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253 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117 Property Information

253 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 253 Central Avenue, San Francisco
Zip code 94117
County San Francisco
Neighborhood Haight Ashbury
Parcel ID 1222-055

Sales & Tax Overview for 253 Central Avenue, San Francisco

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Sale date 03/09/2016
Sale price $988,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $13,750

Lot & Building Information for 253 Central Avenue, San Francisco

Building sqft 1,172
Building class Condominium (Z)
Acreage 0.078
Units 1
Year built 1908
Stories 3
Bathrooms 1
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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 253 Central Avenue, San Francisco

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About 253 Central Avenue, San Francisco

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 253 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117?

253 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117 was built in 1908 and has a total of 1,172 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 253 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,169,584, the tax amount paid for 253 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117 is $13,832.

When was 253 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117 last sold and what was the last sale price?

253 Central Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94117 was last sold in 03/09/2016 for $988,000.

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Past Sales & Property History for 253 Central Avenue, San Francisco

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/09/2016 $988,000

Title Documents for 253 Central Avenue, San Francisco

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
09/26/2022 Res Energy Inspctn
12/11/2020 Reconveyance
12/11/2020 Substitution Trustee
04/06/2016 Reconveyance
04/06/2016 Substitution Trustee
03/30/2016 Rescission/Cancel Notice of Default
03/09/2016 Deed of Trust 04/01/2046
03/09/2016 Grant Deed
03/09/2016 Satisfaction Judgment
03/09/2016 Assignment (Gen)
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Property Taxes for 253 Central Avenue, San Francisco

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $13,833
Current property tax $13,750
Market value $1,169,584

Assessment History for 253 Central Avenue, San Francisco

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 253 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 $1,169,584 1.1827 $13,833 +2.98%
2024-2025 $1,146,652 1.1714 $13,432 +1.45%
2023-2024 $1,124,170 1.1777 $13,239 +1.83%
2022-2023 $1,102,128 1.1797 $13,002 +1.76%
2021-2022 $1,080,518 1.18248 $12,777 -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)
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila 9 Public K-5 376 0.15
New Traditions Elementary School 8 Public K-5 256 0.36
San Francisco Day School NR Private K-8 404 0.43
McKinley Elementary School 7 Public K-5 253 0.54
Grattan Elementary School 7 Public K-5 376 0.66

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
San Francisco Day School NR Private K-8 404 0.43
San Francisco High School of the Arts NR Private 6-11 23 0.49
My City School NR Private 6-8 0 0.61
Gateway Middle School 4 Charter 6-8 302 0.69
Creative Arts Charter School 5 Charter K-8 441 0.70

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 0.12
San Francisco High School of the Arts NR Private 6-11 23 0.49
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School 7 Public 9-12 549 0.59
Wells (Ida B.) High School 2 Public 9-12 152 0.60
Jewish Community High School Of The Bay NR Private 9-12 184 0.78

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Neighbors for 253 Central Avenue, San Francisco

Here are the neighbors for 253 Central Avenue, San Francisco.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1015 Masonic Ave, San Francisco 8,064 12/31/2012
1530 Page St, San Francisco 12,025 11/30/2009
1542 Page St, San Francisco 2,750 10/25/2018
1519 Oak St, San Francisco 12,381 12/14/2023 $3,933,000
245 Central Ave, San Francisco 1,095 12/07/2020 $1,204,500
1569 Oak St, San Francisco 4,140 04/07/2017 $2,750,000
440 Ashbury St, San Francisco 3,136 05/13/2021
1529 Oak St, San Francisco 3,204 05/26/2016
1548 Page St, San Francisco 2,622 02/02/2021
442 Ashbury St, San Francisco 6,345 05/27/2025
1565 Oak St, San Francisco 8,646 11/24/2004 $2,300,000
1099 Masonic Ave, San Francisco 14,880 06/26/2014
410 Ashbury St, San Francisco 4,260 10/01/2010
1000 Masonic Ave, San Francisco 5,201 10/16/2015
1555 Oak St, San Francisco 11,280 08/23/2018 $6,775,000
1544 Page St, San Francisco 2,500
1697 Oak St, San Francisco 6,600 07/26/2024 $1,895,000
257 Central Ave, San Francisco 1,149 10/14/2021 $1,020,000
1541 Oak St, San Francisco 6,726 01/25/2024
1575 Oak St, San Francisco 5,025 09/30/2014

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