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542 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117 Property Information

542 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 542 Central Avenue, San Francisco
Zip code 94117
County San Francisco
Neighborhood North Panhandle
Parcel ID 1198-025

Sales & Tax Overview for 542 Central Avenue, San Francisco

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Sale date 03/25/2022
Sale price $1,400,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $44,610

Lot & Building Information for 542 Central Avenue, San Francisco

Building sqft 3,425
Building class TIC Building 4 Units or Less (TIC)
Acreage 0.057
Units 3
Stories 3
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 4
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Zoning district Residential- House, Three Family (RH-3)
School district San Francisco Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 542 Central Avenue, San Francisco

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About 542 Central Avenue, San Francisco

How many square feet does 542 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117 have?

This TIC Building 4 Units or Less (TIC) located at 542 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117 has a total of 3,425 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 542 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $3,785,855, the tax amount paid for 542 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117 is $44,775.

When was 542 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117 last sold and what was the last sale price?

542 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117 was last sold in 03/25/2022 for $1,400,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 542 Central Avenue, San Francisco

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/25/2022 $1,400,000
06/04/2021 $1,450,000
06/04/2021 $675,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 542 Central Avenue, San Francisco

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
03/25/2022 Deed of Trust 04/01/2052
03/25/2022 Grant Deed
03/17/2022 Res Energy Inspctn
10/12/2021 Trust Transfer Deed
06/30/2021 Res Energy Inspctn
06/30/2021 Res Energy Inspctn
06/10/2021 Reconveyance
06/10/2021 Substitution Trustee
06/04/2021 Deed of Trust 07/01/2051
06/04/2021 Grant Deed
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 542 Central Avenue, San Francisco

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $44,775
Current property tax $44,610
Market value $3,785,855

Assessment History for 542 Central Avenue, San Francisco

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 542 Central Avenue, 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 $3,785,855 1.1827 $44,775 +2.98%
2024-2025 $3,711,625 1.1714 $43,478 +1.45%
2023-2024 $3,638,850 1.1777 $42,855 +483.46%
2022-2023 $622,605 1.1797 $7,345 -64.74%
2021-2022 $1,761,761 1.18248 $20,832 -0.31%

San Francisco residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,385,000
2.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,098
7.5% YoY
San Francisco County Median Sale Price
$1,385,000
2.6% YoY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
San Francisco Day School NR Private K-8 404 0.24
New Traditions Elementary School 8 Public K-5 256 0.34
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila 9 Public K-5 376 0.35
Creative Arts Charter School 5 Charter K-8 441 0.56
Burt Children's Center NR Private 1, 3-7 0 0.64

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
San Francisco Day School NR Private K-8 404 0.24
Gateway Middle School 4 Charter 6-8 302 0.56
Creative Arts Charter School 5 Charter K-8 441 0.56
San Francisco High School of the Arts NR Private 6-11 23 0.56
Burt Children's Center NR Private 1, 3-7 0 0.64

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Urban School Of San Francisco NR Private 9-12 421 0.29
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School 7 Public 9-12 549 0.40
Wells (Ida B.) High School 2 Public 9-12 152 0.56
San Francisco High School of the Arts NR Private 6-11 23 0.56
Jewish Community High School Of The Bay NR Private 9-12 184 0.63

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Neighbors for 542 Central Avenue, San Francisco

Here are the neighbors for 542 Central Avenue, San Francisco.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1670 Hayes St, San Francisco 3,700 05/20/2003
1652 Hayes St, San Francisco 3,464 03/21/2022
1659 Grove St, San Francisco 3,330 12/06/2021
1631 Grove St, San Francisco 2,420 06/20/2023
548 Central Ave, San Francisco 2,900 01/22/2010 $950,000
1649 Grove St, San Francisco 1,908 09/06/2017
1686 Hayes St, San Francisco 9,900 01/23/2018
552 Central Ave, San Francisco 3,600 08/19/2022 $840,000
560 Central Ave, San Francisco 4,189 04/29/2008 $1,050,000
1673 Grove St, San Francisco 2,600 05/03/2024
1641 Grove St, San Francisco 5,085 12/05/2025 $1,825,000
536 Central Ave, San Francisco 4,680 01/20/2006 $750,000
524 Central Ave, San Francisco 3,440 02/08/2018 $1,550,000
1647 Grove St, San Francisco 1,717 07/25/2014 $1,125,000
530 Central Ave, San Francisco 3,980 08/30/1991 $41,500
1662 Hayes St, San Francisco 2,760 11/19/2021 $2,200,000
1656 Hayes St, San Francisco 4,200 11/28/2017 $3,750,000
1635 Grove St, San Francisco 1,025 06/07/2012
1684 Hayes St, San Francisco 01/23/2018
1624 Hayes St, San Francisco 4,425 07/12/2021 $1,150,000

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