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Walkable San Francisco district known for its well-preserved historic homes
Lower Pacific Heights is a San Francisco neighborhood highlighted by its walkability, proximity to trendy local restaurants and well-kept, historic homes. “One of the main highlights of the area is being able to find a lot of Victorian housing that’s in pretty good, original condition,” says Eddie O’Sullivan, a longtime San Francisco resident, Realtor and broker of Elevation Real Estate. “It’s a pretty small neighborhood, but you’ve got easy access to commercial areas and restaurants, it’s walkable to Japantown, and it’s almost a hospital district with Kaiser and The UCSF Medical Center right here.” While the neighborhood sits on the lower hills just below Pacific Heights, notable for its mansions and bay views, Lower Pacific Heights still stands out with its own offerings. “It attracts a mixed bag of people because you can get slightly better pricing than areas around it like Pacific Heights,” O’Sullivan says. “If you want this along with being in a more city-type of environment, it’s a nice option.” Plus, the "Full House" home is counted among its famous Victorian home offerings.
Lower Pacific Heights buzzes with local shops, eateries, and a vibrant street scene.
Stroll through Lower Pacific Heights, where historic architecture meets modern city living.
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Historic Victorian homes and 21st century condos
The neighborhood’s tree-lined streetscapes are mostly lined with original single-family Victorian homes. Typically detached, prices for these range from $1.3 million for a 1,300-square-foot home to $4.5 million for a 4,000-square feet property. There are also numerous condo options, with the majority being built in the mid-2000s and later. Condo prices range from $650,000 to $900,000 for a studio or one-bedroom unit. Condos with two bedrooms range from $850,000 to $1.6 million, depending on overall square footage, while those with three or more bedrooms range from $1.3 million to $3 million. The highest-priced condos are typically completely renovated or in newer, luxury-style buildings with bonus amenities like rooftop decks. The Bush Street-Cottage Row Historic District, reminiscent of an English alley, is in this neighborhood. Set along a landscaped path in Cottage Row Mini Park is a preserved collection of 1870s and ‘80s Victorian cottages that are rarely on the market but feature small backyard gardens that used to provide produce for area farmer's markets.
Stroll past classic Victorian homes that define the charm of Lower Pacific Heights streets.
Lower Pacific Heights is home to beautifully preserved Victorian houses with timeless appeal.
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Filmore Street dining and Japan Center Mall shopping
The neighborhood has many restaurants, cafes and bars, including The San Francisco Athletic Club, a popular sports bar. The City Taqueria is a colorful counter-service Mexican eatery, while La Boulangerie de San Francisco is a French-American bakery and café with a rustic, European-style interior space. Filmore Street runs through Lower Pacific Heights, lined with a few stores and numerous eateries, such as the New England-inspired seafood restaurant Woodhouse Fish Co. and the highly rated SPQR. This modern establishment serves inventive Italian-based dishes. Along the southern part of the neighborhood is Japantown with Japan Center Mall, a Japanese-based shopping center surrounded by tons of Japanese eateries, including sushi bars, plus the highly frequented Nijiya Market. This Japanese market offers fresh vegetables, meats and imported grocery items. This area also has specialty stores and boutiques, as well as the Japantown Peace Plaza and Peace Pagoda. Other grocery offerings can be found at Mollie’s Stone’s Market on California Street. For big-box shopping, Target is located just west of the neighborhood on Geary Boulevard.
Discover Japantown's vibrant shopping and dining scene in Lower Pacific Heights.
Stroll through Lower Pacific Heights' Fillmore Street for historic charm and vibrant city life.
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Intimate neighborhood parks and a community center
Lower Pacific Heights has quaint micro-parks. Cottage Row Mini Park surrounds the neighborhood’s most historic Victorian home section, with a dog area and a small walking path. Plus, it is home to the historic Issei Garden, full of flowers and benches. Surrounded by eucalyptus trees, Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial Park offers an intimate green space and is considered the smallest park in San Francisco. Other neighborhood recreation includes the California Tennis Club and the Hamilton Recreation Center. This center offers indoor athletic facilities and has a community pool, an outdoor tennis court area and the connecting Hamilton Recreation Park with a playground. The more expansive Lafayette Park is less than a mile north of the neighborhood, featuring an innovative, modern playground, an off-leash dog play area and resting spots that look out to scenic views of the city. The San Francisco Bay is about 2 miles from the neighborhood, with plenty of water recreation available.
Cottage Row Mini Park features space for families to relax in
Lower Pacific Heights
Cottage Row Mini Park steps up off a busy street.
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Public schools with drop-in after-school enrichment programs
Students may attend Dr. William Cobb Elementary School, which gets an A-minus-rating from Niche, followed by the A-minus-rated Marina Middle School. The A-rated Galileo High School has a Futurama After-School Program, which provides free drop-in tutoring and enrichment classes from culinary to dance and mural art. The University of California San Francisco, Mount Zion site is also right in the neighborhood.
Cobb Elementary is on a busy thoroughfare.
