$1,367,272Average Value$1,062Average Price per Sq Ft19Homes For Sale
Walkable San Francisco district known for its well-preserved historic homes
Lower Pacific Heights is a San Francisco neighborhood highlighted by its walkability, proximity to trendy local restaurants and well-kept, historic homes. “One of the main highlights of the area is being able to find a lot of Victorian housing that’s in pretty good, original condition,” says Eddie O’Sullivan, a longtime San Francisco resident, Realtor and broker of Elevation Real Estate. “It’s a pretty small neighborhood, but you’ve got easy access to commercial areas and restaurants, it’s walkable to Japantown, and it’s almost a hospital district with Kaiser and The UCSF Medical Center right here.” While the neighborhood sits on the lower hills just below Pacific Heights, notable for its mansions and bay views, Lower Pacific Heights still stands out with its own offerings. “It attracts a mixed bag of people because you can get slightly better pricing than areas around it like Pacific Heights,” O’Sullivan says. “If you want this along with being in a more city-type of environment, it’s a nice option.” Plus, the "Full House" home is counted among its famous Victorian home offerings.
Lower Pacific Heights buzzes with local shops, eateries, and a vibrant street scene.
Stroll through Lower Pacific Heights, where historic architecture meets modern city living.
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Historic Victorian homes and 21st century condos
The neighborhood’s tree-lined streetscapes are mostly lined with original single-family Victorian homes. Typically detached, prices for these range from $1.3 million for a 1,300-square-foot home to $4.5 million for a 4,000-square feet property. There are also numerous condo options, with the majority being built in the mid-2000s and later. Condo prices range from $650,000 to $900,000 for a studio or one-bedroom unit. Condos with two bedrooms range from $850,000 to $1.6 million, depending on overall square footage, while those with three or more bedrooms range from $1.3 million to $3 million. The highest-priced condos are typically completely renovated or in newer, luxury-style buildings with bonus amenities like rooftop decks. The Bush Street-Cottage Row Historic District, reminiscent of an English alley, is in this neighborhood. Set along a landscaped path in Cottage Row Mini Park is a preserved collection of 1870s and ‘80s Victorian cottages that are rarely on the market but feature small backyard gardens that used to provide produce for area farmer's markets.
Stroll past classic Victorian homes that define the charm of Lower Pacific Heights streets.
Lower Pacific Heights is home to beautifully preserved Victorian houses with timeless appeal.
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Filmore Street dining and Japan Center Mall shopping
The neighborhood has many restaurants, cafes and bars, including The San Francisco Athletic Club, a popular sports bar. The City Taqueria is a colorful counter-service Mexican eatery, while La Boulangerie de San Francisco is a French-American bakery and café with a rustic, European-style interior space. Filmore Street runs through Lower Pacific Heights, lined with a few stores and numerous eateries, such as the New England-inspired seafood restaurant Woodhouse Fish Co. and the highly rated SPQR. This modern establishment serves inventive Italian-based dishes. Along the southern part of the neighborhood is Japantown with Japan Center Mall, a Japanese-based shopping center surrounded by tons of Japanese eateries, including sushi bars, plus the highly frequented Nijiya Market. This Japanese market offers fresh vegetables, meats and imported grocery items. This area also has specialty stores and boutiques, as well as the Japantown Peace Plaza and Peace Pagoda. Other grocery offerings can be found at Mollie’s Stone’s Market on California Street. For big-box shopping, Target is located just west of the neighborhood on Geary Boulevard.
Discover Japantown's vibrant shopping and dining scene in Lower Pacific Heights.
Stroll through Lower Pacific Heights' Fillmore Street for historic charm and vibrant city life.
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Intimate neighborhood parks and a community center
Lower Pacific Heights has quaint micro-parks. Cottage Row Mini Park surrounds the neighborhood’s most historic Victorian home section, with a dog area and a small walking path. Plus, it is home to the historic Issei Garden, full of flowers and benches. Surrounded by eucalyptus trees, Mary Ellen Pleasant Memorial Park offers an intimate green space and is considered the smallest park in San Francisco. Other neighborhood recreation includes the California Tennis Club and the Hamilton Recreation Center. This center offers indoor athletic facilities and has a community pool, an outdoor tennis court area and the connecting Hamilton Recreation Park with a playground. The more expansive Lafayette Park is less than a mile north of the neighborhood, featuring an innovative, modern playground, an off-leash dog play area and resting spots that look out to scenic views of the city. The San Francisco Bay is about 2 miles from the neighborhood, with plenty of water recreation available.
Cottage Row Mini Park features space for families to relax in
Lower Pacific Heights
Cottage Row Mini Park steps up off a busy street.
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Public schools with drop-in after-school enrichment programs
Students may attend Dr. William Cobb Elementary School, which gets an A-minus-rating from Niche, followed by the A-minus-rated Marina Middle School. The A-rated Galileo High School has a Futurama After-School Program, which provides free drop-in tutoring and enrichment classes from culinary to dance and mural art. The University of California San Francisco, Mount Zion site is also right in the neighborhood.
Cobb Elementary is on a busy thoroughfare.
Marina Middle School is housed in a three-story building.
Galileo Academy of Science & Technology is the public high school for the Financial District.
