Portola
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Portola
The Portola area was named for Don Gaspar de Portola - an explorer in 1769 who was charged with finding Monterey Bay. He overshot his target and stumbled upon San Francisco Bay instead. In the early 1900s it remained mostly agricultural with cattle grazing on the hills, and produce and flower gardens near what is now the 101. Today, the Portola neighborhood is approximately one square mile in size with a high percentage of owner-occupied single-family homes. Residents can be found taking a stroll through McLaren Park or shopping along San Bruno Avenue- home to a variety of eateries, markets, bakeries, many schools, churches, a business strip and the groundbreaking Family Connections community resource center. Family Connections was established in Portola in 1993 and exists to develop healthy families, thriving communities and opportunities to share cultures, values, knowledge and resources.- Zip Code(s): 94134
Portola Demographics
| Total Population in 94134: | 40,134 |
|---|---|
| Gender | |
| Male: | 48.80% |
| Female: | 51.20% |
| Median Age: | 35.70 years |
| Population Under 5 Years Old: | 6.20% |
| Population 65 Years Old and Over: | 13.40% |
| Average Household Size: | 3.71 |
| Median Household Income: | $54342 |
| Occupied Housing Units | |
| Owner Occupied: | 67.10% |
| Renter Occupied: | 32.90% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher: | 18.40% |
| Race | |
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| Hispanic or Latino (of any race): | 19.30% |
| Foreign Born | 52.40% |
| Speak Language Other Than English at Home: | 69.30 |
Data source: US Census
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The SF Inventory is Finally Arriving
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.
Buyers Will Pay For "Done," Even in So-So Locations
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?)
If You're Into Recycling, You'll Love These Two New Programs
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.
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