Ingleside
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The Ingleside neighborhood is bordered along the north by Geneva/Ocean Avenues, I-280 to the east, Lakeview to the south and Ashton to the west. Ocean Avenue is the commercial heart of the area, offering residents plenty of restaurants and bars to enjoy. It’s a lot more down-to-earth than some of its swankier neighbors on the north end of town, and it’s also a lot more affordable. Homes tend to be modest, some in the same family for generations. Unexpected views of downtown add to the attraction of this more-affordable neighborhood, which also has great public transit options and easy freeway access. 

Ingleside Neighborhood Vibe

Ocean Avenue is the heart of this old-school San Francisco neighborhood. You’ll find dive bars, coffee shops, lots of mom-and-pop restaurants, and stores that wouldn’t be caught dead being called boutiques. It’s a down-to-earth place where old-timers tell tales to the newbies at the local watering hole, and because it’s San Francisco, yes, there’s a Whole Foods Market.

Popular Ingleside Home Styles

Properties in Ingleside tend to be single-family homes on lots that are 25′ wide. While the neighborhood name for Ingleside doesn’t suggest it, some homes have great views of downtown and the San Francisco Bay. You’ll find an eclectic collection of homes, and there are also smaller condo buildings in the neighborhood, although they are the exception to the single-family rule.

Getting Around in Ingleside

Balboa Park BART and Muni light rail stations are within a short walking distance of the neighborhood. In addition, Muni buses and light-rail run along Ocean Ave., giving you numerous options to get to downtown San Francisco. If your commute takes you to the South Bay (Silicon Valley), you’ll find I-280 is just moments away.

Median Sales Price

Median sales price is calculated based on sold data and doesn’t account for seller concessions. Median price represents the point at which half of the homes sold for more and half sold for less. In smaller neighborhoods like many of those found in San Francisco, this metric is less likely to be influenced by extremely high or low sales prices that don’t represent the typical neighborhood home.

Days on Market

Days on Market indicates how quickly or slowly homes are selling in the neighborhood. The lower the days on market (DOM), the stronger the market is for sellers, all other things being equal.

Number of Active Listings

The number of homes available for sale in active status at the end of a given month. Fewer homes available for sale may indicate a seasonal trend or market dynamics that favor a seller more than a buyer.

Sales Price Compared to List Price

In strong or balanced markets, homes in San Francisco typically sell over asking. In a buyer’s market, homes will sell at list price or slightly under. If a home has had price reductions, the calculation is based on the last listed price.

Price per Square Foot

Price per square foot is most useful when the homes are almost identical in size, age, layout and other factors important to buyers. Our experience suggests it is a more valuable metric in larger condo buildings and less valuable for homes in neighborhoods built with a diverse selection of styles, sizes, and ages.

Where is Ingleside?

Ingleside is a neighborhood in southwestern San Francisco. It is bordered by Ingleside Terraces and Merced Heights to the west, Mount Davidson Manor, Sunnyside, and Westwood Park to the north, the Outer Mission and Mission Terrace to the east, and Oceanview to the south. On an SFAR (San Francisco Association of Realtors) MLS map, Ingleside is identified as neighborhood 3h.

Are there any notable historical landmarks or sites in Ingleside?

The El Rey Theatre, an Art Deco gem at 1970 Ocean Ave, is a San Francisco Designated Landmark. Built in 1931, the movie house was designed by local architect Timothy Pflueger, known for his work on the Castro Theatre, the Top of the Mark lounge at the Mark Hopkins Hotel, and the Cirque Room at the Fairmont. Since its cinema days, the landmark’s tandem retail space was the site of the city’s first Gap (then The Gap), a San Francisco-based company, and the landmark has hosted a church and other entities throughout its history.

What is there to do in Ingleside?

Ingleside may be one of the sleepier San Francisco residential neighborhoods, but its busy Ocean Avenue commercial corridor features locally owned small businesses, bars, and burger joints, with recent additions that include Whole Foods and modern condo developments.

Residents enjoy the nearby Balboa Park, with a boxing stadium, ball fields, an indoor pool, and playground. Stonestown mall, with its shops, Trader Joe’s, and cinema, is a short drive away. Take a horticulture class at City College, a Zumba class at the I.T. Bookman Community Center, and reward yourself with a stop at Beep’s Burgers, a local institution since 1962, featuring a Soviet-inspired neon rocketship sign.

How does the community vibe in Ingleside contribute to its real estate appeal?

Not to be confused with either nearby Ingleside Terraces or Ingleside Heights, Ingleside (full stop) has been described by local journalists as both a hidden gem and the city’s “ultimate IFKYK (if you know, you know) neighborhood.” Incredibly diverse, it’s home to long-time single-family-home dwellers, mother-in-law unit renters, and City College students. With its own BART and MUNI light stations and immediate access to 280, Ingleside is a convenient home for SF downtown, Oakland, and Silicon Valley commuters alike.

Where can I find new construction in Ingleside?

As an “already built” neighborhood, Ingleside is not a neighborhood where you should expect to find substantial new construction projects. Smaller developers may renovate/flip existing properties, or may take advantage of recent housing laws to add additional units to already existing housing. Transit corridors and major neighborhood streets are the most likely areas for new construction buildings in already built neighborhoods with existing housing stock.

What are the average home prices in Ingleside and how have they trended?

You can scroll up to see our market charts showing current neighborhood prices and other real estate trends for Ingleside. We update these charts dynamically as new data becomes available. Reach out to us to learn more about prices, trends, and possibilities in Ingleside.