Buena Vista / Ashbury Heights

Neighborhood Overview

Buena Vista / Ashbury Heights

The Buena Vista Park neighborhood is, of course, named for Buena Vista Park and is located in the area immediately surrounding the park. The homes here are primarily single-family Edwardians and Victorians with a smattering of more contemporary abodes to round out the mix. Some vintage multi-units on Alpine and Walter add to the charm. Perched high on a hill, great views abound. Worthy of note is the abundance of palm trees for a little tropical ambience. The park itself is San Francisco's first in the park system, dating back to 1867. Dotted with staircases, pathways, trails, tennis courts and a baseball field, the park achieved some notoriety during the 1967 Summer of Love. The neighborhood association has been extremely effective in bringing the park to its current child-friendly, accessible park. To the West of Buena Vista Park sits the upscale neighborhood of Ashbury Heights. This area is known for its beautiful homes, quiet streets and beautiful trees. Proximity to the Cole Street shops and restaurants is a boon to residents. Many properties in the Heights enjoy amazing views, and property does not turn over as quickly as other neighborhoods.
  • Zip Code(s): 94117

Buena Vista / Ashbury Heights Demographics

Total Population in 94117: 38,738
Gender
 Male: 53.70%
 Female: 46.30%
Median Age: 32.30 years
Population Under 5 Years Old: 2.40%
Population 65 Years Old and Over: 6.70%
Average Household Size: 1.97
Median Household Income: $63983
Occupied Housing Units
 Owner Occupied:23.40%
 Renter Occupied:76.60%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 64.90%
Race
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Hispanic or Latino (of any race):7.30%
Foreign Born 14.90%
Speak Language Other Than English at Home: 18.40

Data source: US Census

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For Seniors: What IS the Real Estate Market Doing?

Many seniors have owned their homes for a long time, and are starting to think about downsizing.  And with all the contradictory information about the real estate market, you must be wondering if it’s up or down or what?  And is now a good time to sell?

When Should Sellers Remove Staging or Start Packing After Accepting an Offer?

When is it safe for a seller to remove the staging and start packing, or give notice to the landlord?

June Swoon or End of Subsidy Program

The National Association of REALTORS® reports that national home sales were down in June from May of 2010, but still more than 9% above June of last year.  This information correlates with our experience at Zephyr in San Francisco.  The market is very much improved from this time last year.  We still have some stimulus funds for the California State subsidy, but the federal first time buyer credit is expired. 

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