Sherwood Forest, San Francisco Real Estate & Homes for Sale
Sherwood Forest is a small San Francisco neighborhood of detached houses on the western slope of Mount Davidson, under city rules through SF Planning.
Explore Sherwood Forest, San Francisco real estate and homes for sale with this local guide. Contact Diamond to discuss your criteria and current property-search options.
| County | San Francisco (City and County) |
|---|---|
| Local government | City and County of San Francisco — SF Planning |
| Housing | 1950s–60s detached single-family houses on large lots |
| Hazards to check | Landslide zone on parts of Casitas Ave; no liquefaction zone; FEMA Zone X |
| Getting around | 36 Teresita to Forest Hill Station (K, L, M); West Portal downhill |
| Local rules | All parcels zoned one-family detached |
Sherwood Forest is a small neighborhood of detached houses on the western slope of Mount Davidson, along Robinhood Drive, Dalewood Way, Lansdale Avenue and Casitas Avenue. It is subdistrict 4K in the MLS’s District 4 , one of its smallest by parcel count.
The houses are mostly from the 1950s and 1960s, newer than the 1920s residence parks downhill, and the lots are among the largest in the district. The mountain’s park forms the eastern edge, and its slopes bring mapped landslide zones onto some blocks.
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Seven streets on eight blocks
Robinhood Drive has about 54 of them, Dalewood Way 51, Lansdale Avenue 49 and Casitas Avenue 44; the rest are on Miraloma Drive (21), Yerba Buena Avenue (11) and Juanita Way (3).
The subdistrict outlines put Miraloma Park to the east and northeast, Forest Hill Extension to the north, St. Francis Wood to the west, Monterey Heights to the southwest and Westwood Highlands downhill to the south.
Mount Davidson next door
San Francisco Recreation and Park’s natural areas plan calls Mount Davidson the highest point in San Francisco, with elevations in its roughly 40-acre natural area running from about 600 to 900 feet. The plan describes the park as partly adjacent to Juanita Way, Dalewood Way and Molimo Drive, so two of Sherwood Forest’s streets touch it.
The concrete cross near the summit belongs to the Council of Armenian-American Organizations of Northern California, according to the same plan, which also traces the hill’s eucalyptus to plantings by Adolph Sutro. For buyers on Dalewood and Juanita, the practical point is a park edge rather than another row of houses.
Postwar houses on large lots
Compare the particular property’s lot dimensions, permitted living area, construction history and ownership form using current records. Assessment classifications do not certify legal use or current listing availability.
The older houses are scattered, mostly on Lansdale and Casitas avenues and Dalewood Way.
Landslide mapping on the slope
Planning’s earthquake-induced landslide layer, which carries the state’s mapped zones, reaches into the neighborhood. A point we checked on the 200 block of Casitas Avenue falls inside a mapped landslide zone, while an interior point near Robinhood Drive was outside one. Downhill, the Westwood Highlands guide places more thin polygons around Lansdale Avenue and Sherwood Court.
Neither point is in a liquefaction zone, and the District 4 overview found none mapped in the western part of the district. FEMA’s flood layer shows Zone X, outside the special flood hazard area, at the Casitas Avenue point.
Check the parcel’s current mapped hazards and ask DBI which slope-protection, geotechnical, grading, shoring and independent-review requirements apply to the actual project. Older checklists and numerical triggers may differ from the current amended Building Code; allow for any required engineer-stamped documents and review fees before pricing an addition.
Zoning and room to add
Every parcel is RH-1(D) in the Assessor’s field, and Planning’s current map shows the same at the point we checked, inside the Family and Senior Housing Opportunity Special Use District. With so many lots over 6,000 square feet, owners ask whether a second unit or a lot split is possible.
The answer depends on the lot. Slope, access, any recorded restrictions and the SUD’s own conditions all apply, and the state’s route is covered in our SB 9 lot split guide. We could not confirm a homes association or recorded CC&Rs for the tract, so read the preliminary title report. This is general information, not legal advice; ask a real estate attorney and an architect about a specific parcel.
Getting around
The 36 Teresita reaches the neighborhood’s eastern corner. SFMTA’s route page shows it looping on Myra Way with a stop at Myra Way and Dalewood Way, beside the park, and continuing to Forest Hill Station, where the K, L and M stop. SFMTA posts half-hourly service, beginning at 6 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on weekends.
