Japantown
San Francisco, California Homes for Sale
About Japantown
Quick Facts
Current Prices: $1,770,000 to $2,200,000
Closed Prices: $639,000 to $4,850,000
Median Sale Price: $1,327,500
Average $ per sq ft: $1660
Association Fee Ranges: $0 to $603, $300 to $397.15/mo
Type: Attached Home (Condo, Townhouse, Loft, etc.), Single-Family Home
Age: 1875 to 2021
Sq. Ft.: 567 to 3696 Sq. Ft.
Bedrooms: 1 to 4 Bedrooms
Bathrooms: 1 to 5 Bathrooms
Around Japantown
Unlike most places in the city, Japantown has a more unified form to both its traditionally inspired architecture and culture from one side of the neighborhood to the other. For the most part, the east side of Japantown along Webster Street is lively but subdued, with a few family-owned restaurants scattered throughout. However, the west side of the neighborhood is far more akin to a busy city center than any other place, thanks in part to the small groups of shopping centers, bars, and quaint cafes.
As you would expect, there is a variety as well as endless options of fresh seafood in Japantown. You'll see plenty of seafood restaurants and Japanese markets throughout the neighborhood. The main section of Post Street is home to a number of sushi restaurants, noodle shops, as well as authentic Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese cuisines.
Japantown, as the name would suggest feels and looks more like a little slice of Japan than most culture themed neighborhoods. You'll see a beautiful fusion of traditional Japanese architecture mixed with the classic San Francisco residential homes. Along with the frequently occurring cultural attractions and festivals, Japantown comes off as one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in the San Francisco.
Unlike the more youth oriented neighborhoods, Japantown isn't really known as a place for partying all night long. However, there are a few places in Japantown that offer some fun options on a Friday night. Head down to Webster and Post Streets where you can find some great Karaoke bars and lounges to test out your vocal chords in front of an audience. Some even have private rooms that you can rent out where you can sing to your hearts content in front of your closest friends and family.
If you like self-made walking tours then this is the neighborhood for you. Whether you've lived here for years or hot off a plane, walking around Japantown is always a great way to spend a Sunday. In the heart of the neighborhood on Geary Boulevard, between Fillmore and Laguna Streets, you can stroll through the partially underground malls that connect the area, which has a unique and interesting design that draws people from all over. You can also check the small park space or the shops near Post Street for a relaxing, casual Sunday.
Locals Love
- Traditional Japanese architecture
- Lots of festivals and cultural sights
- Little traffic
Locals Don't Love
- Lack of night life
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