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North Beach is SF's Little Italy
North Beach may not be anywhere near a beach — the shoreline migrated east long ago as the city expanded on landfill — but it remains one of San Francisco's most beloved neighborhoods. The longtime residents, young professionals, and families who live here share an appreciation for its walkable streets, European feel and lively cultural offerings.
Tucked away in the city's historic northeast corner, North Beach has been home to San Francisco's Little Italy since waves of Italian immigrants settled here after the 1906 earthquake. That heritage is still very much alive in the trattorias, cafes, and bakeries that line Columbus Avenue. But the neighborhood's history runs deeper than Italian food. In the 1950s, North Beach was the epicenter of the Beat Generation, with writers like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg gathering in its cafes and bars to reshape American literature.
The mural on North Beach's International Cocktail Lounge beckons you into the neighborhood.
North Beach is home to San Francisco's "Little Italy" and many Italian business.
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Edwardian buildings on hilly streets
North Beach's hilly streets are lined with colorful Edwardian-style condo buildings from the turn of the century. Many units have been renovated with modern finishes and oversized bay windows. Side streets are narrow and shaded by trees, lending a quiet residential feel to parts of one of the city's busiest neighborhoods. "It's not a quiet neighborhood, but it's more low-key than a lot of other neighborhoods near downtown," says Realtor Milan Jezdimirovic of MD Real Estate, who has worked in the area for over 15 years. "There are quiet parts." Condo prices range from around $900,000 to just over $2 million. Multifamily properties also go up for sale in the neighborhood fairly regularly, generally in the $2 million to $3 million range.
Narrow Victorian-style homes are common in the older North Beach neighborhood.
Colorful apartment buildings are common on the streets of North Beach.
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Home to Italian Cafes, Independent Bookstores, and Local Markets
Nearly every establishment along Columbus Avenue is independently owned, giving the neighborhood a unique character that feels worlds apart from chain-dominated commercial strips. "It has a very indie vibe to it," says Jezdimirovic. "Parts of it definitely feel like they belong to a different era." City Lights Bookstore, the legendary independent bookshop and publisher founded by beat poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti in 1953, is still a working literary landmark. Caffe Trieste, open since 1956, is one of the oldest espresso houses on the West Coast. The Italian Homemade Company sells fresh pasta, imported cheeses, and other specialty items out of a small storefront deli. For everyday groceries, residents can walk to the Trader Joe's on Bay Street.
Cafe Trieste is a historical hang out for North Beach locals.
City Lights Bookstore's façade: A beacon of literary history in North Beach.
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Local parks include Washington Square Park and Coit Tower
The neighborhood is home to several beloved green spaces:
Washington Square Park is the neighborhood's social hub. Its often crowded lawns are popular with picnickers.
Saints Peter and Paul Church sits opposite Washington Square. The iconic church has appeared in several films.
Coit Tower, perched atop Telegraph Hill, is an Art Deco tower offering panoramic views of the Bay. The steep Filbert Steps leading up to it wind through lush gardens and past the neighborhood's famous colony of wild parrots.
Joe DiMaggio Playground Park has tennis and basketball courts, a swimming pool and a sprawling play area.
Nothing beats North Beach's iconic Washington Square on a sunny warm day.
North Beach's Joe DiMaggio Tennis Courts are always full of locals playing Tennis.
North Beach's Washington Square Park boasts beautiful views of Coit Tower.
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The Italian Heritage Festival and Parade
The Italian Heritage Parade, held each October, is the oldest continuously running Italian heritage celebration in the United States, dating back to 1868. The parade runs along Columbus Avenue to Washington Square, drawing large crowds for Italian food, live music, and cultural performances. The North Beach Festival, held on Grant Avenue in June, is one of the oldest street fairs in the country.
Patrons taking a moment to sit and eat at the North Beach Festival.
The North Beach Festival takes place every June.
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Galileo Academy offers a STEM-centered curriculum
The local public schools are overseen by the San Francisco Unified School District, which offers school assignments based on a ranked-choice system. Highly rated Galileo Academy of Science and Technology features a STEM-focused curriculum, and in 2018 became the first SF high school to win a AAA state football championship.
Galileo High School exhibits classical architecture.
Francisco Middle School sits in the middle of northeast San Francisco.
Unlocking Potential at Jean Parker Elementary: A Gateway to Academic Brilliance.
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Bus Routes and Bay Bridge Access
North Beach is served by several Muni bus lines, including routes along Columbus Avenue and Stockton Street. The Powell Street BART station is about a mile south of the neighborhood.
North Beach is served by many different MUNI Bus lines.
The closest BART station to North Beach can be found at the Powell Street Station.
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Crime and Safety
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
7
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
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Crime Score
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North Beach Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Beach, San Francisco sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 54 days. The median sale price for homes in North Beach, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $1,250,000, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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