Russian Hill

Tourists flock to the widely popular Lombard Street – dubbed as the crookedest street in the world – but for prospective home buyers in Russian Hill, there’s a more profound appeal to this exceptional neighborhood.

There’s always a picture-perfect moment whenever you go to Russian Hill. From its elevated location, scenic and panoramic views of Marin County and the East Bay abound. Tree-lined streets on rolling hills, flanked by Edwardian homes and Traditional-style mansions, exude the quintessential SF aesthetic. When the day winds down but you’re not yet quite ready to call it a night, you can explore European-style restaurants and low-key cocktail and wine bars throughout the neighborhood.

REAL ESTATE SNAPSHOT

Russian Hill homes usually cost anywhere between $800,000 (for a modest condo unit) to $19 million (for a Contemporary multi-family home). Expect to pay top dollar to get the home you want, oftentimes well over the asking price. The neighborhood is known for its Victorian-era homes, but more new construction houses are entering the market. You’ll find condos, apartments, and spacious single-family and multi-family homes throughout the community.

TOP ATTRACTIONS

• Arguably the most famous attraction in the neighborhood, Lombard Street was originally a two-way That changed in 1939, when it became one-way going downhill. Thousands of tourists visit this landmark every day to take photos of the winding hairpin turns set against beautiful flower beds.
• Beyond the southeastern edge of Russian Hill lies Chinatown San Francisco, one of the oldest Chinatowns in the Navigate a vibrant maze of narrow streets and alleys to discover a diverse selection of herbal shops, bakeries, dimsum and traditional Chinese eateries, and many more.
• Head to Fisherman’s WharF, where you’ll find the busiest waterfront attraction in SF. You’ll find an extensive array of seafood restaurants, as well as a fine selection of cultural and historic attractions like the Maritime Museum, Museum of 3D Illusions, and Cartoon Art Museum. Wildlife sighting: a colony of sea lions can be seen in the Pier 39 area.

If you’re in the market for a new home in the Bay Area, consider exploring potential homes in Russian Hill. Get in touch with long-time SF native and seasoned agent, Kevin Swanigan by phone at 415.493.8374 or  send him an email.