Living in Monterey Heights

Monterey Heights is a gracious residence park climbing the southern and western slopes of Mount Davidson, developed in the 1920s as one of San Francisco’s planned garden neighborhoods. It sits at the center of a cluster of six quiet southwest enclaves — bordered by Sherwood Forest and Westwood Highlands to the east, Westwood Park and Mt. Davidson Manor to the south, and Balboa Terrace and St. Francis Wood to the west — and it shares their hallmarks: large, architecturally substantial homes, mature landscaping, and a tranquil, view-rich setting.

Homes here are among the larger and more impressive of the west-side residence parks, many with sweeping outlooks over the city and the bay from the Mount Davidson slope. It’s purely residential and wonderfully quiet, yet just minutes from West Portal Village, the Muni Metro, and the trails of Mount Davidson itself.

Monterey Heights Market Snapshot

Median sale price around $2.4M as of mid-2026 (Zillow / Redfin) — among the higher-priced west-side residence parks, reflecting its larger view homes. It’s a small market where prices vary widely; medians are a guide, not a valuation. Ask us for a personalized estimate.

Monterey Heights is a low-turnover enclave of substantial homes where view, size, and condition drive value enormously — so a tailored read is essential. The Primavera team has deep experience pricing distinctive homes across the southwest residence parks.

Dining, Shopping & Parks Nearby

• West Portal Village
  Restaurants, cafés, and shops a short trip away — see our West Portal guide
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• Mt. Davidson Park
  San Francisco’s highest peak rises right beside the neighborhood — forested trails and the best views in the city
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• Stern Grove & Stonestown Farmers Market
  A wooded concert park and the Sunday Stonestown Farmers Market, both nearby
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Schools & Getting Around

Monterey Heights is a family favorite, drawn by its quiet streets and proximity to well-regarded schools like West Portal Elementary and St. Brendan. The West Portal Muni Metro station (K, L, M lines) and Portola Drive provide quick routes downtown and to I-280 and the Peninsula.

Neighboring Neighborhoods

• Sherwood Forest
• Westwood Highlands
• Westwood Park
• Mt. Davidson Manor
• Balboa Terrace
• St. Francis Wood

Fun Facts About Monterey Heights

• Monterey Heights sits at the center of six quiet southwest residence-park neighborhoods, surrounded on all sides by its peers.
• It climbs the slopes of Mount Davidson, San Francisco’s highest natural point (938 ft).
• Its large period homes and view lots make it one of the higher-priced of the west-side residence parks.
• Developed in the 1920s, it shares the garden-suburb design DNA of nearby St. Francis Wood and Balboa Terrace.

Talk to the Primavera Team

Beatrice & Vera Kopilenko · Primavera Realty

Call: 415.407.5324  ·  Email: info@primaverarealty.com