San Francisco is one of the world's great cities. Long known for its spectacular scenic beauty, it is the top tourist destination in the United States and home to such icons as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and Post Card Row.
A city of roughly 800,000 inhabitants, San Francisco has long been associated with progressive social and political movements and leads the country in technological and medical innovation.
It wasn't too long ago that this highly desirable (and rather small) city offered few options for those looking to purchase a home.
The past 10 years has seen a dramatic change in San Francisco. Neighborhoods that were once considered 'off the map' are now home to luxurious new residential towers and abandoned or decaying warehouses have been converted to office space, gourmet restaurants and chic condominiums.
These old districts (Mid-Market, SOMA, Rincon Hill, South Beach, Mission Bay, Potrero Hill, Waterfront) have become the new Downtown San Francisco. No longer up and coming, Downtown is firmly established and is at the top of home buyers lists for its diversity, beauty, convenience and value.
Herth Downtown specializes in meeting the needs of buyers and sellers in these newly evolved neighborhoods and leverages its 40 plus years of business in San Francisco real estate with the expertise of realtors who specialize in the new construction and high-rise developments that offer the best of Downtown living.