Flat streets dotted with gingerbread Victorians and unashamedly modern interpretations of Edwardians run parallel to the panhandle of Golden Gate Park. It’s all you love about Golden Gate Park, just a little more central.
Just like the name implies, this neighborhood is north of Golden Gate Park’s Panhandle — the long, skinny section of the park that stretches between Stanyan and Baker. Bounded by Fell on the north side and Oak on the south, the Panhandle is only one block wide, with walking/jogging and biking trails, a playground, and a basketball court.
North of this narrow stretch of greenery is the neighborhood encompassed by Stanyan, Fell, Divisadero, Turk, Masonic, and Fulton. It’s a collection of classic San Francisco Victorian and Edwardian single family homes, as well as condos in smaller buildings from the same era, some unit buildings, and several larger condominium infill projects that have been completed in recent years. NOPA, as it’s known, is an eclectic neighborhood, and the housing stock is a great reflection of that.
North Panhandle Neighborhood Vibe
You can’t swing a hipster in the neighborhood without hitting a trendy new restaurant or boutique. Nopa is a very walkable neighborhood, with plenty of locally owned coffee spots, restaurants, and corner markets within walking distance, particularly along the Divisadero corridor.
Popular North Panhandle Home Styles
Homes in Nopa are a collection of classic San Francisco Victorians and Edwardian single-family homes, as well as condos in smaller buildings from the same era, some unit buildings, and several larger condominium infill projects that have been completed in recent years. Nopa is an eclectic neighborhood, and the housing stock is a great reflection of that.
Getting Around in the North Panhandle
Several Muni bus lines serve the neighborhood, and residents on the east end of the neighborhood may choose to walk several blocks to the Duboce Park Muni stop. The neighborhood is also popular with commuters to Silicon Valley, who appreciate the proximity to company shuttles that pick up and drop off along Divisadero Street.
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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 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.
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.
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 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.
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