Brisbane – Missing the Boat…
Many home buyers and Realtors are missing the boat when it comes to a nearby town that offers great weather, lots of amenities and darned good real estate prices. I’m talking about the little community of Brisbane. It is located 10 minutes (or less, if you drive like me!) from the airport and is only 10 minutes to downtown San Francisco. Yet, hardly anyone even knows of it’s existence.
Brisbane is a hidden gem here on the Peninsula. It is located on the side of San Bruno Mountain between San Francisco and South San Francisco. There are only 3,597 residents, which makes it one of the smallest communities in the area. It is very unlike your typical suburb in that it has a hodgepodge of all types of architecture, from shacks to mansions, with very few ranch style homes. Many of the homes have great views of the Bay and downtown San Francisco.
The people of the community are almost as diverse as the architecture. Living in the town are world renowned film makers, rocket scientists, artists and musicians…all living happily amongst all of us regular folks. Brisbane is known as the “City of the Stars” because for over 65 years the residents have put up stars on their homes during the holiday season and even have a “Festival of Stars” each year.
We have great weather, too! This has been a tough summer for every community, but during normal years, it’s almost always sunny in Brisbane just about all year long. Even when San Francisco, South San Francisco and Daly City are shrouded in fog, it rolls up to the top of San Bruno Mountain and just sits there, leaving Brisbane bathed in sunshine.
Brisbane offers many amenities, as well. There are beautiful parks, a terrific park-like Marina, dog and skate parks, library and tons of trails for hiking and biking. About the only thing we don’t have are gas stations or chain stores. The only chain that has managed to make it’s way into Brisbane is Subway and it’s been there for years.
We have a good little general store, with an excellent meat market and a few pretty darned good restaurants. In fact, I just learned today that one of our restaurants, Mangiare, is going to be where KNBR Radio airs all 49′er post games shows this year, so it will be a great place to watch the game and have some terrific food.
Most Realtors know that Brisbane exists, but when they do their MLS searches for properties they always forget about it and I think that you, their clients, are missing out. It certainly isn’t for everyone, but every home buyer should take at least one drive into the town to look at a few properties. It may just turn out to be the place for you. Schools are walking distance from most homes, friendly people and great weather…what more could you ask for?
Let your Realtor know that you want to check out Brisbane!
Kathy Wall
www.michaelandkathy.com
(415) 608-4168
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Brisbane is definately a missed spot on the Peninsula!
Larry
Kathy,
Brisbane is truly a “hidden treasure”.
I have always liked the charm, people and what great weather it has also!
A very special, unique place to call home!
Brian
Kathy,
You are certainly correct and I am guilty.
Brisbane has all price ranges and a great community. Some very nice newer condos also.
I must stop forgetting and add it everyone’s listing watch. Colma is another city that is neglected.
Lee
Not only a great place to live but an ideal place to commute from if you work downtown San Francisco or in technology down The Peninsula or in the world hub of biotech just across the way in South San Francisco.
Hi Kathy,
Could you tell us the holiday stars on the homes of Brisbane got started? I have had visitors ask me about and I don’t know the history.
Thanks,
Mark