SoMa

SoMA is where you go to experience a different side of San Francisco. This sizable neighborhood is where bold new ideas around urban living are rapidly taking shape. Located along SF’s eastern shore, SoMA is filled with soaring skyscrapers, business parks, swanky new condos and apartments, big-name stores, and a slew of cultural attractions. The SoMA area has come a long way since its days as the home of warehouses, seamen, and other working-class residents in the mid-20th century. Today, it’s the place to be if you’re investing in tech and gravitating towards a fast-paced lifestyle while still having quick access to beautiful parks, thought-provoking galleries and museums, and an amazing local food scene. In SoMA, you’ve got a home base that’s right next door to endless opportunities.

REAL ESTATE SNAPSHOT

Most residential properties in SoMA are priced in the millions, especially those surrounding Salesforce Park and Google San Francisco. Typical property types in the area are new-construction condos, apartments, and stylish lofts. Luxury condos can go as high as $5 million. Although finding a few homes between $280,000 to $950,000 is not out of the realm of possibility, these listings are exceptionally rare in this fast-developing part of SF.

TOP ATTRACTIONS

• There’s a plethora oF museums to explore in and around San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, California Historical Society, and Children’s Creativity Museum are just samples of what’s on the table for art and culture aficionados.
• Adjacent to SoMA’s western bounds, Union Square is the commercial heart of SF, renowned for being a world-class entertainment and shopping Here, you’ll find the buzzing Theater District, a variety of top-tier shops and restaurants, and a number of luxury hotels.
• Experience how the old and new converge in the historic Ferry Building. Surrounding this century-old structure are local merchants showcasing a dazzling array of tasty one-biters, fresh produce, hard-to-find cooking ingredients, specialty coffee, and plenty What’s more, it can also host a variety of events, whether it’s in the Grand Hall, The Port Hearing Room (scenic bay views abound), or the Front and Back Plazas.

Don’t miss a beat when it comes to the latest real estate offerings in vibrant SoMA. Get in touch with SF native and seasoned real estate agent, Kevin Swanigan by phone at 415.493.8374 or send him an email to learn more.