Julie Flouty
Compass
(650) 414-5474
190 Total Sales
1 in Downtown South San Francis
$1,425,000 Price
Downtown South San Francis
Most locals refer to San Francisco simply as The City. South San Francisco, then, is reasonably known as South City. The shorthand is telling, for South San Francisco has much of what The City to its north offers and some of what it doesn't. A vast and beautiful wilderness in the form of San Bruno Mountain Park, part of the Santa Cruz Mountain Range, borders South San Francisco to the north, and the San Francisco Bay is visible from most places in this gently sloping small metropolis.
Downtown South San Francisco is an L-shaped neighborhood of about 1 square mile just under a mile south of the trailheads of San Bruno Mountain Park and 1.5 miles west of the San Francisco Bay. There are some cool new modern townhouse constructions in the vicinity, but for the most part, bungalows, Craftsmans and some midcentury condominium buildings make up the housing stock of Downtown South San Francisco. Homes range from $750,000 to $1.5 million. Renovated Monterey bungalows with two bedrooms, arched entryways and one-car garages on smallish lots are on the market for $900,000. For $1.1 million, you'll find modular townhomes with modern wooden exterior details and four bedrooms.
Eater Magazine's list of Everywhere Worth Eating Between San Francisco and SFO (or San Francisco International Airport) includes three restaurants within a mile of any residence in Downtown South San Francisco. Little Lucca Sandwich Shop has some of the largest hoagies in the Bay Area. The magazine says The Night Market is a near-exact replica of the night markets in Hong Kong, from the ambiance to the food. This being California, you'll also find excellent Mexican food in the area, with Taqueria San Bruno being the local favorite. You can grow food in the South San Francisco Community Garden. There are a few ethnic markets Downtown and a Safeway under a mile west. Orange Memorial Park, which is inside the neighborhood, has a renovated sports field and an aquatic center. Sign Hill Park, just a few blocks north, offers 30 acres of hiking with a hilltop view of the Bay, and peaks in the 2,500-acre San Bruno Mountain State & County Park rise to 1,300 feet.
According to the Mayor's Office, South City is The Biotech Capital of the World. Biotech pioneer Genentech offers a pipeline to its workforce by partnering with local schools. The South San Francisco Unified School District received a B-plus from the school ranking website Niche. Genentech's partnership with the district is one reason why. The Science Garage is a 4-year biotech track in which students can pursue STEM opportunities with a concentration in biotech in a state-of-the-art facility on the campus of South San Francisco High School donated by the world's biggest biotech company. Not far, Spruce Elementary received a C from Niche and Parkway Heights Middle School received a B-minus.
While Downtown South San Francisco is on the flight path of the nearby San Francisco International Airport, its proximity to the airport provides much convenience. State Route 101 runs along the eastern side of the neighborhood, leading north to the Golden Gate Bridge or south all the way to Los Angeles. Otherwise, residents can get from South City to anywhere in The City in under 20 minutes on the BART. Given the strong economy of South City, however, you may be able to bike to work, as most of the major biotech firms are within a mile or two.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Julie Flouty
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Pamela Tyson
Pamela Tyson
Compass
(650) 381-1526
62 Total Sales
1 in Downtown South San Francis
$900,000 Price
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Sandra Darrow
Sandra Darrow
Real Estate eBroker Inc
(650) 733-2753
33 Total Sales
1 in Downtown South San Francis
$1,551,700 Price
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Claire Haggarty
Claire Haggarty
N B T Realty Service
(650) 977-2596
15 Total Sales
1 in Downtown South San Francis
$900,000 Price
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Robert Pedro
Robert Pedro
Signature Realty & Mortgage
(650) 376-7617
57 Total Sales
1 in Downtown South San Francis
$1,450,000 Price
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Michael Chow
Michael Chow
Responds QuicklyPacific Land Company
(650) 410-1919
24 Total Sales
1 in Downtown South San Francis
$1,308,000 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
Orange Memorial Park
Jack Drago Park
Buri Buri Park
Centennial Way Dog Park
City Hall Play Area
Sign Hill Park
Transit
Downtown South San Francis Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown South San Francis, South San Francisco sell after 69 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Downtown South San Francis, South San Francisco over the last 12 months is $1,090,000, up 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$1,050,000
Median Sale Price
$1,090,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,050,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,078,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
22
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$856
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,114
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Median Year Built
1940
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,362
Significantly below the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,842
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,055
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
857
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$2,995 - $5,385 per month
- Altitude Apartments
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 150 Airport Blvd
- South San Francisco, CA
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$3,150 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 700 Sq Ft
- 660 Railroad Ave
- Unit 660A
- South San Francisco, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
12,968
Median Age
39
Population Density
33 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$75,593
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$102,244
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
78.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
22.8%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.8%
% Population in Labor Force
74%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
20''
Average Winter Low Temperature
44°F
Average Summer High Temperature
73°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk 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.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Orange Park
Warehouse jobs, neighborhood parks and community vibes in South San Francisco
Sign Hill
Small South San Francisco neighborhood with the city's infamous welcoming sign
Avalon
Park-filled suburban hamlet with easy access to San Francisco’s rapid transit
Central Brisbane
Scenic views and a small-town feel away from the bustle of San Francisco
San Bruno Park
Urban bayside community containing San Bruno's restaurant-filled downtown
Serra Highlands
Postwar suburb in South San Francisco, close to local schools and restaurants
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