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North Waterfront

North Waterfront

Urban Core Neighborhood in San Francisco, California

San Francisco 94111, 94133

$1,004,294 Average Value
$954 Average Price per Sq Ft
8 Homes For Sale

Come down to the waterfront

Dining districts, waterfront views and easy walkability define Northern Waterfront. “It’s a walker's paradise, says Eli Kuo, a Realtor with Keller Williams who’s been selling Bay Area real estate since 2004. “People who want to live the city life and walk or take public transportation would move there.” North Waterfront is the throbbing nerve center of San Francisco’s tourist district. “It’s in the heart of the tourist district in San Francisco,” says Kuo. Attractions along the waterfront range from walking districts like Fisherman’s Wharf, with its shops and historic sites, to the ships that drift in and out of Aquatic Cove.

A Fisherman's Wharf sign welcomes guests to one of San Francisco's most iconic neighborhoods.
A Fisherman's Wharf sign welcomes guests to one of San Francisco's most iconic neighborhoods.
On Jefferson and Taylor St, you can find a large sign welcoming guests to Fisherman's Wharf.
On Jefferson and Taylor St, you can find a large sign welcoming guests to Fisherman's Wharf.
A view of the Aquatic Cove at Fisherman's Wharf and San Francisco.
A view of the Aquatic Cove at Fisherman's Wharf and San Francisco.
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People on Polk Street and Little Italy

People in Northern Waterfront have plenty of options for eating and going out, from the pizza shops and restaurants in Little Italy to the bar and nightlife scene on Polk Street. Both of these districts are a short walk from the condos and other residences in Northern Waterfront. Little Italy has its own vibe, and people living there are proud of the area's long history and culture. “You can see Italian flags all over the place,” says Kuo. “Some are even painted on the walls.” Cotogna serves house-made pasta, meat and seafood roasted in a wood-burning oven, and sources its ingredients from local farms. For groceries, most people head to Trader Joe's or North Beach Food Mart, which are both close to the neighborhood. Polk Street is packed with bars and nightlife spots, like Macondray and 221 Club, and the strip is the place to be on weekends.

Polk Street is a very very popular spot near North waterfront.
Polk Street is a very very popular spot near North waterfront.
Mostly commercial space, Fisherman's Wharf has many restaurants and other shops.
Mostly commercial space, Fisherman's Wharf has many restaurants and other shops.
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Condo living on the waterfront

There aren’t any single-family homes in this part of San Francisco, and residents trade the neighborhood vibe for a walkable restaurant and entertainment-focused area that’s a few minutes walk from the waterfront. Condos range from $950,000 to $2 million and are within walking distance to popular dining areas like Polk Street or Little Italy, and bus stops are scattered throughout the neighborhood, providing easy access to anywhere else in the city.

North waterfront homes have some beautiful views of San Francisco.
North waterfront homes have some beautiful views of San Francisco.
North waterfront has a variety of different condos and homes.
North waterfront has a variety of different condos and homes.
A large condo building sits above Fisherman's Wharf in nearby Russian Hill.
A large condo building sits above Fisherman's Wharf in nearby Russian Hill.
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Panoramic views in Pioneer Park

Pioneer Park provides the area’s best views of the city and the water from Telegraph Hill, the park's highest point. Coit Tower is the highlight of the park and has been since it was built in 1933. Today it’s got a gift shop and elevator that shoots to the top, where visitors can take in the panoramic views. Francisco and Great Meadow Parks are also nearby and offer walking paths and multi-purpose fields.

Pioneer Park on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco, California.
Pioneer Park on Telegraph Hill in San Francisco, California.
A lovely sculpture sits on the coast in Fisherman's Wharf in Sydney Rudy Waterfront Park
A lovely sculpture sits on the coast in Fisherman's Wharf in Sydney Rudy Waterfront Park
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San Francisco Unified School District

The area is served by the San Francisco Unified School District, which has an A rating on Niche. Garfield Elementary School has an A-minus and Francisco Middle School has a B-plus. Galileo Academy of Science and Technology has an A rating and is known for its math, science and applied sciences and technology programs.

Garfield Elementary is right next to the Coit Tower in Telegraph Hill.
Garfield Elementary is right next to the Coit Tower in Telegraph Hill.
Francisco Middle School sits in the midst of North Beach, Telegraph Hill, and Fisherman's Wharf.
Francisco Middle School sits in the midst of North Beach, Telegraph Hill, and Fisherman's Wharf.
Galileo High School provides education in the neighborhood of 
Russian Hill
Galileo High School provides education in the neighborhood of Russian Hill
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Getting around North Waterfront

Northern Waterfront is well-serviced by Bay Area Rapid Transit stations. It’s also less than five miles from Interstate 80 the Oakland Bay Bridge, and the Golden Gate Bridge, both of which provide residents easy access to areas across the bay. For international travel, the San Francisco International Airport is about 25 miles away.

The Golden Gate Bridge offers a great way to get to Marin.
The Golden Gate Bridge offers a great way to get to Marin.
The Bay Bridge is one of the most traveled bridges in San Francisco.
The Bay Bridge is one of the most traveled bridges in San Francisco.
There are plenty of different ways to travel around North waterfront.
There are plenty of different ways to travel around North waterfront.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

San Francisco International

27 min drive

Subway

The Embarcadero And Green Inbound

Subway

Jones And Beach

Subway

Jefferson And Taylor

Subway

Beach And Mason

Subway

Beach And Stockton

Subway

Bay And The Embarcadero

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Chestnut And The Embarcadero

Subway

Jefferson And Mason

Subway

Taylor And Bay

Subway

Hyde And Beach

Subway

The Embarcadero And Green Outbound

Subway

The Embarcadero And Greenwich Outbound

Subway

The Embarcadero & Stockton St

Bus

Jefferson St & Powell St

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Powell St & Bay St

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Powell St & Beach St

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Sansome St & Lombard St

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The Embarcadero & Bay St

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Sansome St & Filbert St

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Lombard St & Kearny St

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime North Waterfront US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 3 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

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$942,500
Median Townhouse Price
$1,195,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$1,097,500
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$750,000
Median Studio Price
$549,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$954
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Months of Supply
5.30
Median List Price
$950,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
40%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
541
Median Year Built
1986
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
4,023
Significantly above the national average
1,935
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,405
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,295
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
805
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
567
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,178

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Apr 27
    2 - 4pm

    111 Chestnut St Unit 302, San Francisco, CA 94111

    $899,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,033 Sq Ft
    • 111 Chestnut St
    • Unit 302
    • New 2 days ago

    In the heart of San Francisco's North Waterfront, this exquisite home is the epitome of modern living in a vibrant urban landscape. Big windows bring in natural light and an open floor plan provides a serene view onto Telegraph Hill. Revel in the pleasure of the open-concept layout combining kitchen, dining and living rooms with an airy light-filled ambiance. The roomy primary bedroom has a walk

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
4,150
Median Age
44
Population Density
16 ppl/acre
Population under 18
13.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$93,175
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$124,176

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
90.9%
College Graduates
65.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
32.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59%

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®

93 / 100

Walker's Paradise

Walk Score®

93 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

79 / 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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