Outer Parkside
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Outer Parkside Neighborhood Vibe

Like its twin to the north, the Outer Parkside is part hip surfer ‘hood, and part family neighborhood, with a low-key atmosphere. The beach beckons for bonfires, dog runs, and sand-castle building. But bring your wetsuit if you want to get in the cold Pacific waves.

Popular Outer Parkside Home Styles

The Outer Parkside was once a barren expanse of desolate sand dunes. Post-quake, development spread west, all the way to the ocean. Housing in the Outer Parkside is mainly single-family homes, with a healthy dose of small unit buildings and condos in the mix as well. The single-family homes are fairly standard in style: two stories, with two or three bedrooms, one or two bathrooms, and a garage on the ground level. Ocean Park is a new large condo development in the neighborhood.

Getting Around in Outer Parkside

Public transportation options consist of the T-Taraval and bus service. Commuters who drive to work downtown aren’t too far away, but expect the drive to take just short of forever because of traffic. Drivers headed to the South Bay have pretty convenient access to I-280.

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.

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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 Outer Parkside?

Outer Parkside is a neighborhood in the western part of San Francisco. It is bordered by Ocean Beach and the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Outer Sunset to the north, Parkside to the east, and Lake Shore and the San Francisco Zoo to the south. On an SFAR (San Francisco Association of Realtors) MLS map, Outer Parkside is identified as neighborhood 2b.

Are there any notable historical landmarks or sites in Outer Parkside?

Outer Parkside is a modest neighborhood characterized by numerous detached, single-story and single-family homes, many built by Henry Doelger in the 1930s and 1940s. But its most notable historical landmark is arguably the Pacific Ocean, along its western border.

What is there to do in Outer Parkside?

Outer Parkside offers the amenities of Ocean Beach, with its biking and running trails, occasional bars and coffee shops, and meditative views of the planet’s largest body of water. Or you can follow the sound of distant roars to the gates of the award-winning San Francisco Zoo, along its southern border. The West Sunset Playground offers ball fields, a basketball court, and tennis courts, along with picnic tables for get-togethers with family and friends.

How does the community vibe in Outer Parkside contribute to its real estate appeal?

As a laid-back, oceanside community, surfer and dog-friendly Outer Parkside has that coveted vibe that combines city living with a more subdued, suburban-style pace of life. That said, it’s a short distance from the Stonestown Galleria mall, and offers easy access to Highway 280 and scenic Highway 1.

Where can I find new construction in Outer Parkside?

As an “already built” neighborhood, Outer Parkside is not a neighborhood where you should expect to find substantial new construction projects. That said, Outer Parkside has The Westerly, an oceanside development of 56 condos completed in 2020. 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 Outer Parkside, and how have they trended?

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