The Lakeshore area around Lake Merced was developed just before and after World War II as a "model community," with housing composed entirely of single-family residences. Like Park Merced, the real estate was state-of-the-art when built. A trip from the lake to Fort Funston shows you what most of Western San Francisco looked like before it was developed: vast sand dunes with a few sturdy flowers and trees dotting the landscape. The Stonestown Galleria is near San Francisco State University. Stern Grove, the world-renowned Olympic Golf Club, Harding Park Municipal Golf Course and the San Francisco Golf Club all are scenic components of this neighborhood. Pine Lake Park is an enclave of family residences adjacent to Stern Grove, and many beautiful homes border the golf courses.
| Total Population in 94132: | 26,291 |
|---|---|
| Gender | |
| Male: | 46.90% |
| Female: | 53.10% |
| Median Age: | 36.20 years |
| Population Under 5 Years Old: | 4.10% |
| Population 65 Years Old and Over: | 16.20% |
| Average Household Size: | 2.51 |
| Median Household Income: | $55000 |
| Occupied Housing Units | |
| Owner Occupied: | 43.10% |
| Renter Occupied: | 56.90% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher: | 44.40% |
| Race | |
|---|---|
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race): | 7.80% |
| Foreign Born | 39.60% |
| Speak Language Other Than English at Home: | 49.40 |
Data source: US Census
5-9-2012
Buyers and Realtors have been complaining about the lack of residential inventory in San Francisco since earlier this year. Indeed, it seems like buyers are fully engaged in our single-family home, condo and multi-unit offerings and have hit the market looking for property all at the same time. That means that for every cool house in a central location, there are 10-15 sets of buyers waiting to pounce.
5-7-2012
Despite most San Francisco buyers' firm proclamation at the outset of their house hunt that they won't pay for someone else's renovation, many are doing just that. One trend that doesn't appear to be slowing is that of buyers snatching up fully renovated single-family homes---and paying dearly for them, even if the homes are not in prime locations within a given neighborhood. (Because not everyone can afford a newly renovated home in the heart of Noe Valley, right?)
5-4-2012
For someone like me who would recycle dryer lint if I could, these two new programs may appeal to your inner green as much as they did mine.