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San Francisco

At the heart of Northern California’s Bay Area sits the city (and county) of San Francisco. This jewel of a city, surrounded by water on three sides, is home to…

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Marin County

Nestled just north of the Golden Gate Bridge in the San Francisco Bay Area sits the lush and welcoming area of Marin County. Cities and towns include: Belvedere Corte Madera…

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Belvedere

With no downtown, no shops, and only about one square mile in size Belvedere is a natural paradise offering its dwellers a peaceful respite from the bustle of urban life.…

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Corte Madera

In Spanish, Corte Madera means chop wood, and the west side of town is still surrounded by the beautiful redwoods that supplied lumber to help build the city of San…

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Fairfax

The charm of Fairfax is hard to resist. Spend a Saturday hanging out in the relaxed and unpretentious downtown and you’ll see why. You can sunbathe in the park, take…

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Greenbrae

Amazing views, great schools and convenience are the main attractions in the community of Greenbrae. Commuters love the mile or less drive to the freeway and close proximity to the…

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Kentfield

Kentfield is an unincorporated area of Marin County nestled at the base of Mt. Tamalpais between Larkspur and Ross along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, anchored by the College of Marin—a…

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Larkspur

With a unique mix of features, Larkspur is the perfect location for many Marin homebuyers. It’s far enough north to avoid the fog that sometimes lingers in southern Marin, but…

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Mill Valley

It’s safe to say there is no place else in the world quite like Mill Valley. Located in an idyllic woodsy setting at the foot of Mt. Tamalpais, it’s charming…

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Novato

Even with a bustling population of more than 53,000 residents, of all the cities in Marin County, Novato best captures a small-town-America feeling. Located just below Petaluma, adjacent to Sonoma…

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Ross

With its dramatic gated estates and manicured gardens, Ross would make a perfect setting for a posh Hollywood movie. As one of the first towns in California to regulate tree…

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San Anselmo

San Anselmo is right at the top of the list for many homebuyers seeking a walk- or bike-friendly lifestyle. San Anselmo is home to Craftsman style homes, Tudors, and even…

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San Rafael

San Rafael is the County Seat, Marin’s most populous city, and the most culturally diverse. It’s where much of the county’s business gets done, and it’s home to a variety…

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Sausalito

Just minutes across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, Sausalito is both a world-renowned tourist destination and an incredible place to call home. Once known for its bohemian community,…

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Tiburon

Tiburon is known for its postcard views that include the San Francisco cityscape and Bay, Sausalito, Angel Island, the Golden Gate Bridge, and its landscape reminiscent of Europe. When you…

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West Marin

West Marin contains some of the most magnificent landscape in all of California, and strict regulations limiting development have served to keep it remarkably unspoiled. Between the pristine expanse of…

Alamo Square, San Francisco

The Alamo Square neighborhood boasts the distinction of being a local favorite as well as one of the most visited tourist attractions. Snuggled in between the Western Addition, Hayes Valley,…

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Bernal Heights, San Francisco

Bernal Heights is a sprawling neighborhood atop one of the steepest peaks in San Francisco. While it is not an obvious tourist destination, nor heavily visited by San Franciscans in…

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Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights, San Francisco

Buena Vista/Ashbury Heights is a small community, and one of San Francisco’s many neighborhoods built upon a steep hill providing breathtaking views of the city. The neighborhood is light in…

Candlestick Point, San Francisco

Candlestick Point is best known for being the former location of Candlestick Park, once home to both the San Francisco 49ers and the San Francisco Giants. But since its closing…

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Central Sunset, San Francisco

The Sunset district of San Francisco has come a long way from its origins as a desolate region of sand dunes. When rapid development broke ground, it was strategically named…

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Clarendon Heights, San Francisco

Clarendon Heights is a centrally located neighborhood, situated between a handful of slightly larger neighborhoods, each with their own distinct flair. This serene and highly residential neighborhood boasts stunning views,…

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Cow Hollow, San Francisco

Cow Hollow has become a beacon attracting the millennial generation. The steep, rolling hills are lined with Victorian and Edwardian era single-family homes boasting unparalleled views along with deco-era apartment…

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Crocker Amazon, San Francisco

At the southernmost edge of San Francisco, you’ll find the Crocker Amazon neighborhood. The dense residential area is sprawling with single-family homes in neat rows with manicured front lawns. Considered…

