$1,623,685Average Value$922Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Southshore blends a beachy, golf and college lifestyle
The coast of the Southshore is an appealing part of 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 choice of sand and surf on the Pacific Ocean coast. When cold, locals can go to the San Francisco Zoo, one of three golf courses or the public art galleries at San Francisco State, among other options. Nearby, commuters can take advantage of the Muni routes that serve this part of San Francisco.
Condos, bungalows and split-levels fill the residential streets
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, buyers can 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.
Local beaches and golf courses define the recreation scene
Surfing is a popular pastime in Southshore, but the water is cold. The chill doesn’t stop many, though. Golfers might be driven to buy a home in this community, 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.
Nearby eateries and mall provide cuisine and shopping variety
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.
A-rated San Francisco public schools serve area students
Southshore is in the San Francisco Unified School District. Lakeshore Alternative Elementary School receives a B from Niche and offers a Mandarin language after-school program. Aptos Middle School received an A-minus, and Lowell High School is ranked the best magnet school in the Bay Area and receives an A-plus. There are also several private schools nearby.
Interstate 280 and the BART help with commuter routes
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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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
Airport
San Francisco International
21 min drive
Bus
Lake Merced & Lakeshore
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Sloat Blvd & Everglade Dr
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Sunset Blvd & Ocean Ave
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John Muir Dr & Skyline Blvd
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Skyline Blvd & Lake Merced Blvd
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Zoo Rd & Skyline Blvd
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Sunset Blvd & Lake Merced Blvd
Southshore Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Southshore, San Francisco sell after 19 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Southshore, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $1,706,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Motivated Sellers! $400,000 price reduction! Come and see this rarely find 3 story home facing Lake Merced with a total of 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. Main floor features: Spacious living room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room, kitchen with Sub Zero refrigerator, granite counter tops and island. 2 bedrooms and full bath. Upper floor features: a total of 2 bedrooms + master suite with a
Lakewood Apartments at Lake Merced is where you want to land in San Francisco. Alongside convenient community amenities and a prime location in San Francisco County, your luxury home is teeming with features and finishes that make life so much better. Whether youre taking it easy with a laid-back day indoors or using your space as a launching pad for an energetic routine, youll love having a home
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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
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