About Sydney

Meet sydney McDowell

My love for San Francisco started more than two decades ago when I came for graduate school. A Native Californian, I grew up in Gold Country, then lived in a college town on the Central Coast. When I arrived, I quickly fell for The City’s history, culture, and people. In the years since, I met and married my husband, adopted a dog, and started a family. I’ve owned and operated physical therapy clinics and helped scores of interesting patients while building a vast network of professionals in various industries. Having lived in seven unique neighborhoods and nine different homes in San Francisco, I’ve experienced much of what The City offers but am happily still exploring!

I’ve been fortunate to find my community in many different places during my two decades in San Francisco–our neighborhood, our school, through running, at the office, and within my beloved acapella group.

Let me help you find your community.

My mission

I love to support good people doing good things.

Having lived in San Francisco since my early 20s, I’ve had my share of friends and acquaintances come and go. Truthfully, I never dreamed I’d be here as long as I have been, but San Francisco has my heart and it’s home for my family. My San Francisco world has expanded, yet I still appreciate the things I discovered in my 20s, now seeing them through my child's eyes.

My approach to real estate is the same as I developed in my 20 years as a physical therapist. Building strong relationships with my clients is the cornerstone of my work. In order to best help a client, I have to understand their goals, desires, and motivations. I listen carefully, let my clients lead the way, and share my expertise to guide their process.

I’ve been lucky to develop life-long relationships with many of my clients. While their needs and goals may change with time, having that connection lets me meet their needs no matter their stage in life.

San Francisco is a vibrant, dynamic city full of possibilities and I am lucky to call it home. Let me help you find your San Francisco home.

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Sydney lives with her husband, their daughter, and their McNab Shepard Lucy at their home in San Francisco. She received her undergraduate degree from Cal Poly, SLO, and her Graduate degree from UCSF.

City Real Estate

$540MM

Sales Volume 2022

342

Total Sales in 2022

I am proud to be a part of the phenomenal team at City Real Estate. Founded by top-producing agent David Cohen, City Real Estate is a San Francisco-based, full-service real estate firm located in the heart of “The City”.

Our agents have strong relationships within the real estate community and superior knowledge of local markets. These provide our clients with the highest level of guidance, resulting in successful transactions and happy buyers and sellers.

City Real Estate is a team that you can count on. Our attention to detail, strong principles, and exceptional drive have made us a staple in the Bay Area real estate community. As our name suggests, few real estate agencies know your city quite like our team at City Real Estate.