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538 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 - Property report

Also known as: 538 5th Ave

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Property type

Apartment (1)

Year built

1958

Lot sq. ft.

3,006

Sale price

$485,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
538 5th Ave
San Francisco, CA 94118
Zip code
94118
Neighborhood
Inner Richmond
County
San Francisco
Municipality
City of San Francisco
Parcel ID
1547-040

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
12/04/2015
Sale price
$485,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$21,821
Building
Property type
Apartment
Building sq. ft.
3,284
Stories
2
Year built
1958
Rooms
12
Lot
Acreage
0.069
Lot sq. ft.
3,006
Zoning & use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Units
4

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
73 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
San Francisco Unified School District

Ownership information for 538 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA

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

Sales history for 538 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
06/22/2023 Grant Deed XXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XX
10/26/2020 Reconveyance XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XX XXXX XXX XX
10/26/2020 Substitution Trustee XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XX
10/20/2020 Deed of Trust XXXX XXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
06/15/2016 Grant Deed XXXX XXX XX XXXX XXX XX
12/04/2015 Deed of Trust XXXX XXX XX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
12/04/2015 Grant Deed XXXX XXX XX XXXX XXX XX
12/02/2015 Reconveyance XXXXXXXXXX XX XX XXXX XXX XX
12/02/2015 Substitution Trustee XXXX XXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XX XX
01/31/2011 Deed of Trust XXXX XXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 538 5th 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
2026-2027
Property tax
$21,821
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,845,047
Land value
$1,093,272
Building value
$751,775

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $1,808,704 1.1827 $21,392 +2.98%
2024-2025 $1,773,240 1.1714 $20,772 +1.46%
2023-2024 $1,738,430 1.1777 $20,473 +1.83%
2022-2023 $1,704,346 1.1797 $20,106 +1.76%
2021-2022 $1,670,931 1.18248 $19,758 -0.31%
2020-2021 $1,653,800 1.1984 $19,819 +3.58%
2019-2020 $1,621,375 1.1801 $19,134 +3.51%
2018-2019 $1,589,429 1.163 $18,485 +2.63%
2017-2018 $1,536,482 1.1723 $18,012 +1.11%
2016-2017 $1,506,358 1.1826 $17,814 +1.51%

Permit information for 538 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/07/2017
04/07/2017
06/01/2006
08/04/1988
08/09/1984

*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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Demographics by ZIP code

Total population
39,130
Median age
38.8
Average household income
$241,065
Family households
48.6%
People per household (average)
2.14
Occupied housing units
17,130
Owner-occupied units
35.1%
Median year structure built
1938
Median value mortgaged units
$1,820,200
Median value unmortgaged units
$1,746,600

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Transportation

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118?

The development at 538 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 was built in 1958.

What is the total square footage of 538 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118?

538 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 has a total of 3,284 square feet.

When was 538 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 last sold and what was the sale price?

538 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 was last sold on 12/04/2015 for $485,000.

What is the assessed value of 538 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118?

538 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 is currently assessed at $1,808,704.

What are the property taxes for 538 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118?

The property taxes for 538 5th Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94118 total $21,391.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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