Property Overview:
55 Santa Paula Ave is a single-family home located in the prestigious St. Francis Wood neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. Built in 1926, it features 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2,305 sq. ft. of living space on a 4,595 sq. ft. lot. The home includes a parking garage and has been extensively re-imagined over the last three years. The estimated home value is $2,573,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 17.9% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 22.3% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Lowell High, Independence High, and Chinese Immersion School at Deavila.- Average SAT score: 849 (below state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 75.7% white-collar jobs, 24.3% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 2.3% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 16,875 (decreased by 1% since 2000).
- 65% families with children.
- Largest age group: 45-54 years (17.27%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 48.4°F (January), 63.2°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 19.9 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $119,308.
- Average annual spending: $77,970.
Property Features:
- Architectural Design: Originally designed by Swedish architect Ivar D. Peterson in 1924.
- Extensive Renovations: Re-imagined to integrate indoor and outdoor living with modern technology.
- Main Floor:
- Open layout for natural light and flow to the backyard.
- Formal living and dining rooms with timeless details.
- Cozy eat-in kitchen overlooking the backyard.
- 2 bedrooms on the main level (ideal for family room or home office).
- Upper Floor:
- 3 bedrooms, including a spacious primary suite with serene views.
- Added skylights for enhanced natural light.
- Outdoor Space: Walk-out garden and access to St. Francis Wood Park, tennis courts, and playground.
Location Benefits:
- Convenient Access: Close to West Portal shops, Metro station, major freeways, and downtown San Francisco via Portola Drive.
- Prestigious Neighborhood: Part of the City Beautiful vision, developed over 115 years ago.
- Perfect for family living, entertaining, and enjoying California’s quintessential lifestyle.