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863 Commercial Ave

863 Commercial Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080

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  • Built in 1964
  • 8 units/2 stories

About 863 Commercial Ave South San Francisco, CA 94080

Check out 863 Commercial Ave in South San Francisco, CA. The address for this community is in South San Francisco on Commercial Ave. Make sure you to see the available floorplan options. The professional leasing staff is waiting to show you all that this community has in store. Welcome home to 863 Commercial Ave. Contact or drop by to check the current floorplan availability today.

863 Commercial Ave is an apartment community located in San Mateo County and the 94080 ZIP Code. This area is served by the South San Francisco Unified School District attendance zone.

Location
863 Commercial Ave, South San Francisco,
CA 94080
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Neighborhood

Downtown South San Francisco mixes a small-town feel with urban appeal. Walk down Grand Avenue and you’ll find rows of hip boutiques, diverse eateries, and cozy cafes in classic brick buildings. Outside of Grand Avenue, and a stretch of Linden Avenue, Downtown South San Francisco is mostly residential. Renters have their pick of numerous apartments, condos, and houses in the neighborhood.

A host of area parks and trails offer abundant opportunities to enjoy nature without having to sacrifice the convenience of living downtown. The neighborhood is proximate to the Bayshore Freeway, South San Francisco Caltrain Station, and San Francisco International Airport, connecting Downtown South San Francisco to the rest of the Bay Area and beyond.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Downtown South San Francisco South San Francisco, CA
Studio $3,330 $2,703
1 Bedroom $3,439 $3,159
2 Bedrooms $4,041 $3,663
3 Bedrooms $4,991 $4,004

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 547 Sq Ft $3,268 $3,472 $4,754
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 813 Sq Ft $1,260 $4,603 $7,502
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1175 Sq Ft $4,855 $6,522 $8,384
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1200 Sq Ft $4,300 $4,892 $5,500
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Skyline College
Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi
San Francisco State University
Drive: 13 min 7.0 mi
City College of San Francisco
Drive: 12 min 7.4 mi
UC San Francisco, Parnassus
Drive: 19 min 9.5 mi
863 Commercial Ave is within 9 minutes or 4.0 miles from Skyline College. It is also near City College of San Francisco and San Francisco State University.
Schools
Hillside Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Nearby
Meadows Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
360 Students
Nearby
Hillside Christian Academy
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
62 Students
Nearby
Roger Williams Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
Mater Dolorosa
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in South San Francisco include South San Francisco, located 1.0 miles from 863 Commercial Ave. 863 Commercial Ave is near San Francisco International, located 5.2 miles or 11 minutes away, and Metro Oakland International, located 29.7 miles or 43 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
South San Francisco
Walk: 20 min 1.0 mi
San Bruno Station
Drive: 4 min 2.3 mi
Colma Station
Drive: 6 min 3.1 mi
Long-Term Parking
Drive: 7 min 3.7 mi
Rental Car Center
Drive: 8 min 3.9 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
South San Francisco Caltrain Station Northbound
Drive: 4 min 2.0 mi
San Bruno Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 5 min 2.7 mi
Millbrae Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 10 min 6.2 mi
Bayshore Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 11 min 6.4 mi
Broadway Caltrain Station Southbound
Drive: 10 min 7.1 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
San Francisco International
 Drive: 11 min 5.2 mi
Metro Oakland International
 Drive: 43 min 29.7 mi

Walkability Near 863 Commercial Ave South San Francisco, CA 94080

Getting Around
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60 / 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 863 Commercial Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Buri-Buri Shopping Center
Walk: 8 min 0.4 mi
Fairway Plaza
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Southwood Shopping Center
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
863 Commercial Ave has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Pacifica State Beach
 Drive: 12 min 6.9 mi
Candlestick Point State Recreation Area
 Drive: 14 min 7.3 mi
San Bruno Mountain State Park
 Drive: 16 min 7.4 mi
San Francisco State Univ. Observatory
 Drive: 14 min 7.7 mi
Charles F. Hagar Planetarium
 Drive: 14 min 7.7 mi
863 Commercial Ave has 5 parks within 7.7 miles, including San Bruno Mountain State Park, San Francisco State Univ. Observatory, and Charles F. Hagar Planetarium.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Seton Medical Center
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
Peninsula Medical Center
Drive: 10 min 5.4 mi
863 Commercial Ave has 3 hospitals within 5.4 miles, the nearest is Kaiser Foundation Hospital - South San Francisco which is 0.7 mile away and a 12 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
East Fort Miley
Drive: 25 min 11.6 mi
West Fort Miley
Drive: 26 min 12.1 mi
863 Commercial Ave is 11.6 miles from East Fort Miley, and is convenient to other military bases, including West Fort Miley.
 
 
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Does 863 Commercial Ave have in-unit laundry?

863 Commercial Ave does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.

What utilities are included in rent at 863 Commercial Ave?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at 863 Commercial Ave?

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Is 863 Commercial Ave pet-friendly?

863 Commercial Ave does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

Does 863 Commercial Ave have move-in specials?

863 Commercial Ave is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does 863 Commercial Ave offer Matterport 3D tours?

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