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Outer Sunset

Outer Sunset blends beach-town calm, family-friendly streets, and everyday convenience along San Francisco’s far west edge. Predominantly 1930s–1950s tunnel-entry homes—many with garages, bonus rooms, and usable yards—sit on tidy, low-traffic blocks a few minutes from Ocean Beach and the Great Highway paths. Daily life is practical along Judah, Noriega, and Irving corridors—cafés, bakeries, mercados, surf shops, and neighborhood dining—while Sunset Boulevard’s greenway, nearby playgrounds, and the south edge of Golden Gate Park add easy outdoor time for runs, dog walks, and weekend picnics.

Getting around is straightforward and car-friendly: the N-Judah runs inland to Cole Valley, Duboce, and downtown; multiple bus lines cover local links; and quick access to 19th Ave/CA-1 and I-280 streamlines Peninsula and North Bay trips. Residents value larger garages, easier parking than denser cores, and a laid-back vibe with coastal breezes and welcome sunny breaks. Housing ranges from well-kept period homes to tasteful remodels with decks and ADU potential—delivering space, light, curb appeal, and strong value relative to central districts. For buyers seeking a peaceful, beach-adjacent base with real city connectivity, the Outer Sunset offers relaxed, well-connected San Francisco living with parks, transit, and essentials right at hand.

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Schools In The Area

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Sunset Elementary School 415-759-2760 Public KG-5
Francis Scott Key Elementary School 415-759-2811 Public KG-5
A. P. Giannini Middle School 415-759-2770 Public 6-8
St Ignatius College Preparatory 415-731-7500 Private 6-12
Sunset Elementary School 415-759-2760 Public KG-5
Francis Scott Key Elementary School 415-759-2811 Public KG-5
Noriega Children Center 415-759-2853 Public KG-KG
Holy Name Elementary School 415-731-4077 Private PK-8
West Portal Lutheran School 415-665-6330 Private KG-8
Sunset Elementary School 415-759-2760 Public KG-5
Francis Scott Key Elementary School 415-759-2811 Public KG-5
A. P. Giannini Middle School 415-759-2770 Public 6-8
Holy Name Elementary School 415-731-4077 Private PK-8
West Portal Lutheran School 415-665-6330 Private KG-8
St Ignatius College Preparatory 415-731-7500 Private 6-12
A. P. Giannini Middle School 415-759-2770 Public 6-8
Holy Name Elementary School 415-731-4077 Private PK-8
West Portal Lutheran School 415-665-6330 Private KG-8
St Ignatius College Preparatory 415-731-7500 Private 6-12
St Ignatius College Preparatory 415-731-7500 Private 6-12

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