Mission Dolores
Western saloons and the famous Bi-Rite grocery store
Residents can walk to some of the best dining and nightlife San Francisco offers in and around Mission Dolores. “There’s an old standby here called Foreign Cinema. It has fantastic food and it has a cool outdoor space with a great interior to match,” Gullicksen shares. “They actually quietly show these cool old movies projected on the wall while you are eating; it’s their schtick.” Other restaurant hotspots include Kitchen Story, known as one of the best brunch spots in the city. The eatery serves California-style breakfast and brunch items with Asian influences in a cozy, home-kitchen type of atmosphere. For nights out on the town, locals enjoy timeless spots like The 500 Club. Marked by its iconic neon marquee and art-plastered interior walls, this unpretentious dive bar has been serving classic drinks for over 70 years. A block over is Elixir, the second oldest continually operating saloon in San Francisco, with roots dating back to the late 1800s. Residents here can enjoy the bar’s extensive whiskey collection along with hand-made organic cocktails in a setting that feels exactly like an old Western film. When preferring to eat at home or looking to grab picnic items for the park, locals are just steps away from one of the hottest San Francisco grocery stores around. “There’s a Bi-Rite grocery store and Four Barrell Coffee Shop here that people all over specifically seek out,” Gullicksen says. Bi-Rite has been in the area since the ‘40s and is known for its fresh, local food as well as its acclaimed Creamery. In the summer, it’s not uncommon to see locals lined around the building to get a scoop of the store’s famous ice cream.Pastel-colored Edwardians and historic Victorian homes
Mission Dolores’s residential landscape is mostly a mix of condos in smaller converted buildings and grand single-family homes, all lined along Palm-tree clustered streetscapes with commonly pastel-colored exteriors. Condos can start in the $600,000s for a one-bedroom unit but can go as high as $2.5 million for a luxury, modern condo with three or more bedrooms. Single-family homes typically range from $1.3 million to over $2 million. Classic San Francisco Edwardian architecture dominates the housing styles here, but there are also quite a few Art Deco and Victorian properties. “The thing that’s cool about Mission Dolores is that there are these intricate Victorian homes that didn’t get hit with the earthquake or fires, so you still have this beautiful historic Victorian architecture,” Gullicksen says. “Then there’s a lot of new modern buildings because the area got trendy and expensive over the past couple of decades.”San Francisco’s iconic Mission Dolores Park
The hilly, 16-acre Mission Dolores Park is the golden recreational star of the neighborhood. One of the most beloved parks in the city, the site draws in massive crowds, showcasing a very culturally diverse and vibrant community. Locals can sprawl out on the park’s green lawns shaded by palm trees to relax or people-watch while enjoying gorgeous views of the San Francisco skyline. The park features multiple amenities like a soccer field, tennis and basketball courts and the expansive Helen Diller Playground playground. Considered one of the best playgrounds in the city, the site provides sectioned, rubber-surfaced play areas for children to run around in with thoughtfully designed modern features like a 45-foot slide and natural stone climbing wall.Social gatherings and movie nights at the park
Most of the area’s community events take place at Mission Dolores Park. There are eclectic social gatherings like the popular First Caturdays at the Park, where locals can bring their leash-trained cats to the park to socialize with other neighbors and their little furry feline pets. In the summer, residents can grab their blankets and lay out in the park for the Sundown Cinema Series. These well-attended free outdoor movie screenings also feature local food and drink vendors, music and themed, pre-show entertainment. On a weekly basis, area families can take part in scheduled playgroups at the park, with engaging, planned children's activities led by child development experts.Home to one of the city’s oldest high schools
Public elementary-aged students in Mission Dolores are either zoned for Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy, which gets a B rating from Niche or the C-rated Sanchez Elementary. For older students, there’s the B-minus-rated Everett Middle School and the B-rated Mission High School. Founded in 1890, Mission High is the oldest high school in San Francisco, with its current iconic campus built in the 1920s. The school provides strong college prep programs, from application and personal statement workshops to the special Step to College Program. This STCP offers personalized student mentorships to help first-generation students apply and attend college.A walker’s paradise
Mission Dolores is a walker's paradise, but the area benefits from numerous public transportation options and easy highway access. “It sits right by Highway 81 and has two BART stations,” Gullicksen says. “There are great buses too, so it has everything you would need for transportation and commuting to and from work a little quicker than perhaps other areas of San Francisco.” Neighborhood residents can also hop on the J-Church line of the iconic Muni Metro light rail and streetcar system for multiple stops throughout San Francisco.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Sandra Darrow
Sandra Darrow
Real Estate eBroker Inc
(650) 733-2753
30 Total Sales
1 in Mission Dolores
$1,320,000 Price
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Cooper Gaines
Cooper Gaines
eXp Realty of Northern California, Inc.
(650) 502-6235
68 Total Sales
2 in Mission Dolores
$685K - $795K Price Range
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Denis Lancerin
Denis Lancerin
City Real Estate
(510) 930-1573
70 Total Sales
2 in Mission Dolores
$619K - $1.5M Price Range
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John Woodruff
John Woodruff
Aethos Real Estate
(628) 200-7963
51 Total Sales
2 in Mission Dolores
$2.3M - $6.5M Price Range
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Shirin Zehtabfard
Shirin Zehtabfard
Responds QuicklyColdwell Banker Realty
(650) 870-9647
42 Total Sales
2 in Mission Dolores
$535K - $1.8M Price Range
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Nick Flageollet
Nick Flageollet
Compass
(415) 548-8485
72 Total Sales
1 in Mission Dolores
$2,200,888 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Mission Dolores Park
- Basketball
- Dog Park
- Tennis
Daniel E. Koshland Community Park
- Basketball
- Playground
Alioto Mini Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Kid Power Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Mission Playground
- Basketball
- Pool
- Soccer
SoMa West Dog Park
- Dog Park
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
21 min drive
Subway
Church And 18Th Street
Subway
Church And 20Th Street
Subway
Market And Laguna/Guerrero
Subway
Church And 17Th Street
Bus
18th St & Guerrero St
Bus
18th St & Valencia St
Bus
Market St & Laguna St
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Mission Dolores | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 8 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 6 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Mission Dolores Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mission Dolores, San Francisco sell after 94 days on the market compared to the national average of 69 days. The median sale price for homes in Mission Dolores, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $329,900, down 40% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$495,000
Median Sale Price
$329,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$765,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$220,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
4%
Last 12 months Home Sales
46
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-40%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$409
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
970
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Median Year Built
1981
Months of Supply
1.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,730
Below the national average
1,927
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,411
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,115
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
775
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
542
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,178
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jul 2611am - 1pm
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Saturday, Jul 261 - 3pm
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Sunday, Jul 272:30 - 4:30pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$3,599 - $4,766 per month
- 38 Dolores
- Studio-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 504+ Sq Ft
- 38 Dolores St
- San Francisco, CA
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$3,190 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 500 Sq Ft
- 429 14th St
- Unit FL3-ID1621
- San Francisco, CA
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,289
Median Age
41
Population Density
54 ppl/acre
Population under 18
14%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$155,825
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$171,796
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
95%
College Graduates
74.4%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
26.8%
% Population in Labor Force
79.7%
Above the national average
65.1%
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®
98
/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
97
/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
99
/ 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.
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