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A lively San Francisco neighborhood with a rich history
Eureka Valley and Dolores Heights are in the heart of fast-moving San Fransisco. This colorful enclave hosts several micro-neighborhoods and some of the city's most coveted zip codes. Tourists flock to the area for many of the same reasons people buy here: well-preserved 19th-century homes, scenic parks and the culture, nightlife and businesses of the Castro District, the historic center of LGBTQ+ life. "You're up in the hills where it's quiet, but it becomes vibrant as you step down into busy commercial areas," says Kira Mead, a Realtor at Real SF Properties with more than 20 years of experience. Eureka Valley and Dolores Heights are active, creative communities where residents live shoulder-to-shoulder in an ever-evolving environment. "It's always going to be an area where people want to live," Mead says.
The Castro Theatre is a famous fixture in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights.
Castro Street is the social heart of Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights.
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A slice of Bay Area history at a premium
In this upscale area, one-bedroom condos start around $800,000, with two-bedroom units hovering around $1.2 million. Modest single-family homes sell above $1.75 million, a price that climbs with size, views and level of maintenance, with four-bedroom builds selling above $3 million. Every buyer in this region is purchasing a slice of history, and though owners sometimes renovate, many put great care into maintaining the original Victorian and Art Deco elements their homes are so coveted for. Even the neighborhood’s condos can date back to the 1800s. "The market is less affected here than in other areas because it's so desirable," Mead says. Listings typically find new owners within a week or two.
The Castro neighborhood contains an eclectic mix of home styles.
While street parking is common, some homes feature attached garages.
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City views at Mission Dolores Park
Pocket parks and hiking destinations interrupt the cityscape of Eureka Valley and Dolores Heights. Locals can walk to one of San Francisco’s most coveted green spaces, Mission Dolores Park, a hillside spread of grass with stellar city views. Families can visit Helen Diller Playground within the park or head to the Eureka Valley Recreation Center for organized play. The center also has a fenced-in dog park. Hikers are only a couple of miles from scenic views at Twin Peaks.
Dolores Park is the largest park near Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights.
On a sunny day people flock to Mission Dolores Park in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Park area.
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Trendy restaurants and historic nightlife in the Castro
Locals can head down the hill to Castro and Market Streets, home to some of the most diverse shopping, dining and drinking in San Francisco. Weekends can start at Kitchen Story, a popular spot for bottomless mimosas and Asian-inspired brunch, then continue with a visit to the historic Castro Theatre, which hosts movie musical sing-alongs, drag shows and indie films. Quick trips to the grocery store are made easy with Whole Foods and Safeway nearby. Residents have many nightlife options, from wine bars and clubs on Castro Street, to cozy pubs on 24th Street. Regardless, long nights out tend to end the same way they did in 1975: at Orphan Andy’s. For nearly 50 years, husbands Bill Pung and Dennis Zieball have served comfort food at their community-focused, 24-hour diner.
Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights is full of small sidewalk cafes.
There are numerous restaurants to choose from in the Eureka Valley/Dolores Park neighborhood.
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Celebrating community at the Castro Street Fair
A day in this neighborhood rarely goes by without an art show, pop-up market or festival. One of the biggest and most historic annual events is the Castro Street Fair, where thousands gather on the first Sunday in October to watch drag performers, sample food trucks and check out local vendors and art exhibits. Famed San Francisco politician Harvey Milk founded the fair in 1974 to promote LGBTQ+-owned businesses.
Castro neighborhood flag
Castro neighborhood murals
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Students walk to historic San Francisco schools
Schools are in walking distance to many homes in the neighborhood. Kids can attend Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy, which has a B from Niche, then continue to Everett Middle, a B-minus school offering Spanish immersion instruction. With a Spanish Revival bell tower, Mission High School is an architectural landmark in the community and earns a B from Niche.
Mission High School is across the street from Dolores Park.
Everett Middle School educates the youth of the Eureka Valley neighborhood.
