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Silver Terrace

Silver Terrace

Urban Core Neighborhood in San Francisco, California

San Francisco 94124

Neighborhood Reviews
3.5
$958,103 Average Value
$677 Average Price per Sq Ft
9 Homes For Sale

Convenience and community in sun-kissed San Francisco neighborhood

Silver Terrace is a sunny little neighborhood in the crook of the elbow created by two major highways that intersect in southeast San Francisco. The community is hopping, with lots of events and new restaurants coming up. Neighbors tend plots at a community garden and the athletic park is put to good use, with bright lights allowing frequent soccer matches to continue well into the evening hours. All of these draw people to Silver Terrace, but some say the weather is the best thing about it. “It is away from the wind and fog and drizzle near the ocean,” says Tim Gullicksen, a Realtor with Corcoran Icon Properties who has managed over 600 real estate transactions in the area. It’s warmer and sunnier, with more clear skies. That’s another thing people appreciate about it.”

Silver Terrace neighborhood has beautiful views of the bay.
Silver Terrace neighborhood has beautiful views of the bay.
Silver Terrace, named for Silver Street and the terraced rows of homes overlooking the bay.
Silver Terrace, named for Silver Street and the terraced rows of homes overlooking the bay.
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Community comes together to grow produce and celebrate the harvest

Florence Fang Community Farm serves as a focal point for Silver Terrace. Facing a rainbow-colored row of Marina-style homes, a Caltrain tunnel runs just below the farm, which broke ground in 2014 and is now tended by 100 families and 100 more volunteers. The farm provides fresh produce in a neighborhood with few supermarkets. It's also home to the Bayview Black Farmers Program, which has a mission of growing organic food. Frequent events including artisanal tastings and harvest celebrations are held on the farm.

Florence Fang Community Farm is a great place for locals to show there green thumb.
Florence Fang Community Farm is a great place for locals to show there green thumb.
A floral adventure begins for a lady at The Botany Shop next to Silver Terrace
A floral adventure begins for a lady at The Botany Shop next to Silver Terrace
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Lighted athletic fields stay busy into the evenings

Visitors to the Silver Terrace Athletic Fields may glimpse Highway 101 on one side and the San Francisco hills on the other. Soccer, baseball and softball teams appreciate the synthetic turf that keeps the fields in good condition for year-round sports. Stadium lights illuminate the area, which includes tennis and basketball courts and a playground. Palou & Phelps Park along Palou Avenue is a pocket park with slides and brightly colored climbing structures on a safe rubber surface for children. The expansive John McLaren Park with miles of trails, sports facilities and a lake is 2 miles away.

Palou Phelps park in Silver Terrace is a space for the community to play and exercise.
Palou Phelps park in Silver Terrace is a space for the community to play and exercise.
Silver Terrace has some hills and small hiking/running trails.
Silver Terrace has some hills and small hiking/running trails.
The basketball court of Palou Phelps Park in Silver Terrace.
The basketball court of Palou Phelps Park in Silver Terrace.
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Colorful mix of homes in varying styles and ages

Row houses and detached homes in Silver Terrace tend to sit right up on the sidewalks; terraced backyards provide some privacy and green space. With the neighborhood developed gradually since around 1900, the ages and styles of the homes vary, and they display an array of colors, as is typical in San Francisco. Marina-style homes are common, as are 1920’s block-style homes with light Victorian and Edwardian touches. Newer homes in contemporary styles are mixed in, some with Mediterranean features. With traffic noise and a location on the city's periphery, homes are moving at a slower rate than the norm for the San Francisco market. Fixer-uppers range from about $500,000 to $900,000. Homes with major or full remodels range from around $925,000 to $1.5 million.

There are beautiful rows of homes all over the Silver Terrace neighborhood.
There are beautiful rows of homes all over the Silver Terrace neighborhood.
A modern take on the Silver Terrace row home.
A modern take on the Silver Terrace row home.
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Lively Third Street has shops and diverse eateries

A Foods Co. sells groceries and essentials, and Silver Terrace is served by the Third Street commercial district on the eastern border of the neighborhood. Frank Grizzly’s Cali-Mex has opened a new location on Third Street. At Gumbo Social, the menu of gumbos, po’boys and soul food favorites changes weekly, and locals sit at cozy tables or line up for take-out to sample the latest offerings. JJ Fish and Chicken offers wings and fried fish for fast bites, and Mexican fare is available at Las Palmas Super Burrito and Seafood. Butchertown Coffee serves coffee and breakfast sandwiches in a cheery yellow storefront.

