Silver Terrace is very central yet oddly aloof thanks to geographical fate. Bordered to the north, south, and east by freeway and industrial park, it perches above the Bayview, and select homes offer stunning bridge views.
Nestled amidst commuter routes and thoroughfares, Silver Terrace stands out as an easily reachable enclave nestled in the southeastern reaches of San Francisco. Predominantly residential, it has long captivated residents for its prime location and convenience. Ease of access is just one facet of Silver Terrace’s appeal. Its real estate market, renowned for its affordability, has made it a sought-after destination for those stepping into homeownership or venturing into residential real estate investment for the first time.
Just moments away lie the cultural offerings and green havens of Bayview, while the familial eateries and verdant expanses of Portola beckon nearby. Living in Silver Terrace offers the quintessential blend of urban accessibility and suburban tranquility.
Silver Terrace Neighborhood Vibe
On the northwest side of the neighborhood you’ll find the popular Silver Terrace Playground and Athletic Fields near the noisy freeways, but as you head east the sound soon fades and the elevation climbs until you are at the eastern edge of the neighborhood, perched above the Bayview with views of downtown and the Bay Bridge.
Popular Silver Terrace Home Styles
The neighborhood is almost exclusively single-family homes. Two-bedroom, one-bath homes above a garage level were a very popular original layout. In addition to this common layout, in some homes, rooms and baths are often added at the garage level, sometimes with a permit and other times without.
Getting Around in Silver Terrace
Silver Terrace is served by Muni bus lines, but is a very car-dependent neighborhood for the most part. The neighborhood does not have a commercial or shopping district; the closest places to shop are in the Bayview along 3rd St. and in the Portola along San Bruno Ave.
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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 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.
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.
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 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.
Silver Terrace is a neighborhood in the southeastern corner of San Francisco. It’s bordered by Portola and US Highway 101 to the east, Interstate 280 to the north, and Bayview to the north, west, and south. On an SFAR (San Francisco Association of Realtors) MLS (add internal link) map, Silver Terrace is identified as neighborhood 10g.
The main draw of residential Silver Lake may have less to do with its diversions than with its easy access to diversions in the rest of the city, helped by its close proximity to the city’s main corridors.
For outdoor enthusiasts, there’s the Silver Terrace Playground with an illuminated turf field, a tennis court, basketball courts, and children’s play area. The nearby, 312-acre McLaren Park is popular with hikers and dog walkers, and to the southeast, the Candlestick Point State Recreation Area features windsurfing, bird watching, hiking, and fishing.
Though it’s an urban neighborhood with quick access to downtown, Silver Terrace has a relaxed, residential, almost suburban-type vibe. Traditionally working-class, it’s now a diverse, up-and-coming area of both early 20th Century and modern architecture, popular with first-time homeowners, young families, and Silicon Valley commuters.
As an “already built” neighborhood, Silver Terrace is not a neighborhood where you should expect to find substantial new construction projects. Smaller developers may renovate/flip existing single family 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.
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