40 White Street, San Francisco
40 White Street occupies a prized address in San Francisco's northern corridor, where the residential fabric meets the pulse of the city's cafe and restaurant culture. The home sits within a quarter-mile of Spring Valley Elementary and The New School of San Francisco, and less than a ten-minute walk to Lafayette Park and Washington Square. With a Walk Score of 97, the location delivers what the rating suggests: daily errands, morning coffee, and evening plans are all within footsteps. The surrounding blocks balance quiet tree-lined streets with the kind of urban density that keeps sidewalks active at all hours.
The immediate area functions as a hinge between residential calm and the energy of Union Street and Polk corridors. Trader Joe's and Whole Foods Market anchor grocery runs, while Union Street Coffee Roastery and Perry's on Union provide the kind of regular haunts that shape a routine. Lafayette Park and Washington Square offer green space within walking distance. Downtown San Francisco is a 14-minute drive or 19 minutes by transit; San Francisco International Airport is 34 minutes by car or 55 minutes via public transportation. The neighborhood's walkability and transit connections make car ownership optional rather than essential.
- The New School of San Francisco, a charter with a GreatSchools rating of 10, is three-tenths of a mile from the front door—walking distance for families prioritizing proximity to highly rated K–7 education.
- The Walk Score of 97 reflects a true walker's paradise: groceries, cafes, parks, and schools all fall within a compact, pedestrian-friendly radius.
- Downtown San Francisco is 14 minutes by car and 19 minutes by transit, positioning the home for flexible commuting without sacrificing residential character.
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.
Born and raised in Palo Alto and now a proud San Francisco resident, Caitlin brings a lifelong connection to the Bay Area and a wealth of local expertise to help her clients navigate our complex real estate market. Caitlin is committed to learning and understanding the individual needs of each of her clients. By combining her marketing expertise, deep local knowledge, and extensive professional network, Caitlin helps buyers and sellers make confident real estate decisions.
Before entering real estate, Caitlin earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Santa Clara University and built a successful career in marketing. She worked for a leading cosmetics company before helping grow CrawlSF, one of the Bay Area’s premier event companies. Her diverse professional background has given her a unique perspective on branding, negotiation, and client service, skills that continue to benefit her real estate clients today.
Another fun fact about Caitlin is, outside of real estate she has pursued a variety of passions throughout her life. She is a former SoulCycle instructor, Oakland Raiders cheerleader, and alumna of the San Francisco Ballet School.
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