About San Francisco's Duboce Triangle

Sales Report: Duboce Triangle Neighborhood (07/01/10 - 01/21/11)

Single Family Homes, Condominiums, and T.I.C.'s

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A couple of weeks ago I introduced a young couple to the Duboce Triangle and its environs. Some people might choose to anchor this neighborhood's sense of place by Duboce Park, a nice green swath suitable for a stroll with your dog. It's lined by some sweet Victorians and the light rai trains stops right beside it on their way downtown.

I choose to mark the neighborhood by its very important corner at 14th and Castro, right where Courtneys Market sits. I love Courtneys because it's exactly what a corner market should be-- a clean, well-lighted place with gorgeous produce, fresh flowers, cheap homemade sandwiches and fresh pressed juices. Oh yeah, and everything seems really inexpensive, especially the flowers!

I slowly drove by Courtneys with the cute young couple and they 'oohed' and 'aaahed.' After that, I always oriented them back to the store as we toured homes. "Now this one is just a block up from Courtneys. See that corner? Go around it to the left and you'll see Courtneys down the hill. Right now, we're three blocks down and one block over from Courtneys. . ."

Even when i'm not touring properties with buyers, I still often find drive by Courtneys because it's at a relatively busy intersection-- or as busy as an intersection can be in such a charming neighborhood. The vegetable and fruit displays nearly always suck me in. Mangoes! Pomegranates! Blackberries! I'll buy a pint of figs or apricots and they ride shotgun in my car the rest of the day while I nibble away at them one by one.

Other times I drive there on purpose for lunch. The store's ready made meals-- a chicken salad sandwich wrapped in saran with a fresh pressed carrot juice and side of fruit salad won't run more than eight bucks total. The store's most popular sandwich is the peanut butter & jelly: the Bay Guardian ranked it among the City's best 10 sandwiches, because the jelly is home made, the bread is cinnamon challah and the filling includes little slices of fresh strawberries. They'll sell you a half-sandwich PB&J for just $1.50.

Whenever I think of Duboce Triange, the first thing that comes to mind is Duboce Park with its wonderfully open sunny expanse and dog friendly atmosphere. It's an amazing neighborhood to call home...especially for those keen on having a variety of public transportation options that are easily accessible without giving up the "quiet" neighborhood ambiance.

Duboce Triangle

From the video narrative...

"There's much to love in this tiny sliver of San Francisco. Duboce Triangle is bounded by Market Street to the south, Hayes Valley to the north, and is just northeast of the Castro. Two of its points are bustling Muni streetcar stations, offering quick and easy access to downtown. The neighborhood is graced with charms that make it feel like an oasis in the urban landscape. With flat streets and light traffic, Duboce Triangle is very accessible for bicyclists; the popular bike path known as "The Wiggle" runs through the neighborhood, and packs of cyclists can be spotted streaking past the area's gracefully adorned Victorian and Edwardian single family homes and multi-unit buildings. The heart of this little hood is Duboce Park, a popular grassy park popular with dogs and their owners, which sports a new children's playground at its western end. This is a relatively warm part of town, as Twin Peaks and Buena Vista Heights block much of the fog, and its not unusual to see people lingering outside at sidewalk cafes, showing off their furry friends or sharing neighborhood news. The neighborhood also benefits from its proximity to the businesses on Market Street, where you can find all the basics including dry cleaners, organic foods, and a gym. The nearby historic F line streetcars rattle past quite frequently, taking more easy-going commuters and tourists between downtown and the Castro. Duboce Triangle is an ideal place for those seeking a relaxed, yet vibrant, home base."

• Zip Code: 94114