San Francisco
Presidio Heights
Quiet, leafy, and adjacent to 1,500 acres of Presidio open space.
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Boundary is approximate — refined per neighborhood over time.
Pacific Relocation's take
If Pacific Heights feels too busy, this is the answer.
Presidio Heights is Pacific Heights' quieter cousin: same school access, same prestige, materially less foot traffic. The neighborhood sits against the Presidio's southern boundary, which means trails, beach, and Crissy Field are part of the daily routine. We send clients here who want family suburb feel inside the city — academics, biotech executives, and dual-career families with school-age children. Inventory is even tighter than Pacific Heights; expect a 60–90 day search.
Lifestyle figures
Best of Presidio Heights for you
Quiet / leafy streets
- Walnut Street residential blocks0.3 km
Among the city's quietest streets: wide, tree-lined, virtually no through-traffic.
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Washington Street upper blocks0.4 km5.0(4)Low-density residential lane bordering the Presidio with near-zero traffic.
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Intimate two-block residential street often cited as the calmest in the neighborhood.
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Outdoors / hiking / parks
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Presidio of San Francisco0.4 km1,500-acre national park with forested trails, beaches, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
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Mountain Lake Park0.6 km4.7(711)Family park with a natural lake, restored habitat, and playground at the Presidio edge.
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Julius Kahn Playground0.5 km4.6(425)Premier neighborhood playground inside Presidio forest; best in-park climbing structure in SF.
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Status / prestige
- Presidio Terrace0.4 km
Gated private loop street; one of SF's most exclusive residential enclaves.
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Washington Street estates0.4 km5.0(4)Grand Edwardian homes directly adjacent to the Presidio; commanding values.
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Arguello Boulevard mansions0.2 kmLandmark boulevard homes with Presidio frontage; consistently top-of-market.
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To buy (USD)
| Type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 755,000 | 920,000 | 1,180,000 |
| 2 BR | 1,230,000 | 1,500,000 | 1,920,000 |
| 3 BR | 2,120,000 | 2,590,000 | 3,320,000 |
Estimated from local rents — placeholder, pending verified sale data.
Rent ranges (USD)
| Type | Low | Median | High | Δ 12mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 2,700 | 3,200 | 3,800 | ↑ 1.7% |
| 2 BR | 4,200 | 5,200 | 6,500 | ↑ 1.5% |
| 3 BR | 6,500 | 9,000 | 13,000 | ↑ 1.3% |
Source: Rentals.ca + Zumper Q1 2026, refreshed weekly via our rent worker.
Our advice
Before you sign a lease
- Many homes are part of family trusts and rented during international postings — confirm lease length and renewal terms
- Heritage covenants in some sub-areas restrict external changes; review before any landscaping plans
- Older homes may have outdated electrical or plumbing — request recent inspection records
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Last reviewed 2026-05-27.