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256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116 Property Information

256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco
Zip code 94116
County San Francisco
Neighborhood Forest Hill
Parcel ID 2863-012

Sales & Tax Overview for 256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco

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Sale date 06/10/1987
Sale price $465,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $10,654

Lot & Building Information for 256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco

Building sqft 2,236
Building class Dwelling (D)
Acreage 0.115
Units 1
Year built 1924
Stories 2
Bathrooms 2
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Zoning district Residential- House, One Family- Detached (RH-1(D))
School district San Francisco Unified School District

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Other Property Data for 256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco

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About 256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116?

256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116 was built in 1924 and has a total of 2,236 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $907,837, the tax amount paid for 256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116 is $10,736.

When was 256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116 last sold?

256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94116 was last sold in 08/18/2017.

Ownership Information

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Real Estate Reports:
Laura Pop-Badiu, May 07, 2026 Locked-In Owners, Mobile Renters: Homeowners Stay Put as Renters Move 3.7x More Across Largest U.S. Cities 
Renters became the primary drivers of long-distance mobility across the largest U.S. cities, moving 3.7 times more than owners in 2024, as high mortgage rates and housing costs kept many homeowners in place.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 23, 2026 $4.6M Hudson Yards Maintains Top Spot, Luxury Sales in Malba Set $2.5M Price Record for Queens
Despite prices declining, Hudson Yards remained the most expensive NYC neighborhood, but TriBeCa’s growth closed the gap to under $400,000, while Malba set a new historic price record for Queens at $2.5 million, securing the highest ranking ever for the borough at #5.
Eliza Theiss, Apr 15, 2026 2026 Q1 Foreclosure Report: Brooklyn Filings Fall Sharply, Bronx & Staten Island Hit New Peaks
Behind a deceptively mild citywide downtick, borough foreclosure markets pulled into significantly diverging paths as Brooklyn cases were nearly halved and the Bronx hit a new, record high. Meanwhile, Queens remained unchanged, Staten Island surged back up and Manhattan cooled slowly.
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Past Sales & Property History for 256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/10/1987 $465,000

Title Documents for 256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/21/2021 Assgn Deed of Trust
06/17/2021 Reconveyance
06/17/2021 Substitution Trustee
06/07/2021 Deed of Trust 06/01/2051
08/18/2017 Grant Deed
10/04/2016 Reconveyance
10/04/2016 Substitution Trustee
01/26/2012 Deed of Trust
01/17/2007 Deed of Trust
06/19/2003 Deed of Trust
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $10,737
Current property tax $10,654
Market value $907,837

Assessment History for 256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 256 Magellan 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 $907,837 1.1827 $10,737 +2.98%
2024-2025 $890,037 1.1714 $10,426 +1.45%
2023-2024 $872,586 1.1777 $10,276 +1.83%
2022-2023 $855,478 1.1797 $10,092 +1.76%
2021-2022 $838,705 1.18248 $9,918 -0.30%

San Francisco residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$1,385,000
2.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,098
7.5% YoY
San Francisco County Median Sale Price
$1,385,000
2.6% YoY

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
West Portal Elementary School 8 Public K-5 583 0.35
St. Brendan Elementary School NR Private K-8 311 0.39
St Brendan School NR Private K-8 306 0.40
Maria Montessori School NR Private K-5, 8 0 0.44
Clarendon Alternative Elementary School 8 Public K-5 523 0.53

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
St. Brendan Elementary School NR Private K-8 311 0.39
St Brendan School NR Private K-8 306 0.40
Maria Montessori School NR Private K-5, 8 0 0.44
Hoover (Herbert) Middle School 7 Public 6-8 938 0.46
S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Center 1 Public 6-12 8 0.47

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
S.F. County Court Woodside Learning Center 1 Public 6-12 8 0.47
Oaks Christian Academy NR Private 3-12 0 0.54
Asawa (Ruth) San Francisco School Of The Arts, A Public School. 10 Public 9-12 679 0.69
Academy (The)- SF @Mcateer 6 Public 9-12 320 0.69
San Francisco Waldorf High School NR Private PK-12 481 0.96

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Neighbors for 256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco

Here are the neighbors for 256 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
266 Magellan Ave, San Francisco 2,961 06/19/2014 $2,939,000
55 Marcela Ave, San Francisco 2,520 09/27/1990 $574,500
244 Magellan Ave, San Francisco 2,799 02/10/2021
216 Magellan Ave, San Francisco 1,832 03/31/2026
260 Magellan Ave, San Francisco 3,695 11/19/2010
230 Magellan Ave, San Francisco 2,100 07/02/2025
99 Marcela Ave, San Francisco 2,725 08/17/2004
220 Magellan Ave, San Francisco 2,344 03/21/2024 $3,125,000
75 Marcela Ave, San Francisco 2,296
65 Marcela Ave, San Francisco 2,425 12/19/2017
1 Sola Ave, San Francisco 2,379 08/01/2012
270 Magellan Ave, San Francisco 2,003 08/27/2019
240 Magellan Ave, San Francisco 2,782 05/16/2013
224 Magellan Ave, San Francisco 2,283 12/28/2022 $2,525,000
205 Castenada Ave, San Francisco 2,917 03/23/2018 $2,397,000
230 Pacheco St, San Francisco 2,803 10/31/2017
85 Marcela Ave, San Francisco 2,030 05/02/2019
81 Marcela Ave, San Francisco 2,000 01/31/2023
250 Magellan Ave, San Francisco 1,930 10/30/1998 $800,000
210 Magellan Ave, San Francisco 1,860 11/17/2008

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