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253 21st Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 Property Information

253 21st Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 253 21st Avenue, San Francisco
Zip code 94121
County San Francisco
Neighborhood Central Richmond
Parcel ID 1412-009

Sales & Tax Overview for 253 21st Avenue, San Francisco

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Sale date 10/17/2014
Sale price $1,900,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $26,924

Lot & Building Information for 253 21st Avenue, San Francisco

Building sqft 2,715
Building class Dwelling (D)
Acreage 0.069
Units 1
Year built 1914
Stories 2
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
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Zoning district Residential- Mixed, Low Density (RM-1)
School district San Francisco Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 253 21st Avenue, San Francisco

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About 253 21st Avenue, San Francisco

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 253 21st Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121?

253 21st Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 was built in 1914 and has a total of 2,715 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 253 21st Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,283,505, the tax amount paid for 253 21st Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 is $27,007.

When was 253 21st Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 last sold?

253 21st Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 was last sold in 10/11/2017.

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Past Sales & Property History for 253 21st Avenue, San Francisco

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/17/2014 $1,900,000
07/25/2012 $1,412,000
09/16/2011 $875,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 253 21st Avenue, San Francisco

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
10/11/2017 Grant Deed
11/04/2014 Residential Energy Inspctn
10/17/2014 Deed of Trust 11/01/2044
10/17/2014 Grant Deed
07/25/2012 Deed of Trust
07/25/2012 Deed
07/25/2012 Deed
07/25/2012 Reconveyance
07/25/2012 Substitution Trustee
07/20/2012 Residential Energy Inspctn
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 253 21st Avenue, San Francisco

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $27,007
Current property tax $26,924
Market value $2,283,505

Assessment History for 253 21st Avenue, San Francisco

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 253 21st 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 $2,283,505 1.1827 $27,007 +2.98%
2024-2025 $2,238,731 1.1714 $26,224 +1.45%
2023-2024 $2,194,836 1.1777 $25,849 +1.83%
2022-2023 $2,151,801 1.1797 $25,385 +1.76%
2021-2022 $2,109,610 1.18248 $24,946 -0.31%

San Francisco residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,500,000
15.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,155
11.2% YoY
San Francisco County Median Sale Price
$1,500,000
15.4% YoY

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Risk

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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 0.06
St. Monica School NR Private K-8 209 0.23
Kittredge, Inc. NR Private 1-8 82 0.28
St. John Of San Francisco Orthodox Acade NR Private K-12 50 0.33
San Francisco Schoolhouse NR Private K-7 60 0.42

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St. Monica School NR Private K-8 209 0.23
Kittredge, Inc. NR Private 1-8 82 0.28
St. John Of San Francisco Orthodox Acade NR Private K-12 50 0.33
San Francisco Schoolhouse NR Private K-7 60 0.42
Presidio Middle School 7 Public 6-8 978 0.50

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 0.33
San Francisco County Rop School NR Public 10-12 0 0.53
Erikson School NR Private 6-12 7 0.55
Olympia Institute NR Private 6-11 8 0.63
Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy NR Private K-12 37 0.65

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Neighbors for 253 21st Avenue, San Francisco

Here are the neighbors for 253 21st Avenue, San Francisco.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2014 Clement St, San Francisco 3,013 07/12/2017
261 21st Ave, San Francisco 4,224 12/31/2013
266 22nd Ave, San Francisco 3,623 06/12/2026
229 21st Ave, San Francisco 7,428 12/12/2018
295 21st Ave, San Francisco 15,360 10/20/2020
259 21st Ave, San Francisco 3,870 12/20/2005 $1,000
265 21st Ave, San Francisco 3,240 03/06/2015
249 21st Ave, San Francisco 1,808 06/20/2025 $1,925,000
243 21st Ave, San Francisco 3,384 08/07/2017
230 22nd Ave, San Francisco 1,540 11/13/2023 $1,700,000
277 21st Ave, San Francisco 2,240 04/19/2017
241 21st Ave, San Francisco 2,212 12/11/2012
237 21st Ave, San Francisco 2,212 09/19/2005
225 21st Ave, San Francisco 5,390 09/27/2023
218 22nd Ave, San Francisco 3,312 04/11/1997 $454,500
222 22nd Ave, San Francisco 3,312 01/06/2021
273 21st Ave, San Francisco 2,240 08/07/2017
270 22nd Ave, San Francisco 3,292 02/14/2003
269 21st Ave, San Francisco 3,240 02/14/2013
233 21st Ave, San Francisco 2,857 03/18/2011 $1,210,000

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