Golden Gate Heights Real Estate in San Francisco
Sweeping views, winding hillside streets, and a quiet, close-knit community feel.
Sweeping views, winding hillside streets, and a quiet, close-knit community feel.
San Francisco Neighborhood Guide
Golden Gate Heights occupies 0.6 square miles in San Francisco's 94116 and 94122 zip codes, where median single-family home prices average $1,950,000 as of 2026. Situated on Larsen Peak at 600 feet elevation between Inner Sunset and West Portal, the hilltop enclave features 1,450 residences, 360-degree ocean views, the 16th Avenue Tiled Steps, and access to the N-Judah Muni line.
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Metric / Feature | Golden Gate Heights Data (2026) |
|---|---|
ZIP Codes | 94116, 94122 [1] |
Median Single-Family Price | $1,950,000 [2] |
Summit Elevation | 600+ Feet above sea level (Grand View Park / Turtle Hill) [3] |
Primary Public Schools | Alice Fong Yu Alternative School, West Portal Elementary [4] |
Transit Connections | N-Judah Light Rail, 28 19th Avenue, 66 Quintara Muni Bus [5] |
Sources: San Francisco Association of Realtors MLS Data; SFUSD School Assignment Profiles; SFMTA Transit Maps.
Architecture & Hilltop Topography
Perched between the Inner Sunset and West Portal, Golden Gate Heights climbs two of San Francisco's highest peaks: Larsen Peak and Grand View Park, affectionately known to neighborhood locals as Turtle Hill[cite: 1]. Rising over 600 feet above sea level, the park's summit provides panoramic 360-degree vistas stretching from the Pacific Ocean and Golden Gate Bridge to Downtown San Francisco and the Bay Bridge[cite: 1].
Winding hillside avenues showcase a rich assortment of architectural designs constructed between the 1920s and 1960s[cite: 1]. Residential stock spans Mediterranean Revival, Spanish Eclectic homes, mid-century modern residences specifically engineered with floor-to-ceiling glass to maximize sunset views, custom hillside architectural homes, and classic Marina-style flats[cite: 1].
Key Enclave Pillars
Rising to a 600-foot hilltop summit, Grand View Park preserves rare native dune vegetation, timber stairways, and unobstructed vistas across San Francisco Peninsula[cite: 1].
The famous 16th Avenue Tiled Steps and nearby Hidden Garden Steps showcase handmade mosaic tile artwork created by neighborhood artists and community volunteers[cite: 1].
Located just downhill, the Irving Street corridor provides immediate access to independent restaurants, specialty bakeries, markets, and neighborhood services[cite: 1].
The N-Judah light rail line along Judah Street and the 28 19th Avenue bus line connect residents directly to Downtown San Francisco, SF State, and Marin[cite: 1].
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San Francisco Real Estate Network
Frequently Asked Questions
Golden Gate Heights spans San Francisco's 94116 and 94122 zip codes, situated between the Inner Sunset, Forest Hill, and West Portal neighborhoods.
As of 2026, the median home price for single-family residences in Golden Gate Heights is $1,950,000, reflecting prime ocean and Bay view premiums across hilltop parcels.
The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps comprise 163 handmade mosaic stair steps located at 16th Avenue and Moraga Street, serving as a landmark community art installation[cite: 1].
Commuters access Downtown San Francisco via the N-Judah light rail line on Judah Street, the 66 Quintara bus route, or by connecting at West Portal Muni station[cite: 1].
Architectural styles in Golden Gate Heights include 1920s Mediterranean Revival, Spanish Eclectic homes, mid-century modern view properties, and custom hillside builds[cite: 1].
Ilana Minkoff
San Francisco Real Estate Advisor | DRE #01894439
Representing buyers and sellers across Golden Gate Heights, Inner Sunset, and West Portal with over 12 years of specialized central San Francisco residential real estate expertise[cite: 1].
Consultation & Listings
Whether evaluating hilltop view properties, searching near Grand View Park, or preparing to buy or sell, connect for direct local guidance[cite: 1].
3,578 people live in Golden Gate Heights, where the median age is 47 and the average individual income is $112,255. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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