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Small Sunset District neighborhood with a vibrant local lifestyle scene
West Portal is a desirable neighborhood in San Francisco’s Sunset District, brimming with distinct 1930s architecture on large lots and locally owned shops and restaurants. “It’s one of the most popular areas of the city and a great neighborhood for families because it’s close to parks and lots of schools,” says Wendy Storch, a Realtor with Sotheby’s International Realty who has sold homes in the area for 25 years. Its high walkability, lively lifestyle sector, and proximity to downtown highlight the neighborhood’s more urban, trendy appeal. But it's West Portal’s residential area that retains its more small-town-like sensibility with a tight-knit, active community known to take great pride in this little slice of San Francisco.
These homes have an attached garage on the street level for convenient parking.
Little Original Joe's has a fantastic assortment of Italian foods in West portal.
West Portal includes several residential blocks.
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Stylistic homes along lightly hilly streetscapes
The neighborhood’s softly sloped streetscapes display an array of decorative and colorful homes. “West Portal has very elegant, romantic architecture,” Storch says. The majority of homes were built in the 1920s and ’30s and are a mix of Marina-, Rousseau- and revival styles like Italianate, Tudor and Mediterranean. “The homes are detached with larger lots, and some of the houses have very deep yards,” Storch says. Most homes sit close together along wide streets, featuring private driveways leading to an attached one- or two-car garage. West Portal’s streetscapes are moderately tree-lined, which makes it stand out from neighboring communities in the Sunset District, which tend to lack exterior greenery. Prices range from $1.4 million to $2.5 million for a home with 2-3 bedrooms. A larger home with more bedrooms ranges from $2.8 million to $3.5 million.
Marina-style homes are common in West Portal.
Homes sit close together in West Portal.
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Themed community playgrounds and expansive nearby city parks
Most outdoor recreation offerings are located just outside the community, but the neighborhood is home to the 2-acre West Portal Playground. This popular site is connected to the West Portal Recreation Center and features athletic fields and imaginative playscapes, including a dragon-shaped slide. Carl Larsen Park borders West Portal and has a modern airport-themed playground, a pickleball complex and an indoor swimming pool. It also features a baseball diamond, tennis courts and picnic areas. The popular 33-acre Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove also borders West Portal and has a 2-mile looped trail, along with tennis courts and an outdoor concert meadow. One of San Francisco’s most iconic recreational sites, the 1,017-acre Golden Gate Park, is only two miles north, while Ocean Beach is two miles west with 3-miles of public Pacific shoreline.
West Portal is close to Ocean Beach on the Pacific shoreline.
Golden Gate Park's Conservatory of Flowers is a popular destination north of West Portal.
Just a few blocks west of West Portal are the trails of Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove.
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Public schools with internship programs
Students may attend West Portal Elementary School followed by Herbert Hoover Middle School, both of which get an A-minus rating from Niche. The A-plus-rated Lowell High School is ranked as the No. 3 best magnet high school in California and the No. 10 best public high school in California. It offers students numerous AP classes, project-based learning programs and internship opportunities.
West Portal’s youngest students attend West Portal Elementary.
Lowell High School in San Francisco
Hoover (Herbert) Middle School is the only school in Golden Gate Heights.
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Summer music festivals and literary gatherings
The nearby Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove hosts a yearly summer concert festival for locals to enjoy. It brings nationally recognized musicians to the park’s natural amphitheater, surrounded by mature eucalyptus trees. “One of the highlights of living here is that you can easily walk over to Sigmund Stern Grove for some great free concerts and shows. The San Francisco Ballet does an annual performance there before their full regular season begins, and it’s very cool to see them performing on this meadow stage,” says Michael Neri, a longtime San Francisco resident and Realtor with Elevation Real Estate. West Portal Branch Library also hosts monthly events throughout the year, including art classes and author lectures. “We also have specific months dedicated to cultural awareness, like Black History Month and Southwest Asia Heritage Month, so we try and do a lot of community events according to these themes,” says Neri.
Experience cultural delights at the iconic Stern Grove Amphitheatre in Pine Lake Park.
Experience cultural delights at the iconic Stern Grove Amphitheatre.