Marina Middle School is housed in a three-story building.
Galileo Academy of Science & Technology is the public high school for the Financial District.
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Annual social events at the Hamilton Community Center
The Hamilton Recreation Center is a popular spot for enjoying community gatherings. “We put on a lot of events throughout the year, especially during the holidays,” says Pablo Sotelo, a longtime local and facility coordinator at the Hamilton Recreation Center. “We also have the San Francisco Black Family Day here in September, and we host a “Grillin’ in the Mo’ event for an end-of-the-summer celebration, which the mayor came to this year.” This annual summer event features live music, food and a kids zone. Each March, the neighborhood’s AMC Kabuki 8 movie theater hosts the popular annual CAAMFest (formerly the San Francisco Asian American Film Festival). The Peace Plaza in Japantown also holds many events throughout the year, including the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in the Spring and a Halloween carnival.
Pedestrian-friendly streets near Highway 101
The neighborhood sits next to Highway 101, a main thoroughfare leading north and south across the San Francisco Peninsula. It also provides easy access across the Golden Gate Bridge, which is directly north of Lower Pacific Heights. While the community is highly walkable, there are multiple public bus stops and the Powell BART Station is less than a few miles for light rail travel. The UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion is located within the neighborhood, and the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center sits along the southern border. The San Francisco International Airport is located 15 miles south.
11Lower Pacific Heights combines dynamic street art with convenient public transit options.
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Parks in this Area
Hamilton Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
Presidio Heights Playground
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Raymond Kimbell Playground
Lafayette Park
Dog Park
Tennis
Trails
Alta Plaza Park
Dog Park
Tennis
Playground
Cottage Row Mini Park
The Presidio
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
24 min drive
Bus
Sutter St & Buchanan St
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Geary Blvd & Divisadero St
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Sutter St & Octavia St
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Sutter St & Baker St
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Sutter St & Fillmore St
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Geary Blvd & Baker St
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Fillmore St & Geary Blvd
Lower Pacific Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $450,000, up 3% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Experience timeless San Francisco living in this exceptional 2,502 sq ft Victorian duplex, ideally located in Lower Pacific Heights. Blending historic elegance with modern comfort, this treasure offers flexibility, income potential, and classic charm. The upper 3-bed, 2-bath unit is fully remodeled and vacant, featuring a light-filled kitchen that flows into a vaulted-ceiling living room anchored
Welcome to your sunny, freshly updated retreat in the heart of Lower Pac Heights. Just steps from the vibrant Fillmore Street corridor, this move-in-ready, upper level condo puts cafes, shops, dining, groceries, Muni & entertainment right at your doorstep w/an impressive 99 Walk Score. Inside, you'll find a smart, flexible layout w/2 spacious BR suites separated by an open living, dining &
Top-flr 2br + office home at The District, a modern bldg at the nexus of Lower Pac Heights, Laurel Heights & the Divisadero Corridor. Enjoy soaring ceilings, hardwood wood floors, west-facing light, central A/C, high speed internet and many more smart home upgrades. Chef's kit features Euro cabs, Caesarstone counters, stylish backsplash, Bosch appls & a 36 built-in Thermador fridge. Bonus
Ultra-Urban Chic | Iconic SoHo-Style Loft at the Edge of Pacific Heights. An income producing property providing GREAT VALUE!! On top at the Wilmot entrance discover a rare architectural gem at the intersection of style, space, and location. Just four blocks south of Alta Plaza and steps from the Fillmore Street shopping district, this enormous two-story industrial loft is the ultimate live-work
Experience elevated city living in this reimagined top-floor 4BD/2BA full-floor flat in coveted Lower Pacific Heights. Designed for modern lifestyles, the open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area flows seamlessly - perfect for entertaining or relaxing in style. The chef's kitchen is a showstopper, featuring a 6-burner professional range, custom cabinetry, and a waterfall-edge island ideal
Located in the heart of San Francisco, this full-floor flat seamlessly combines timeless charm with thoughtful modern updates. Ideally situated near the lively restaurants and boutiques of Presidio and Sacramento Avenues, you're also just moments from the vibrant energy of California, Divisadero, and Fillmore Streets. This warm and stylish 2-bedroom, 1.25 bath residence welcomes you with
2000 Post boasts remarkable amenities and luxury apartments in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood. Enjoy 9-ft ceilings, walk-in closets, and expansive bay windows. This San Francisco apartment community features world-class amenities including a swimming pool, sauna, and fitness center. 2000 Post's lower Pacific Heights location provides proximity to bus transit and the 101 and 80
Quintessential San Francisco charm in Lower Pacific Heights. Within walking distance to the shops, cafes, bakeries, and dining of Fillmore while situated in a quiet neighborhood. We are excited to provide these large apartment units that provides all the charm of classic San Francisco living.Victorian details, oak hardwood floors, natural light all day, high ceilings, an abundance of
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
12,426
Median Age
42
Population Density
50 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$119,662
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$146,638
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
College Graduates
70.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.2%
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®
91/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
99/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
77/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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