SF County Real Estate & Homes for Sale

Welcome to SF County

The hip and bustling lifestyle in the iconic bay window city.

San Francisco, locally known as SF County, is a bustling, hip region filled with iconic landmarks, independently owned businesses, and trendsetting residents. It is the cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California.

The city proper is the fourth most populous in California and the 17th in the United States. Located at the northern end of the San Francisco Peninsula, the county encompasses significant Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay stretches. There are also several beautiful islands just off the coast.

San Francisco is known for its eclectic architectural mix of modern and Victorian landmarks and outstanding bay windows. The bay windows are seen in the iconic Victorian row houses in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood and other historic homes throughout the city. San Francisco is a complete universe, with each neighborhood exuding its own personality. Communities span from the grassy hills of the Presidio to the historic Mission District to the bustling harbors along the Embarcadero.

What to Love

The ease of walking and biking
The charming, colorful historical and modern homes
Lively streets and artsy markets
Lots of nature and breathtaking views

Local Lifestyle

San Francisco has a dense urban vibe. Locals enjoy a busy lifestyle popular with millennials and young professionals. San Francisco has a lot to offer its residents, from charming historic buildings to nearby nature adventures.

Owning a car is optional for most SF residents. Locals prefer to walk, bike, or use local transit. Muni, the region's Municipal Transportation Agency, operates streetcars, buses, and the famous cable cars that traverse the hilly streets. Those traveling to and from nearby areas such as Richmond, Oakland, and Daly City can take the Bay Area Rapid Transit, BART.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

The bay window city has a thriving dining, shopping, and entertainment scene. It is one of the cities with Michelin-star restaurants. Relax at the Waterbar Restaurant patio enjoying world-class seafood and fantastic views of the Bay Bridge. Get some acclaimed prime rib and martinis at the House of Prime Ribs or delectable American cuisine at MoMo's.

Visit San Francisco's teeming commercial hub, Union Square, home to major hotels and department stores. You will find numerous upscale restaurants, boutiques, and galleries in the spaces between the larger buildings.

Things to Do

The city of San Francisco offers endless recreational opportunities for everyone from the outdoor enthusiast to history explorers. The town hosts the Outside Lands, a three-day festival celebrating music, art, wine, food, beer, and everything locals love about the Bay Area.

Attend Chase Center (Warriors) events, War Memorial Opera House, and Oracle Park (SF Giants), or explore the picturesque SF communities. Haight-Ashbury neighborhood, which borders Golden Gate Park, is home to many colorful, well-preserved Victorian homes, including the storied Grateful Dead House.

The charming Marina District is known for its lively bars and restaurants on the city's northern outskirts. It is also home to the Fort Mason Arts Complex, Marina Green Park, and The Palace of Fine Arts, a neoclassical landmark. Pier 39, Embarcadero, offers scenic views and bustling shops, restaurants, and entertainment.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the San Francisco Honey & Pollen Company page on Yelp Search 1176 Shafter Ave on Google Maps	Dining · $$	3.85 miles	23 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lin Wei -Asian Arts School page on Yelp Search 2101 Taraval St on Google Maps	Active	2.67 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Carley Gracie Jiu-Jitsu Academy page on Yelp Search 90 Welsh St on Google Maps	Active	2.98 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Body By Buresh page on Yelp Search 1625 Bush St on Google Maps	Active	2.46 miles	32 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jungshin Fitness page on Yelp	Active	1.25 miles	16 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Bridal Fitness Coach page on Yelp	Active	2.84 miles	23 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Tom Martell Muir Walking Tours page on Yelp	Active	1.98 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Feet First Team Building page on Yelp	Active	1.11 miles	58 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Romulo Melo Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu page on Yelp Search 1313 Mason St on Google Maps	Active	3.24 miles	88 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Messy Art Lab page on Yelp Search 1371 9th Ave on Google Maps	Active	1.38 miles	17 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Nautilus Excursions page on Yelp Search 250 Jefferson St on Google Maps	Active	3.9 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the AILLE Beauty page on Yelp	Beauty	3.63 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Trib3beauty page on Yelp	Beauty	1.65 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Danny Medina Artistry page on Yelp Search 133 Kearny St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.15 miles	47 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Nail Executive page on Yelp Search 2500 Clay St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.47 miles	23 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Saby Traditional Thai Massage page on Yelp Search 3159 Mission St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.45 miles	20 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Teresa Rice page on Yelp Search 323 Ivy St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.83 miles	21 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Method Beauty Bar page on Yelp Search 2435 Polk St on Google Maps	Beauty	3.21 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kim Pon, CMT page on Yelp Search 75 Washington St on Google Maps	Beauty	4.91 miles	48 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Philip Duman page on Yelp Search 1841 Market St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.47 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Noe Valley Cuts and Shaves Barbershop page on Yelp Search 4137 1/2 24th St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.53 miles	25 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lashes by An page on Yelp Search 2040 Union St on Google Maps	Beauty	2.95 miles	93 reviews	5/5 stars

Schools in SF County, CA

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The following schools are within or nearby SF County. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Name

SF County

Welcome to SF County

What to Love

Local Lifestyle

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Things to Do

Overview for SF County, CA

874,784

39.5 years

High

$72,040.65

Around SF County, CA

63

Somewhat Walkable

63

Bikeable

66

Good Transit

Points of Interest

Schools in SF County, CA