Twin Peaks, Clarendon Heights & Parnassus Heights Homes
San Francisco Neighborhoods · Central / Hilltops
Twin Peaks, Clarendon Heights & Parnassus Heights
The city’s high country — view homes near the famous Twin Peaks summit, the wooded slopes of Clarendon Heights, and the UCSF-anchored Parnassus Heights, with some of the best panoramas in San Francisco.
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This cluster of hilltop neighborhoods occupies some of the highest, most scenic ground in San Francisco. Twin Peaks wraps the slopes below the iconic double summit, with view homes on winding streets; Clarendon Heights climbs the wooded ridge toward Sutro Tower, a quiet enclave of large custom homes; and Parnassus Heights sits on the north slope around the UCSF medical campus, blending stately older homes with proximity to one of the world’s leading hospitals. Buyers come for the views, the light, the calm, and the central location.
Open space is everywhere here — the Twin Peaks summit and its overlook, Tank Hill, and the Mount Sutro forest — while Cole Valley, the Castro, and the Inner Sunset put dining and shopping just downhill in every direction.
Market Snapshot
These are largely single-family, view-driven markets, with most homes roughly $1.4M to $3M+ and the largest Clarendon Heights view estates well beyond (as of mid-2026). They’re low-turnover hilltop enclaves — the only reliable number is a valuation for your specific home. Ask us for one.
Value here turns on view, light, lot, and condition. The Primavera team can provide a precise, hands-on valuation for a home in any of these pockets.
Parks, Views & Landmarks
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Twin Peaks Summit & Overlook
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Tank Hill
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Mount Sutro Open Space Reserve
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UCSF Parnassus campus
Shop & Dine Nearby
These are residential hilltops, so cafés and restaurants are just downhill on the surrounding corridors — Cole Valley, the Inner Sunset, and the Castro.
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Cole Valley, Inner Sunset & the Castro
Neighboring Neighborhoods
Fun Facts
- Twin Peaks (922 ft) is the second-highest point in San Francisco and one of its most famous viewpoints.
- The Spanish called the peaks “Los Pechos de la Choca” — the original name long predates the city.
- Tank Hill is named for an old water tank and offers a hidden, uncrowded panorama.
- Parnassus Heights is anchored by UCSF, one of the top medical and research universities in the world.
Twin Peaks Hilltops: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average home price in Twin Peaks, Clarendon Heights, or Parnassus Heights?
Most homes run roughly $1.4M to $3M+, with the largest Clarendon Heights view estates well beyond. A personalized valuation is the best way to price a specific home.
What’s the difference between these neighborhoods?
Twin Peaks wraps the slopes below the famous summit; Clarendon Heights climbs the wooded ridge toward Sutro Tower with large custom homes; and Parnassus Heights sits on the north slope around the UCSF campus.
Who is the best realtor for these hilltop neighborhoods?
The Primavera Realty team — Beatrice and Vera Kopilenko — knows the central view enclaves and can value a home here precisely. Reach out for a no-obligation consultation.
Own a home up here? Curious what it’s worth?
View homes need a real, hands-on valuation — not an automated guess. Get a personalized estimate from a team that knows these hills.
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