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Westwood Highlands is a neighborhood in the San Francisco Hills
Set into the hills beneath Mount Davidson, Westwood Highlands offers sweeping views of San Francisco and the Pacific Ocean. Developed in 1906, the neighborhood takes advantage of its hilly terrain, and houses hug the curving streets and face each other at street intersections to create a sense of community. "Westwood Highlands was designed to be walkable," says Tim Cannon, Broker and Owner with SanFranRealEstate.com. "You can walk to the shop. You can walk to wherever you need to go."
A row of mediterranean influenced homes in Westwood Highlands in San Francisco.
Westwood Highlands sits on the southern slope of Mount Davidson.
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Westwood Highlands has houses with high elevation
Westwood Highlands' streets roll up and down San Francisco's hilly terrain. The northeastern tip of the neighborhood touches Mount Davidson, the highest natural point in the city. Palm, willow and California buckeye trees decorate the streets, while planters stuffed with flowers hang from house windows. "One of the attractive things about this neighborhood," says Cannon, "Is you have a front and a back yard and parking." Mediterranean, Tudor Revival and contemporary houses share the steep streets. Homes tend to have two to three bedrooms and sell for $1.2 million to $3.2 million. The homes at the top of the price range tend to have 3,000-plus square feet, and homes at the bottom of this range have 1,500 square feet. Homebuyers should know that Westwood Highlands scores a 2 out of 10 on the CAP Crime Index, lower than the national average of 4.
A Tutor style home is one of the core architectural styles of Westwood Highlands.
Multi-story townhomes can be found in parts of Westwood Highlands.
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Mount Davidson and Golden Gate Park are nearby
Mount Davidson is north of the neighborhood with wooded trails that wind around and up 938 feet to the peak. "It's a real forest with views that open up of the bay or the ocean, depending on which way you're headed up," says Lance MacHovsky, a Realtor with Heath Real Estate. "There's a surprising tranquility, I think. You can go there and escape the city." Mount Davidson is also home to one of San Francisco's landmarks—a 103-foot-tall cross that commemorates the victims of the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Golden Gate Park, one of the city's largest green spaces, is 4 miles north. Gardens, museums and lakes comprise the 1,017-acre park. The Golden Gate Bridge and the San Francisco Bay are visible from the top of Strawberry Hill, which rises up from the eastern half of Golden Gate Park.
There is almost always a group of Golden Gate residents playing a pickup game at the park.
Mount Davidson Park is laced with leafy trails.
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Shopping and dining and West Portal
Monterey Boulevard runs along the neighborhood's south side and is lined with fast-casual restaurants like Big Joe's, a burger spot, and Yume Sushi, along with a Safeway just outside the neighborhood. West Portal, a half-mile strip of shops and restaurants along West Portal Avenue, is about 1 mile away. Essential stores like Four Seasons Market are down the street from restaurants like Squat & Gobble Café, a lively crêperie serving breakfast dishes and American-style cuisine. McCarthy's Irish Bar is a low-key spot for drinks and watching sports. Shops like Siren Boutique, Curiosities and GG's offer clothes, antiques and self-care items.
Ocean Ave. offers more dining options to Westwood Highlands residents.
Small local coffee shops are nearby Westwood Highlands.
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Schools near Westwood Highlands
Miraloma Elementary School has an A-minus rating on Niche, and James Denman Middle School has a B rating. San Francisco Waldorf High School has an A-plus rating and after-school activities like social justice club, beekeeping club and environmental club. Private schools are also available, like Archbishop Riordan High School, which has an A-plus rating.
Discover the pure bliss of education at San Francisco Waldorf High School.
Miraloma's Entrance: A Portal to Learning, A Gateway to Success.
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Getting around San Francisco
Westwood Highlands is between Route 1 and Interstate 280, making traveling in and around the area easy. Numerous bus stops line Monterey Boulevard to the south and Yerba Buena Avenue to the east. Nearby West Portal has the closest 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
Mount Davidson Park
Golden Gate Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Transit
Airport
San Francisco International
20 min drive
Bus
Monterey Blvd & Plymouth Ave
Bus
Plymouth Ave & Mangels Ave
Bus
Monterey Blvd & Valdez Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Westwood Highlands
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 Westwood Highlands, San Francisco sell after 22 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Westwood Highlands, San Francisco over the last 12 months is $2,121,333, up 13% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to this reimagined home in Westwood Highlands, modern updates in 2025 with sweeping bay-to-ocean views. On an extra-wide 5,549 sq ft lot with possible SB9 split potential* and no side neighbor, it offers privacy and potential. New dual-pane windows and wide European white oak floors create a bright, airy feel. The entry and large two-car garage lead to a grand staircase to the main level.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,231
Median Age
51
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$189,782
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$201,179
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
94.8%
College Graduates
64.8%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
25.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.1%
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®
46/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
64/ 100
Good Transit
Transit Score®
63/ 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.
