Mark Palermo
Compass
(650) 977-1442
78 Total Sales
1 in Southshore
$1,490,000 Price
Southshore
The coast of the Southshore is some of the prettiest in the Bay Area. From surfing favorite Ocean Beach down along Funston Beach, where residents and their dogs can be seen on daily strolls, to the cedar-covered coves and primrose-covered hills of Phillip Burton Memorial Beach, residents of Southshore have their pick of sand and surf on this chilly Pacific Ocean coast. If it’s too cold, they can go to the San Francisco Zoo, one of three golf courses or the public art galleries at San Francisco State, among other options. Just south of Outer Sunset and the Sunset District and served by several Muni routes, Southshore is a highly desirable San Francisco neighborhood.
Home prices in Southshore range from $750,000 to $2 million. Condominiums, prewar Monterey-style bungalows, a few Tudor revivals and midcentury split-levels comprise the bulk of the neighborhood housing stock. For $800,000, you’ll find a sizeable two-bedroom condo in the gated Lake Merced Hills Community, bordering Lake Merced Park. HOA fees in such a community run around $1,000 per month. Two-bedroom postwar split-level homes on large lots are listed for $1.2 million. At the top of the market are postwar split-levels remodeled into modernist homes with new windows and four bedrooms.
If you’re a surfer, you’ll be stoked to live in Southshore but remember, the water is cold. That doesn’t stop many, though. If you’re a golfer, you’ll be driven to buy a home here, as the three local courses are all within walking distance and offer different experiences. The San Francisco Golf Club and The Olympic Club are both private facilities. Situated next to Lake Merced Park, TPC Harding Park has a nine-hole course and an 18-hole course that is a stop on the PGA Tour. Lake Merced Park covers 750 acres of land and water, offering hiking among old-growth pines, a paved trail for biking and various fishing spots. Fort Funston is a National Park overlooking the beach where locals ride horses and hike. It’s also one of the most popular places in the country to go hang-gliding.
According to Eater Magazine, Beep’s Burgers in next-door Ingleside is the best $7 hamburger in the Bay Area. Stonestown Galleria is a shopping mall just across the street from San Francisco University, where residents of Southshore will find a Whole Foods Supermarket, a Shake Shack and Regal Cinemas. One of Eater’s 38 Essential Restaurants in San Francisco is in the Sunset District, adjacent to Southshore on the north. Old Mandarin Islamic Restaurant is an institution in San Francisco that has had a long tenure as one of the only eateries specializing in Chinese Muslim cuisine.
Southshore is in the San Francisco Unified School District. Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School received a B from Niche and offers a Mandarin language after-school program. Lowell High School is ranked the best magnet school in the Bay Area and received an A-plus from Niche. Aptos Middle School received an A-minus from Niche. There are also several private schools nearby. Southshore is a 30-minute drive from Union Square in San Francisco. Residents can connect to Interstate 280 via Ocean Avenue. The Daly City stop on the Bay Area Rapid Transit train system is in the southwest corner of Southshore.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mark Palermo
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Cheryl Bower
Cheryl Bower
Compass
(650) 540-3901
66 Total Sales
1 in Southshore
$1,160,000 Price
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Jennifer Rosdail
Jennifer Rosdail
Responds QuicklyKW Advisors
(650) 677-8878
233 Total Sales
1 in Southshore
$1,900,000 Price
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Linda Lam
Linda Lam
Responds QuicklyCompass
(628) 444-4539
82 Total Sales
1 in Southshore
$1,220,000 Price
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John Farrell
John Farrell
Farrell Real Estate Investments
(650) 866-1823
17 Total Sales
1 in Southshore
$1,700,000 Price
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Andreas Ernst
Andreas Ernst
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(510) 692-4735
66 Total Sales
1 in Southshore
$1,205,000 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
Fort Funston
- Trails
- Beach
- Nature Center
Lake Merced Park
- Bike Trails
- Boating
- Fishing
Pine Lake Park
Dog Agility Park
- Dog Park
Rolph-Nicol Jr Playground
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
- Walking Paths
Summit Park
- Dog Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Southshore | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 1 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 3 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Southshore Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southshore, San Francisco sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Southshore, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $384,000, down 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$600,000
Median Sale Price
$384,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$340,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,300,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$590,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
10
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-4%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$313
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,321
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1951
Months of Supply
3.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,770
Below the national average
1,924
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,442
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,242
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,049
Open Houses
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Sunday, Aug 32 - 4pm
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Saturday, Aug 21 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,129 - $4,199 per month
- Lakewood Apartments At Lake Merced
- Studio-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 510+ Sq Ft
- 515 John Muir Dr
- San Francisco, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
5,351
Median Age
46
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$93,888
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$128,453
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95.9%
College Graduates
62.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
68°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
64
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
31
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
47
/ 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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