Ashbury Heights
Homes for Sale

While the neighborhood might share part of its name and a street with the nearby Haight-Ashbury, the neighborhoods are about as opposite as opposite can be. One is relatively flat, home to lots of apartments and mixed-use buildings, and the epicenter of the 1967 Summer of Love.

The other is perched gracefully above it all, sheltered from the winds pushed around by Twin Peaks with stunning views, is home almost exclusively to single-family homes, and believes in the holy cultural trinity of Opera, Ballet, and Symphony.

Homes in Ashbury Heights are on the more westward-facing side of the hill, while homes on the more eastern side of the hill and those that face Buena Vista Park are known as Buena Vista Heights.

Ashbury Heights Neighborhood Vibe

Classic and quiet. You don’t move here to be seen. You move here to observe. It’s a neighborhood at the top of the hill, with Buena Vista Park on the east side and Cole Valley to the west. If you love hills, you’ll find it’s walkable to Cole Valley and the Haight Ashbury.

Popular Ashbury Heights Home Styles

Classic Grand Edwardians and Victorians that are fully detached mingle with duplexes, modern takes on classic homes, and a few scattered apartment buildings. Some of central San Francisco’s largest and most distinguished homes, particularly those that front Buena Vista Park on the east side of the neighborhood, can be found in Ashbury and Buena Vista Heights.

Getting Around in Ashbury Heights

Bring your calf muscles, a bicycle, or a car. There is limited bus service through the neighborhood, but the neighborhood was developed at a time when the original owners would never have wanted “public” transit running through their neighborhood.

Median Sales Price

Median sales price is calculated based on sold data and doesn’t account for seller concessions. Median price represents the point at which half of the homes sold for more and half sold for less. In smaller neighborhoods like many of those found in San Francisco, this metric is less likely to be influenced by extremely high or low sales prices that don’t represent the typical neighborhood home.

Days on Market

Days on Market indicates how quickly or slowly homes are selling in the neighborhood. The lower the days on market (DOM), the stronger the market is for sellers, all other things being equal.

Number of Active Listings

The number of homes available for sale in active status at the end of a given month. Fewer homes available for sale may indicate a seasonal trend or market dynamics that favor a seller more than a buyer.

Sales Price Compared to List Price

In strong or balanced markets, homes in San Francisco typically sell over asking. In a buyer’s market, homes will sell at list price or slightly under. If a home has had price reductions, the calculation is based on the last listed price.

Price per Square Foot

Price per square foot is most useful when the homes are almost identical in size, age, layout and other factors important to buyers. Our experience suggests it is a more valuable metric in larger condo buildings and less valuable for homes in neighborhoods built with a diverse selection of styles, sizes, and ages.

Where is Ashbury Heights?

Ashbury Heights is a neighborhood in the central part of San Francisco. It is bordered by Cole Valley and Parnassus Heights to the west, Haight Ashbury to the north, Hayes Valley and Duboce Triangle to the east, and Corona Heights to the south. On an SFAR (San Francisco Association of Realtors) MLS map, Ashbury Heights is often grouped together with Buena Vista Heights, and is identified as neighborhood 5f.

Are there any notable historical landmarks or sites in Ashbury Heights?

While it can’t quite claim the icon status of its Haight-Ashbury neighbor in world history, it offers a beautiful, above-the-fray setting just steps up the hill. Often paired with Buena Vista Heights by real estate pros, Ashbury Heights is just on the other side of Buena Vista Park, which offers some of the city’s most notable views.

What is there to do in Ashbury Heights?

Purely and serenely residential, Ashbury Heights offers winding, hilly, tree-lined streets perfect for urban hiking and dog walking. Buena Vista Park, the oldest park in the city, has secluded trails, tennis courts, and a children’s play area. Ashbury Heights is within a short walk of not just one, but two commercial corridors: the bustling Haight-Ashbury scene with boutiques, coffee shops, and restaurants; and more of the same in its quieter, postcard-perfect cousin, Cole Valley.

How does the community vibe in Ashbury Heights contribute to its real estate appeal?

With its well-maintained Victorians and Edwardians, hilly streets, and central location, Ashbury Heights is a highly desirable place for families, tech executives, and local notables to call home, including a former city mayor.

Where can I find new construction in Ashbury Heights?

As an “already built” neighborhood, Ashbury Heights is not a neighborhood where you should expect to find substantial new construction projects. Smaller developers may renovate/flip existing single family properties, or may take advantage of recent housing laws to add additional units to already existing housing. Transit corridors and major neighborhood streets are the most likely areas for new construction buildings in already built neighborhoods with existing housing stock.

What are the average home prices in Ashbury Heights, and how have they trended?

You can scroll up to see our market charts showing current neighborhood prices and other real estate trends for Ashbury Heights. We update these charts dynamically as new data becomes available. Reach out to us to learn more about prices, trends, and possibilities in Ashbury Heights.