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Multiple public transportation options and next to Route 1
West Portal is known to be both pedestrian and cyclist-friendly, but it also offers easy access to public transportation and main city thoroughfares. Multiple bus stops are in the neighborhood, particularly along West Portal Avenue, while the West Portal Station provides Muni light rail services. “It’s nice because the neighborhood is really easy to get to because of the Muni station, which is our light rail system that has stops throughout the city,” Fernandez says. Route 1, also called the Shoreline Highway, borders the neighborhood to the west. This main thoroughfare runs north across the Golden Gate Bridge into Marin County and south down the Peninsula, connecting with Interstate 80, which leads into the East Bay. Laguna Honda Hospital is less than a mile from West Portal, while the San Francisco International Airport is about 13 miles south.
West Portal is named for a 2-mile streetcar tunnel that was built in the early 1900s.
Commuting within and beyond West Portal is simplified with public transportation on the Muni.
Public transportation makes commuting throughout West Portal and beyond a breeze.
The West Portal Station connects to almost anywhere in the city.
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Trendy shopping and dining along West Portal Avenue
West Portal Avenue, or “West Portal,” as locals call it, “is an adorable village of local businesses,” Storch says, “with everything you need, from a place to get your watch fixed to a place to buy a lampshade.” This busy commercial thoroughfare includes local boutiques, stores, eateries and bakeries. “There’s definitely a lot of action and places to shop and eat at if you walk down the avenue, and it really gets a lot of foot traffic,” says José Fernandez, a San Francisco resident and librarian assistant with West Portal Branch Library. Noe Valley Bakery is known for its fresh croissants, while the popular Bookshop West Portal provides a vast collection of reading material and hosts monthly literary events.
Some of the most highly rated dining spots along the avenue include Trattoria da Vittorio, which serves Calabrian-inspired pizzas and handmade pasta, and Calibur Inc., with a selection of organic burgers, fries and frozen desserts. Dubliner is a longstanding neighborhood bar offering Irish beers and pub fare, while the trendy Elenda’s Mexican Restaurant is one of the newest establishments on the block, dishing out Mexican-American cuisine. The West Portal Produce Market provides fresh produce and other grocery staples, or there’s a Trader Joe’s less than a few miles south at the Stonestown Galleria. This two-story shopping center also features big-brand stores like Target, Sephora and Zara, as well as many casual eateries.
There's plenty of outdoor seating at Noe Valley Bakery in West Portal.
Fresh local produce can be found at the West Portal Produce Market.
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Parks in this Area
Carl Larsen Park
Pine Lake Park
Edgehill Mountain Park
Trails
Hiking
West Portal Recreation Center
Picnic Area
Tennis
Playground
Mount Davidson Park
Rolph-Nicol Jr Playground
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Walking Paths
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
20 min drive
Subway
West Portal
Subway
West Portal And 14Th Avenue
Subway
Saint Francis Circle
Bus
West Portal Ave & 15th Ave
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Ulloa St & West Portal Ave
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Ulloa St & Forest Side Ave
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Portola Dr & San Pablo Ave
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West Portal Ave & 14th Ave
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West Portal Ave & Sloat Blvd
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Portola Dr & Dorchester Way
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Portal
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Portal Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Portal, San Francisco sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in West Portal, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $2,071,525, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Huge opportunity to own in prime West Portal location, priced under market for buyers with vision. Limited showing window-act fast! 1st time on the market in 67 years. Beautifully built Mediterranean Revival-style home w/ 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Entry leads to a gracious living room w/ fireplace and formal dining room. A breakfast room connects to the kitchen, equipped w/ gas range, from the
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a truly rare gem in the highly sought-after West Portal neighborhood! Located just one block from the area's fantastic shops, restaurants, and MUNI lines, this remarkable home has remained off the market for over 95 years. Built on an expansive double lot and detached on both sides, this elegant and jaw-dropping home spans nearly the entire width of
Nestled in the heart of West Portal, this classic 1920s property presents a rare opportunity to transform your perfect spacious home in one of the best neighborhoods in SF. Offering 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and almost 3,200 sq.ft. of living space, this home is brimming with potential. The formal living, dining and sitting rooms showcase period details and charming architectural accents, including
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,410
Median Age
48
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$156,250
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$187,132
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97%
College Graduates
72.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.3%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
73%
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®
95/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
76/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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