Portola
Doelger homes in all styles
Most homes in Portola are Doelger-style, common all over San Francisco. These homes are defined by first-floor garages with adjoined living spaces and a second-story with bedrooms and a kitchen. Houses in Portola are generally attached to each other, but the neighborhood does have the occasional detached home on a mid-sized lot. Homes in Portola sell for between $950,000 and $1.7 million. The homes come in a few different flavors here, from Spanish Colonial Revival and art deco to Mediterranean-revival.Shops, restaurants and a flower shop along San Bruno Avenue
San Bruno Avenue hosts Portola’s walkable dining district. It’s especially known for restaurants like Banh Mi House, Pho Nation and Imperial Garden Seafood. This dining strip is popular for anyone looking to eat dim sum, pho, or banh mi. “[Portola has] some of the best Asian restaurants at this end of the city,” says longtime San Francisco resident David Lytle. Diners can also head to Jim Georgie’s Donuts, the go-to spot for sweet treats and Hey Neighbor Café is open early for busy San Franciscans looking for their caffeine fix. San Bruno Avenue is also home to flowery spots like The Botany Shop, nail salons and beauty supply stores. For groceries, residents can head to independent grocers Foothill Market and Oxbridge Market or drive two miles to Safeway.Portola Branch Library
Portola Branch Library is in the center of the neighborhood and offers workshops, activities for kids and exhibitions for all ages. Music and movies are part of the library's inventory, too, and the library staff posts seasonal rotations of both alongside reading lists.San Francisco Unified School District
The area is served by the San Francisco Unified School District, which has an A rating on Niche. Edward R. Taylor Elementary has a B-plus rating and Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Middle School has a B-minus rating. Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School has an A-minus rating, and a variety of extracurricular activities for students, like movie, Mandarin and literature clubs.Trails, golf and music at McLaren Park
Portola’s southwest side brushes up against McLaren Park. This expansive greenspace has seven miles of walking trails, along with multi-purpose sports courts and scenic overlooks. The Jerry Garcia Amphitheater hosts year-round musical acts, and a there’s a municipal 9-hole golf course called Gleaneagles GC that’s been called a “refuge from the city’s crowds and costs” by Golf Magazine. The Palega Recreation Center is in the heart of Portola and has open gym hours for basketball, a ping-pong area and outdoor recreation areas for soccer, tennis and baseball.Getting around Portola
The San Jose Avenue MUNI Line is about two miles from the neighborhood, along with the neighboring Glen Park Bay Area Rapid Transit Station. Route 101 provides access around San Francisco and beyond and leads to the San Francisco International Airport, about 10 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Kriss Miranda
Kriss Miranda
Real Brokerage Technologies
(628) 241-0742
1 Total Sale
1 in Portola
$1,025,000 Price
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Beverly Barnett
Beverly Barnett
Compass
(650) 763-2422
36 Total Sales
1 in Portola
$990,000 Price
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Cooper Gaines
Cooper Gaines
eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
(650) 502-6235
68 Total Sales
1 in Portola
$1,020,000 Price
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Denis Lancerin
Denis Lancerin
City Real Estate
(510) 930-1573
70 Total Sales
1 in Portola
$1,270,000 Price
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David Juarez
David Juarez
Compass
(628) 201-6902
78 Total Sales
1 in Portola
$1,065,000 Price
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Cecilia Mu
Cecilia Mu
Century 21 Masters
(628) 333-7561
26 Total Sales
1 in Portola
$1,050,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Louis Sutter Playground
John McLaren Park
Silver Terrace Playground
St Mary's Playground & Recreation Center
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Dog Park
Redwood Grove Playground
John McLaren Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Golf
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Portola | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Portola Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Portola, San Francisco sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Portola, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $288,000, down 37% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$500,000
Median Sale Price
$288,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$500,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$266,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,088,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-37%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$394
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
3,837
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Median Year Built
1948
Months of Supply
2.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,600
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,850
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
887
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
100
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 311am - 2pm
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Saturday, Aug 22 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
13,390
Median Age
46
Population Density
20 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$117,427
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$142,788
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.1%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
29.9%
Advanced Degrees
8.5%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
67.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
68°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
59
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
62
/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
65
/ 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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