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$4,350 / Month

838 Peru Ave

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San Francisco, CA 94112

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Beds Baths Average SF
3 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 3 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba —

About This Property

This is a three bedroom two bathroom split level single family home. It is located in the southern side of the city in the Portola/Excelsior district 1/2 a block to McLaren Park. Unit features: ~ Remodeled kitchen with granite counters and new appliances including gas stove (no dishwasher) ~ Carpeting throughout ~ Separate dining room ~ Two bedrooms upstairs and a separate in-law apartment downstairs (counted as third bedroom) ~ Decorative fireplace ~ Backyard ~ Washer and dryer ~ Lots of cabinets for storage in garage Sorry no pets

838 Peru Ave is a house located in San Francisco County and the 94112 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Francisco Unified School District attendance zone.

Location
838 Peru Ave, San Francisco,
CA 94112
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Under 30 minutes

Commute Time is calculated at rush hour.
Neighborhood

Perched on a hill overlooking Downtown San Francisco, Excelsior is regarded as an unpretentious enclave with a laidback atmosphere. Excelsior residents enjoy close proximity to the city as well as a reprieve from the hustle and bustle associated with city living.

A bevy of down-to-earth diners, corner stores, and multicultural markets are adorned with vibrant murals in Excelsior. Residents come together for a wide variety of exciting events in Excelsior, such as Jerry Day, the Excelsior Festival, the Excelsior District Annual Car Show, street fairs, and more.

Numerous popular parks near Excelsior provide plenty of opportunities for the community to come together as well, including John McLaren Park, Bernal Heights Park, Glen Canyon Park, and the renowned Twin Peaks.

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Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 420 Sq Ft $2,090 — —
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1009 Sq Ft $3,700 $5,206 $7,818
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
City College of San Francisco
Drive: 7 min 2.7 mi
San Francisco State University
Drive: 12 min 4.3 mi
UC San Francisco, Parnassus
Drive: 13 min 4.6 mi
California College of the Arts
Drive: 9 min 4.8 mi
838 Peru Ave is within 7 minutes or 2.7 miles from City College of San Francisco. It is also near San Francisco State University and California College of the Arts.
Schools
Hillside Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Hillcrest Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
317 Students
Attendance Zone
Grades 6-8
367 Students
Attendance Zone
City Arts & Leadership Academy
Public High School
Grades 9-12
397 Students
Nearby
Children's Day School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
533 Students
Nearby
Cornerstone Academy-Silver Campus
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
369 Students
Nearby
Cornerstone Academy - Cambridge Campus
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
186 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in San Francisco include Glen Park Station, located 1.2 miles from 838 Peru Ave. 838 Peru Ave is near San Francisco International, located 10.9 miles or 18 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 23.7 miles or 36 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Glen Park Station
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
San Jose Ave & Santa Rosa Ave
Drive: 4 min 1.4 mi
San Jose Ave & Santa Ynez Ave
Drive: 4 min 1.7 mi
San Jose Ave & Randall St
Drive: 5 min 1.8 mi
San Jose Ave/Glen Park Station
Drive: 6 min 2.5 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Bayshore Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
San Francisco Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 9 min 5.5 mi
South San Francisco Caltrain Station Northbound
Drive: 12 min 7.5 mi
San Bruno Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 14 min 9.5 mi
Millbrae Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 17 min 11.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Francisco International
 Drive: 18 min 10.9 mi
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 36 min 23.7 mi

Walkability Near 838 Peru Ave San Francisco, CA 94112

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 838 Peru Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Mission At Cesar Chavez
Drive: 7 min 2.5 mi
Diamond Heights Shopping Center
Drive: 7 min 2.6 mi
838 Peru Ave has 2 shopping centers within 2.6 miles, which is about a 7-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
 Drive: 10 min 3.6 mi
Heron's Head Park
 Drive: 9 min 4.4 mi
Randall Museum
 Drive: 13 min 4.9 mi
San Bruno Mountain State Park
 Drive: 17 min 5.2 mi
San Francisco State Univ. Observatory
 Drive: 14 min 6.1 mi
838 Peru Ave has 5 parks within 6.1 miles, including Candlestick Point State Recreation Area, Heron's Head Park, and San Francisco State Univ. Observatory.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Jewish Home & Rehab Center
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
California Pacific Medical Center - Mission Bernal
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma Center
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
838 Peru Ave has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Jewish Home & Rehab Center which is 0.7 mile away and a 12 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
East Fort Miley
Drive: 21 min 7.7 mi
West Fort Miley
Drive: 22 min 8.3 mi
Alameda/US Naval Air Station San Francisco
Drive: 33 min 18.3 mi
838 Peru Ave has 3 military bases within 18.3 miles, the nearest is East Fort Miley which is 7.7 miles away and a 21 minute drive.

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