Portola
Data as of Oct 6, 2026
Portola is a quiet, working-class neighborhood offering some of the most affordable single-family homes in San Francisco. San Bruno Avenue serves as its main commercial artery with diverse family-owned restaurants and shops. McLaren Park’s extensive trails and open spaces provide a suburban feel within the city limits.
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Figures from public sale records and public datasets tracked by SF Homes Report. Updated 2026-10-06.
What is the median home price in Portola?
The median sale price in Portola was $1.25M for houses (77 sales, in the 12 months through October 2026), per public sale records tracked by SF Homes Report.
What is the price per square foot in Portola?
Portola homes sold for a median of $807 per square foot for houses in the 12 months through October 2026 (public sale records tracked by SF Homes Report).
How much does a 3-bedroom house cost in Portola?
The median 3-bedroom house in Portola sold for $1.17M (30 sales) in the 12 months through October 2026, per public sale records tracked by SF Homes Report.
How walkable is Portola?
Portola scores 47/100 on SF Homes Report's walkability index, ranking #31 of 46 San Francisco neighborhoods. Scores are built from public datasets (DataSF, EPA, Census).
Is Portola safe?
Portola ranks #21 of 46 San Francisco neighborhoods for safety on SF Homes Report's index (#1 = best). Its crime density score is 57/100, where lower is better. Scores are built from public datasets (DataSF, EPA, Census).
Are home prices going up in Portola?
Median price per square foot in Portola in the 12 months through October 2026, compared with the 12 months before: houses down 2% ($808 vs $827, 77 and 62 sales), per public sale records tracked by SF Homes Report.
How does Portola rank among San Francisco neighborhoods?
Portola ranks #8 of 46 in SF Homes Report's overall neighborhood ranking, which blends walkability, safety, transit, schools, amenities and appreciation from public data.
How many homes sold in Portola in the last year?
82 homes sold in Portola in the past 12 months (through October 2026), per public sale records tracked by SF Homes Report.
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