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