The Muni Metro stops at West Portal and St. Francis Circle lie downhill to the west. The return trip is a climb, so test the walk from a specific address before counting on rail for a commute.
Selling a home in Sherwood Forest
With few sales each year, a Sherwood Forest house is often priced against nearby Westwood Highlands, Monterey Heights and Miraloma Park sales as well. Lot size, view, usable yard and the condition of a 60- to 70-year-old house explain most of the differences.
- Site records: the parcel’s hazard status, plus any geotechnical, drainage or retaining-wall reports.
- Permits: lower-level rooms and additions on stepped houses should show permits; see our unwarranted units guide if a lower unit was never approved.
- Title: any recorded restrictions or easements, from the preliminary title report.
- City rules: the 3R report and the items on our San Francisco selling requirements page.
Diamond may refer you to partners we work with, such as surveyors or soils engineers; you’re free to choose any provider. Current 4K figures appear in the market report on this page.
Costs to plan for when buying in Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest is part of the City and County of San Francisco, so purchase costs are set citywide; there is no separate city and county layer to add up.
Transfer tax. San Francisco’s real property transfer tax is due when the deed is recorded, and the rate is set by the entire value or consideration, not just the amount above a threshold (sf.gov: Transfer tax):
| Entire value or consideration | Rate |
|---|---|
| More than $100 up to $250,000 | $2.50 per $500 |
| More than $250,000, under $1 million | $3.40 per $500 |
| $1 million, under $5 million | $3.75 per $500 |
| $5 million, under $10 million | $11.25 per $500 |
| $10 million, under $25 million | $27.50 per $500 |
| $25 million or more | $30.00 per $500 |
A Transfer Tax Affidavit goes with the deed, and anyone claiming an exemption must submit written proof at recording. Which party pays is negotiable, so put it in the contract; our San Francisco transfer tax guide has worked examples.
Property tax. San Francisco publishes one secured rate for the whole city, 1.18162182% of net taxable value for fiscal year 2026–27, plus any direct charges and special assessments printed on the parcel’s bill (Treasurer & Tax Collector). A reassessable ownership change may change the assessed value, and the Assessor-Recorder issues one or two supplemental bills depending on the purchase date (Assessor-Recorder). An owner-occupant can claim the $7,000 homeowners’ exemption (claim form). Due dates and appeals are in our San Francisco property tax guide.
Hillside work. On sloped lots, budget for a geotechnical review if you plan to add on; see our guide to geotechnical reports for hillside homes.
Permits, ADUs and remodels in Sherwood Forest
Two city departments handle most home projects in Sherwood Forest: San Francisco Planning reviews zoning and design, and the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) reviews and issues building permits. Other agencies weigh in on some jobs, from SF Fire on fire flow to Public Works on street trees (sf.gov: ADU building permits). Every Sherwood Forest parcel is RH-1(D) in the Assessor’s record, and Planning’s map places the neighborhood in the Family and Senior Housing Opportunity Special Use District (Planning GIS; Planning Code Sec. 249.94).
Adding a unit. The city runs a State ADU Program and a Local ADU Program. Local Program projects need a Planning Approval Letter before the building permit is filed, and the owner must send a written declaration to the Rent Board and post it in the building at least 15 days before applying. Ask the reviewing agencies which current street-tree, notice, fee and review requirements apply to the chosen ADU path; obtain a project-specific schedule (sf.gov: Add units to your property). Our ADU investment guide covers the numbers, and buying a home with an ADU covers what to check in an existing one.
Slope and excavation review. Ask DBI to identify the current slope-protection and geotechnical requirements for the parcel and proposed work. Check mapped landslide hazards, site slope, grading, shoring and underpinning, and obtain any required engineer-stamped documents. Review is project-specific; archived checklists may differ from the code currently in force. Allow for any required independent review and fees before pricing an expansion.
Luxury homes and estates in Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest’s larger lots set it apart in District 4. Every parcel is zoned RH-1(D), detached one-family houses (Planning GIS) (Assessor roll). The houses are mostly from the 1950s and 1960s, and parts of the neighborhood border the Mount Davidson natural area.
