| Primary address | 1538 Polk Street, San Francisco |
| Zip code | 94109 |
| County | San Francisco |
| Neighborhood | Nob Hill |
| Parcel ID | 0644-016 |
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| Sale date | 11/26/2013 |
| Sale price | $1,800,000 |
| Arm's length | Register |
| Property tax | $30,630 |
| Building sqft | 14,160 |
| Building class | Hotels-Other (H2) |
| Acreage | 0.108 |
| Depth | 80 |
| Rooms | 42 |
| Units | 4 |
| Year built | 1907 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Zoning district | Register |
| School district | San Francisco Unified School District |
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This Hotels-Other (H2) located at 1538 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 has a total of 14,160 square feet and a current price per square foot of $127.
What is the year built & the current market value of 1538 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109?1538 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109 was built in 1907 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,589,872.
How many commercial spaces does this building have?This building has 4 commercial spaces available for lease. There are 1 active listings at this address.
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| Listing type | For Sale |
|---|---|
| Listing date | 04/23/2026 |
| Last updated | 04/23/2026 |
| Lot size | 0.1084 Acre |
Best known for its luxury hotels, like the Fairmont Hotel and the Intercontinental, and for its historic mansions, Nob Hill is the pinnacle of elegance and class in Downtown San Francisco. The neighborhood is conveniently located within a short walk of several other significant submarkets, including the North Financial District to the east, Pacific Heights/Polk Gulch/Van Ness to the west, and Russian Hill to the North.1538-1544 Polk Street is a mixed-use (hotel + retail) property in the Nob Hill/Polk Gulch neighborhood of San Francisco. The three-story property features three (3) retail units on the ground floor and a 40-unit SRO/hotel above that is master leased to an operator, "Shirley Hotels''. Of the 40 rooms, 21 are SRO units, 7 are SRO with partial baths, 9 are tourist/transient and 3 are for manager use. The SRO units without bathrooms share 3 common area bathrooms. Two of three retail units are occupied by a tuxedo retailer and a foot massage service. The 40-room hotel is currently month-month. A savvy investor may renegotiate the lease or operate the hotel to significantly increase cash flow. The property is in a central location of the Polk Street commercial corridor in Nob Hill. The street is famous for its historic architecture, Michelin-rated cuisine, and abundant retail amenities. It is an exceptional location for this type of property due to its walkability and easy access to public transit. The investment appeal of this property is its location in San Francisco's most desirable neighborhood and its significant upside potential (214%).
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| Sale date | Sale price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/26/2013 | $1,800,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 1538 Polk Street, San Francisco, CA 94109. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax | $30,630 |
| Market value | $2,589,872 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1538 Polk Street, San Francisco, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Assessment value | Total tax rate | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 | $2,589,872 | 1.1827 | $30,630 | +2.98% |
| 2024-2025 | $2,539,093 | 1.1714 | $29,743 | +1.45% |
| 2023-2024 | $2,489,309 | 1.1777 | $29,317 | +1.83% |
| 2022-2023 | $2,440,501 | 1.1797 | $28,791 | +1.76% |
| 2021-2022 | $2,392,649 | 1.18248 | $28,293 | -0.30% |
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| Total population | 54,553 |
| Median age | 39.4 |
| Average household income | $161,031 |
| Family households | 27.5% |
| Occupied housing units | 31,491 |
| Owner occupied units | 16.8% |
| Average number of people per household | 1.65 |
| Median year structure built | 1938 |
| Median value for units with a mortgage | $1,285,400 |
| Median value for units without a mortgage | $1,325,700 |
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| FEMA flood zone(s) | X (See more on map) |
| Fire hazard zone | See more on map |
| Faults and tsunami inundation zone map | Register |
| Landslides and liquefaction map | Register |
| Crime incidents map | Register |
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