Meet Potrero Hill, where you can check out but you can never really leave. Sunny weather, jaw-dropping views of the downtown skyline and San Francisco Bay. Friendly, charming, and filled with more than you’d expect, it’s a hill unto itself.
Potrero Hill has a reputation for being one of the sunnier and warmer San Francisco neighborhoods. Neighborhood residents love the neighborhood’s “self-contained” feel, while some potential buyers may be turned off by its “island-in-the-city” feel, particularly given how the 101 freeway and I-280 serve as neighborhood boundaries on the east and west sides of Potrero Hill. Depending on your location in the neighborhood, you may have spectacular Bay or downtown views.
The Potrero Hill neighborhood is a mix of single family homes, condominiums in large and small buildings, and TICs. Homes are often attached to each other, and are usually situated on 25′ wide lots. Housing styles range from classic Victorian to modern minimalist. There are several large condominium developments in the neighborhood, including Potrero Mews and The Potrero.
Potrero Hill is a neighborhood unto itself, physically separated on the west by the 101 freeway and the east by the I-280 freeway. 18th Street is the commercial center of the area, and there is a good cluster of neighborhood shops along 20th Street and also around the intersection of 16th St. and De Haro, with restaurants and additional shops and stores sprinkled throughout the neighborhood. A Whole Foods Market can be found on the northwest side of the neighborhood.
Potrero Hill Neighborhood Vibe
A neighborhood unto itself, defined to the west by the 101 freeway and the east by I-280. Neighborhood shops cluster along 20th Street and also around the intersection of 16th St. and De Haro, with restaurants and additional shops and stores sprinkled throughout the neighborhood. A Whole Foods Market can be found on the northwest side of the neighborhood.
Popular Potrero Hill Home Styles
Homes in Potrero Hill are a mix of single-family homes, condos, and tenancies-in-common in small to large buildings. Homes are often attached to each other, and lots are typically 25 feet wide. Styles range from perfectly preserved Victorian to modern minimalist.
Getting Around in Potrero Hill
Freeway access to I-280 and the 101 is convenient, making Potrero popular with Silicon Valley vehicle commuters. Several bus lines serve the neighborhood. There is no Muni light rail train service, but the 3rd Street light rail in the Dogpatch may be a practical walk, depending on your starting location. South Bay commuters also enjoy the Caltrain stop at 22nd St.
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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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