For a larger or view house here, the due diligence that matters most is the ground and the permit record. Check the parcel’s landslide status on our San Francisco hazard maps page, ask for any geotechnical, drainage or retaining-wall reports, and match lower-level rooms on stepped houses to DBI permits. If you plan a large addition, the city’s slope protection review may apply (sf.gov).
On any high-value purchase, line up coverage early: see insuring a high-value home and earthquake insurance in California. Some owners prefer not to market a home publicly. Ask Diamond Real Estate Group which permitted private-marketing options fit your property, goals and the applicable MLS rules. Availability of any particular listing is not guaranteed. Related reading: private sales page. For the wider market, see San Francisco luxury homes.
More Sherwood Forest real estate questions
Is Sherwood Forest in San Francisco?
Yes. Sherwood Forest is a small neighborhood of the City and County of San Francisco, on Mount Davidson’s western slope, in the MLS’s District 4 (SF District 4 guide).
Where can I find Sherwood Forest homes for sale?
Check current inventory rather than assuming availability. Use the search on this page, and ask Diamond about owners who may sell privately. Nearby options with similar houses include Westwood Highlands, Miraloma Park and Monterey Heights.
Can I add an ADU on a Sherwood Forest lot?
Often yes, through the city’s State or Local ADU program, subject to the lot’s zoning and, on steep lots, slope review (sf.gov). Start with Planning’s free eligibility check.
Assessment records are a starting point for checking a property, not a certification of legal use or a live listing inventory. Verify current permits, recorded ownership documents and any affordability restrictions.
Sources for this section
- https://www.sf.gov/transfer-tax
- https://sftreasurer.org/property/secured-property-taxes
- https://www.sf.gov/information–learn-about-supplemental-assessments
- https://www.sfassessor.org/forms-notices/forms/homeowners%E2%80%99-exemption-claim-form-english-version
- https://www.sf.gov/get-a-building-permit-for-an-accessory-dwelling-unit-adu
- https://sfplanninggis.org/arcgiswa/rest/services/PlanningData/MapServer
- https://gocodebook.com/library/us/ca/san-francisco-planning/article-2-use-districts/sec.-249.94.-family-and-senior-housing-opportunity-special-use-district
- https://sfplanning.org/accessory-dwelling-units
- https://www.sf.gov/departments–department-building-inspection
- https://data.sfgov.org/d/wv5m-vpq2
Questions people ask
Where is Sherwood Forest in San Francisco?
On the western slope of Mount Davidson, above Westwood Highlands and Monterey Heights, with Miraloma Park on the other side of the mountain and St. Francis Wood to the west.
How many homes are in Sherwood Forest?
Verify the particular property’s current records and dimensions; a neighborhood statistic is not a substitute for a parcel-specific answer.
When were Sherwood Forest homes built?
Construction eras and later alterations vary by property. Confirm the particular building’s original records, permits and final inspections.
Are the lots large?
Verify the particular property’s current records and dimensions; a neighborhood statistic is not a substitute for a parcel-specific answer.
Is Sherwood Forest in a landslide zone?
Parts of it. A point we checked on the 200 block of Casitas Avenue is inside a mapped landslide zone, while one near Robinhood Drive is not. Check the exact parcel.
Does Sherwood Forest border Mount Davidson Park?
Yes. Rec & Park’s natural areas plan describes the park as partly adjacent to Juanita Way, Dalewood Way and Molimo Drive, and Dalewood and Juanita are Sherwood Forest streets.
Thinking of selling? A home valuation from us sets your house against Sherwood Forest and nearby hillside sales with similar lots. Our San Francisco guide covers the rest of the city.
Sources & notes
- DataSF / SF Assessor-Recorder: Assessor Historical Secured Property Tax Rolls, 2025 closed roll (parcel counts by class, zoning codes, and a full 4K listing with blocks, build years, stories and lot areas; queried October 2026)
- San Francisco Planning: PlanningData map service (zoning, special use district, seismic hazard and FEMA flood layers at points near Robinhood Drive and on Casitas Avenue; queried October 2026)
- SF.gov / Department of Building Inspection: Comply with slope protection requirements for your building project
- SFMTA: 36 Teresita route page (streets, stops, hours and frequency)
- SFMTA: K Ingleside route page (stops, hours and frequency)
- San Francisco Recreation and Park: Significant Natural Resource Areas Management Plan, Section 6.2 Mount Davidson
Last reviewed October 2026 by Matthew Martinez.
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