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Streetcars, buses and BART stations throughout the area
“If you work downtown, it’s a great commute,” Mead says. Residents can catch a Muni bus or streetcar, or head to a BART subway station to get around the region without a car. Drivers can hop on Interstate 80 to get downtown or take Route 101 to the airport 13 miles south.
Riders board the popular street-car in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights.
Public transportation can be found all over Eureka Valley/Dolores Park.
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Parks in this Area
Seward Mini Park
Eureka Valley Dog Run Park
Dog Park
Eureka Valley Recreation Center and Park
Baseball/Softball
Dog Park
Tennis
Kite Hill Open Space
Trails
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
23 min drive
Subway
Liberty Street
Subway
Market And Church Inbound
Subway
21St Street
Subway
Market And Castro
Subway
Church And 16Th Outbound
Subway
Church St & 22Nd St
Bus
Castro St & 19th St
Bus
Church St & 16th St
Bus
18th St & Danvers St
Bus
Eureka St & 22nd St
Bus
Grand View Ave & 21st St
Bus
Castro St & 18th St
Bus
Castro St & 21st St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Eureka Valley-Dolores Heights
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Eureka Valley-Dolores Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Eureka Valley-Dolores Heights, San Francisco sell after 109 days on the market compared to the national average of 69 days. The median sale price for homes in Eureka Valley-Dolores Heights, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $420,000, up 4% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Modern Luxury in Eureka Valley/Dolores Heights. Welcome to this spacious, designer-remodeled 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath condo spanning two levels in the heart of Eureka Valley. Blending style and function, this home offers a refined urban lifestyle just steps from vibrant Castro dining and entertainment. The open-concept main level features a chef's kitchen with high-end Thermador appliances, generous
Perched on the prized slopes of Liberty Hill, this elegant Edwardian condo offers a rare combination of vintage charm, thoughtful updates and a functional layout. The top-floor residence in a boutique 3-unit building features three bedrooms, a split bath, and abundant natural light throughout its beautifully proportioned interiors. Step inside to find refined architectural details including
Remarkable Price!!! 317 Douglass Street is a condo in an intimate three unit Edwardian building. Full floor flat with San Francisco charm and character. Coved ceilings, period built-ins, *hardwood flooring throughout lays under wall to wall carpeting. Two decorative fireplaces are just a few of the highlights. Beautiful, rich wood paneling adorns our southern exposed family/dining area. The floor
Award-winning architect Hulett Jones of Jones|Haydu & Sawyers Design deliver a New York Times featured masterpiece where architecture meets desire & stops you cold. This isn't renovationit's architectural seduction. The exterior Victorian silhouette honors neighborhood heritage while inside pure design intelligence awaits. Hand-cut radial cedar slats & standing seam metal offer unapologetically
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Featuring aesthetically pleasing one- and two-bedroom layouts — with den options included — is the hallmark of our San Francisco Apartments. See how 2175 Market’s thoughtfully designed open floor plans, generous windows, and an Energy Star® stainless appliance package provide a comfortable, functional home. Designed to meet LEED Platinum Certification while featuring natural materials and
Ready to show but still tenant occupied. A rental property with views! A showstopper! An extensively remodeled 4/BD 3.5/BA luxury home in Eureka Valley. The home is flooded with natural light through a large skylight atop the ornate stairway. The main level features a formal entryway with custom wallpaper, a LR w/ fireplace, DR, large gourmet eat-in-kitchen with high-end appliances and French
Property Id: 1949072Seeking mature individual to share unique, modern, updated flat in a good home with a warm and friendly atmosphere with elegant charm. Must be responsible, quiet, respectful., clean. Shared bath.We face Diamond Heights with vast views of Bernal Heights, Potrero, Noe Valley and San Francisco Bay. There is a twin-size extra long bed, built-in desk, chest of 6
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
13,765
Median Age
44
Population Density
38 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$186,746
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$193,695
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.3%
College Graduates
79.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40.5%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
78.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
68°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
99/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
90/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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