The Richmond District
Homes in Richmond are mainly single-family homes as well as small condominiums and large apartment buildings. Geary Blvd and California St are the main hubs in the Richmond District for Shops and Restaurants.
For public transportation, 38-Gary is the major bus line that runs through the neighborhood. There are additional bus lines, 1-California (on California St), 31-Balboa (on Balboa St), and 5-Fulton (on Fulton St).
Nearby Neighborhoods: Sea Cliff, Park Presidio, Lower Pacific Heights, Japantown, and Outer Sunset
Nearby Attractions: Golden Gate Park, Ocean Beach, Lincoln Park, Baker Beach, and Presidio
The Sunset District
Homes in Sunset are primarily made up of single-family homes with some small condominiums and TIC (Tenancies-in-common) sprinkled throughout. Irving and Noriega serve as the commercial center for the northern part of Sunset. Taraval and Sloat Blvd serve as the commercial center for the southern part of Sunset and on the border, you have West Portal Ave.
For public transportation, N-Judah on the north and L-Taraval towards the south. The 28-19th Ave bus runs alongside 19th Ave, and the 29-Sunset bus runs alongside sunset Blvd.
Nearby Neighborhoods: Golden Gate Heights, Parkside, Forest Hill, and West Portal
Nearby Attractions: San Francisco Zoo, Stern Grove, Stonestown, Ocean Beach, and Golden Gate Park
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks homes are renowned for their astonishing views. It is also notorious for windy and foggy weather but once the fog clears up, you will have jaw-dropping views of either side of San Francisco. Homes in Twin Peaks are mixed with condominiums/unit buildings and single-family homes.
Public transportation is limited so bring your car. If you can't or don't want to bring your car, the only bus lines that serve the neighborhood are 37-Corbett which service the east side, and 36-Teresita which service the west side.
Nearby Neighborhoods: Dimond Heights, Forest Hill, Cole Valley, and The Castro.
Nearby Attractions: Mt. Sutro, Mt. Davidson, Glen Canyon Park, and Mission Dolores Park.
Mission
Homes in the Mission are mixed with condos, apartments, and single/multi-family homes. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, nightclubs, and bars in the Mission district. People go over to Dolores Park to catch some sun and have family picnics year-round.
For public transportation, the mission has a lot to offer from J-Church light rail to busses 14th Mission and 49 Van Ness. You also have access to Bart Station from 16th St Mission and 24th St Mission.
Nearby Neighborhoods: Castro, Lower Haight, Noe Valley, and Potrero Hill
Nearby Attractions: Dolores Park and Mission Dolores Basilica
Pacific Heights
Homes in Pacific Heights is very unique and luxurious. Throughout the neighborhood, you will see a mix of Single-family homes, condos, and TIC (Tenancies in Common). Pacific Heights is also known for having an international presence that resides in the neighborhood like consulates, diplomats, and occasionally American politicians. Looking for a bite to grab? Fillmore and Union St are the main hubs for brunch, cafes, boutique stores, restaurants, and bars.
For public transportation, you have the 1-California, 22-Fillmore, 45-Union/Stockton, 49-Van Ness/Mission, and 24-Divisadero.
Nearby Neighborhoods: Japantown, Marina District, Russian Hill, Nob Hill, and Tenderloin.
Nearby Attractions: Lafayette Park, Alta Plaza, Lyon Street Steps, Presidio, and Alamo Square.
SOMA/FIDI
Homes in the downtown are predominantly Condominiums mixed in with apartments scattered around commercial buildings. There are lots of restaurants, Bars, Night Clubs, and Stores.
Public transportation is plentiful with multiple bus lines, and light rails on Market St. You also have access to Bart stations from multiple locations within Market Street that take you across the bay and to both San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK).
Nearby Neighborhoods/Commercial District: Union Square, The East Cut, SOMA (South of Market), Theater District, and Chinatown
Nearby Attractions: Pier 7, Sue Bierman Park, Ferry Building, Salesforce Park, Westfield Center, Historic Cable Cars, and Yerba Buena.
