Portola Real Estate

Portola Real Estate

Welcome to Portola, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of San Francisco, California. This vibrant neighborhood offers a unique blend of urban convenience and suburban charm, making it an ideal place for families, young professionals, and anyone looking to enjoy the best of city living.

Portola is known for its friendly atmosphere and strong sense of community. With tree-lined streets and a variety of parks, including the expansive Glen Canyon Park and the serene Portola Neighborhood Park, residents can enjoy outdoor activities and leisurely strolls right at their doorstep. The neighborhood is also home to a diverse array of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, providing plenty of options for dining and shopping.

One of the key attractions of Portola is its central location. Residents can easily access major thoroughfares, such as Highway 101 and Interstate 280, making commuting to downtown San Francisco or other Bay Area cities a breeze. Public transportation options are also readily available, ensuring that you can navigate the city with ease.

Education is a priority in Portola, with several highly-rated schools serving the community. Families appreciate the strong emphasis on quality education, making it a perfect place to raise children.

Culturally rich and steeped in history, Portola is a neighborhood that celebrates diversity. Throughout the year, residents come together for various community events, fostering connections and making lasting memories.

Whether you’re seeking a cozy home, vibrant community, or convenient access to the city, Portola is a neighborhood that truly has it all. Discover the charm of Portola and make it your next home!

Newest Listings in Portola

30 Karen Court, San Francisco
$1,385,000
5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 426136336 MLS
The moment you step inside, the world opens up before you: a sweeping, cinematic panorama that stretches from the rugged peaks of Twin Peaks across the glittering city skyline all the way to the iconic view of the Bay Bridge. It's a perspective that follows you through both levels of this expansive residence, offering a constant, breathtaking reminder of why people fall in love with San Francisco. Spanning 2,240 square feet, this five-bedroom, three-bath view home offers a rare combination of scale and versatility, tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the Portola District without sacrificing a moment of city convenience. The main level features a bright, open floor plan where the dining and living areas flow together, anchored by a cozy corner fireplace. The kitchen has been stylishly updated, with cabinetry, a gas stove, granite countertops, a wet bar counter area, simulated wood flooring and recessed lighting. Sliding doors from living room to deck. However, the real showstopper lies just beyond the windows. From this vantage point, on both levels you are treated to a spectacular panoramic view. Whether you're hosting guests or enjoying a quiet morning coffee on the upper balcony, the backdrop is nothing short of iconic. The first level continues to impress with two additional bedrooms and a flexible bonus room. The en-suite bedroom has a luxurious spacious tiled bathroom with a jacuzzi tub and separate shower. All bathrooms in the home have been tastefully updated, ensuring a contemporary feel throughout. Second deck is accessible from this level. Also for those who enjoy spending time outdoors, the backyard is accessible via a side gate and a path leading down the hill from the exterior of the house. A two-car garage, including laundry area with hook-ups and storage add further convenience to the property. The location offers the best of Portola living. You are located near the expansive trails of McLaren Park and the various shops and eateries along San Bruno Avenue. With proximity to Muni transit and both the 101 and 280 freeways, commuting across the Bay or into the heart of the city is straightforward. This is a special opportunity to secure a spacious, view-driven home in one of the city's most accessible neighborhoods.

