$2,718,653Average Value$284Average Price per Sq Ft5Homes For Sale
A slower-paced upscale oasis next to the San Francisco Bay
Tucked away in a quiet residential enclave bordered by the infamous Presidio and San Francisco Bay, Lake Street is an upscale community where a slower pace of living finds its stride within the heart of urban sprawl. “There are a lot of families that live here,” says Peyton Stiewe, a local realtor for over 20 years and co-broker of the Peyton+Bennings boutique real estate group. “They want to be in the city so they won’t go out to the suburbs, but they also still want a quieter area, so this neighborhood gives them that.” Although close to downtown, Lake Street is a pedestrian’s haven with numerous quaint neighborhood cafes, fresh markets and cool local boutiques all within walking distance. “Since Covid, Lake Street became one of San Francisco’s implemented Slow Streets, so it’s now blocked off from traffic and you can walk through it,” Peyton says. “It’s also one of the few areas that are flat, so it’s very bikeable too. If you want to bike over from here to the Golden Gate Bridge, you can do that easily.”
Lake Street has a view towards the famous Salesforce Tower.
Lake Street is home to stunning scenery.
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Quiet residential dwellings with Victorian and Edwardian stylings
Lake Street features a blend of condos and single-family homes situated on wide, quiet residential streets backing up to the Presidio, adding to the area’s market appeal. Classic San Francisco Saratoga Bay laurels line along actual Lake Street itself, while a few small clusters of Victorian box, magnolia and red-flowering gum trees on adjacent streets help enhance the neighborhood's beautiful residential curb appeal. The most common architectural styles are Edwardian and Victorian, mixed in with a few new modern condominium buildings. One-bedroom condos can start in the $700,000s and go up to $2.3 million for three-bedroom condos. Single-family homes range from $1.7 million to $6.3 million, with the higher range being stately, newly-updated homes with five to six bedrooms.
Eye-catching apartments and Edwardian townhomes lie in Lake Street.
Townhomes, condos, and apartments can be found throughout Lake Street.
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Surrounded by quaint eateries and local boutiques
Local boutiques, cafes and specialty restaurants surround the Lake Street neighborhood. The charming California-inspired Turkish spot, Lokma, is a community favorite, serving Mediterranean food offerings such as lamb meatballs, pita bread with honey and cream and a traditional Turkish breakfast. Pizzetta 211 is another neighborhood staple, offering a weekly rotating menu of unique specialty pizzas in a cozy, four-table-only space. “Pizzetta 211 is super small, but it’s the best thin-crust pizza in the city,” Stiewie says. “It’s farm to table, so they are always working with seasonal vegetables, which is very cool.” Residents head to the area’s hidden gem, Bread Belly, for specialty coffee and pastries inspired by Asian flavors. Favorite menu items here include Kaya Toast with pandan cream and black sesame cappuccino. When looking for grocery items, locals can find basic essentials at the small New California Food Market. However, a few blocks south on Clement Street, the 25th and Clement Produce Market is a more popular corner spot for fresh produce and organic food selections. Nearby Clement Street is also where residents can shop at numerous local businesses, from vintage to antique and consignment stores.
Pizzetta has great outdoor seating for a nice afternoon lunch on the border of Lake Street.
Gardening begins with the basics: A man stocks up at Clement Nursery.
211 Pizzeria: Crafting Lake Street's favorite slices in a rustic chic space.
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Leisurely strolls down Lake Street, where every step is scenic.
Neighborhood block parties and festive holiday spirit
The Lake Street area has a tight-knit community that enjoys neighborhood socials and seasonal gatherings. Residents meet up for events like the family-friendly Slow Lake Street Parade, where neighbors get together to walk, bike and stroll along the streets to celebrate the community's neighborhood pride. During the fall season, Lake Street is known for being one of the best residential areas for Halloween spirit, as the community gets decked out in costumes and numerous homes transform into open-house-style haunted houses. Neighborhood block parties are another social staple for residents throughout the year. But for larger-scale city events, Golden Gate Park is just minutes away for all kinds of annual food and music festivals.
Top-rated public schools with scenic athletic fields
Area public students are zoned for Alamo Elementary School and Presidio Middle School, both of which get an A-minus rating from Niche. High schoolers can attend the A-rated George Washington High School, known for its beautiful athletic fields that overlook the Golden Gate Bridge. The high school has a regional state championship-winning varsity soccer team and offers over 50 student clubs, including Women in STEM, Mindfulness and American Sign Language. For private school options, the popular Hamlin School is nearby, a Kindergarten through Grade 8 all-girls school. “That’s often why people move here because they want to be close to this private school,” Stiewie shares.
Community parks and coastline splendor at the Presidio
On the shore of Mountain Lake, behind the neighborhood’s residential streets, Mountain Lake Park is the most prominent community park within Lake Street. Surrounded by mature Evergreen trees, the site features tennis and basketball courts, an ample green space for dogs to roam around and a newly renovated children’s playground. This sand-floored playground has sectioned, multi-level structures with a concrete slide, swings and an observation platform for kids to admire the site’s forested surroundings. Less than a mile walk from Lake Street, residents can experience an abundance of wooded walking and cycling trails along with scenic California Bay coastline views at the infamous Presidio of San Francisco. Covering 1,500 acres, this signature city park, built in 1895, is home to the 18-hole Presidio Golf Course and the area’s favorite beaches like Baker Beach. Residents stop by to swim and sunbathe while enjoying the beach’s beautiful horizon views of the Golden Gate Bridge.
Baker Beach is a phenomenal place to take your dogs near Lake Street.
Lake Street locals enjoy a hike that overlooks the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Walkable streets and close to big San Francisco districts
Along with being a highly walkable and bikeable area, Lake Street is near multiple Muni Bus stops, with the closest one at 25th Avenue and California. When driving to other major parts of San Francisco, Lake Street provides a convenient starting point. “One of the key aspects of Lake Street is that it’s a great spot to commute to downtown and the Peninsula or the Marina,” Stiewie says. It’s situated just west of Park Presidio Boulevard/Route 1, which is a major thoroughfare connecting directly through the Presidio of San Francisco to the north and the Golden Gate Park to the south.
There are a few bus stops along Lake Street that connect you to the rest of San Francisco.
Mountain Lake Park has amazing walking paths in the Lake Street neighborhood.
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Parks in this Area
Richmond Playground
Presidio Wall Playground
Mountain Lake Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Argonne Playground
Muriel Leff Mini Park
Rochambeau Playground
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
29 min drive
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25th Ave & El Camino Del Mar
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California St & 16th Ave
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25th Ave & Lake St
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California St & 19th Ave
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California St & 25th Ave
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California St & 22nd Ave
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California St & 12th Ave
Lake Street Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lake Street, San Francisco sell after 18 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lake Street, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $463,625, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
7,410
Median Age
44
Population Density
39 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$132,440
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$168,168
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.3%
College Graduates
73.9%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.9%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
70.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
68°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
95/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
68/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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