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Cole Valley blends cozy village charm, classic architecture, and park-side convenience at the base of Mount Sutro and near Golden Gate Park. Tree-lined streets of Victorians, Edwardians, and renovated flats mix with single-family homes—many with garages, bay windows, and garden patios. Daily life orbits Cole Street’s cafés, bakeries, wine bars, and neighborhood markets, with Carl Street and nearby Haight adding more dining and indie shops. Green space is everywhere: Tank Hill outlooks, the Sutro Forest trails, Kezar fields, and Golden Gate Park’s meadows sit minutes from most doorsteps—perfect for dog walks, stroller laps, and sunset picnics.

Commuting is car-light and simple: the N-Judah runs along Carl, multiple Muni routes connect to downtown/FiDi and UCSF, and quick access to 19th Ave/US-101 streamlines North Bay and Peninsula trips; flat bike links reach the Wiggle and the Embarcadero. Residents value a sunny-pocket microclimate, family-friendly vibe, and easier parking than denser cores. Housing spans full-floor flats and TICs to updated condos and classic single-family homes with ADU potential—appealing to buyers who want small-town warmth with true city connectivity. For those seeking heritage architecture, trailhead living, and a walkable main street, Cole Valley delivers relaxed, polished San Francisco living with parks, transit, and essentials right at hand.

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Grattan Elementary School 415-759-2815 Public PK-5
Grattan Elementary School 415-759-2815 Public PK-5
Grattan Elementary School 415-759-2815 Public PK-5

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