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Central Sunset blends quiet, grid-easy blocks with beach-and-park access along San Francisco’s west side. Predominantly 1920s–1950s single-family homes—many tunnel-entry with garages, bonus rooms, and usable yards—sit steps to Judah and Irving corridors for cafés, bakeries, markets, and neighborhood dining. Golden Gate Park borders the north for meadows, courts, and museums; Ocean Beach and the Great Highway paths add breezy sunset walks and weekend rides; Sunset Rec Center and neighborhood playgrounds round out easy outdoor time.

Getting around is straightforward: the N-Judah runs through the heart of the neighborhood to Cole Valley, Duboce, and downtown; the L-Taraval and 19th Ave/CA-1 link east-west and north-south; flat bike routes reach the Wiggle and Embarcadero. Residents appreciate family-friendly streets, reliable amenities, and strong value relative to central districts—often with ADU potential and extra square footage. Housing ranges from well-kept period homes to tasteful remodels with decks and gardens. For buyers seeking calm, coastal-adjacent living with parks, transit, and essentials close by, Central Sunset delivers relaxed, well-connected San Francisco living.

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Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School 415-759-2837 Public KG-5
Lawton Alternative Elementary School 415-759-2832 Public KG-8
Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School 415-759-2837 Public KG-5
Lawton Alternative Elementary School 415-759-2832 Public KG-8
Robert Louis Stevenson Elementary School 415-759-2837 Public KG-5
Lawton Alternative Elementary School 415-759-2832 Public KG-8
Lawton Alternative Elementary School 415-759-2832 Public KG-8

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