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438 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 Property Information

438 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 438 5th Avenue, San Francisco
Zip code 94118
County San Francisco
Neighborhood Inner Richmond
Parcel ID 1540-036

Sales & Tax Overview for 438 5th Avenue, San Francisco

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Sale date 01/08/2020
Sale price $1,200,000
Arm's length
Property tax $25,860

Lot & Building Information for 438 5th Avenue, San Francisco

Building sqft 3,704
Building class Flats & Duplex (F)
Acreage 0.069
Units 3
Year built 1988
Stories 2
Bedrooms 8
Bathrooms 4
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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 438 5th Avenue, San Francisco

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About 438 5th Avenue, San Francisco

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 438 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118?

438 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 was built in 1988 and has a total of 3,704 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 438 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $2,186,498, the tax amount paid for 438 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 is $25,859.

When was 438 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 last sold and what was the last sale price?

438 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 was last sold in 01/08/2020 for $1,200,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information

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Past Sales & Property History for 438 5th Avenue, San Francisco

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/08/2020 $1,200,000
12/06/2005 $1,600,000
09/10/2003 $1,215,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.


Title Documents for 438 5th Avenue, San Francisco

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
01/08/2020 Grant Deed
09/07/2012 Deed of Trust
01/23/2006 Reconveyance
01/23/2006 Substitution Trustee
12/06/2005 Deed of Trust
12/06/2005 Deed
09/10/2003 Deed of Trust
09/10/2003 Deed
09/23/1996 Deed
02/16/1993 Deed
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Property Taxes for 438 5th Avenue, San Francisco

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $25,860
Market value $2,186,498

Assessment History for 438 5th Avenue, San Francisco

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 438 5th 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 $2,186,498 1.1827 $25,860 +2.98%
2024-2025 $2,143,627 1.1714 $25,110 +1.45%
2023-2024 $2,101,597 1.1777 $24,751 +1.81%
2022-2023 $2,060,671 1.1797 $24,310 +1.75%
2021-2022 $2,020,393 1.18248 $23,891 -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)
Star Of The Sea School NR Private PK-8 256 0.26
Star Of The Sea School NR Private PK-8 256 0.26
Zion Lutheran School NR Private K-8 160 0.27
Peabody (George) Elementary School 8 Public K-5 269 0.28
Mccoppin (Frank) Elementary School 7 Public K-5 215 0.29

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Star Of The Sea School NR Private PK-8 256 0.26
Zion Lutheran School NR Private K-8 160 0.27
Roosevelt Middle School 8 Public 6-8 666 0.27
Challenge To Learning NR Private 7-12 0 0.39
Olympia Institute NR Private 6-11 8 0.40

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nativity High school NR Private 9-12 0 0.26
Challenge To Learning NR Private 7-12 0 0.39
Olympia Institute NR Private 6-11 8 0.40
Lisa Kampner Hebrew Academy NR Private K-12 37 0.62
San Francisco High School of the Arts NR Private 6-11 23 0.86

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Neighbors for 438 5th Avenue, San Francisco

Here are the neighbors for 438 5th Avenue, San Francisco.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
434 5th Ave, San Francisco 2,752 01/25/2021
3901 Geary Blvd, San Francisco 400 05/20/2019
470 5th Ave, San Francisco 3,150 09/28/2009
442 5th Ave, San Francisco 1,100 08/04/2020 $1,460,000
446 5th Ave, San Francisco 13,181 10/21/2022
490 5th Ave, San Francisco 3,760 03/11/2020
462 5th Ave, San Francisco 1,900 12/13/2005
466 5th Ave, San Francisco 1,274 11/05/2003
474 5th Ave, San Francisco 3,000 05/16/2024
480 5th Ave, San Francisco 3,820 06/23/2025
4001 Geary Blvd, San Francisco 01/27/2025
460 5th Ave, San Francisco 1,729 08/18/2021
1332 Anza St, San Francisco 4,483 03/30/2026
482 5th Ave, San Francisco 1,950 08/05/2015
458 5th Ave, San Francisco 2,347 10/30/2019 $2,150,000
1344 Anza St, San Francisco 3,400 11/26/2025
1338 Anza St, San Francisco 4,237 07/30/2024
430 5th Ave, San Francisco 2,800 02/03/2012
418 5th Ave, San Francisco 4,500 09/27/2012
4099 Geary Blvd, San Francisco 22,846 01/27/2025

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