NOB HILL

Historic San Francisco blends with modern accents.

Nob Hill provides a clear portal to the past, to a time when a few families ruled the west’s newest and most exciting city. It’s changed plenty over the years, yet it still symbolizes San Francisco as a shining city full of promise, and as a sepia-toned one proud of its glorious past.

THE NEIGHBORS

An eclectic mix of society names and downtown shop owners.

Along Nob Hill’s slopes the story is one of diversity. Newcomers snap up the neighborhood’s renovated flats for premium prices while long-time residents live modestly alongside them.

WHAT TO EXPECT

The elegance of “old” San Francisco mixed with the bustle of a changing restaurant and bar scene.

For some, this is the only neighborhood in town. From its high-rise, high-end towers to the urban serenity of Huntington Park, Nob Hill is the epitome of old-world elegance. It’s a lively, diverse neighborhood with all manner of residents, dozens of restaurants of all types, a growing retail scene and proximity to almost everything in San Francisco’s core.

THE LIFESTYLE

Active residents, organic and local markets, and brilliant views of downtown and San Francisco Bay.

Those who live atop Nob Hill enjoy a much quieter lifestyle than those who choose to set up camp near busy Polk Street, where dinner and drinks are just a short stroll away. Further west the neighborhood changes: the high-rises are replaced with mid-rise apartment and condo buildings and the restaurant, shop, bar, and club choices seem to multiply by the thousands. However, it still has its share of neighborhood mom-and-pop establishments, but the growing nightlife scene has made it a must-see for the young and active.

UNEXPECTED APPEAL

The bustle of a vibrant neighborhood brimming with covert historical gems.

Fans of San Francisco history will appreciate a multitude of historic sites, while the neighborhood’s condensed geography offers residents the opportunity to go out without ever taking an Uber.

THE MARKET

Highly sought after residences make Nob Hill one of the most desirable Bay Area locales.

With all of its apartments, Nob Hill is more of a renter’s neighborhood, though not an inexpensive one. As in most San Francisco districts, patience is paramount.

Commute Times

 Financial District 10m by car

 South San Francisco 25m by car

 Silicon Valley 55m by car