San Francisco Relocation Guide - Antevia

Northern view from Alta Plaza Park. The Marina District and San Francisco Bay can be
seen below.
Pacific Heights is an affluent neighborhood of San Francisco, California, on the north
side of the city. Pacific Heights is located in one of the most scenic and park-like settings
in Northern California, offering panoramic views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the San
Francisco Bay, Alcatraz and the Presidio. Pacific Heights’s idyllic location provides a
temperate microclimate that is clearer, but not always warmer, than the other areas in San
Francisco. The neighborhood extends from Presidio Avenue to Van Ness Avenue, and
from California Street to Broadway. It is home to young urban professionals and many
wealthy people.
Geography
Pacific Heights is located on the crest of one of San Francisco’s 42 hills, 370 feet above
sea level at its peak, and covers 130 city blocks. The Streets of Jackson, Pacific, and
Broadway extend along some of the most scenic areas along the hilltop crest. The section
of Broadway extending from Divisadero to Lyon Street is know as the "Gold Coast".
Pacific Heights features two parks, Lafayette and Alta Plaza, each with spectacular views
of the city. To the north of the neighborhood, easily visible from the top of the hill, are
the Marin Headlands, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, as well as the Marina
District.
ZIP Code: 94115
Population (2000[1]): 33,115
Male: 15,947 (48%)
Female: 17,168 (52%)
Housing units: 18,422
Single-family owner-occupied homes: 1,293
Elevation / Land area: 370 feet above sea level and covers 130 square blocks.
Water area: zero
Real Estate
Pacific Heights is home to the most breathtaking view of the Golden Gate Bridge,
Alcatraz and the San Francisco Bay. The neighborhood was first developed in 1870s with
small Victorian homes built until the turn of the century when many were replaced with
period homes. Still residential, the area is characterized by painted Victorians, historic
chateau's and architecturally superior mansions. Many international consulates are
located in San Francisco and several including the consulate generals of Russia, Greece,
Egypt, Vietnam, Italy and Indonesia are located in stately Pacific Heights buildings.
Today, there are also many consular residences in Pacific Heights including the consular
generals of Norway and France. It is home of many San Francisco's first families, as well
as successful entrepreneurs and artists. Pacific Heights is also home to the City's best
private schools and finishing schools.