San Francisco Districts: Northeast

San Francisco CA Real Estate in the Northeast District might not be at the center of the city, but it is, indisputably, its heart. The city’s most historic area, Northeast San Francisco is where you’ll find many of the city’s landmark buildings, from the Opera House to City Hall, as well as some of its earliest neighborhoods. To find comprehensive information on this and other areas in San Francisco, CA, search MLS is a feature that will prove to be particularly useful.

Russian Hill

The Russian Hill neighborhood is most famous for being the location of Lombard Street, the dizzyingly winding thoroughfare that’s said to be “the crookedest street in the world.” Streets in the neighborhood are notoriously steep and there are several beautifully landscaped pedestrian-only lanes. Views of the Bay from Russian Hill are priceless and its restaurants and shops have a character all their own.

North Beach

The neighborhood of North Beach was really a beach once, in the days before the reclamation and expansion of San Francisco’s shoreline. Known today as “Little Italy,” North Beach has a sunny, relaxed Mediterranean flavor and is a favorite haunt of both locals and tourists. Use the San Francisco, CA search MLS feature in this website for real estate options in this vibrant neighborhood that was once the home of Beat poets.

Telegraph Hill

A small neighborhood, Telegraph Hill is defined by the tower that rises from its crown. The iconic 210-foot Coit Tower was built in 1933 and features murals on the ground floor and unbeatable views of the Bay as one climbs higher.

Nob Hill

Tycoons of the Industrial Age once built their palatial estates on Nob Hill, hence the name, and though luxurious hotels have now replaced their mansions the neighborhood still retains its old money feel. Some of the city’s most sought-after properties can still be found here and the neighborhood is also home to Huntington Square, restaurants, shops, bars and clubs.

Financial District and Downtown

San Francisco’s Financial District is its central business district and is characterized by a number of high-rises. Though not particularly large, the area nonetheless manages to incorporate a diversity of architectural styles and elements. The district is home to most of the corporate headquarters in the city, as well as to shopping centers and recreational venues like the Embarcadero.