Queue forms for Hong Kong Style BBQ in Portola by Silver Terrace.
Queue forms for Hong Kong Style BBQ in Portola by Silver Terrace.
The inviting facade of The Botany Shop near Silver Terrace.
The inviting facade of The Botany Shop near Silver Terrace.
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Middle school has rare science lab

Kids can start at Charles R. Drew College Preparatory Academy for K-5, which gets a C rating on Niche. They can continue at Willie Brown Middle School, which gets a B rating and has the only middle school science lab in San Francisco. Thurgood Marshall High gets a B-minus rating.

Dr. Charles R Drew College Preparatory Academy provides education in the neighborhood of
Bayview
Dr. Charles R Drew College Preparatory Academy provides education in the neighborhood of Bayview
Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School in the Silver Terrace neighborhood of San Francisco California
Willie L. Brown Jr. Middle School in the Silver Terrace neighborhood of San Francisco California
Thurgood Marshall Academic High School in San Francisco, California.
Thurgood Marshall Academic High School in San Francisco, California.
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Close highways and foot access to public transportation

Three MUNI light rail stations and multiple bus stops are located along Third Street in Silver Terrace. Additional bus stops are available throughout the neighborhood. U.S. Route 101 and Interstate 280 run directly along its northwest and southwest borders, providing access to downtown and the waterfront. UCSF at San Francisco General Hospital is 2.3 miles away, and San Francisco International Airport is 9 miles south.

MUNI runs though Silver Terrace.
MUNI runs though Silver Terrace.
Muni is a great option to get around the Silver Terrace neighborhood.
Muni is a great option to get around the Silver Terrace neighborhood.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

San Francisco International

16 min drive

Bus

Silver Ave & Topeka Ave

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Bayshore Blvd & Silver Ave

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Bayshore Blvd & Augusta Ave

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Phelps St & Egbert Ave

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Phelps St & Donner Ave

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Silver Ave & Revere Ave

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Topeka Ave & Venus St

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
6/8/2016 Niche Review
The crime rate in not and issue in my immediate area but there has some crime around seven or ten blocks from wher I live but I'm not alarm by it.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Silver Terrace US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 3 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Demographics and Home Trends

Home Trends

Median Price (12 Mo)
$980,000
Median Single Family Price
$930,000
Median 2 Bedroom Price
$682,500
Median 1 Bedroom Price
$399,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$677
Number of Homes for Sale
9
Last 12 months Home Sales
35
Months of Supply
3.10
Median List Price
$925,000
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-13%

Home Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,957
Median Year Built
1942
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,466
Significantly below the national average
1,935
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,338
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
570
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
2,613

Open Houses

  • Sunday, Apr 27
    1 - 4pm

    446 Bayview Cir, San Francisco, CA 94124

    $899,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,472 Sq Ft
    • 446 Bayview Cir
    • New 9 days ago

    Popular Silver Terrace in Bayview! Single family home, sporting a BIG 3bd/2.5ba multiple level floor plan. Walk into an impressive living/dining area with raised ceilings, and enjoy the SWEEPING VIEWS from Portola to Hunters Point. More enjoyable stepping out to the balcony deck, catching views with a cool breeze! There's a remodeled kitchen with granite counters with stainless steel appliances.

    Harry Cordiano Flat Rate Realty

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  • Sunday, Apr 27
    1 - 4pm

    392 Bayview Cir, San Francisco, CA 94124

    $825,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,301 Sq Ft
    • 392 Bayview Cir
    • New 22 days ago

    Open House 1 PM to 4 PM Sunday 4/27. Experience luxurious San Francisco living in this meticulously renovated home featuring breathtaking bay views. Every detail has been thoughtfully updated to provide both beauty and functionality in one of the city's most desirable locations. Complete roof replacement ensuring weather protection and peace of mind new paved road for improved access and curb

    Reggie Byrd Jr. Artistree Real Estate

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value




Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
7,166
Median Age
45
Population Density
30 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$102,966
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$122,638

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
70.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
30%
Advanced Degrees
6.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
59.4%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
22''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
68°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

65 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Excellent Transit

Transit Score®

72 / 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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