popular street-car in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights.
Riders board the popular street-car in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights.
Public transportation can be found all over Eureka Valley/Dolores Park.
Public transportation can be found all over Eureka Valley/Dolores Park.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

San Francisco International

23 min drive

Subway

Liberty Street

Subway

Market And Church Inbound

Subway

21St Street

Subway

Market And Castro

Subway

Church And 16Th Outbound

Subway

Church St & 22Nd St

Bus

Castro St & 19th St

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Church St & 16th St

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18th St & Danvers St

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Eureka St & 22nd St

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Grand View Ave & 21st St

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Castro St & 18th St

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Castro St & 21st St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Eureka Valley-Dolores Heights US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 8 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Eureka Valley-Dolores Heights Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$409,900
Median Sale Price
$420,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$420,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$305,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$382,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
74
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$276

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,568
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1918
Months of Supply
0.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,048
Above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,118
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,252
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
821
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
545
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049

Open Houses

  • Wednesday, Jul 30
    10 - 11am

    2335 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94114

    $5,950,000

    • 15 Beds
    • 13,847 Sq Ft
    • 2335 Market St

    Trophy mixed use property on iconic Market Street in the Castro neighborhood of San Francisco. Five full floor residential units on the second floor, all tenant occupied, and five fully leased commercial units on the ground floor. Each unit has a private entrance and all residential and commercial tenants pay ALL utilities, helping keep expenses very low. Two of the residential units have

    Tim Brown KW Advisors

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  • Tuesday, Jul 29
    12 - 2pm

    4038 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94114

    $1,950,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,985 Sq Ft
    • 4038 18th St

    Modern Luxury in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights. Welcome to this spacious, designer-remodeled 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo spanning two levels in the heart of Eureka Valley. Blending style and function, this home offers a refined urban lifestyle just steps from vibrant Castro dining and entertainment. The open-concept main level features a chef's kitchen with high-end Thermador appliances, generous

    Erik McIntosh Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan

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  • Saturday, Aug 2
    2 - 4pm

    894 Guerrero St, San Francisco, CA 94110

    $2,398,000

    • 4 Beds
    • 3,700 Sq Ft
    • 894 Guerrero St

    Welcome to 892-894 Guerrero Street, an exquisite Edwardian Duplex in the highly desirable Liberty Hill neighborhood with proximity to Dolores Park, Noe Valley, Castro and Mission districts. This property spans about 3,700 sq. ft. and offers a unique blend of timeless elegance and modern potential. The top-floor flat is vacant and is filled with natural light, boasting stunning downtown and bay

    Andreas Ernst Compass

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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

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Demographics

Total Population
13,765
Median Age
44
Population Density
38 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$186,746
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$193,695

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
96.3%
College Graduates
79.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40.5%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.2%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

99 / 100

Rider's Paradise

Transit Score®

90 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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