San Francisco, CA

SoMa

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Buy:
$264K - $47.5M
For Sale on Trulia:
140 homes
Rent:
$995 - $35K
For Rent on Trulia:
585 homes
To Downtown San Francisco:
11 minutes
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What Locals Say about SoMa

At least 324 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 81 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 46 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 43 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 39 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 37 % Say parking is easy

  • 33 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 29 % Say there are community events

  • 28 % Say it's quiet

  • 27 % Say car is needed

  • 20 % Say there's wildlife

  • 19 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 16 % Say kids play outside

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "This is a great neighborhood with a lot of vibrant activities. Close to public transportation and schools."
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  • Al
    "This corner is consistently problematic. Late at night, large groups tend to gather there for reasons that aren’t always clear, and it creates an uncomfortable atmosphere for people who live nearby. The noise, activity, and frequent traffic make the area feel disruptive and sometimes unsafe. It seems to happen almost every night, with cars stopping, people lingering, and conversations carrying on well past normal quiet hours. For residents trying to rest or simply enjoy some peace, the situation becomes frustrating. Something about this particular corner seems to attract gatherings, and it would be helpful if there were better monitoring, enforcement, or solutions to reduce the late-night disturbances.Dont pay a over 3k"
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  • Al.bladesco.op
    "This corner is consistently problematic. Late at night, large groups tend to gather there for reasons that aren’t always clear, and it creates an uncomfortable atmosphere for people who live nearby. The noise, activity, and frequent traffic make the area feel disruptive and sometimes unsafe. It seems to happen almost every night, with cars stopping, people lingering, and conversations carrying on well past normal quiet hours. For residents trying to rest or simply enjoy some peace, the situation becomes frustrating. Something about this particular corner seems to attract gatherings, and it would be helpful if there were better monitoring, enforcement, or solutions to reduce the late-night disturbances. don't pay high "
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  • John Banner
    "The Up Yours Dore Alley fair and the San Francisco Folsom Street fair draw big crowds and are crowd pleasers"
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  • Trulia User
    "it's close to/in the middle of everything, even if only via transit. everything you need is fairly accessible"
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  • Trulia User
    "it's very close to all and majority of tourist attractions. people are actually kind of friendly coffee is easy to get to and there are multiple daycares around"
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  • Trulia User
    "Most owners don't keep their dogs on leash. They aren't mindful of others who don't approve of dogs jumping on them. Most pick up after themselves which is not the case everywhere. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Seasonal neighborhood festivals and community market events for people of all ages. I like multiple small venue stores that keeps the culture alive."
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  • Trulia User
    "This is a primarily adult neighborhood and should understand the area and not demand change and having gotten to know the area."
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  • Trulia User
    "Soma Asian festival and street market fair. They are fun and inviting, you get to know the people who you live around."
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  • Trulia User
    "The neighborhood has high prices for only a bit better than the tenderloin levels of cleanliness. Lots of dog waste covering the sidewalks, every day people are strung out in the middle of the path, but hey at least Safeway is close. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Easy access to public transit. Cal train and Muni Metro very close. Easy access to leaving the city as well. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This neighborhood is one of our flourishing new constructed neighborhoods to visit in San Francisco California."
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  • Trulia User
    "There really aren’t any community events that happen in this neighborhood. Market street could use some love getting cleaned up in this area"
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  • Wallis.sholar
    "Buildings are dog-friendly. Everyone respects and is kind to dogs and their owners. Dog owners here are very responsible."
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  • Adam P.
    "Commute is amazing whether I’m going to South bay or downtown. It’s easy to get on the highway or Caltrain "
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  • Michael T. C.
    "Excellent for commuting, close to everything by foot, but relatively high homeless population in parts of the neighborhood."
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  • Simeon M.
    "Dogs poop and humans poop on sidewalks sometimes. That is something to think about when you’re choosing a home."
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  • Michael M.
    "I walk to work because it is only a 15 minute journey. Although there is plenty of public transportation nearby."
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  • Matt B.
    "Yerba Buena is great area. 199 New Montgomery is perfect location and nice building and staff! Highly recommend this building and area. Great park and close to Transbay Center as well as Target, Trader Joes, Amc and more. "
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  • Meaghan Y.
    "I've lived here for 8 years, very walkable to grocery stores, walgreens and restaurants. Its about a 10 minute walk to Market street and I have walked to the mall a number of times. Many bus routes converge here and the Cal- Train make it a transit hub. Looking forward to the central subway being finished soon! It is also sunnier & warmer than many other neighborhoods. Yes, there are homeless people everywhere, however this seems pervasive throughout SF"
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  • Darien M.
    "Lots of dogs everywhere. Handful of dog parks walking distance as well. People pick up behind their pets for the most part."
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  • Freddierick M.
    "Near public transportation, near SF retail stores, center of the city. A lot of food restaurants nearby "
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  • Alexandre K.
    "I really like SOMA, it’s close to everything, the only thing that you should do is avoid 6th with Mina to market st. "
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  • Jeffandmrlstoker
    "Walking is easiest because parking is hard! Close to BART and Cal-Train, which makes commuting very easy. Walkable to financial district. "
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  • Jeffandmrlstoker
    "Walking is best though never at night . Lots of car and bike traffic through this area. Public transportation is easy too with Bart stations and bus stops close "
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  • Kbantypas
    "Amazing access to museums, the arts, parks and the water front. New trans bay terminal park provides needed green space. "
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  • Resident
    "This is not a great area for kids. I’d always taken extra caution walking around, esp. with kids. Lots of homeless people, drugs and poop on the street. Stay away from 6th street and civic center areas."
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  • Kbantypas
    "The neighborhood is great for toddlers. You can walk to many parks and museums. Easy access to transit to go out to the zoo. Easy walk to the exploratorium, creativity museum."
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  • Myles C.
    "I have a 12 minute walk to work. I don’t feel safe walking to work in certain parts of the area. The streets are very dirty and the air quality is not good. "
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  • Sean M.
    "10 minute walk to BART along 3rd street and then Market. My office is in Oakland so it is very simple and easy"
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  • Alyssascs
    "Not a lot of trash cans but plenty of sidewalks to walk a dog on. I don’t think there are many parks around either to take a dog to. "
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  • Kimia.nassehi
    "Unsafe Dirty A huge mess Not really close to bars or embarcadero I would advise not living here specially if you have children "
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  • Justinlsilvera
    "There is not much for education in the neighborhood. With influx of more people living in SoMa space was never accounted for to build that sector here"
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  • Tuyet C.
    "Not a great neighborhood for raising children. Lots of homeless people and mostly small apartment buildings. "
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  • Carlos J.
    "Dog friendly neighborhood. Many people have dogs in my building. Very concrete area but small parks a few blocks away. City keeps neighborhood clean and dog owners are good about cleaning up after dogs."
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  • SoMa
    "It’s generally dangerous to walk outside at night, or on particular blocks. Not many dog parks, lots of pills and needles for your dog to find on the sidewalks."
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  • Boris K.
    "It's quiet and seems relatively safe. There's a lot of nature throughout the neighborhood, with lots of parks"
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  • Boris K.
    "It's quiet and seems relatively safe. There's a lot of nature throughout the neighborhood, with lots of play grounds."
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  • H. E. Y.
    "Def big city living, things are close by and you can normally get to know some of the folks on your floor in your building. Transport options can’t be beat; parking is hella expensive!"
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