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Annual social events at the Hamilton Community Center
The Hamilton Recreation Center is a popular spot for enjoying community gatherings. “We put on a lot of events throughout the year, especially during the holidays,” says Pablo Sotelo, a longtime local and facility coordinator at the Hamilton Recreation Center. “We also have the San Francisco Black Family Day here in September, and we host a “Grillin’ in the Mo’ event for an end-of-the-summer celebration, which the mayor came to this year.” This annual summer event features live music, food and a kids zone. Each March, the neighborhood’s AMC Kabuki 8 movie theater hosts the popular annual CAAMFest (formerly the San Francisco Asian American Film Festival). The Peace Plaza in Japantown also holds many events throughout the year, including the annual Cherry Blossom Festival in the Spring and a Halloween carnival.
Pedestrian-friendly streets near Highway 101
The neighborhood sits next to Highway 101, a main thoroughfare leading north and south across the San Francisco Peninsula. It also provides easy access across the Golden Gate Bridge, which is directly north of Lower Pacific Heights. While the community is highly walkable, there are multiple public bus stops and the Powell BART Station is less than a few miles for light rail travel. The UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion is located within the neighborhood, and the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center sits along the southern border. The San Francisco International Airport is located 15 miles south.
11Lower Pacific Heights combines dynamic street art with convenient public transit options.
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Parks in this Area
Hamilton Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Pool
Presidio Heights Playground
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Raymond Kimbell Playground
Lafayette Park
Dog Park
Tennis
Trails
Alta Plaza Park
Dog Park
Tennis
Playground
Cottage Row Mini Park
The Presidio
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
24 min drive
Bus
Sutter St & Buchanan St
Bus
Geary Blvd & Divisadero St
Bus
Sutter St & Octavia St
Bus
Sutter St & Baker St
Bus
Sutter St & Fillmore St
Bus
Geary Blvd & Baker St
Bus
Fillmore St & Geary Blvd
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Lower Pacific Heights
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
5
4
Burglary
5
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco sell after 46 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Lower Pacific Heights, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $1,644,851, down 1% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Fabulous opportunity to own a VIEW PENTHOUSE with private deck at The District! This luxe 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo was designed with comfort and convenience in mind and served as a model unit showcasing high-end upgrades. The home features an open concept floor plan with direct access from the living area to a private deck spanning the entire length of the unit and offering expansive northerly
This beautifully re-imagined Victorian seamlessly combines timeless architectural charm with modern design. Thoughtfully renovated, the 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features soaring ceilings, high end finishes , and a perfect floor plan for today's living. The main level flows effortlessly from the elegant living room into the dining area with a wood-burning fireplace, and into a stunning
Victorian charm meets modern sophistication in this beautifully renovated top floor two bedroom, two bath, two car parking home with high end designer finishes throughout and thoughtful attention to every detail. No expense was spared in updating this gorgeous full floor flat : bright open kitchen with Italian Marble Counters, stainless steel appliances and custom wood cabinets; New Primary Bath
Buchanan Residences is situated in the heart of Japantown and Lower Pacific Heights, offering the perfect blend of modern design and urban convenience. Built in 2021, this contemporary building was designed by the renowned Butler Armsden Architects.The property features six luxury condominiums with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the interiors with natural light while offering stunning views
Nestled in the heart of the city and situated right on Fillmore Street, this stylish and serene condo offers an abundance of private outdoor space and unparalleled tranquility. Tucked away on the interior of the block, the unit enjoys an abundance of private and quiet outdoor space with patios on both the East and West side of the living room. Inside, you'll find upgraded features such as wood
Sophisticated and stylish, this enormous, top-floor Pacific Heights condominium was extensively remodeled in 2017 with distinctive custom finishes. Entertain groups of all sizes in the light-filled, open floor plan that includes a living room with wood-burning fireplace, dining room, and chef's kitchen with Sub-Zero refrigerator, Thermador range, wine fridge, quartz countertops, and plentiful
2000 Post boasts remarkable amenities and luxury apartments in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights neighborhood. Enjoy 9-ft ceilings, walk-in closets, and expansive bay windows. This San Francisco apartment community features world-class amenities including a swimming pool, sauna, and fitness center. 2000 Post's lower Pacific Heights location provides proximity to bus transit and the 101 and 80
Gigantic renovated light filled corner studio apartment in Pacific Heights. Located on top of the hill above Van Ness Ave, this clean and enormous studio is walking distance to the Polk Street and Japantown. Easy transportation two Salesforce Park via the 2 MUNI line. This newly corner unit comes furnished with a 4 burner gas stove, dishwasher, and full stacked refrigerator/freezer. Laundry
The newly renovated Katsura Apartments is in the heart of San Francisco's famous Japantown. Close enough to the energy and excitement of Buchanan Mall and Fillmore Street but far enough away to be able to get a good night's sleep, Katsura is currently leasing remodeled Studio Apartments and 1-Bedrooms. Our apartments are well-appointed with quality finishes, high-end and modern appliances, new
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
12,426
Median Age
42
Population Density
50 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14.3%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$119,662
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$146,638
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.9%
College Graduates
70.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
28.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
68°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
91/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
99/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
77/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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