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Come down to the waterfront
Dining districts, waterfront views and easy walkability define Northern Waterfront. “It’s a walker's paradise, says Eli Kuo, a Realtor with Keller Williams who’s been selling Bay Area real estate since 2004. “People who want to live the city life and walk or take public transportation would move there.” North Waterfront is the throbbing nerve center of San Francisco’s tourist district. “It’s in the heart of the tourist district in San Francisco,” says Kuo. Attractions along the waterfront range from walking districts like Fisherman’s Wharf, with its shops and historic sites, to the ships that drift in and out of Aquatic Cove.
A Fisherman's Wharf sign welcomes guests to one of San Francisco's most iconic neighborhoods.
On Jefferson and Taylor St, you can find a large sign welcoming guests to Fisherman's Wharf.
A view of the Aquatic Cove at Fisherman's Wharf and San Francisco.
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People on Polk Street and Little Italy
People in Northern Waterfront have plenty of options for eating and going out, from the pizza shops and restaurants in Little Italy to the bar and nightlife scene on Polk Street. Both of these districts are a short walk from the condos and other residences in Northern Waterfront. Little Italy has its own vibe, and people living there are proud of the area's long history and culture. “You can see Italian flags all over the place,” says Kuo. “Some are even painted on the walls.” Cotogna serves house-made pasta, meat and seafood roasted in a wood-burning oven, and sources its ingredients from local farms. For groceries, most people head to Trader Joe's or North Beach Food Mart, which are both close to the neighborhood. Polk Street is packed with bars and nightlife spots, like Macondray and 221 Club, and the strip is the place to be on weekends.
Polk Street is a very very popular spot near North waterfront.
Mostly commercial space, Fisherman's Wharf has many restaurants and other shops.
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Condo living on the waterfront
There aren’t any single-family homes in this part of San Francisco, and residents trade the neighborhood vibe for a walkable restaurant and entertainment-focused area that’s a few minutes walk from the waterfront. Condos range from $950,000 to $2 million and are within walking distance to popular dining areas like Polk Street or Little Italy, and bus stops are scattered throughout the neighborhood, providing easy access to anywhere else in the city.
North waterfront homes have some beautiful views of San Francisco.
North waterfront has a variety of different condos and homes.
A large condo building sits above Fisherman's Wharf in nearby Russian Hill.
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Panoramic views in Pioneer Park
Pioneer Park provides the area’s best views of the city and the water from Telegraph Hill, the park's highest point. Coit Tower is the highlight of the park and has been since it was built in 1933. Today it’s got a gift shop and elevator that shoots to the top, where visitors can take in the panoramic views. Francisco and Great Meadow Parks are also nearby and offer walking paths and multi-purpose fields.
Pioneer Park on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco, California.
A lovely sculpture sits on the coast in Fisherman's Wharf in Sydney Rudy Waterfront Park
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San Francisco Unified School District
The area is served by the San Francisco Unified School District, which has an A rating on Niche. Garfield Elementary School has an A-minus and Francisco Middle School has a B-plus. Galileo Academy of Science and Technology has an A rating and is known for its math, science and applied sciences and technology programs.
Garfield Elementary is right next to the Coit Tower in Telegraph Hill.
Francisco Middle School sits in the midst of North Beach, Telegraph Hill, and Fisherman's Wharf.
Galileo High School provides education in the neighborhood of
Russian Hill
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Getting around North Waterfront
Northern Waterfront is well-serviced by Bay Area Rapid Transit stations. It’s also less than five miles from Interstate 80 the Oakland Bay Bridge, and the Golden Gate Bridge, both of which provide residents easy access to areas across the bay. For international travel, the San Francisco International Airport is about 25 miles away.
The Golden Gate Bridge offers a great way to get to Marin.
The Bay Bridge is one of the most traveled bridges in San Francisco.
There are plenty of different ways to travel around North waterfront.
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Parks in this Area
Sydney Walton Park
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Levi's Plaza Park
Fay Park
Picnic Area
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Beach
Museum
Multi-Purpose Field
Pioneer Park
Trails
Parking Lot
Plaza de California
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
The Presidio
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
27 min drive
Subway
The Embarcadero And Green Inbound
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Jones And Beach
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Jefferson And Taylor
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Beach And Mason
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Beach And Stockton
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Bay And The Embarcadero
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Chestnut And The Embarcadero
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Jefferson And Mason
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Taylor And Bay
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Hyde And Beach
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The Embarcadero And Green Outbound
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The Embarcadero And Greenwich Outbound
Subway
The Embarcadero & Stockton St
Bus
Jefferson St & Powell St
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Powell St & Bay St
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Powell St & Beach St
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Sansome St & Lombard St
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The Embarcadero & Bay St
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Sansome St & Filbert St
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Lombard St & Kearny St
North Waterfront Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in North Waterfront, San Francisco sell after 82 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in North Waterfront, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $937,000, up 8% 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
4,150
Median Age
44
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
13.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,175
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$124,176
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.9%
College Graduates
65.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59%
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®
97/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
96/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
81/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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