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Excelsior combines a diverse, creative spirit with access to amenities
Excelsior is a lively south San Francisco district known for its diverse architecture, creative energy and everyday convenience. Buyers are drawn to a community that celebrates art and music, most notably Excelsior’s own Jerry Garcia. Housing value relative to the city as a whole, and easy access to a diverse dining scene along Mission Street and one of San Francisco’s largest parks enhances the neighborhood’s appeal.
A sunrise bathes John McLaren Park, a community attraction.
Large upper-level windows are a common feature on Excelsior's homes,
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Victorians and other signature San Francisco styles
Many of the city's signature styles are represented along the neighborhood's hilly streets. Colorful Victorians with gingerbread trim provide a stark contrast to more muted Edwardian row houses, while Spanish Revival homes with stucco facades and terra cotta roofs mingle with Craftsman-style cottages. Large second-floor windows from which to enjoy attractive views of the city and garages that open to the street are standard features. Front yards are rare, but fenced back yards are large enough for patios and other entertainment spaces. Prices typically range from the high $600,000s to more than $2 million. The median price of about $1.1. million is roughly 25 percent lower than the San Francisco median. “Since 2013 or 2014, Excelsior has been hot,” says Tim Gullicksen , a Realtor with Corcoran Icon Properties who is a veteran of the San Francisco market. “People double park on the street for open houses because it’s affordable. The most challenging homes were flipped and are now the nicest ones.”
Small Victorian-style homes add charm to Excelsior's streets.
Garages are standard features in Excelsior.
Excelsior offers a typical San Francisco hillside setting.
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A neighborhood mural depicts local legend Jerry Garcia of The Grateful Dead.
A celebration of art and music where Jerry Garcia grew up
Community groups have helped foster an environment that celebrates art and music. A mosaic waterfall runs down the staircase in the narrow Kenny Alley. Vivid murals on Mission Street facades include the “Last Supper” on the wall of the Royal Bakery, and “Waiting for the 52 Excelsior,” depicting a fishbowl view of everyday life in the district. A painted portrait of Jerry Garcia honors the Grateful Dead legend, who grew up in Excelsior. Among music festivals held throughout the year at Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in McLaren Park, the annual Jerry Day draws thousands of tie-dyed Deadheads. Once the festivities are over, after-parties and related gatherings are commonly held along Mission Street and nearby commercial corridors.
Diverse dining along the Mission Street commercial corridor
Dozens of shops and restaurants line Mission Street from one end of Excelsior to the other. “It’s not a tourist area - no Michelin Star restaurants,” Gullicksen says. “But it’s the main drag and serves residents and their guests.” There's also a Safeway on Mission Street for groceries and other daily essentials. Featured dining stops along the corridor include:
Little Joe's Pizza, a long-running local favorite for Italian and Mexican specialties
Pupuseria Metapan, a popular restaurant serving traditional Salvadoran favorites
Do Eat Restaurant, a family-run eatery known for Cantonese roast meats and rice plates
Oasis Fusion Kitchen, a breakfast and brunch spot specializing in Salvadoran-American fare
Calabria Brothers, a beloved, no-frills Italian deli known for hearty specialty sandwiches
Order authentic Salvadorian dishes at Pupuseria Metapan in Excelsior.
Excelsior Coffee is a popular Mission Street destination.
Little Joe’s Pizza is a longtime Excelsior staple.
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McLaren Park, the city’s second largest, is on your doorstep
John McLaren Park, which spans part of Excelsior and neighboring Portola and covers over 300 acres, is San Francisco's second-largest park. More than 7 miles of trails wind through grassy meadows, forests and wetlands, including the nearly 3-mile Philosopher's Way loop. The varied terrain offers sweeping views of the city and the bay. Beyond the trails, the park includes a golf course, a bike park, McNab Lake and Coffman Pool. Crocker Amazon Playground Park, adjacent to McLaren Park, has five lighted soccer fields, baseball diamonds and courts for tennis, basketball and bocce. Excelsior Playground is a neighborhood space with a playground, athletic courts and a ballfield.
A beautiful sunrise shines on John McLaren Park.
McLaren Upper Reservoir sits atop John McLaren Park.
Performances are held at McLaren Park's Jerry Garcia Amphitheater.
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Highly rated public schools in and around the neighborhood
Excelsior is part of the San Francisco Unified School District. While the district allows students to apply to schools throughout the city, there are highly rated options close to home. Monroe Elementary School, which is in the neighborhood, offers Spanish Immersion and Chinese Bilingual programs and is rated B-plus by Niche. Nearby Balboa High School, rated A-minus, offers career pathways in subjects as varied as game design, law and creative arts. Also within the neighborhood is the San Francisco Community Alternative School, a K-8 option.
Private options include Golden Bridges School, a Waldorf-inspired elementary and middle school rated A-plus by Niche.
Monroe Elementary School is part of the San Francisco Unified School District.
San Francisco Community Alternative School is a K-8 option in the neighborhood.
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Excelsior is easy to get around thanks to the public bus system.
Easy access to public transportation and I-280
Excelsior has strong public transit options centered on the Balboa Park station, a major hub for both Bay Area Rapid Transit and the Muni Metro J Church light rail line. Muni bus routes run frequently along Mission Street and Geneva Avenue, connecting residents to local points of interest. Interstate 280 runs along the neighborhood's northern edge, providing quick access to downtown San Francisco. The 7-mile commute takes about 20 minutes. Commuting downtown via light rail takes about 35 minutes. Residents can take I-280 to Interstate 80 for travel across the bay to cities such as Oakland and Berkely.
Excelsior also participates in San Francisco’s Sunday Streets program, which closes streets to traffic to promote bike and pedestrian activity.
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Excelsior Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Excelsior, San Francisco sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in Excelsior, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $1,125,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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