SF - South West Real Estate & Homes for Sale in California

Located scenically near the Pacific Ocean, the Southwest District of San Francisco consists of nine neighborhoods: Ingleside, Ingleside Heights, Lakeshore, Lakeside, Merced Heights, Merced Manor, Oceanview, Pine Lake Park and Stonestown. Residents welcome more sun than the rest of the city and many enjoy the views of Mt. Bruno and Mt. Davidson. Lake Merced is adjacent to several of the neighborhoods in the District. These freshwater lakes are home to a variety of birds and offer fishing, boating, biking, and trails. On Lake Merced is Lakeshore, the newest neighborhood in the 49 square-mile city of San Francisco. The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) serves students in grades K-12 living in the city of San Francisco. There are many prestigious universities and colleges in the area, including the University of California at Berkeley and Stanford University. The San Francisco Zoo is located in the Southwest District. More than 1,000 animals and birds are housed in specialized habitats such as Gorilla World, the feline conservancy, and Koala Crossing. Another favorite recreation site is the Sigmund Stern Grove. This 33-acre park has serene picnic areas, a lake and trails. Concerts are held here throughout the summer. Downtown San Francisco is an easy commute for residents. Real estate options in the Southwest District consist of single-family detached homes, estate properties, condominiums, townhouses and land lots. Southwest District residents enjoy excellent public transportation and the lack of crowded bridge commuting along with an easy lifestyle in the sunny part of the city.