This very historic location was originally
a military base, initially for the Spanish and eventually an
important US Military base. Since the Presidio has been given
up by the Pentagon and turned over to the Golden Gate National
Recreational Area, a number of changes have taken place. There
were 550 Presidio homes that were in habitable condition, one
of the oldest golf courses on the west coast a
swimming pool, gym and numerous other large buildings.
The most decayed buildings have been razed and a number of commercial
organizations have leased the remaining structures.
Residential Leasing While homes in the Presidio are not for sale
they can be leased. The Presidio was not only a military base but
also was constructed as a place for families to live. It is now the
largest green area in San Francisco offering neighborhood style homes
that have been constructed from the early eighteen sixties through
the late nineteen seventies. The style of homes here is quite varied
including single-family homes, duplexes, townhouses, and apartments
offering from one- to seven-bedrooms. The magnificence of this area
is immediately noticeable with homes interspersed among groves of
trees, hiking trails that take you from the heart of the forested
areas to the beach promenades. The views here are breathtaking with
the Golden Gate in frame along with views of San Francisco, the bay
and the Pacific Ocean.
Homes are available in the following neighborhoods:
Baker Beach Baker Beach homes are situated just north
of the entrance to the Presidio on 25th Avenue. These apartments that
were built in 1953 are straight across Lincoln Boulevard from the
Pacific Ocean above the shoreline cliffs. These multiplex buildings
offer between two and four bedrooms. This fifty-year-old housing has
hardwood floors, large closets, facilities for washer and dryer, contemporary
domestic equipment that includes dishwasher, garbage, disposal, and
additional storage space. These housing units also have carport space
available for parking. A lot of these apartments have stunning ocean
views.
Infantry Terrace Housing in the Infantry Terrace area is
situated above the Main Post, there are twenty duplexes here as well
as eleven single-family all constructed in 1910 for military officers
and their families. Most of the buildings in this housing complex
reflect the Mission Revival style. While the construction of the building
here did not follow the more traditional mission silhouette they do
display the typical large flat stucco surfaces, inset windows and
doors and no external decorative detail. The gable and hip roofs are
covered with red clay tiles. This area also has four Colonial Revival
seven bedroom red brick single-family houses. All of the buildings
have hardwood floors, big modernized kitchens, roomy bedrooms, and
full
basements for storage and laundry. There are garages behind these houses.
Kobbe Terrace Homes in the Kobbe Terrace area are situated on a winding road that traverses a eucalyptus wood east of the main complex at Fort Winfield Scott. At Kobbe Terrace you will find five single-family houses, fourteen duplex units, and eight homes contained in two quad-plex structures. These buildings were erected from 1902 to 1915 using both Mission Revival and Colonial Revival architectural styles. These homes were created for military officers and their families. Sitting on a hillside they have sloped yards and, rock retaining walls and stylish fascia. All of the buildings have hardwood floors, big, modernized kitchens, roomy bedrooms, and full basements for storage and laundry. There are garages behind these buildings.
MacArthur Townhouses You will find the MacArthur townhouses
on MacArthur Avenue in the southeastern section of the Presidio. At
the end of this street is the El Polin Spring picnic area. There are
four bedroom homes here distributed in both duplex and four-plex buildings.
These homes were constructed in 1966, their age is reflected in their
architecture. These homes are located in a forested area that gives
it a tranquil atmosphere.
North Fort Scott The homes in this neighborhood are found just north of the main complex of Fort Winfield Scott. You will find both three and four bedroom homes here in duplex and townhouse style buildings. These homes were built in the 70s, and their architecture reflects their age. These houses have inset front verandas, backyard decks or patios, ceiling to floor windows and cathedral ceilings. These homes have a breakfast area next to the kitchen as well as living and dining areas. These houses have a laundry room equipped for washers and dryers.
Portola & Liggett These red brick duplexes were constructed in the 30s for enlisted military personnel and their families. There are thirty-eight structures with three and four bedroom units. These two story homes offer kitchen, living room, glassed sunroom and formal dinning rooms. Bedrooms and baths are on the second floor. These two neighborhoods are in an area referred to as Tennessee Hollow.
Presidio Terrace This upscale section of the Presidio has
sixteen duplexes and four single-family houses constructed in 1917.
