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Why Living in the San Francisco area is so great - Reason #5

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Real Estate Agent with Compass CA DRE# 01215160

Why Living in the San Francisco area is so great - Reason #5

The lovely walk to my branch library
Golden Gate Valley Branch Library, SFThe small physical size of San Francisco and its many distinct neighborhoods creates an atmosphere conducive to walking. A short walk (7 blocks) from my house takes me to the Golden Gate Valley branch library, housed in a beautifully refurbished building and staffed with friendly, helpful librarians.

Blue Fog coffee and deli, SFDepending on my route, I can choose to take in some steep hills (great cardio workout!) or add a block for a more gentle route.

VictoriansWhichever I choose, I can enjoy the lovely Victorian houses along the way, stop in for a coffee at one or more coffee houses, enjoy a leafy green neighborhood park, or continue the walk to the shops on nearby Union Street or run errands on Polk Street, close to home.

City living, at its best!

 
 
Nancy Conner
Olympia, WA
Olympia/Thurston County WA

Lottie, your area has so much appeal!  I can almost imagine heading out for the library and seeing all these wonderful sights along the way.  Thanks for sharing your neighborhood.

Feb 15, 2012 10:23 AM
Jim Patton
Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816 - Modesto, CA
Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties

Thanks for the tour Lottie.  I love your city. 

Feb 15, 2012 12:57 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Hi Nancy, there's something fun and surprising on almost any walk -- a new store, people, a beautiful old Victorian house, a view, the smell of fresh-brewed coffee. And it's great to take them in on foot.

 

Feb 15, 2012 01:37 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Jim, come on down for a visit--you live close enough to enjoy San Francisco often.

Feb 15, 2012 01:38 PM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

Hi Lottie... and the Blue Fog makes terrific sandwiches at lunch time for my crew when we're working in the area!!

Feb 15, 2012 01:45 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

I stopped in the Blue Fog on my way home from the library last week--their roasted vegetable panini sounded so great--but they were out! I'll have to try them next time.

 

Feb 15, 2012 01:51 PM
Jim Patton
Aspire Home Real Estate 209-404-0816 - Modesto, CA
Realtor - Stanislaus ,Merced, San Joaquin Counties

Lottie -  I have been to San Francisco the last three weekends in a row.   I have been going over the hill so much lately that I bought a fastrack for my car so I can zip across the bridge.

Feb 16, 2012 07:55 AM
Jennifer Chiongbian
Specializing in all types of Manhattan apts & townhouses - Manhattan, NY
Real Estate Broker - NYC

San Francisco is really a great place to raise a family and have a more leisurely pace, but with a touch of sophistication.  I miss living there!  Weather is great too!

Feb 16, 2012 09:17 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Jim, I think you're just about ready for a pied-a-terre here in SF! Fastrak is great, but having your spot here would be even better!

Feb 17, 2012 12:30 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Jennifer, you live in an exciting place yourself. Do you get back here often to visit?

Feb 17, 2012 12:31 AM
Patricia Kennedy
RLAH@properties - Washington, DC
Home in the Capital

Lottie, reading your blog makes it easy to tell why so many people are so in love with San Francisco.

Feb 18, 2012 10:38 AM
Sussie Sutton
David Tracy Real Estate - Houston, TX
David Tracy Real Estate for Buyers & Sellers

Love all the pictures you posted...what incredibly beautiful pictures...makes me want to go see for myself!

Mar 15, 2012 11:52 PM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Pat, have you visited here? Let me know when you come my way!

 

Mar 16, 2012 12:10 AM
Lottie Kendall
Compass - San Francisco, CA
Helping make your real estate dreams a reality

Good morning, Sussie! I'm glad you enjoyed taking a virtual walk with me!

Mar 16, 2012 12:11 AM