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Van Ness, where walking is welcome
In a walkable and bikeable district in San Francisco, residents of Van Ness/Civic Center are never far from a home for the arts. "You have the arts across the street, like the theatre," says Lynn Finnegan, a Realtor with Compass. "It's an entertainment center." Theatres and concert halls abound in Van Ness/Civic Center, plus it's the home of the San Francisco City Hall. Residents can walk beneath the trees on Gough Street and pop into the businesses and restaurants on the first floor of the condos and apartments that line the street or spend time at one of the area's parks.
Van Ness/Civic Center's sidewalks are always full of serenity amidst the hustle and bustle.
Van Ness/Civic Center is full of the hustle and bustle of city life.
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Get to Gough Street
Van Ness/Civic Center has a dining scene that blends cultures and atmospheres. Gough Street is home to dozens of businesses and restaurants. Robin serves seasonal sushi year-round. With moody lighting and a wall covered in multi-colored tiles resembling fish scales, it's a trendy and aesthetically pleasing spot to grab a drink and some sashimi. Coffee aficionados can head to a block down intersecting Linden Street and pick up an espresso at Blue Bottle Coffee, and for a casual lunch, people often walk to Dumpling House. Most residents can walk or bike to Grove Street Market.
Van Ness/Civic Center's Gough Street is full of restaurants and shopping.
Chefs prepare fresh Sushi daily at Robin in Van Ness/Civic Center.
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Arts and Culture
A night out in Van Ness/Civic Center might go like this – dinner at a restaurant on Gough Street followed by a quick walk to the San Francisco Symphony, Sydney Goldstein Theatre, or War Memorial Opera House. The San Francisco Symphony plays music from films like Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, and the concert hall welcomes musicians like John Legend to perform on its stage.
Van Ness/Civic Center's Louise M Davies Symphony Hall regularly hosts incredible musical talent.
The Louise M Davies Symphony Hall in Van Ness/Civic Center hosts the incredible SF Symphony.
There are plenty of live events all over the Van Ness/Civic Center area.
The People’s Palace is performed on a loop for those wanting to catch the whole thing.
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Getting around Van Ness/Civic Center
The Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit system serves the area and provides residents with a link to the rest of the city. "It's great for anyone commuting around the city," says Lynn Finnegan, a Realtor with Compass. "It's easy to get downtown if you're working in the financial district." The area's primary thoroughfare is Van Ness Avenue, which connects the neighborhood to the rest of the city and Interstate 80, which is about five miles away. For international travel, the San Francisco International Airport is about 15 miles away.
Van Ness/Civic Center is served by many SF Muni bus lines.
San Francisco's famous Trolleys still run up and down Van Ness/Civic Center.
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Sky high condos
Buyers won't find single-family homes in Van Ness/Civic Center. Here, the housing is all vertical. Condos in Van Ness go for between $650,000 and $1.5 million, and residents can see the San Francisco Bay from the high-floor condos on a clear day. Housing is close to businesses in this neighborhood, with restaurants and shops often just a couple of blocks away.
Modern Luxury Condos of glass and steel can also be found in Van Ness/Civic Center.
Even modern buildings take on classic motifs in Van Ness/Civic Center.
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San Francisco Unified School District
The San Francisco Unified School District serves the area, which has an A rating on Niche. Students can begin their educational journey at Rosa Parks Elementary, which has a B rating on Niche. Learning continues at A-rated Roosevelt Middle School. Students can finish their secondary academic journey at Ida B. Wells High School, which has a B-minus rating. Ida B. Wells High is an alternative school that caters to students seeking smaller class sizes and credit recovery programs, and students can enroll in programs like robotics, surfing and computer applications.
Students at Rosa Parks Elementary School in Western Addition maintain a school garden.
Van Ness/Civic Center students can attend the Roosevelt Middle School.
The choice for Van Ness/Civic Center high school students is Ida B. Wells High School.
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Jefferson Square Park
The gently sloping hills in Van Ness/Civic Center hold parks and recreation areas. Residents stroll along the shaded walking paths in Jefferson Square Park or lounging on the grass beneath the trees. It's also home to Turk Street Park, an off-leash dog park.
Van Ness/Civic Center's Jefferson Square Park enjoys iconic views of the city.
The James P. Lang Athletic Field offers athletic opportunities in Van Ness/Civic Center.
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Parks in this Area
War Memorial Court
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Multi-Purpose Field
Helen Diller Civic Center Playground
Playground
Concessions
Patricia's Green in Hayes Valley
Picnic Area
Jefferson Square Park
Turk-Hyde Mini Park
Playground
James P. Lang Field
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
24 min drive
Subway
Van Ness (Metro)
Subway
Market And Van Ness (F Line)
Bus
Van Ness Ave & Bush St
Bus
Civic Center Bart (9th And Market)
Bus
Polk St & O'farrell St
Bus
Hayes St & Larkin St
Bus
Van Ness Ave & Eddy St
Bus
Hyde St & Grove St
Bus
Mcallister St & Van Ness Ave
Van Ness/Civic Center Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Van Ness/Civic Center, San Francisco sell after 3 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Van Ness/Civic Center, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $1,700,000, up 440% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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150 Van Ness offers the finest in San Francisco living. With the broadest selection of amenities in the Bay Area, 150 Van Ness is reinventing the meaning of home. 150 Van Ness is also smack-dab in the middle of it all. Located minutes from jobs, parks, bars, and restaurants, 150 Van Ness allows you to easily experience the best that San Francisco has to offer.Please call for an appointment today.
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Steps from the heart of Hayes Valley! The Civic Center is home to many of San Francisco's largest and most impressive cultural institutions, from the golden-domed City Hall to the Asian Art Museum, Supreme Court, Opera House, and more. These grand landmarks set the stage for a neighborhood that is innovative, sustainable, and bustling with life. The Civic Center is just that. Walk to work, take a
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,121
Median Age
41
Population Density
54 ppl/acre
Population under 18
11.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$113,252
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$132,581
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.2%
College Graduates
66.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.2%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.5%
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®
81/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
99/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
95/ 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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