Mission Revival was still the preferred style at this time for these
homes build for military officers and their families. These two story
homes offer first floor dining rooms, big living areas, kitchens with
pantries and powder rooms. The second floors of the duplexes contain
full bathroom and four bedrooms. The single-family units have two
bathrooms upstairs. These homes have full basements with bathrooms,
laundry hook ups and storage space. There are garages behind these
buildings.
Quarry Homes in the Quarry neighborhood can
be found on a serene cu-de-sac at the end of Quarry off MacArthur
Avenue on the east side of the Presidio. Here you will find two, three
and four bedroom townhouses in four-plex structures. These homes were
built in the 60s and 70s. These homes have large closets, laundry
hook ups and are located in a beautifully forested section of the
Presidio.
Riley Avenue The homes on Riley Avenue make up a little
neighborhood that consists of six duplex structures. These two bedroom
units sit just northwest of Main Post. These homes were constructed
in 1909 for senior NCO's. These homes have a front veranda and have
a fabulous view of the Golden Gate Bridge. The enclosed back porches
are set up for laundry and storage. There are an additional six buildings
here that were constructed in 1931 with 3 bedrooms each. These homes
were built for enlisted military personnel and their families. They
have an enclosed sun porch, formal dining room and full basement for
storage and laundry.
Ruckman
These homes located just east of Fort Winfield Scott were originally constructed for the Coast Artillery garrison. They were built between 1909 and 1933. You will find eleven duplexes, two four-plexes and one single-family house. These two story simple buildings are Stucco on wood with red tile roofs, enclosed sun porches or patios, hardwood floors and basements.
Sanches These homes are situated southeast of
the Main Post can be found on three serene little cu-de-sacs. The
homes here are two, three, and four bedroom townhouses. Built in 1969
they are typical of late sixties architectural preferences. These
houses have large closets and extra storage pace. They are set up
for washers and dryers and sit in a quiet forested area.
Simonds Loop
The elevation on Simonds Loop offers fantastic view. These homes are situated on the eastern edge of the Presidio. Turn east off of Presidio Boulevard onto Simonds Loop that sits on a hillside. Built from 1940 to 1943 by the Works The red tiles of the Mission Style accent these white stucco duplex buildings. A number of these homes have stunning views of San Francisco Bay. These houses have formal dining rooms and master bedrooms. One of the single-family units here has five bedrooms a large living and formal dining room and master bedroom. All homes offer hardwood floors, full basements, and garage parking.
South Baker Beach
Baker Beach and the Pacific Ocean are across Lincoln Avenue from these homes near the 25th Avenue Gate. These modern style homes were constructed in 1970. There are two and four bedroom homes here that have a dinning area close to the kitchen as well as the usual combined living and dining. These family homes have laundry rooms equipped for washer and dryer.
Storey Terrace
You will find these homes just north of Fort Winfield Scott. These Storey Avenue homes were built in 1933 for enlisted military personnel and their families. There are eight duplex units here with stucco exteriors. These homes have three bedrooms and bath on the second floor with kitchen, living room, glassed-in sun porch, and a formal dining room on the first floor. There are full basements for extra storage and basements garages for your car are obtainable.
Upper Portola
Two buildings containing eight three-bedroom homes each were built in 1950. These buildings are military in style with some decorative elements. These homes have hardwood, living and dining and are westerly windows making them full of natural light. Here you will also have full basements set up for laundry and storage. In 1969 two more buildings were constructed with four bedrooms each. These homes are similar to those built during the same period in adjoining neighborhoods.
West Washington
Homes in the West Washington area sit amid the Presidio Golf Course and the dunes overlooking Baker Beach. The homes here are three and four bedroom townhouses constructed in 1966 and 1969. A few of these homes have fantastic views of the Pacific These homes reflect the same style as those built in the same era north of Fort Winfield Scott and south of the Main Post.
Non Residential Leasing There are commercial opportunities here
with the availability of historic warehouses and former barracks and
high-end office spaces. Sixty percent of the structures are historic
in nature and reflect architectural styles that run from the historic
Spanish style to modern WWII designs.
West Crissy Field
These buildings sit just west and north of Crissy Field. Crissy Field and the Crissy Field Marsh Reclamation Project is the most frequented place in the Presidio.
Public Health Service Hospital Project
There is a forty-two acre Public Health Service Hospital area, located between Mountain Lake and Lobos Creek Valley on the Presidio’s southern border. This complex of the past hospital, dormitories, offices, homes, and recreational buildings Have been empty for more than twenty years and open to proposals for projects.
