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1521 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Property Information

1521 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1521 Howard Street, San Francisco
Zip code 94103
County San Francisco
Neighborhood South of Market
Parcel ID 3516-065

Sales & Tax Overview for 1521 Howard Street, San Francisco

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Sale date 07/27/2012
Sale price $525,000
Arm's length
Current property tax $8,853

Lot & Building Information for 1521 Howard Street, San Francisco

Building sqft 2,170
Building class Flats & Duplex (F)
Acreage 0.062
Units 2
Year built 1913
Stories 2
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
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Zoning district Wsoma Mixed Use-General (WMUG)
School district San Francisco Unified School District

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About 1521 Howard Street, San Francisco

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 1521 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103?

1521 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 was built in 1913 and has a total of 2,170 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1521 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $755,560, the tax amount paid for 1521 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 is $8,936.

When was 1521 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 last sold and what was the last sale price?

1521 Howard Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 was last sold in 07/27/2012 for $525,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 1521 Howard Street, San Francisco

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/27/2012 $525,000
10/12/2007 $475,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 1521 Howard Street, San Francisco

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/03/2020 Deed of Trust
01/30/2017 Reconveyance
01/23/2017 Deed of Trust 02/01/2047
05/19/2014 Release Lien
04/30/2014 Notice of Constraints on Real Property
04/22/2014 Notice Lien
02/27/2014 Notice
07/02/2013 Notice of Constraints on Real Property
04/03/2013 Notice
09/20/2012 Reconveyance
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Property Taxes for 1521 Howard Street, San Francisco

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Base tax $8,936
Current property tax $8,853
Market value $755,560

Assessment History for 1521 Howard Street, San Francisco

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1521 Howard Street, 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 $755,560 1.1827 $8,936 +2.98%
2024-2025 $740,748 1.1714 $8,677 +1.45%
2023-2024 $726,226 1.1777 $8,553 +1.83%
2022-2023 $711,990 1.1797 $8,399 +1.76%
2021-2022 $698,034 1.18248 $8,254 -0.31%

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)
Presidio Knolls School NR Private PK-7 386 0.11
Presidio Knolls School NR Private PK-7 386 0.11
Alternative School NR Private K-8 0 0.31
Mission Montessori NR Private PK-4 189 0.33
Mission Montessori NR Private PK-4 189 0.33

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Presidio Knolls School NR Private PK-7 386 0.11
AltSchool SOMA NR Private 6-8 0 0.31
AltSchool - SOMA NR Private 6-9 0 0.31
Alternative School NR Private K-8 0 0.31
Spectrum Center, Inc NR Private 7-12 54 0.38

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Spectrum Center, Inc NR Private 7-12 54 0.38
The International School of San Francisco NR Private K-12 958 0.41
International High School NR Private 9-12 381 0.41
Walden Academy NR Private 8-12 0 0.55
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary 2 Public 6-12 58 0.66

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Neighbors for 1521 Howard Street, San Francisco

Here are the neighbors for 1521 Howard Street, San Francisco.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
107 Kissling St, San Francisco 4,098 06/01/2017
1585 Howard St, San Francisco 4,373 08/26/2020 $2,800,000
135 Kissling St, San Francisco 1,775 03/02/2026
1468 Folsom St, San Francisco 10,035 01/24/2008 $1,650,000
245 11th St, San Francisco 19,425 03/28/2000 $5,200,000
1531 Howard St, San Francisco 04/08/2026
1581 Howard St, San Francisco 02/23/2017
134 Kissling St, San Francisco 04/08/2026
1560 Folsom St, San Francisco 03/02/2026
1541 Howard St, San Francisco 04/08/2026
1597 Howard St, San Francisco 6,562 03/22/1996 $525,000
1400 Folsom St, San Francisco 75,169 10/15/2015
138 Kissling St, San Francisco 1,128 10/01/2024
1526 Folsom St, San Francisco 10,491 03/02/2026
1480 Folsom St, San Francisco 38,437 01/14/2022 $24,000,000
160 Kissling St, San Francisco 37,739 04/08/2026
1516 Folsom St, San Francisco 9,510 04/07/2026
1559 Howard St, San Francisco 3,000 04/15/2021
238 11th St, San Francisco 12,900 06/01/2017
1583 Howard St, San Francisco 5,250 02/23/2017

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