$2,191,090Average Value$861Average Price per Sq Ft
San Francisco’s smallest neighborhood
Set beneath the southwestern slopes of Mount Davidson, with its eucalyptus, pine and cypress trees, Sherwood Forest is San Francisco’s smallest neighborhood. “It’s a quiet enclave in the middle of the city that’s a surprise to people who don’t know about it,” says Lance MacHovsky, a Realtor with Heath Real Estate. It’s also one of the highest neighborhoods in the city and has some of the loftiest views in San Francisco. Sherwood Forest may feel high in the sky, but it’s also close to shopping, dining and transportation. “It’s got an interesting feeling that’s like an island in the middle of all the hustle and bustle,” says MacHovsky.
Mount Davidson Park
Mount Davidson rises along the neighborhood’s north side. Medium-grade trails wind through the trees, and its peak shows San Francisco from 938 feet and is the highest natural point in the city. The mountain’s various trees account for 40 acres of the city’s green space and is home to one of the city’s landmarks—a 103-foot-tall cross that stands for the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Golden Gate Park, one of the city’s most iconic green spaces, is about 3 miles away. Home to gardens, museums and lakes, the park has views that match Mount Davidson’s. In the park is Strawberry Hill, where the Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Bay are visible from it's peak.
Mount Davidson Park is laced with leafy trails.
Hiking back to Sherwood Forest from the summit only takes a few minutes.
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Mediterranean and contemporary homes
Sherwood Forest’s hilly, sidewalk-lined streets are steep enough to tucker out Robin Hood and his entire band of merry men. Green shrubs and evergreen trees flank the ranch-style, Contemporary and Mediterranean-style houses, many dating back to the 1930s. “People really take pride in being there,” says MacHovsky. “There’s not a lot of turnover for buyers and sellers. It’s the kind of neighborhood where people tend to keep things going and maintain the traditional character [of the houses.]” Almost every property shares one architectural element – a first-floor garage, which is popular all over the city. Three to four-bedroom houses sell for $1.5 to $3.5 million, and homes are typically built within a few feet of each other. Homebuyers should know that Sherwood Forest scores a 2 out of 10 on the CAP Crime Index, lower than the national average of 4.
A Spanish-influenced home in Sherwood Forest.
Homes that sit atop garages are a common Sherwood Forest housing type.
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Shopping at West Portal corridor
West Portal, a bustling shopping and dining district along a half-mile strip of West Portal Avenue, is about 1 mile from Sherwood Forest. There are a handful of small parking lots in West Portal, but many choose to walk from Sherwood Forest unless a shopping trip is in the cards. Essential stores like Four Seasons Market, a grocery store, stand next to restaurants like Trattoria da Vittorio. This Italian eatery offers Calabrian-inspired pizza in a rustic setting, where wood-fired grills crackle behind the bar. Down the street from Trattoria da Vittorio, The Dubliner offers a casual atmosphere to sip a cold beer, play pool and watch sports. Shops like Siren Boutique, Curiosities and GG’s offer clothes, antiques and self-care items.
A locally owned hardware store serves Sherwood Forest residents.
Several small markets serve the neighborhood of Sherwood Forest.
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Public and private San Francisco schools
Miraloma Elementary School has an A-minus rating from Niche, and James Denman Middle School has a B rating. San Francisco Waldorf High School has an A-plus rating and offers after-school activities like outdoor, film and chess clubs. Private schools are also available, like Archbishop Riordan High School, which has an A-plus rating.
Miraloma Elementary School is perched on a hillside in San Francisco.
James Denman Middle School in San Francisco serves grades 6 though 8.
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Route 1 and I-280
Sherwood Forest is between Route 1, which runs north and south through San Francisco and Interstate 280, which runts east to Oakland. Plus, next door in West Portal is a MUNI station. The University of California San Francisco Medical Center is about 3 miles north, and the San Francisco International Airport is 13 miles south via I-280.
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Parks in this Area
Miraloma Playground
Sunnyside Recreation Center
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
22 min drive
Bus
Yerba Buena Ave & Hazelwood Ave
Bus
Miraloma Dr & Bengal Aly
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Sherwood Forest
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sherwood Forest, San Francisco sell after 103 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Sherwood Forest, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $2,200,000, down 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$2,200,000
Median Single Family Price
$2,200,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$861
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$2,200,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
11%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
226
Median Year Built
1958
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,425
Above the national average
1,936
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,356
Distribution of Home Values
Source: Public Records
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
515
Median Age
50
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
25.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$212,871
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$213,280
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
96.9%
College Graduates
75.6%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
29.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.8%
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®
36/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
32/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
70/ 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.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
