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159 20th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 - Property report

Also known as: 159 20th Ave

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Property type

Flats & Duplex (F)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

3,006

Sale price

$600,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
159 20th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94121
Zip code
94121
Neighborhood
Lake Street
County
San Francisco
Municipality
City of San Francisco
Parcel ID
1380-010

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
06/14/1991
Sale price
$600,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$8,277
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Building
Property type
Flats & Duplex
Building sq. ft.
2,110
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Building material
D
Rooms
8
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.069
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential- House, Two Family (RH-2)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
68 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
89 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
San Francisco Unified School District

Ownership information for 159 20th Avenue, San Francisco, CA

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

Sales history for 159 20th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
08/26/2022 Trust Transfer Deed XXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
08/26/2022 Interspousal Transfer Deed XXXX XXX X XXXX XXX
04/25/2022 Release of Lien XX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX X
03/24/2022 NTC Lien XXXX XXX X XX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXX
04/25/2017 Release Lien XXXX XXX X XXXX
03/22/2017 Notice Lien XXXX XXX X XXXX
03/06/2015 Reconveyance XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/06/2015 Substitution Trustee XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/14/2013 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
01/23/2013 Deed of Trust XXXX XXX X XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 159 20th 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
Property tax
$8,277
Tax per sq. ft.
$4
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$699,813
Land value
$450,920
Building value
$248,893

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 $699,813 1.1827 $8,277 +2.98%
2024-2025 $686,092 1.1714 $8,037 +1.45%
2023-2024 $672,640 1.1777 $7,922 +1.83%
2022-2023 $659,452 1.1797 $7,780 +1.76%
2021-2022 $646,523 1.18248 $7,645 -0.31%
2020-2021 $639,895 1.1984 $7,669 +3.58%
2019-2020 $627,349 1.1801 $7,403 +3.50%
2018-2019 $615,049 1.163 $7,153 +1.19%
2017-2018 $602,990 1.1723 $7,069 +1.11%
2016-2017 $591,167 1.1826 $6,991 +1.52%

Permit information for 159 20th Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
06/08/2011
06/08/2011
05/18/2011
05/18/2011
05/12/2011

*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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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)
Alamo Elementary School 8 Public K-5 410 0.18
Kittredge, Inc. NR Private 1-8 82 0.27
St. Monica School NR Private K-8 209 0.37
San Francisco Schoolhouse NR Private K-7 60 0.41
St. John Of San Francisco Orthodox Acade NR Private K-12 50 0.45
Sutro Elementary School 9 Public K-5 219 0.47
Argonne Elementary School 6 Public K-5 361 0.69
Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy NR Private K-12 37 0.72
Peabody (George) Elementary School 8 Public K-5 269 0.83
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Kittredge, Inc. NR Private 1-8 82 0.27
St. Monica School NR Private K-8 209 0.37
San Francisco Schoolhouse NR Private K-7 60 0.41
St. John Of San Francisco Orthodox Acade NR Private K-12 50 0.45
Presidio Middle School 7 Public 6-8 978 0.59
Olympia Institute NR Private 6-11 8 0.59
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. John Of San Francisco Orthodox Acade NR Private K-12 50 0.45
Olympia Institute NR Private 6-11 8 0.59
San Francisco County Rop School NR Public 10-12 0 0.67
Erikson School NR Private 6-12 7 0.69
Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy NR Private K-12 37 0.72
Nativity High school NR Private 9-12 0 0.73
Washington (George) High School 9 Public 9-12 2,036 0.79
Independence High School 5 Public 9-12 205 1.74
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School 7 Public 9-12 549 1.87

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 159 20th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121?

The development at 159 20th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 159 20th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121?

159 20th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 has a total of 2,110 square feet.

When was 159 20th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 last sold and what was the sale price?

159 20th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 was last sold on 06/14/1991 for $600,000.

What is the assessed value of 159 20th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121?

159 20th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 is currently assessed at $699,813.

What are the property taxes for 159 20th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121?

The property taxes for 159 20th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 total $8,276.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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