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Pacific Heights

Pacific Heights

Neighborhood Reviews
3.5
$2,672,849 Average Value
$233 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

Lavish San Francisco living

Pacific Heights is a land of San Francisco extravagance — where stunning classic homes are as common as eight-figure price tags. This is considered one of the priciest slices of the city. But access to this area comes with proximity to prime shopping opportunities, top-notch restaurants, popular parks and, of course, lovely views of the city. “It has everything,” says May Warren, owner of Warren Estate Sales, which has a consignment showroom on Pacific Heights’ Fillmore Street. “It’s conveniently located.” Plus the crime score here is better than the national average, according to the CAP Index.

Billionaires row off of Broadway in Pacific Heights is lined with luxurious homes.
Billionaires row off of Broadway in Pacific Heights is lined with luxurious homes.
A Greek revival mansion sits upon a podium on Broadway in the  Pacific Heights neighborhood.
A Greek revival mansion sits upon a podium on Broadway in the Pacific Heights neighborhood.
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Well-preserved architecture all around

Many Pacific Heights’ homes were built between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Owners through the years have finely maintained the houses’ exteriors and updated their interiors, helping make these homes sought after despite their age. Styles here vary quite a bit, from Victorians to Edwardians to Georgians. A lot of these homes come with intricate woodwork, stout brick exteriors or both. The average square footage for single-family houses in Pacific Heights is almost 4,700, more than four times the average square footage for homes across the city. However, there are also quite a few condos in the neighborhood, some perched in high-rise midcentury buildings. Condo prices can start at just over $1 million, and single-family home prices often begin at over $6 million, while some of the more expansive options easily push over $12 million or more. Some of the houses in Pacific Heights are Hollywood famous, appearing in “Mrs. Doubtfire,” “Princess Diaries” and “Party of Five.”

Beautiful old Victorian homes make up many of the homes in Pacific Heights.
Beautiful old Victorian homes make up many of the homes in Pacific Heights.
Many of the homes in Pacific heights cost over 12 million dollars.
Many of the homes in Pacific heights cost over 12 million dollars.
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Scratch the retail itch on Fillmore

A lot of the homes in Pacific Heights are a quick walk away from Fillmore Street, a bustling thoroughfare lined with storefronts for all sorts of boutiques, well-known brands and restaurants. Locals can stop in places like rag & bone, Athleta and jewelry store Trabert Goldsmiths before grabbing a bite to eat at a place like SPQR, a favorite for Warren for its gourmet Italian food. Warren is a 10-time Michelin star recipient.

The Snug, meanwhile, is a more casual spot for grabbing a burger and a drink, complete with a plentitude of outdoor seating. "It's a big, upscale neighborhood joint that gets pretty packed on the weekends, so I prefer to go at off-peak hours and just hang at the bar or outside at the street, where I can just people watch 'til the sun goes down,” says longtime San Francisco resident David Lytle, former editor of the city's now-defunct 7x7 Magazine. “The sunsets up there are amazing, and the cocktails are really on point, a really creative, global-inspired lineup.” Locals also have Mayflower Market on Fillmore, which is convenient for grabbing quick groceries or a deli sandwich.

Pacific Heights residents love strolling down Fillmore street.
Pacific Heights residents love strolling down Fillmore street.
High end shopping is easy for Pacific Heights residents on Fillmore Street.
High end shopping is easy for Pacific Heights residents on Fillmore Street.
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Feel the music on Fillmore

Fillmore Street is more than just a shopping and dining destination — it’s also home to an annual tradition in the Fillmore Jazz Festival. The Fillmore Jazz Festival takes place over two days in July and features multiple stages, hosting dozens of acts. This extravaganza is considered the largest free jazz festival on the West Coast.

Highly rated schools are easy to find

The San Francisco Unified School District allows for school choice rather than assigning students solely based on address. But Pacific Heights residents are close to multiple public and also private schools. Among the public options is San Francisco Public Montessori, which has an A-minus overall grade and blends its Montessori curriculum with SFUSD’s curriculum and California Common Core Standards. From San Francisco Public Montessori, students can move on to the A-minus-rated Marina Middle, where there’s a Mandarin Secondary Dual Language Program, before advancing to the A-minus-rated Raoul Wallenberg High School, which has pathway programs in biotechnology, computer science, and environmental science, engineering and policy.

