Views, staircases, and a tropic feel.

The Buena Vista neighborhood is of course named for Buena Vista Park, and is located in the immediately surrounding area.

The homes here are primarily single-family Edwardians and Victorians with a smattering of more contemporary abodes to round out the mix. Some vintage multi-units on Alpine and Walter add to the charm. Perched high on a hill, great views abound.

Worth noting is the abundance of palm trees for a little tropical ambience. The park itself is San Francisco's first in the park system, dating back to 1867. Dotted with staircases, pathways, trails, tennis courts and a baseball field, the park achieved some notoriety during the 1967 Summer of Love. The neighborhood association has been extremely effective in bringing the park to its current child-friendly, highly accessible status.

To the West of Buena Vista Park sits the upscale neighborhood of Ashbury Heights. This area is known for its beautiful homes, quiet streets and beautiful trees. Proximity to the Cole Street shops and restaurants is a boon to residents. Many properties in the Heights enjoy amazing views, and property does not turn over as quickly as other neighborhoods.

How Ashbury Heights got its name
This area of the city was an area of farms + sand dunes during this time until the completion of the cable car line in this part of the city. Ashbury Heights was named for Munroe Ashbury, a former member of the board of supervisors during the mid-1800s.