PRESIDIO HEIGHTS

Presidio Heights is where San Francisco exhales. Nestled on the edge of the sprawling Presidio, this serene neighborhood feels like a retreat—yet it’s just minutes from the city’s energetic core. Here, the streets are wide and canopied with mature trees, homes are timeless in their beauty, and the scent of eucalyptus drifts in on a breeze from the nearby forest trails.

Walking through Presidio Heights feels a bit like stepping into a well-kept secret. Children ride scooters past manicured hedges. Neighbors linger with coffee in hand outside the corner bakery. Grand homes—many in Edwardian, Mediterranean, or Colonial Revival styles—line the streets, their façades elegant but never ostentatious. Behind wrought-iron gates and flowering gardens lie the kinds of homes that hold generations of stories.

Where Nature Is Your Neighbor

What sets Presidio Heights apart is its immediate access to the Presidio National Park, a 1,500-acre green expanse that borders the neighborhood to the west. Residents here are never more than a few minutes from world-class hiking trails, cycling paths, picnic grounds, and quiet forest walks—all with jaw-dropping views of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Bay, and the Pacific beyond. You’ll find families strolling through Inspiration Point, dog walkers on the Lover’s Lane trail, and the occasional yoga class soaking in the stillness of a meadow at sunrise.

A Community Rooted in Comfort and Culture

Presidio Heights combines understated luxury with a real sense of community. Along Sacramento Street, you’ll discover charming boutiques, locally loved cafés, high-end design stores, and destination restaurants tucked between Victorian storefronts. There's no need to leave the neighborhood for daily errands—or an indulgent night out.

Convenient, Yet Calm

Presidio Heights is just far enough from downtown to offer peace and quiet, yet close enough for an easy commute. Muni bus lines run nearby for those heading to the Financial District, while tech shuttles and nearby access to Highway 1 and 101 make getting to Silicon Valley surprisingly efficient. Parking is more accessible here than in many city neighborhoods, especially for homes with garages or driveways.

A Resilient and Prestigious Market

Homes in Presidio Heights are among the most desirable in San Francisco, with median home prices typically ranging between $4–7 million, and larger estates commanding even higher prices. Despite fluctuations in the broader market, demand for homes here remains strong due to the neighborhood’s exceptional location, natural beauty, and enduring prestige.

The San Francisco Association of Realtors (who runs our local MLS) has very specific definitions of each neighborhood in San Francisco,
which can affect statistics, home values, and much more. Here is how Presidio Heights (7c) is defined.