Midtown Terrace

Mention Midtown Terrace to many San Franciscans and you’ll be met with a quizzical gaze. Where is it? What is it? It’s a mid-century neighborhood on the west side of Twin Peaks. Think single-family homes, fully detached, with both front and rear yards, lots of green space, and peace and quiet.

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    Midtown Terrace Seen From Twin Peaks
    Midtown Terrace Seen From Forest Knolls
    View From Twin Peaks
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    Midtown Terrace Neighborhood Vibe

    It’s a strictly residential neighborhood, with a somewhat suburban feel to it. Midtown Terrace was built as a planned community starting in the 1950s, and it provides a lot more elbow room than other neighborhoods in the City. Houses, a firehouse, a school, and a church. That’s Midtown Terrace in a nutshell.

     

    Popular Midtown Terrace Home Styles

    Call them mid-century homes — some more modern than others at this point. There are approximately 800 homes in Midtown Terrace, all originally built within about 10 years. They were modest homes, meant for working-class families, and while many have been extensively remodeled, the neighborhood retains its original charm with fully detached, two-level homes, most with three bedrooms and two baths. And parking!

     

    Getting Around in Midtown Terrace

    The Forest Hills Muni stop is within walking distance (depending on your definition of walking distance) but Midtown Terrace residents are fairly car-dependent (it was built beginning in the 1950s, after all). The good news is that almost every home has a garage. The bad news is that you’ll probably be pulling in and out of that garage a lot!

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    Neighborhood Homes for Sale

    Single Family Home
    $1,899,000 | 5, 3, 2
    MLS# 423905754
    Once in a blue moon... the perfect house comes along! With 5 beds, 3 baths, 2-car garage, & backyard that is both impeccably landscaped & large enough to entertain in. Upstairs, the interior seamlessly blends style & functionality w/3 bedrooms...
    Single Family Home
    $925,000 | 2, 1, 1
    MLS# 423900287
    Midtown Terrace -Vacant and fully detached fixer upper. Featuring two bedrooms, one bath, living room and dining room combo. Kitchen with access to backyard; perfect for BBQ's and entertaining. Garage parking for one car and ample amount of storage. Centrally...
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    Recent Neighborhood Home Sales

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    Single Family Home
    $1,500,000 | 3, 2, 2
    MLS# 423745222
    401 Dellbrook Avenue is a stylish urban oasis. Remodeled, bright, mid-century modern residence, desirable privacy, forest-view setting. Inviting formal entry leads to a grand living room, wood burning fireplace and calming views. Living room flows to expansive windows and area...
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    Single Family Home
    $1,150,000 | 2, 1, 1
    MLS# 423739178
    Price Reduced $100K! Mid-Century View Home - Ready for Renovation. Midtown - centrally located in the heart of the city on a quiet cul-de-sac and surrounded by trees and green spaces. This semi-detached home offers: Kitchen, Dining Area, Family Room,...
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    Single Family Home
    $1,700,000 | 2, 1, 1
    MLS# 423744513
    Experience contemporary elegance and indoor-outdoor living in this magnificent Midtown Terrace home. With breathtaking westward views, this beautifully renovated residence offers a haven of serenity amidst the bustling city. Step inside and be captivated by the seamless blend of modern...
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    More About Midtown Terrace

    Nestled on the west side of Twin Peaks, Midtown Terrace is a planned community that is filled with a tranquil collection of detached single family homes that were built beginning in the 1950s. The neighborhood has a very suburban feel, with relatively wide streets and homes that often have both front and rear lawns.

    At the base of the neighborhood lies the Midtown Terrace playground, which has an excellent play structure and flat field that is great for soccer or any other field game. Because Midtown Terrace was built as a planned community, it has a few features that you aren’t likely to find in too many other San Francisco neighborhoods. A few examples would be that there are no homes built directly behind one another – Midtown Terrace homes are separated by a small strip of land known as a green belt. All of the utilities are underground, so you don’t see telephone or power lines. Homes in Midtown Terrace are a part of a neighborhood homeowners’ association.

    Homes for sale in the neighborhood commonly feature three bedrooms and two bathrooms, which for San Francisco is a pretty generous serving of real estate. The neighborhood is also within the geographic boundaries that give (a slight) preference to enrollment at the highly coveted Clarendon Elementary public school. These are just a few of the reasons that buyers with elementary aged children often consider this neighborhood when they are looking at homes for sale.

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