$2,637,207Average Value$1,057Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
Peaceful residential enclave in the southern hills of San Francisco
Within a small pocket of southwest San Francisco, where the sounds of the bustling city fade into peaceful hilly streetscapes backed by sweeping Pacific Ocean views, is Monterey Heights. “Monterey Heights is an upscale, quiet and all-residential neighborhood, with windy, sometimes foggy weather and wavy streets that follow the curves of the hills,” says David Lytle, a longtime San Francisco resident and former 7x7 Bay Area Magazine editor who currently works for Visit California. “The homes here are all pretty stately, but they're not quite as tony as the mansions in St. Francis Wood, and many are older and more charming than the ones in Sherwood Forest." Only five miles from downtown, the neighborhood offers a residential retreat packed with conveniences, from access to popular recreational sites like Mount Davidson Park to quick proximity to main highways, public transportation and local shopping and dining. With friendly neighbors and an active homeowners association that amps up the neighborhood’s social calendar, Monterey Heights is where residents can find a strong sense of community amongst a more relaxed residential setting within the city's southern hills.
Monterey Heights is composed of winding roads and hillside homes.
Dynamic clouds dance over Monterey Heights, adding drama to serene rooftops.
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Diverse housing along winding streets
The neighborhood’s winding streets are lined with narrow sidewalks and single-family homes, often featuring small front lawns with vibrant greenery from boxwoods to succulents. Homes here were primarily built in the 20th century and showcase a wide mix of architecture, including Mediterranean and Tudor Revivals highlighted with arches, turrets and clay-tile roofs. Other common housing styles include Spanish Colonials and mid-century modern homes. Although a few streets have attached row houses, most homes here are detached and include garages or driveways for off-street parking. Housing prices typically range from $1.4 million for smaller, 1,500-square-foot homes on tighter lots and up to $3.2 million for larger, renovated properties with backyard views of the Pacific Ocean. The neighborhood also has a CAP crime index score of 2 out of 10, which is lower than both the city and national averages.
In Monterey Heights homes are stacked up the hillside.
The winding roads of Monterey Heights make for plenty of corner lot homesites.
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Nearby local eats and prime shopping centers
Along the neighborhood's southern border is Monterey Boulevard, lined with service shops, convenience stores and casual local restaurants. Here, the family-run Shanghai Dumpling King is a favorite for fresh soup dumplings, while the longstanding Big Joe’s is a cozy little diner serving American comfort food. Residents can enjoy more eateries along West Portal Avenue, a main thoroughfare for dining and shopping that's less than a few miles northwest. Franco’s Latin Table is the go-to spot for Peruvian specialties with street-side patio dining, while Ballast Coffee serves up Filipino coffee varieties in a quaint, trendy space. Two miles west, residents can find chain restaurants, national retail stores and a movie theater at the Stonestown Galleria, which also has a Trader Joe’s for grocery essentials.
Retail therapy moments away at Stonestown Shopping Center near Monterey Heights.
Noe Valley is close by down the hill from Monterey Heights.
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Neighborhood block parties
Residents in Monterey Heights enjoy get-togethers and social hangouts right within the neighborhood. One of the most notable gatherings is the Annual Christmas Caroling: Echoes of Joy in Monterey Heights event, where residents come together to enjoy seasonal songs and festive cheer. Another big event in the fall is the Annual Meeting and Block Party. Put on by the Monterey Heights Homeowners Association, the party is a way for longtime and newer residents to mingle and celebrate the community with local food, live big-band music and family-friendly games. When summer arrives, residents can head to nearby Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove for the park’s annual summer concert series, where small- and big-name national acts take the stage.
Top-rated schools with special academies
Students can attend Miraloma Elementary School, which gets an A-rating from Niche, followed by the B-rated James Denman Middle School. The A-rated Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School offers special programs in engineering, health sciences, and arts, media and entertainment. When looking for a private school alternative, the A-plus-rated Stratford School, serving Kindergarten through Grade 8 students, is about a mile away.
Miraloma's Entrance: A Portal to Learning, A Gateway to Success.
Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco from the air.
James Denman Middle School in San Francisco has just over 800 students.
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School has a state-of-the-art athletic Center.
Stratford School is located next to a neighborhood church.
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Hiking trails at Mount Davidson Park
Residents are within walking distance of Mount Davidson Park, where lushly forested walking paths and cobblestone steps lead to the highest peak in the city, providing panoramic views of the Bay Area. A large green space plus a splashing fountain at the western edge of Monterey Heights is for the private use of residents within the adjacent St. Francis Homes Association, but the public Aptos Park is just a few blocks south. The park’s well-maintained grounds feature a kids' play structure, baseball diamond, tennis court and a landscaped walking path.
Monterey Heights residents can take their dogs up for a walk on Mt. Davidson with ease.
The cross on Mt. Davidson required that part of the public land be sold to a private buyer.
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Access to main thoroughfares and public bus routes
Monterey Heights sits between Highway 1 on the west and Interstate 280 on the east, both major thoroughfares for getting around and outside of San Francisco. Numerous local bus stops are lined along nearby Monterey Boulevard for quick public transportation, while the San Francisco International Airport is located directly 13 miles south of the neighborhood.
Union West portal is a great place to go to get around the entire city near Monterey Heights.
Locals converge at West Portal Station, Monterey Heights' gateway to SF.
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Parks in this Area
Carl Larsen Park
Unity Plaza
Edgehill Mountain Park
Trails
Hiking
West Portal Recreation Center
Picnic Area
Tennis
Playground
Aptos Park
Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Tennis
Mount Davidson Park
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
21 min drive
Bus
Yerba Buena Ave & Brentwood Ave
Bus
Monterey Blvd & Saint Elmo Waye
Bus
Miraloma Dr & Yerba Buena Ave
Bus
Yerba Buena Ave & Saint Elmo Way
Bus
Monterey Blvd & El Verano Way
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Monterey Heights
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Monterey Heights, San Francisco sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Monterey Heights, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $2,636,666, consistent with the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
A steep, multi-gabled roof, fieldstone fireplaces, and ocean vistas epitomize this classic Monterey Heights English Tudor home built in 1927 by Harold Stoner. The main level features a living room with a cathedral ceiling and Pacific Ocean views, centered around a grand fireplace. The formal dining room, also with ocean views, shares an open layout with a chef's kitchen with quartz countertops
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
815
Median Age
54
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.2%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
31.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$193,749
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$196,276
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
98.9%
Above the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
58.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
18.3%
% Population in Labor Force
64.5%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
68°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
49/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
53/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
66/ 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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