Russian Hill

Russian sailors were once buried upon this hill. That’s why. Ground zero for the San Francisco high-rise revolt that began in the 1960s. Not coincidentally, also home to The Summit, The Royal Towers, Green Hill Tower,  the so-called crookedest street in SF (the real crookedest street is in Potrero Hill), and the authentic inspiration for Armistead Maupin’s magical Barbary Lane.

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    Russian Hill at the Top of the City
    Fay Park on the NE side of Russian Hill
    Van Ness Looking Towards SF Bay
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    Neighborhood Vibe

    Russian Hill is a very “San Francisco” neighborhood, with tourist draws galore. (Hello, Hyde Street cable car, squiggly Lombard Street, sweet Ghirardelli Square, and magical Macondray Lane, the inspiration for Armistead Maupin’s Barbary Lane.) Stunning views abound, with vistas in every direction from the top of the hill.

     

    Popular Home Styles

    There are some single-family homes in Russian Hill, and many of them have eight-figure price tags. More common are condos, TICs, and a handful of stock co-ops. This is old-school San Francisco, with peaked-roof Victorians and stately Edwardians nestled up next to mid-century condos and stock co-ops. Notable mid-century developments include 999 Green, 1000 North Point, and 1750 Taylor.

     

    Getting Around
    Join the tourists on the Hyde Street cable car, or hop on one of the buses that serve the neighborhood. When the Central Subway extension opens in 2021 (allegedly), the east side of Russian Hill will have access to a subway to Powell Street and south to the 4th & King Caltrain station.

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    Neighborhood Homes for Sale

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    Stock Cooperative
    1080 Chestnut Street #11B, San Francisco, CA 94109
    $3,495,000 | 3, 2, 2
    MLS# 423753155
    High above the new 5-acre Francisco Park, this stylish three-bedroom apartment features front-row Bay views that include Alcatraz & Downtown. Ideal for both casual living & entertaining, the main level features a sunlit living room with north & south panoramas,...
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    Stock Cooperative
    945 Green Street #4, San Francisco, CA 94133
    $9,500,000 | 3, 4, 2
    MLS# 423900167
    945 Green Street is one of the most prestigious and coveted luxury Co-op buildings in San Francisco located at the end of a cul-de-sac in Russian Hill. Interiors by Douglas Durkin Design, this gorgeous full floor apartment is an art...
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    Tenancy In Common
    2124 Hyde Street #6, San Francisco, CA 94109
    $949,000 | 2, 1, 0
    MLS# 423904515
    Light & airy are the words to describe this chic top-floor unit that has all the hallmarks of Edwardian architecture, including original hardwood floors, crown moldings, wainscot hallway & unique decorative windows that evoke Parisian style. This two bedroom, one...
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    Recent Neighborhood Home Sales
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    Condominium
    1045 filbert Street, San Francisco, CA 94133
    $1,550,000 | 2, 1, 1
    MLS# 423753939
    Charming & bright condominium situated in a prime Russian Hill location! This warm & inviting home features open plan living & dining, 2 spacious bedrooms, a large office perfect for working from home, and copious storage. The bright chef's kitchen...
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    Condominium
    44 Macondray Lane #6E, San Francisco, CA 94133
    $2,400,000 | 3, 2, 3
    MLS# 423737334
    Floating above the Bay, sparkling panoramic views, & a majestic tree-house feel, inform this luxurious penthouse condominium at the apex of one of San Francisco's quintessential neighborhoods on a hidden garden lane. The largest & finest residence in the building,...
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    Condominium
    1380 Greenwich Street #109, San Francisco, CA 94109
    $1,300,000 | 2, 2, 1
    MLS# 423746896
    Are you ready to win the jackpot with this tastefully updated 2 bed 2 bath condo in one of SF's most sought after neighborhoods, Russian Hill?! It's got the buildings ONLY exclusive patio that is perfect for BBQ'ing, and entertaining...
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    Neighborhood Condo Buildings

    Green Hill Tower | 1070 Green Built in 1961, Green Hill Tower is home to 48 residences at 1070 Green in the Russian Hill neighborhood. Notable features of this 21 story high-rise include stunning views from higher floors. Green Hi...
    Royal Towers The Royal Towers, built in 1963, is home to 77 co-op residences at 1750 Taylor St. in the Russian Hill neighborhood of San Francisco. Home sizes at The Royal Tower include one-bedroom, two-bedroom, th...
    The Summit | 999 Green The Summit at 999 Green St in Russian Hill with 112 condo homes was developed by Joseph Eichler. Built in 1964-1965, the building has 25 floors of residential condominiums that offer fabulous views of...
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    Nearby Neighborhoods

    Crescent Nob Hill | 875 California Crescent at 875 California Street is home to 44 luxury residences in the Nob Hill neighborhood. Notable features of the building include an incredible number of unique floor plans,  private wings with...
    Nob Hill The Comstock. Jones St. Drop-dead downtown views. Polk Street. When elegant begins to get a bit denser and estates become co-ops and full-floor penthouse homes, you'll know you've crossed Van Ness and arrived in Nob Hill....
    North Beach Marilyn Monroe married Joe DiMaggio in the neighborhood. The rest is history. Welcome to a neighborhood as old as San Francisco, with historic Italian roots, fragrant garlic feasts, and plenty of neighborhood haunts frequented by SF movers and m...
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    More About Russian Hill

    Named for a small Russian graveyard found at the top of the hill during the Gold Rush, Russian Hill kept the name but removed the graves. Russian Hill boasts some of the most spectacular Bay and bridge views in all of San Francisco, extending from the Bay Bridge to the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin County.

    World-famous Lombard Street claims to be the crookedest street in San Francisco, but the real winner of that title is actually in Potrero Hill. The Alice Marble tennis courts and Ina Coolbrith park are two neighborhood spots that offer an amazing opportunity to enjoy the view while you get your sport on.

    The famed “Tales of the City” series by Armistead Maupin was inspired by Macondray Lane on Russian Hill, and tourists regularly flock there to have their pictures taken. Russian Hill is also home to many upscale restaurants and great shopping opportunities on Hyde and Polk.

    The area is also home to the prestigious San Francisco Art Institute, a world-renowned school for art that is home to several Diego Rivera murals.

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