40 White Street, San Francisco
40 White Street occupies a quiet residential block in San Francisco's Russian Hill neighborhood, where the city's topography creates pockets of calm amid urban density. The address sits within walking distance of Lafayette Park and Washington Square, anchoring daily life in a network of green spaces that soften the surrounding grid. The location offers immediate access to cafés, grocers, and transit corridors, while maintaining the privacy and quietude of a tree-lined side street. This is the kind of urban residential address that balances access with retreat—a quality Russian Hill has cultivated for more than a century.
The blocks surrounding 40 White Street carry a Walk Score of 97, a reflection of the tight-knit retail and transit fabric that defines this part of the city. Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and Safeway all lie within a short walk, as do Union Street Coffee Roastery and a handful of neighborhood cafés. Lafayette Park and Washington Square anchor the area's open space, while Galileo High School and The New School of San Francisco serve families within half a mile. Downtown San Francisco is a 14-minute drive or 19 minutes by transit; San Francisco International Airport is reachable in 34 minutes by car or 55 minutes via public transportation.
- The New School of San Francisco, a charter school rated 10 out of 10 by GreatSchools, is 0.3 miles from the property.
- Multiple parks—Lafayette, Washington Square, Joe DiMaggio Playground—offer green space within a half-mile radius, a density rare in urban San Francisco.
- The location's walk score and proximity to Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and Safeway support car-light living for those who prefer it.
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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