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159 Commonwealth Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 - Property report

Also known as: 159 Commonwealth Ave

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Property type

Dwelling (D)

Year built

1914

Lot sq. ft.

4,792

Sale price

$892,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
159 Commonwealth Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
Zip code
94118
Neighborhood
Jordan Park - Laurel Heights
County
San Francisco
Municipality
City of San Francisco
Parcel ID
1063-013

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
01/09/1991
Sale price
$892,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$20,404
Current property tax
$20,321
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
Dwelling
Building sq. ft.
3,592
Stories
2
Year built
1914
Building material
D
Rooms
9
Bathrooms
3
Lot
Acreage
0.11
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential- House, One Family- Detached (RH-1(D))
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
73 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
San Francisco Unified School District
Ownership

Ownership information for 159 Commonwealth Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 159 Commonwealth Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/09/1991 $892,000 XXXXXXX XXXXX X; XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX X.&X; XXXXXXX XXXXXX X & XXXXX X
01/09/1991 $891,700

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
02/24/2017 Reconveyance XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX X
02/24/2017 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
06/09/2010 Reconveyance XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX X
06/09/2010 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
06/04/2010 Reconveyance XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX X
06/04/2010 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
08/29/2006 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
05/12/2003 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
12/21/2001 Agreement XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX X
08/21/2000 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 159 Commonwealth Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$20,404
Current property tax
$20,321
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,725,173
Land value
$883,821
Building value
$841,352

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,725,173 1.1827 $20,404 +2.98%
2024-2025 $1,691,348 1.1714 $19,812 +1.45%
2023-2024 $1,658,185 1.1777 $19,528 +1.83%
2022-2023 $1,625,673 1.1797 $19,178 +1.76%
2021-2022 $1,593,799 1.18248 $18,846 -0.31%
2020-2021 $1,577,458 1.1984 $18,904 +3.58%
2019-2020 $1,546,529 1.1801 $18,251 +3.50%
2018-2019 $1,516,206 1.163 $17,633 +1.19%
2017-2018 $1,486,478 1.1723 $17,426 +1.11%
2016-2017 $1,457,332 1.1826 $17,234 +1.52%
Permits

Permit information for 159 Commonwealth Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
12/03/2025
11/24/2025
05/22/2024
09/25/2023
02/23/2023

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$1,500,000

15.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,155

11.2% Y-o-Y

San Francisco county median sale price

$1,500,000

15.4% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
One Fifty Parker Avenue School NR Private K 0 0.10
Presidio Hill School NR Private K-8 223 0.43
Peabody (George) Elementary School 8 Public K-5 269 0.50
San Francisco Day School NR Private K-8 404 0.62
Star Of The Sea School NR Private PK-8 256 0.63
Star Of The Sea School NR Private PK-8 256 0.63
Mccoppin (Frank) Elementary School 7 Public K-5 215 0.63
New Traditions Elementary School 8 Public K-5 256 0.66
Sutro Elementary School 9 Public K-5 219 0.86
Cobb (William L.) Elementary School 4 Public K-5 136 0.97
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Roosevelt Middle School 8 Public 6-8 666 0.15
Presidio Hill School NR Private K-8 223 0.43
San Francisco Day School NR Private K-8 404 0.62
Star Of The Sea School NR Private PK-8 256 0.63
Zion Lutheran School NR Private K-8 160 0.67
Olympia Institute NR Private 6-11 8 0.74
KIPP San Francisco Bay Academy 6 Charter 5-8 278 1.02
Creative Arts Charter School 5 Charter K-8 441 1.11
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School 7 Public 9-12 549 0.55
Nativity High school NR Private 9-12 0 0.63
Olympia Institute NR Private 6-11 8 0.74
Challenge To Learning NR Private 7-12 0 0.79
San Francisco University High School NR Private 9-12 416 0.83
Drew School NR Private 9-12 291 0.83
Gateway High School 8 Charter 9-12 489 1.04
Wells (Ida B.) High School 2 Public 9-12 152 1.30
Independence High School 5 Public 9-12 205 1.39

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Neighbors for 159 Commonwealth Avenue, San Francisco, CA

125 Commonwealth Ave, San Francisco 169 Commonwealth Ave, San Francisco 3400 Geary Blvd, San Francisco 3430 Geary Blvd, San Francisco 145 Commonwealth Ave, San Francisco 115 Commonwealth Ave, San Francisco 111 Commonwealth Ave, San Francisco 167 Commonwealth Ave, San Francisco 179 Commonwealth Ave, San Francisco 3450 Geary Blvd, San Francisco 182 Jordan Ave, San Francisco 129 Commonwealth Ave, San Francisco 121 Commonwealth Ave, San Francisco 184 Jordan Ave, San Francisco 157 Commonwealth Ave, San Francisco 137 Commonwealth Ave, San Francisco 133 Commonwealth Ave, San Francisco 151 Commonwealth Ave, San Francisco 175 Commonwealth Ave, San Francisco 176 Jordan Ave, San Francisco

Nearby ZIP codes for 159 Commonwealth Avenue, San Francisco, CA

94102, San Francisco County, CA 94103, San Francisco County, CA 94104, San Francisco County, CA 94108, San Francisco County, CA 94109, San Francisco County, CA 94110, San Francisco County, CA 94111, San Francisco County, CA 94112, San Francisco County, CA 94114, San Francisco County, CA 94115, San Francisco County, CA 94116, San Francisco County, CA 94121, San Francisco County, CA 94122, San Francisco County, CA 94123, San Francisco County, CA 94127, San Francisco County, CA 94129, San Francisco County, CA 94131, San Francisco County, CA 94133, San Francisco County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 Commonwealth Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118?

The development at 159 Commonwealth Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 was built in 1914.

What is the total square footage of 159 Commonwealth Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118?

159 Commonwealth Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 has a total of 3,592 square feet.

When was 159 Commonwealth Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 Commonwealth Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 was last sold on 01/09/1991 for $892,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 Commonwealth Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118?

159 Commonwealth Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 is currently assessed at $1,725,173.

What are the property taxes for 159 Commonwealth Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118?

The property taxes for 159 Commonwealth Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 total $20,403.

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