$2,105,094Average Value$1,283Average Price per Sq Ft28Homes For Sale
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
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Eureka Valley-Dolores Heights, San Francisco sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Eureka Valley-Dolores Heights, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $2,263,240, up 11% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
317 Douglass Street is a condo in an intimate three unit Edwardian building. Encompasses a full floor flat with San Francisco charm and character. Coved ceilings, period built-ins, * hardwood flooring throughout lays under new 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
Step into timeless charm and modern comfort in this beautifully updated three-level Edwardian home, freshly painted and truly move-in ready. The MAIN LEVEL welcomes you with a spacious living room adorned with rich gum wood trim, gleaming hardwood floors, and a grand fireplaceperfect for cozy evenings. Entertain in style with a traditional wet bar, ideal for crafting cocktails and conversation.
Great opportunity to move in as is or expand this beautiful Fernando Nelson built Victorian with views from all levels on one of the best blocks of Liberty Hill between Noe and Castro next to the Liberty Hill steps. One enters this charming home via a good-sized entrance hall into a light filled living room w original tiled fireplace and window alcove, French doors and original wood accents. The
Once a 1909 firehouse, this fabulous multi-level home is now an architectural showpiece in Noe Valley! Set on a rare, flat block near 24th St and The Castro, this residence displays a contemporary design by Garavaglia Architecture. A soaring central atrium with expansive skylights and a dramatic open staircase infuse the interior with light as high ceilings and gallery-style walls offer an
Welcome to 3879 17th Street, a gorgeously renovated Italianate flat in prime Eureka Valley/Castro! This top-floor condo blends 19th-century charm with dazzling modern updates. The home's inviting living room features coved ceilings, an ornate fireplace, and a bay window overlooking tree-lined 17th Street. Just down the hallway, the formal dining room features decorative wainscoting, a built-in
2BR/1BA condo in a well run, fully owner occupied 4-unit association with good reserves * Ideally laid out with an open kitchen/living/dining area with recessed lighting and direct access through sliding glass doors to a gorgeously landscaped exclusive use south garden and deck; perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining * Updated chefs kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances
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
Top floor - Remodeled 2bd/2ba apartment. Amazing Spanish Style building located walking distance to the heart of The Castro and the Mission! Home of some of the nest eateries in San Francisco! This building has a gorgeous shared courtyard and an expansive astroturf deck! Unit Features - Two Bedroom - Two full bath - Balcony off bedroom - Wood floors throughout - Updated kitchen - Laundry in the
Located on Collingwood Hill (Castro/Eureka Valley) views of Downtown from the front and incredible sunsets and Twin Peaks views off the back.- 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms - Primary bedroom 1 has slider with deck and sweeping views of Twin Peaks and sunsets, en suite full bath, large closet, tub/shower- Primary bedroom 2 has bay windows and views of Twin Peaks and sunsets, en
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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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