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281 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Church St

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Property type

Apartment (1)

Year built

1905

Lot sq. ft.

1,873

Sale price

$753,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
281 Church St
San Francisco, CA 94114
Alternate address(es)
283 Church St
285 Church St
Zip code
94114
Neighborhood
Mission Dolores
County
San Francisco
Municipality
City of San Francisco
Parcel ID
3544-054

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
09/17/2008
Sale price
$753,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$26,946
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Building
Property type
Apartment
Building sq. ft.
4,500
Stories
3
Year built
1905
Rooms
18
Bathrooms
4
Lot
Acreage
0.043
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential Transit Oriented District (RTO)
Units
3

Area overview

Walk score
99 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
99 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
96 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
San Francisco Unified School District

Ownership information for 281 Church Street, San Francisco, CA

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

Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
11/29/2023 Revoc Tod XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
08/18/2023 Revoc Tod XXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
07/20/2023 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX
04/10/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/10/2015 Reconveyance XXX-XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/10/2015 Substitution Trustee XXX-XXX XXXXXX XX XXX-XXX XXXXXX XX
04/10/2015 Deed of Trust XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX X X
04/10/2015 Grant Deed XXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXX X
01/21/2015 Grant Deed XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
09/17/2008 Assignment of Rents XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX X/X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 281 Church Street, 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
$26,946
Tax per sq. ft.
$6
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,278,326
Land value
$1,252,619
Building value
$1,025,707

Assessment history

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Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $2,233,315 1.1827 $26,413 +2.98%
2024-2025 $2,189,545 1.1714 $25,648 +1.45%
2023-2024 $2,146,625 1.1777 $25,281 +1.83%
2022-2023 $2,104,555 1.1797 $24,827 +1.76%
2021-2022 $2,063,305 1.18248 $24,398 -0.31%
2020-2021 $2,042,165 1.1984 $24,473 +3.58%
2019-2020 $2,002,140 1.1801 $23,627 +3.50%
2018-2019 $1,962,895 1.163 $22,828 +1.19%
2017-2018 $1,924,420 1.1723 $22,560 +1.11%
2016-2017 $1,886,705 1.1826 $22,312 +1.52%

Permit information for 281 Church Street, San Francisco, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
04/10/2017
04/10/2017
04/10/2017
04/10/2017
04/10/2017

*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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Risk

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mission Dolores Academy NR Private K-8 242 0.15
Sanchez Elementary School 3 Public K-5 262 0.23
Children's Day School NR Private PK-8 476 0.24
Children's Day School NR Private PK-8 476 0.24
San Francisco Friends School NR Private K-8 439 0.35
McKinley Elementary School 7 Public K-5 253 0.44
Muir (John) Elementary School 6 Public K-5 214 0.51
Marshall Elementary School 3 Public K-5 233 0.53
AltSchool Alamo Square NR Private PK, K-5 0 0.58
Milk (Harvey) Civil Rights Elementary School 6 Public K-5 169 0.67
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mission Dolores Academy NR Private K-8 242 0.15
Everett Middle School 2 Public 6-8 504 0.19
Children's Day School NR Private PK-8 476 0.24
San Francisco Friends School NR Private K-8 439 0.35
Walden Academy NR Private 8-12 0 0.46
My City School NR Private 6-8 0 0.56
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mission High School 4 Public 9-12 1,041 0.33
Walden Academy NR Private 8-12 0 0.46
Spectrum Center, Inc NR Private 7-12 54 0.62
Wells (Ida B.) High School 2 Public 9-12 152 0.67
The International School of San Francisco NR Private K-12 958 0.71
International High School NR Private 9-12 381 0.71
O'connell (John) High School 3 Public 9-12 506 0.93
Urban School Of San Francisco NR Private 9-12 421 1.00
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary 2 Public 6-12 58 1.01
Gateway High School 8 Charter 9-12 489 1.26

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114?

The development at 281 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 281 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114?

281 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 has a total of 4,500 square feet.

When was 281 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 last sold and what was the sale price?

281 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 was last sold on 09/17/2008 for $753,000.

What is the assessed value of 281 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114?

281 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 is currently assessed at $2,233,315.

What are the property taxes for 281 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114?

The property taxes for 281 Church Street, San Francisco, CA 94114 total $26,413.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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