Potrero Hill, San Francisco’s Best Kept Secret
Potrero Hill is one of those hidden treasures, nearly hidden between its more well-known neighbors: — the Mission, SOMA, Mission Bay, and the Central Waterfront. Potrero Hill residents, however, know what they have: a hip, vibrant, and changing neighborhood, with arguably the best and most sunny weather in San Francisco, and those who had the good fortune to buy a number of years ago got an added bonus: strong price appreciation. In the past 10 years, average home prices in the 94107 zip code have gone up by over 200%!
Now that the secret is (almost) out, people are rushing in to take advantage of what may be San Francisco’s next Noe Valley or SOMA. New developments are springing up, the largest and most well known of which is, appropriately, The Potrero, bounded by Kansas, Mariposa, Rhode Island, and 17th streets. The anchor commercial tenant of this mixed business/residential complex will be Whole Foods, bringing high-quality organic food to the neighborhood’s residents.
Don’t just take our word for it…here are what some other fans of Potrero Hill have to say…
An sfstation.com review by Tamar Love says:
Potrero Hill is rapidly becoming more than the eclectic and affordable housing district it once was. The Internet boom has brought new business to the neighborhood, expanding its parameters both economically and physically. Live/work spaces abound throughout the neighborhood, providing high-paying jobs not only for neighborhood residents, but also for commuters, whose cars have brought an end to the district’s once-abundant parking situation. The boundaries of the neighborhood have expanded to include the once-industrial area abutting SoMa’s design quadrant, north of 16th Street, east of Potrero and south of Division, where design firms, dot-coms, posh shops and fancy little eateries have nudged out the industrial, glassmaking, printing and lithographic businesses that once filled the neighborhood.
A review on 43places.com notes:
Potrero Hill is a great place to live and raise a child. However, if you’re a tourist, I can see why you might not want to visit this neighborhood, particularly if you’re someone who doesn’t eat food or drink beer, wine, or coffee, if you don’t read books or like to walk, you disdain live music, and you dislike beautiful views of the city.
Redfin’s bloggers — known for their discerning taste and good writing style — like the neighborhood too:
Potrero Hill has always been a great alternative to living in downtown San Francisco. Purchasing a condo here will get you more square footage per dollar spent and usually lower homeowner’s association dues. A condo featuring these types of views and amenities would be closer to a million dollars in downtown San Francisco.
Sources:
- www.thepotrero.com
- www.sfstation.com
- Redfin Sweet Digs Blog
- 43 Places
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