Archive for August, 2011

West Portal

Sunday, August 14th, 2011

The small affluent neighborhood of “West Portal” is located at the southern edge of the hills in central San Francisco. The neighborhood takes its name from the Muni tunnel that runs beneath Twin Peaks and opened in 1918.

As the neighborhood is on the west side of Twin Peaks there is frequent fog in the summer months which help keep the neighborhood green.

There is a park in the neighborhood located above the muni tunnel and on a clear day you can see the Marin Headlands and the Farallon islands.

The neighborhood is mostly residential but the main Avenue (West Portal Avenue) is a major shopping district for southwestern San Francisco.

West Portal has many beautiful homes for the discerning buyer. St. Francis Woods is nearby. If you’re looking for a gem in the middle of the city, give us a call today!

Outer Richmond

Monday, August 1st, 2011

The Outer Richmond district is very similar to the Sunset district in that it has the laid back quality of a beach town.

The Legion of Honor, the Cliffhouse and Sutro Baths are located in the Richmond District, each is a historic landmark in its own right

In addition to the rich history in the neighborhood there are many opportunities for enjoying the outdoors. The Lands’ End Trail, China Beach, Baker Beach, Ocean Beach and Golden Gate Park offer ocean sports and hiking and cycling.

The eclectic mix of housing and people and the opportunity for enjoying the outdoors make this a perfect neighborhood for the active young professional.

Call us for more information.