Jordan Park/Laurel Heights
A-rated public schools and university graduate programs
Students in the community attend George Peabody Elementary School. Niche gives it an A rating, as more than 80% of students show proficiency in math and reading. While students and families in the San Francisco Unified can apply to any secondary school they feel fits best, some choose to stay close to home at Roosevelt Middle School - which also gets an A from Niche - and Raoul Wallenberg High School. In 2023, U.S. News and World Report included it on its list of the nation's best high schools.Jordan Park/Laurel Heights is also home to one of University of California San Francisco’s campuses. UCSF is dedicated to the health sciences and home to Nobel laureates, with the U.S. News & World Report ranking its hospital and education programs as among the best in the United States. The Laurel Heights Campus is the only UCSF campus dedicated to graduate and professional education and serves as a major center of learning, innovation and employment in the community.
Condos and modern single-family homes pricing in the millions
Expect a competitive and expensive market if you're seeking a home here. Recent sales show the lowest cost property — a classy 900-square-foot midcentury condo — sell for $1.1 million. Looking for even more space and privacy? One of the few completely detached homes single-family homes in the community sold for $2.6 million recently, while a stylish attached 2,600-square-foot Modernist-style house bathing in natural light sold for $3.4 million.Local playground and preschool activities at the city college
Laurel Hill Playground is a cornerstone of the community, and not just because of its playground, baseball field and tennis and basketball courts. Every weekday during the school year, Child Development and Family Study students from the City College of San Francisco host a free teaching lab for toddlers and preschoolers, with activities, games and music for the children and their parents.Fried chicken joints and neighborhood burger shacks
When it comes to shopping, the Laurel Village Shopping Mall offers a variety of options, including home goods, clothing and groceries. The mall also has a collection of popular restaurants, bakeries and coffee shops, which serves as the neighborhood's main draw for dining. Among locals’ favorite spots is Proposition Chicken, which serves fresh, crispy fried chicken and fries. It’s particularly popular because nearly anything on its menu, including the fried chicken, can be made gluten free. Just a few shops down, Super Duper Burgers serves burgers, garlic fries and shakes. On the southern side of the neighborhood, you’ll also find a Trader Joe’s.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Amanda Jones
Amanda Jones
Compass
(628) 228-6755
83 Total Sales
2 in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights
$1.4M - $1.5M Price Range
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Anthony Navarro
Anthony Navarro
Responds QuicklyHarper Real Estate
(628) 250-2120
84 Total Sales
1 in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights
$1,150,000 Price
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Jennifer Rosdail
Jennifer Rosdail
Responds QuicklyKW Advisors
(650) 677-8878
234 Total Sales
2 in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights
$2.9M - $3.5M Price Range
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David Cohen
David Cohen
Responds QuicklyCity Real Estate
(628) 333-6563
163 Total Sales
1 in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights
$4,300,000 Price
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Ali Mafi
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Ali Mafi
Responds Quickly`
(877) 973-3346
100 Total Sales
1 in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights
$2,200,000 Price
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Mike Stack
Mike Stack
Responds QuicklyVanguard Properties
(628) 201-7006
70 Total Sales
1 in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights
$3,100,000 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
Angelo J. Rossi Park
Presidio Wall Playground
Presidio Heights Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Laurel Hill Playground
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
El Polin Spring
Muriel Leff Mini Park
The Presidio
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Jordan Park/Laurel Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 3 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Jordan Park/Laurel Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, San Francisco sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Jordan Park/Laurel Heights, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $1,955,000, down 21% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$2,002,500
Median Sale Price
$1,955,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$4,625,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,650,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
26
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-21%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,148
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
536
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1920
Months of Supply
0.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,859
Significantly above the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,378
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,356
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
896
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
3,920
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
3,745
Median Age
39
Population Density
27 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$140,141
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$172,568
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.3%
College Graduates
80.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
79.7%
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®
75
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
96
/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
71
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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