San Francisco University High School is among Pacific Heights’ private options, an A-plus-rated school that’s in the top 40 on Niche’s list of the best private high schools in California. SFUHS offers a popular independent study program, capped by a public presentation.

SF Public Montessori is a first-of-its-kind program in the SF Unified School District.
SF Public Montessori is a first-of-its-kind program in the SF Unified School District.
Marina Middle School is housed in a three-story building.
Marina Middle School is housed in a three-story building.
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Park space aplenty

Pacific Heights has a pair of roughly 12-acre parks: Alta Plaza Park and Lafayette Park. Both are popular with locals, and both feature playgrounds and off-leash dog areas. The parks are also known for their views of the city.

Alta Park is a great place to hang out with friends and pups for Pacific Heights residents.
Alta Park is a great place to hang out with friends and pups for Pacific Heights residents.
Couples enjoy the views from Alta Park in Pacific Heights.
Couples enjoy the views from Alta Park in Pacific Heights.
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Throughout Pacific Heights residents can find Muni buses.
Throughout Pacific Heights residents can find Muni buses.

Getting around can be easy

Pacific Heights comes complete with multiple stops in the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s Muni bus system. The Muni bus network includes some 60 different routes. The neighborhood is also close to Route 101, which drivers can use to get to other parts of the city and to go across the Golden Gate Bridge to nearby towns like Sausalito.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

San Francisco International

25 min drive

Bus

Van Ness Ave & Jackson St

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Broadway & Steiner St

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Steiner St & Vallejo St

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Clay St & Franklin St

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Sacramento St & Buchanan St

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Sacramento St & Octavia St

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Jackson St & Scott St

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
3.0 Current Resident
8/7/2022 Niche Review
I'd say it's mostly white, demographically. More dogs than children, and mostly extremely rich people. It's a bit jarring to live there. The food and facilities available are usually incredibly expensive.
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Pacific Heights Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$650,000
Median Sale Price
$599,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$299,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$689,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
8%
Last 12 months Home Sales
170
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
209%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$233

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,666
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Median Year Built
1929
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,221
Significantly above the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
3,115
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,335
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
918
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
539
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,484

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Aug 10
    1 - 3:30pm

    1998 Pacific Ave Unit 202, San Francisco, CA 94109

    $1,150,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,275 Sq Ft
    • 1998 Pacific Ave
    • Unit 202
    • New 2 days ago

    This light-filled 2 bedroom 2 bathroom exquisite retreat condo with large windows and open floor plan has been freshly painted and is a great value!! A city lover's dream, a walker's paradise!! WalkScore of 94. Walk to Fillmore, Union & Polk Streets, Lafayette & Alta Plaza Parks plus corporate shuttles too. Chic and serene!! in the center of one of San Francisco's most vibrant neighborhoods,

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  • Wednesday, Aug 6
    5 - 6pm

    2040 Broadway St Unit 102, San Francisco, CA 94115

    $1,650,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,330 Sq Ft
    • 2040 Broadway St
    • Unit 102

    This beautiful unit showcases exceptional design and well maintained. Set in an elegant, European-inspired building on a prestigious block, it offers easy access to Fillmore, Union, and Upper Polk Streets. Spacious and stylish, the home is ideal as a full-time residence or a luxurious pied--terre. The split-level living and dining areas flow seamlessly to a lush terrace and elevated deck

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  • Saturday, Aug 9
    1 - 3pm

    2025 Broderick St Unit 6, San Francisco, CA 94115

    $795,000

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 677 Sq Ft
    • 2025 Broderick St
    • Unit 6

    Enjoy the best of Pacific Heights in this bright and airy 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom top-floor condo, complete with in-unit laundry, dedicated covered parking, and storage. The open-concept living area is framed by a wall of windows, filling the space with natural light and offering a seamless flow between the kitchen and living room. The updated bathroom with shower and soaking tub is conveniently

    Nick Cooper Compass

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Condo Buildings

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
18,980
Median Age
40
Population Density
45 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$194,645
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$202,275

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.9%
College Graduates
87.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39.4%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.1%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
68°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

80 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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