30 Karen Court, San Francisco

443 Harvard Street, San Francisco
$1,488,888
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 426165265 MLS
Across from the natural beauty of John McLaren Park, 443 Harvard Street offers a rare San Francisco combination: an open park outlook in front, sweeping Bay views behind, and an exceptionally flexible, light-filled residence. With no homes directly across the street, the property enjoys an uncommon sense of openness, privacy and connection to nature. Large living-room windows frame the greenery of the park and flood the interior with natural light, while a wood-burning fireplace insert creates an inviting focal point for quiet evenings and effortless entertaining. The kitchen blends thoughtful function with elevated finishes, including 3 CM Yas Marina quartzite countertops, a pot filler, new luxury vinyl tile flooring and updated appliances. Three bedrooms, each accommodating to a king-sized bed, are complemented by highly adaptable living space, including a ground-floor bedroom with step-free access from the garage - an increasingly coveted feature for multigenerational living. The upstairs bathroom skylight pours in light. Meaningful recent improvements offer enhanced livability, including a new bitumen roof installed in 2026, a new oversized 75-gallon water heater, refreshed bathroom vanities and fixtures, and Maytag laundry appliances. The lower level dramatically expands the possibilities. A sizeable basement offers valuable space for storage, a studio, gym, workshop, office or potential future ADU, subject to buyer investigation, verification and applicable requirements. Outside, an expansive irrigated backyard extends from the home, with room to create a lush garden, dining terrace, entertaining destination or private urban retreat. A separate woodshed / storage barn adds additional utility and character. What distinguishes 443 Harvard is difficult to replicate: access to morning walks across the street in more than 300 acres of open space and spending evenings overlooking the Bay. This is a move-in-ready San Francisco home with robust infrastructure, ample on-street parking and remarkable surroundings. More at: 443Harvard.com

443 Harvard Street, San Francisco

493 Cambridge Street, San Francisco
$998,000
3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 426162898 MLS
Modern, light-filled and exceptionally easy to live in, 493 Cambridge Street offers the comfort and space of a single-family home with the convenience of newer construction. Built in 2022 and set within the Lofton at Portola community, this thoughtfully designed three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath residence spans approximately 1,622 square feet across two levels. The open-concept main level is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, seamlessly connecting the kitchen, dining and living spaces with a private deck for an easy indoor-outdoor flow. Upstairs, the spacious primary suite feels like a true retreat with two walk-in closets and a well-appointed ensuite bath. A big bonus are the amazing city views. Two additional bedrooms offer flexibility for family, guests or a dedicated home office. Owned solar, central heating, in-home laundry and an attached private garage dedicated to this home and prewired for an EV charger bring the ease and efficiency buyers expect from a newer home. Residents also enjoy access to Lofton's private recreation area with a half-court basketball court and gathering space. Ideally situated near McLaren Park, Palega Recreation Center and the shops and restaurants along San Bruno Avenue, with convenient access to BART and major commuter routes, 493 Cambridge offers a refreshing combination of modern living, neighborhood connection and easy access to everything San Francisco has to offer.

493 Cambridge Street, San Francisco

753 Burrows Street Unit 14, San Francisco
$798,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 426146112 MLS
Welcome home to this bright 2BR/1BA residence in San Francisco's sunny Portola district that genuinely lives like a 2 story single-family home. The upstairs layout features a large, open-concept room with a picturesque, sweeping urban hillside view that seamlessly combines the living and dining areas, while the kitchen opens directly into the space. One of the bedrooms also has a beautiful view and the other bedroom looks out to the enclosed private backyard offering a great space to grill, garden, or relax in the sun. Downstairs, you get a fully functional one-car garage for secure parking with washer and dryer, plus a separate bonus 220-square-foot room. This conversion gives you a rare bonus footprint that is incredibly hard to find in a city residence, making it the perfect spot for a private gym, quiet office, or creative studio/guest space with closet. Enjoy low-maintenance city living with low HOA dues that conveniently cover monthly water usage (you read that correctly, NO water bill to pay), building insurance, roof maintenance, and exterior front house paints (yes yes, you read that right too, the monthly HOA covers all of that!) Location-wise, you are just blocks from local coffee spots, and neighborhood eateries, and fantastic local green spaces like Palega Park and the expansive John McLaren Park for outdoor recreation. Commuting from here is also seamless, with fast access to public transit lines and major freeways for a quick trip downtown or down the Peninsula. It is a solid, straightforward home with a massive space bonus, ready for you to move right in.

753 Burrows Street Unit 14, San Francisco

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