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281 Carl Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Carl St

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Property type

Flats & Duplex (F)

Year built

1908

Lot sq. ft.

2,483

Sale price

$430,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
281 Carl St
San Francisco, CA 94117
Alternate address(es)
283 Carl St
Zip code
94117
Neighborhood
Parnassus Heights
County
San Francisco
Municipality
City of San Francisco
Parcel ID
1274-023

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/31/1992
Sale price
$430,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$8,817
Current property tax
$8,734
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Building
Property type
Flats & Duplex
Building sq. ft.
2,750
Stories
2
Year built
1908
Building material
D
Rooms
10
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.057
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential- House, Three Family (RH-3)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
67 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
San Francisco Unified School District

Ownership information for 281 Carl Street, San Francisco, CA

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

Sales history for 281 Carl Street, San Francisco, CA 94117

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
04/13/2021 Reconveyance XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
03/24/2021 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/21/2020 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
09/21/2020 Affidavit of Death XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/29/2020 Quitclaim Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
08/15/2014 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
06/28/2010 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
01/09/2008 Reconveyance XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
11/21/2007 Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
06/05/2003 Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 281 Carl Street, 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
$8,817
Current property tax
$8,734
Tax per sq. ft.
$3
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$745,460
Land value
$346,722
Building value
$398,738

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 $745,460 1.1827 $8,817 +2.98%
2024-2025 $730,844 1.1714 $8,561 +1.45%
2023-2024 $716,514 1.1777 $8,438 +1.83%
2022-2023 $702,466 1.1797 $8,287 +1.76%
2021-2022 $688,693 1.18248 $8,144 -0.30%
2020-2021 $681,632 1.1984 $8,169 +3.58%
2019-2020 $668,268 1.1801 $7,886 +3.50%
2018-2019 $655,166 1.163 $7,620 +1.19%
2017-2018 $642,320 1.1723 $7,530 +1.11%
2016-2017 $629,727 1.1826 $7,447 +1.52%

Permit information for 281 Carl Street, San Francisco, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
07/19/2024
07/19/2024
03/15/2023
03/15/2023
09/16/2022

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

San Francisco residential market stats

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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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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
X
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Grattan Elementary School 7 Public K-5 376 0.21
Sunset Progressive School (Will open: Fall 2015) NR Private K-1 0 0.55
Chinese Immersion School At Deavila 9 Public K-5 376 0.62
New Traditions Elementary School 8 Public K-5 256 0.65
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School 8 Public K-5 523 0.79
Rooftop Elementary School 6 Public K-8 536 0.95
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School 9 Public K-8 586 0.95
Mccoppin (Frank) Elementary School 7 Public K-5 215 0.95
St Anne Elementary School NR Private PK-8 304 0.96
St Anne Elementary School NR Private PK-8 304 0.96
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
San Francisco High School of the Arts NR Private 6-11 23 0.38
My City School NR Private 6-8 0 0.85
Rooftop Elementary School 6 Public K-8 536 0.95
Yu (Alice Fong) Elementary School 9 Public K-8 586 0.95
St Anne Elementary School NR Private PK-8 304 0.96
Marin Preparatory School NR Private K-8 142 0.99
German International School of Silicon Valley - San Francisco Campus NR Private K-8 0 0.99
Roosevelt Middle School 8 Public 6-8 666 1.22
S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Center 1 Public 6-12 8 1.32
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
San Francisco High School of the Arts NR Private 6-11 23 0.38
Independence High School 5 Public 9-12 205 0.55
Urban School Of San Francisco NR Private 9-12 421 0.60
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School 7 Public 9-12 549 1.14
Woodside International School NR Private 9-12 18 1.14
Challenge To Learning NR Private 7-12 0 1.15
Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy NR Private K-12 37 1.28
Wells (Ida B.) High School 2 Public 9-12 152 1.29
S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Center 1 Public 6-12 8 1.32
Academy (The)- SF @Mcateer 6 Public 9-12 320 1.39

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 Carl Street, San Francisco, CA 94117?

The development at 281 Carl Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 was built in 1908.

What is the total square footage of 281 Carl Street, San Francisco, CA 94117?

281 Carl Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 has a total of 2,750 square feet.

When was 281 Carl Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 last sold and what was the sale price?

281 Carl Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 was last sold on 12/31/1992 for $430,000.

What is the assessed value of 281 Carl Street, San Francisco, CA 94117?

281 Carl Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 is currently assessed at $745,460.

What are the property taxes for 281 Carl Street, San Francisco, CA 94117?

The property taxes for 281 Carl Street, San Francisco, CA 94117 total $8,816.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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