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Western Addition blends heritage architecture, music history, and everyday convenience at the crossroads of Alamo Square, the Fillmore, and Japantown. Classic Victorians and Edwardians—think Painted Ladies and full-floor flats—mix with renovated condos and mid-rise buildings on tree-lined blocks. Daily life is walkable: Hayes/Fillmore corridors bring cafés, bakeries, wine bars, boutiques, and destination dining; Japan Center adds markets, ramen, and festivals; grocers and gyms line Geary. Green space is close at Alamo Square, Jefferson Square, and the Panhandle for dog walks, picnics, and skyline photo ops. Galleries, live-music venues, and neighborhood events keep the calendar active year-round.

Commuting is car-light and simple: multiple Muni lines on Geary, Fillmore, and Divisadero link to downtown/FiDi and the Embarcadero, with quick access to US-101/Golden Gate for North Bay trips; flat bike routes reach the Presidio and waterfront. Residents value centrality, culture, and a lively yet livable vibe that shifts from morning espresso to late-night jazz. Housing spans TICs and classic flats to elevator condos with garage options—many offering period details, bay windows, and shared yards. For buyers seeking historic charm, park access, and polished city living without downtown bustle, Western Addition delivers a well-connected, design-forward base with dining, transit, and essentials right at hand.

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John Muir Elementary School 415-241-6335 Public PK-5
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy 415-440-4306 Public 5-8
Gateway Middle School 415-922-1001 Public 6-8
Gateway High School 415-749-3600 Public 9-12
John Muir Elementary School 415-241-6335 Public PK-5
Dr. William L. Cobb Elementary School 415-749-3505 Public PK-5
Creative Arts Charter 415-749-3509 Public KG-8
Rosa Parks Elementary School 415-749-3519 Public PK-5
La Scuola International School 415-558-9006 Private PK-8
La Scuola International School-Mission Campus 415-551-0000 Private PK-8
San Francisco Day School 415-586-3602 Private KG-8
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy 415-440-4306 Public 5-8
John Muir Elementary School 415-241-6335 Public PK-5
Dr. William L. Cobb Elementary School 415-749-3505 Public PK-5
Gateway Middle School 415-922-1001 Public 6-8
Creative Arts Charter 415-749-3509 Public KG-8
Rosa Parks Elementary School 415-749-3519 Public PK-5
La Scuola International School 415-558-9006 Private PK-8
La Scuola International School-Mission Campus 415-551-0000 Private PK-8
The Discovery Center School 650-367-6791 Private 6-12
San Francisco Day School 415-586-3602 Private KG-8
Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy 415-440-4306 Public 5-8
Gateway Middle School 415-922-1001 Public 6-8
Creative Arts Charter 415-749-3509 Public KG-8
La Scuola International School 415-558-9006 Private PK-8
La Scuola International School-Mission Campus 415-551-0000 Private PK-8
The Discovery Center School 650-367-6791 Private 6-12
San Francisco Day School 415-586-3602 Private KG-8
Gateway High School 415-749-3600 Public 9-12
Raoul Wallenberg Traditional Alternative High School 415-749-3469 Public 9-12
Wells (Ida B.) High School 415-241-6315 Public 9-12
Drew School 415-409-3739 Private 9-12
Jewish Community High School of the Bay 415-345-9777 Private 9-12
The Discovery Center School 650-367-6791 Private 6-12

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