179 Downey St San Francisco Ca, 94117
179 Downey Street occupies a residential block in San Francisco's Cole Valley/Ashbury Heights corridor, where Victorian and Edwardian architecture defines the streetscape. The address sits within walking distance of Buena Vista Park and The Panhandle, with quick access to the cafés and grocers along Cole and Haight Streets. The property benefits from the neighborhood's topography — hillside streets that rise above the Inner Sunset and Haight districts — and the tight-knit residential character that has made this enclave a fixture in the city's mid-market single-family landscape.
Cole Valley and Ashbury Heights form a compact, walkable district anchored by independent retail: The Mill, Zazie, and Gus's line the commercial blocks, while Whole Foods and Falletti Foods handle daily provisions. The Walk Score of 92 reflects the concentration of amenities within a few blocks. Downtown San Francisco is 15 minutes by car or 20 minutes by transit; San Francisco International Airport is 27 minutes by car. Buena Vista Park, Corona Heights, and Twin Peaks offer green space and elevation, and Grattan Elementary and the Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila both earned GreatSchools ratings of 9 and 10, respectively.
Eight comparable sales in the Cole Valley/Ashbury Heights area closed between August 2025 and June 2026 with a median price of $1,810,000 and an average of $1,907,750. Properties moved quickly, averaging 12 days on market. The range extended from $1,500,000 to $2,516,000, with an average price per square foot of $1,816. The data reflects sustained demand for two- and three-bedroom homes in this walkable, family-oriented district.
| Comparable Sale | Price | Bd/Ba | Sq Ft | $/Sq Ft | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 238 Downey St | $1,695,000 | 2/2 | 1,301 | $1,303 | Oct 29, 2025 |
| 260 Downey St | $1,539,000 | 2/2 | — | — | Aug 06, 2026 |
| 978 Clayton St | $1,810,000 | 2/1.5 | 1,585 | $1,142 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| 15 Piedmont St | $1,855,000 | 3/2 | 1,321 | $1,404 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| 762 Clayton St | $2,472,000 | 3/2 | 1,664 | $1,486 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| 138 Clifford Ter, Unit 138 | $2,516,000 | 3/2 | 1,342 | $1,875 | Jun 01, 2026 |
- Grattan Elementary (rated 9/10) is two blocks away; Chinese Immersion School at DeAvila (rated 10/10) is 0.3 miles.
- Recent sales on Downey Street — 238 and 260 Downey — closed at $1,695,000 and $1,539,000 in late 2025 and mid-2026.
- The neighborhood's Walk Score of 92 reflects proximity to Whole Foods, The Mill, Nopa, and several neighborhood parks, all within a ten-minute walk.
Walk Score® rates an address from 0–100 by how easily everyday errands — groceries, coffee, dining, school pickup — can be done on foot. 50+ means some errands can be walked, 70+ means most can, and 90+ is a rare walker's paradise. Transit and Bike scores read the same way for public transportation and cycling.
Ratings are GreatSchools Summary Ratings on a 1–10 scale, based on test scores, student progress, and college readiness — 8–10 is above average, 5–7 average, 1–4 below average. Schools shown are the closest rated options within five miles. Attendance boundaries change; always verify enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.
As a longtime resident of Los Altos Hills, I have had the privilege of raising my children and watching them grow through Palo Alto public schools, and later at Woodside Priorya private school in Portola Valley. Our family has loved the peaceful and calmness of the hills, the hiking trails, and its close proximity to Silicon Valley and San Francisco.
Through the years, I’ve navigated our community extensively, driving my kids to activities across neighboring towns for various activities which has given me extensive knowledge and familiarity in Atherton, Menlo Park, Palo Alto, Portola Valley and Los Altos and beyond. This experience has given me an intimate knowledge of the area and a deep appreciation for the vibrant lifestyle it offers.
Some of my favorite local spots include Los Altos Grill or Evvia for a night out, Satura or Mademoiselle Colette for a morning coffee and croissant, and Terun for a lunch meet up. For fitness, I love the small, intense classes at barre3 or MPX Pilates, and for outdoor relaxation, I enjoy a quick hike at Arastradero Preserve. When it comes to self-care, No Filter Brazilian MedSpa in San Mateo is a personal favorite.
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