Experience serene West Portal living at The Grove, an exclusive gated condominium community nestled in a lush forested setting on 19th Avenue in San Francisco. Located at 2760, 2770, and 2780 19th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94132, this meticulously maintained mid-rise complex offers 84 residences across three buildings, surrounded by mature landscaped gardens and towering trees directly across from the famous Sigmund Stern Grove Park.
Built in 1980, The Grove is a professionally managed condominium complex designed as a tranquil sanctuary hidden away from busy 19th Avenue. The community consists of 84 units in three mid-rise elevator buildings set within beautifully landscaped grounds featuring mature trees, walking paths, and garden courtyards. The Grove's private sylvan setting creates a peaceful retreat while maintaining easy access to all urban amenities.
Residences at The Grove range from spacious 2-bedroom to oversized 3-bedroom floor plans, with units from approximately 1,200 to 1,745 square feet. Many condos feature wood-burning fireplaces, private balconies or decks overlooking the treetops, updated kitchens with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, in-unit laundry, hardwood and laminate flooring, generous closet space, and primary bedroom suites with en-suite bathrooms.
The Grove provides exceptional full-service amenities including 24-hour doorman and security service, secure elevator buildings with controlled access, gated community entrance, swimming pool facilities nearby, tennis courts, landscaped walking paths throughout the community, ample guest parking, one-car garage parking per unit with side-by-side spaces, and additional storage units. The professional property management ensures worry-free condominium living.
The Grove occupies a coveted location directly across from Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove, a 33-acre park featuring free summer concerts, walking trails, Pine Lake, picnic areas, and dog-friendly open spaces. The community is walking distance to charming West Portal Village with its tree-lined streets, boutique shops, cafes, restaurants, and the historic West Portal Muni Metro station (K, L, and M lines).
Nearby attractions include Stonestown Galleria shopping center, San Francisco State University, Ocean Beach and the Great Highway, Pine Lake Park, Lake Merced, San Francisco Zoo, and easy access to Interstate 280 for Peninsula and Silicon Valley commuters. The location offers excellent public transportation via Muni Metro K, L, and M lines at West Portal Station, multiple bus lines along 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard, and convenient access to major freeways.
Living at The Grove means daily access to Sigmund Stern Recreation Grove, one of San Francisco's hidden gems. This 33-acre eucalyptus grove features the renowned free Stern Grove Festival (since 1938) with summer concerts every Sunday including performances by the San Francisco Symphony, opera, ballet, and world music. The park includes Concert Meadow with terraced seating, Pine Lake (one of San Francisco's three remaining natural lakes), miles of walking and hiking trails, off-leash dog park areas, picnic facilities, and abundant native wildlife and bird habitats.
The Grove offers a Walk Score of 86 (Very Walkable) and a Transit Score of 74 (Excellent Transit), making daily errands convenient without a car. The West Portal neighborhood is known for its village atmosphere, excellent schools including West Portal Elementary School, Herbert Hoover Middle School, and prestigious Lowell High School, and strong sense of community.
Transportation includes West Portal Muni Metro Station (0.3 miles), K, L, M Muni Metro lines, multiple bus routes on 19th Avenue, easy access to I-280 South for Peninsula commuters, proximity to Highway 1 and the Great Highway, San Francisco International Airport (21 minutes), and Oakland International Airport (42 minutes).
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