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281 17th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 - Property report

Also known as: 281 17th Ave

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Property type

Flats & Duplex (F)

Year built

1911

Lot sq. ft.

3,006

Sale price

$1,260,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
281 17th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94121
Zip code
94121
Neighborhood
Central Richmond
County
San Francisco
Municipality
City of San Francisco
Parcel ID
1416-017

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
08/18/2011
Sale price
$1,260,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Base tax
$18,718
Current property tax
$18,635
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Building
Property type
Flats & Duplex
Building sq. ft.
3,936
Stories
3
Year built
1911
Building material
D
Rooms
12
Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
6
Lot
Acreage
0.069
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential- House, Two Family (RH-2)
Units
3

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
70 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
83 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
San Francisco Unified School District

Ownership information for 281 17th Avenue, San Francisco, CA

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

Sales history for 281 17th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/18/2011 $1,260,000 XXXX XXXXX XXXXX-XXXX XXXXX XXXX; XXXXX XXXXXXX
07/23/1998 $465,000 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX & XXXXXXX
07/17/1996 $678,000 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX & XXXXXXX XX XXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
12/17/2025 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/12/2024 Assgn Deed of Trust XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
01/25/2019 Skipped XXXX XXXXX XXXXX-XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
03/03/2016 Reconveyance XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
03/03/2016 Substitution Trustee XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/26/2013 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX
12/17/2012 Notice of Constraints on Real Property XXXX XXXXX XXXXX-XXXX XXXX-XXXX XXXXX
09/06/2012 Notice of Constraints on Real Property XXXX XXXXX XXXXX-XXXX XXXX-XXXX XXXXX
08/18/2011 Deed XXXX XXXX X XXXX XXXXX XXXXX-XXXX
08/18/2011 Deed XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX-XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 281 17th 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
Base tax
$18,718
Current property tax
$18,635
Tax per sq. ft.
$5
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,582,620
Land value
$1,107,837
Building value
$474,783

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 $1,582,620 1.1827 $18,718 +2.98%
2024-2025 $1,551,589 1.1714 $18,175 +1.45%
2023-2024 $1,521,167 1.1777 $17,915 +1.83%
2022-2023 $1,491,341 1.1797 $17,593 +1.76%
2021-2022 $1,462,100 1.18248 $17,289 -0.31%
2020-2021 $1,447,109 1.1984 $17,342 +3.58%
2019-2020 $1,418,735 1.1801 $16,742 +3.50%
2018-2019 $1,390,918 1.163 $16,176 +1.19%
2017-2018 $1,363,646 1.1723 $15,986 +1.11%
2016-2017 $1,336,909 1.1826 $15,810 +1.52%

Permit information for 281 17th Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
02/05/1997
05/28/1996
04/29/1996
04/29/1996
10/18/1995

*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)
San Francisco Schoolhouse NR Private K-7 60 0.19
Sutro Elementary School 9 Public K-5 219 0.28
Alamo Elementary School 8 Public K-5 410 0.29
St. Monica School NR Private K-8 209 0.40
Kittredge, Inc. NR Private 1-8 82 0.49
Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy NR Private K-12 37 0.51
Star Of The Sea School NR Private PK-8 256 0.52
Argonne Elementary School 6 Public K-5 361 0.52
Peabody (George) Elementary School 8 Public K-5 269 0.64
Mccoppin (Frank) Elementary School 7 Public K-5 215 0.82
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
San Francisco Schoolhouse NR Private K-7 60 0.19
Olympia Institute NR Private 6-11 8 0.39
St. Monica School NR Private K-8 209 0.40
Kittredge, Inc. NR Private 1-8 82 0.49
Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy NR Private K-12 37 0.51
Presidio Middle School 7 Public 6-8 978 0.73
Roosevelt Middle School 8 Public 6-8 666 0.99
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Olympia Institute NR Private 6-11 8 0.39
Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy NR Private K-12 37 0.51
Nativity High school NR Private 9-12 0 0.52
St. John Of San Francisco Orthodox Acade NR Private K-12 50 0.54
Challenge To Learning NR Private 7-12 0 0.60
San Francisco County Rop School NR Public 10-12 0 0.63
Washington (George) High School 9 Public 9-12 2,036 0.88
Independence High School 5 Public 9-12 205 1.52
Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High School 7 Public 9-12 549 1.67

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 17th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121?

The development at 281 17th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 was built in 1911.

What is the total square footage of 281 17th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121?

281 17th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 has a total of 3,936 square feet.

When was 281 17th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 last sold and what was the sale price?

281 17th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 was last sold on 08/18/2011 for $1,260,000.

What is the assessed value of 281 17th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121?

281 17th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 is currently assessed at $1,582,620.

What are the property taxes for 281 17th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121?

The property taxes for 281 17th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94121 total $18,717.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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