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Duboce Triangle, San Francisco

Duboce Triangle is a hip and perfectly balanced residential, commercial, and green space neighborhood in a coveted triangle enclosed by Castro Street, Duboce Avenue, and Market Street. The residential haven…

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Hayes Valley, San Francisco

Hayes Valley blends old-fashioned charm with the buzz of an up-and-coming vibrant neighborhood. Transformed from its prior reputation as the seedy neighbor of its trendier surrounding districts, it has successfully…

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Forest Knolls, San Francisco

Forest Knolls is centrally located on the San Francisco map with distinctive characteristics that transport residents and visitors to an environment that feels far from city life. Residential streets in…

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Glen Park, San Francisco

Glen Park is one of San Francisco’s most impeccably balanced neighborhoods, with just the right amount of everything to satisfy the essential needs of city dwellers in a suburban oasis.…

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Golden Gate Heights, San Francisco

Golden Gate Heights is tucked neatly in between four neighboring districts and is one of the city’s most prized treasures boasting what could be the best views in all of…

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Ingleside Terrace, San Francisco

Ingleside Terraces was built in a wooded and scenic region of San Francisco and remains a very well preserved neighborhood, thanks to its small-town residential atmosphere. The streets in this…

Inner Parkside, San Francisco

This southwestern neighborhood was once an expanse of sand dunes. But once its potential was recognized, the Inner Parkside — along with its neighbors — became a desirable lot of…

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Inner Richmond, San Francisco

The sprawling Richmond district runs across the entire northern border of Golden Gate Park. The Inner Richmond sits above the eastern section of the park and like its neighbors, is…

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Lone Mountain, San Francisco

The northwestern-most corner of San Francisco is comprised of a handful of unique, diverse neighborhoods, including Lone Mountain. Atop a historic hill that once was home to a group of…

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Marina, San Francisco

San Francisco’s Marina neighborhood is not only home to prime waterfront real estate and infinite upscale shopping opportunities and epicurean adventures — but it is also steeped in a rich…

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Merced Manor, San Francisco

Merced Manor is tucked into the northeastern corner of the expansive Lake Shore neighborhood. This compact community bubbles with charm and is at the top of the list as one…

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Nob Hill, San Francisco

Nob Hill is a definitive San Francisco neighborhood, home to history and a pedigree that continues to thrive today. Within the borders of this high-class neighborhood are some of…

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Oceanview, San francisco

Tucked into the southernmost corner of the city is the Oceanview neighborhood, hugged by the I-280 freeway along most of its border and not far from Highway 1, making it…

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Outer Richmond, San Francisco

Comprising the entire northwestern corner of San Francisco is the Outer Richmond neighborhood. Its coastal presence is vast as it hugs the Pacific Ocean with the fog blanketing the neighborhood…

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Portola, San Francisco

On the southeastern edge of the city is a group of often forgotten neighborhoods. Although they have a long-standing reputation of staying under the radar, they are in fact some…

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Russian Hill, San Francisco

Russian Hill is one of San Francisco’s most sophisticated neighborhoods and is one of the city’s original “Seven Hills,” with its name tied back to the discovery by Gold Rush…

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Saint Francis Wood, San Francisco

Saint Francis Wood lies in the Twin Peaks West district along with more than a dozen similarly sized neighbors. What was originally a secluded wooded area has become one of…

Silver Terrace, San Francisco

Silver Terrace lies in the southeastern district of San Francisco, a smaller enclave tucked into the western portion of the expansive Bayview neighborhood. Both renters and homeowners inhabit the homes…

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Sunnyside, San Francisco

The Sunnyside neighborhood hugs Highway 280 on its southern border and is tucked cozily between six other unique San Francisco neighborhoods, each lending to its popularity and diverse offerings. The…

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Tenderloin, San Francisco

Dating back to the days of the California Gold Rush, the Tenderloin has thrived through waves of diverse history and continues to surprise San Franciscans with its growth and development,…

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Twin Peaks, San Francisco

Twin Peaks lies in the Central District of San Francisco, bursting with diverse architecture, residents, and attractions. The most centrally-located neighborhood in San Francisco — making it one of the…

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Westwood Highlands, San Francisco

Westwood Highlands is one of the many compacts — and affluent — neighborhoods in the Twin Peaks West district, located just off the city’s geographic center. The neighborhood was erected…