LOCAL FIELD GUIDEGetting to know Noe Valley
24th Street cafés and the Saturday farmers market create a compact neighborhood center.
THE LOCAL ROUTINEStart with the streets
Walk 24th Street then compare sunny and shaded hillside blocks.
Visit at more than one time of day. An attractive listing can feel quite different once you account for the actual walk to groceries, transit, parks and the nearest busy intersection.
HOUSING & DUE DILIGENCELook beyond the listing
Victorian and Edwardian homes can involve steep stairs, old foundations and garage alterations.
Request inspections, disclosures and permit history for the specific property. For condominiums, review association financials, insurance and any planned assessments.
One useful comparison
Before making an offer, compare this block with at least two nearby streets. Note building type, noise, grade, sun exposure, parking and your likely weekday routine.
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