The well-heeled North Side that’s scenic and home to scenic homes
North of California, East of The Presidio, West of Van Ness
Anza Vista Park, Lafayette Park, The Presidio, Marina Green, Crissy Field, The Marina
Union Street, Chestnut Street, California Street
District 7: The Iconic Part of San Francisco
District 7 Highlights: The Northside is With You
- Pacific Heights: Grand, opulent homes with stunning views, often undergoing significant renovations.
- Marina/Cow Hollow: Spacious houses and art-deco condos, known for outdoor activities and nightlife.
- Presidio Heights: Stately homes, often detached, with vistas of the Golden Gate Bridge.
The North Side
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Pacific Heights — 7B The Marina – 7ACow Hollow — 7D7C - Presidio Heights
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Up here on the North Side—think Pacific Heights, Presidio Heights, Presidio Terrace, and parts of Cow Hollow—everything feels elevated: the homes, the views, the lifestyles, and yes, the price tags. This is where “more” is the standard. More rooms, more baths, more wide-open spaces perfect for hanging that oversized gallery piece you just bought. And don’t forget the sweeping views—every bridge, mountain range, and landmark imaginable is laid out for your admiration.
This is San Francisco’s luxury playground, where world-class design, interiors, and architecture meet luminary neighbors. Heads of funds, heirs to family fortunes, and founders of industry-changing companies call this area home. Many of these stately houses are in perpetual renovation, as tastes evolve and long-time owners finally relinquish their keys (yes, we chose that word carefully).
Urban Mansions (or just big houses)
The detached mansions and mini-manors here are storied icons, yet they often share blocks with East Coast-style flats, co-ops, and condominiums that fetch equally jaw-dropping prices. These buildings exude old-world charm, with details so intricate they could double as sets for a rom-com or an upscale tile company’s latest photoshoot.
Where Legacy Meets Modernity
While much of the North Side is known for its timeless character, there’s been a quiet evolution. On the fringes, new developments have taken root—unthinkable just 20 years ago. Inside older facades, you’ll also find extensively modernized TIC units, blending architectural legacy with contemporary updates.
Many homes here have graced the pages of Architectural Digest or Interior Design—and it shows. The trick is to find the perfect mix of legacy and affluence, creating spaces that flow effortlessly, making the high price per square foot (upwards of $3,000) feel, dare we say, justified.
It’s About the Vibes
This area is more than just its homes. It’s about lifestyle. Strolling down impeccably landscaped streets. Spotting luxury cars idling outside Victorian mansions (or the spare Range Rover parked outside while the ultra luxury sports car is inside, or maybe the spinning floor in the garage isn’t working today). Feeling that understated prestige that comes with knowing you’re surrounded by many of San Francisco’s elite and/or the embassies or consulates of various countries that are also interspersed here.
Whether you’re hunting for a sprawling manor, a full-floor flat with breathtaking views, or a co-op bursting with historic charm, the North Side delivers an undeniable mix of exclusivity and aspiration. Up here, more isn’t just a selling point—it’s the starting point.
