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Yerba Buena

Yerba Buena

$1,503,800 Average Value
$1,415 Average Price per Sq Ft
40 Homes For Sale

A bustling neighborhood full of museums and skyscrapers

Featuring city skyline views, art museums, fine dining and high-end boutiques, Yerba Buena is San Francisco’s bustling cultural center. It occupies the south-of-Market blocks around Yerba Buena Gardens and the Moscone Center, a planned civic and cultural district created in the late 20th century. The redevelopment that produced Yerba Buena Gardens, Moscone, and a cluster of museums and hotels began in the 1980s and continued into the 1990s, jumpstarting the local economy and revitalizing Downtown San Francisco. Today, the neighborhood is a popular landing spot for young professionals and office workers looking for a convenient location with minimal commuting.

The Yerba Buena Skyline
The Yerba Buena Skyline
Public art dots the neighborhood
Public art dots the neighborhood
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High rise condos with modern amenities

“Yerba Buena definitely has more of a big city, Manhattan feel to it than most San Francisco neighborhoods,” says Realtor Dan Dodd of Vanguard Properties, who has worked in the area for over 20 years. “There are lots of high-rises, great access to museums and the arts. It’s a good place if you’re looking for a faster-paced lifestyle.” The housing market is dominated by mid-rise and high-rise condos and rentals — unlike most of the rest of the city, there are virtually no single-family homes. Many units were built as part of larger mixed-use projects. Condos can sell for anywhere from just over $1 million to over $10 million.

Historical buildings converted to condos
Historical buildings converted to condos
Modern mid-rise condos
Modern mid-rise condos
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Home to the city's best museums

Yerba Buena’s city blocks are jam-packed with major cultural institutions. The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, the Museum of the African Diaspora and the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts are all located in the neighborhood, along with several other major museums, venues and cultural institutions. These spots offer an endless supply of cultural and entertainment programming, but also draw a fair amount of foot traffic, especially on weekends.

The YBCA next to Yerba Buena Park
The YBCA next to Yerba Buena Park
The Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art
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Known for upscale dining and shopping centers

Shopping and dining in the neighborhood are concentrated in a few areas:

  • Westfield San Francisco Centre is a 9-story mall in the heart of the neighborhood that’s home to the local movie theater.
  • Metreon is a multi-story shopping and entertainment complex next to Yerba Buena Gardens that features casual dining outlets.
  • Yerba Buena Gardens is surrounded by several restaurants that cater to museum and park visitors.

Bloomingdale's in the Westfield Mall
Bloomingdale's in the Westfield Mall
The Grove is a popular neighborhood eatery
The Grove is a popular neighborhood eatery
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Yerba Buena Gardens and Saleforce Park

Yerba Buena Gardens is the neighborhood’s central green space: two blocks of lawn, art, paved terraces, and playground installations surrounded by cultural institutions. It’s a great place to relax when it’s nice out. Nearby Salesforce Park offers a unique urban outdoor experience. The rooftop green space stretches across four city blocks and offers great views of the city, manicured topiary, winding trails and a modern playground.

Yerba Buena Gardens
Yerba Buena Gardens
Salesforce Park
Salesforce Park
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Several public transportation options in the neighborhood

Yerba Buena is one of the most connected neighborhoods in the city in terms of public transportation options. Cable cars and bus stops are located throughout the neighborhood, connecting it to the rest of San Francisco. BART and Muni lines run along Market Street, and Powell and Montgomery stations are just a few blocks from the gardens. “Driving can be a little difficult,” says Dodd. “It’s a very dense neighborhood, and there’s a lot of traffic, particularly during the week. So getting out of the area by car can take time.” Flying, however, is relatively simple, as both the Yellow and Red BART lines run directly from the neighborhood to San Francisco International Airport, which is located about 12 miles south.

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

San Francisco International

20 min drive

Subway

Embarcadero Station

Subway

Market And 4Th/Stockton

Bus

Salesforce Transit Center

Bus

Transbay (181 Fremont)

Bus

San Francisco

Bus

1St St & Mission St

Bus

4Th St & Market St

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3Rd St & Folsom St

Bus

3Rd St & Stevenson St

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Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
2,055
Number of Homes for Sale
40
Median Year Built
2002
Months of Supply
3.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,328
Above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,188
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,547
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
869
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
435
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
1,742

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Condo Buildings

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
16
Median Rent
$7,400
Median Single Family Home Rent
$2,600
Median Condo Rent
$7,850
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$9,500

Demographics

Total Population
8,952
Median Age
43
Population Density
33 ppl/acre
Population under 18
12.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.4%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$167,686
Significantly above the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$169,333

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
89.3%
College Graduates
70.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
68°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Moderately bikeable

Bikeability®

70 / 100

Exceptionally walkable

Walkability®

100 / 100

Exceptional public transit

Transit®

100 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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