to be honest, we are owners and lovers of Noe BUT what WE love TODAY depends on WE and on TODAY. So I’m not sure which ‘hood should be called “better”.

With a minivan full of kids, Noe might be easier to go around – however it may change street by street, block by block.

With a stroller, some curbsides are simply out of question – in Noe (steep streets) or in Bernal (no or narrow curbside).

For a single bachelor – or for a family – or for a couple of working adults – or for a long time SF resident, the answer will be different.

The SFUSD map changes nearly every year, so even that or the ZIP codes might not be an argument either way.

My only advise is to VISIT, VISIT, VISIT. And if you consider buying in any ‘hood, please park 5 blocks from the house, and walk there. You might instantly feel some negative points such as noise, and such – something you miss so much on the MLS square cut flavorless listings. And please, end your open house day by a coffee at the closest coffee shop to feel your potential neighbors.

That’s my answer on how to choose a ‘hood: hoods are different because PEOPLE are differents and their taste and priorities are different.

(now our decision on NoeValley.

We dont love NoeValley, we love OUR block. it’s flat, but not as flat as creating some flood/sewage problem in our house. it’s next to a J-church stop. it’s close enough from 24th to make the outing a pleasure, but far enough to avoid double-parking. the view FROM our house is beautiful… rows and rows of victorian houses in any direction.

that set – it was a challenge to find a house there matching our needs and our budget – but we found it – and bought it. Just keep looking. Everything comes on the market eventually!)

[Editor's note: ...thank you for your insight.]

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Back on the market today. Why do these properties not perform as well? This one gets snapped up immediately, and for way more, if it doesn’t feel like Diamond Heights rather than Noe Valley. Six blocks down the hill and this one goes for closer to $3M, instantly.

[Editor's note: Sorry to see you go, if you must, but our suggestion would be to brush it off, and we hope to see you back here soon. ]

That’s probably due to the following. The correct depiction would be a relief map, because the steep (and rather wide, I might add) green space east of Diamond Heights Blvd is actually the border. Not the street . Properties on Diamond Heights Blvd are in 4B. A sold properties search will verify this. It does not matter which side of the street the property is on. Diamond Heights Blvd is the main thoroughfare of 4-B, and its namesake.

http://www.sfarmls.com/docs/twinpeakswest.htm

when i look at 4b diamond heights, yes, that neighborhood exists. but diamond heights blvd the street is not noted on the map at all.

http://www.sfarmls.com/docs/twinpeakswest.htm

anyway, i guess we’ll agree to disagree.