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542 Thornton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124 Property Information

542 Thornton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 542 Thornton Avenue, San Francisco
Zip code 94124
County San Francisco
Neighborhood Silver Terrace
Parcel ID 5353B-017

Sales & Tax Overview for 542 Thornton Avenue, San Francisco

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Sale date 05/02/1997
Sale price $295,000
Arm's length
Property tax $5,682

Lot & Building Information for 542 Thornton Avenue, San Francisco

Building sqft 7,600
Building class Apartments 5 to 14 Units (A5)
Acreage 0.094
Rooms 17
Units 6
Year built 1948
Stories 2
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School district San Francisco Unified School District

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About 542 Thornton Avenue, San Francisco

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 542 Thornton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124?

542 Thornton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124 was built in 1948 and has a total of 7,600 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 542 Thornton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $480,441, the tax amount paid for 542 Thornton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124 is $5,682.

When was 542 Thornton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124 last sold?

542 Thornton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94124 was last sold in 06/05/2023.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 542 Thornton Avenue, San Francisco

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/02/1997 $295,000
11/07/1996 $199,000
10/10/1989 $477,500
       
       
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Title Documents for 542 Thornton Avenue, San Francisco

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Maturity Document Doc image
06/05/2023 Grant Deed
03/09/2011 Release Lien
12/04/2009 Partial Release
07/15/2009 Mechanics Lien
06/09/2009 Reconveyance
11/05/1999 Deed
02/11/1998 Notice
01/30/1998 Deed of Trust
01/21/1998 Notice
05/02/1997 Deed
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Property Taxes for 542 Thornton Avenue, San Francisco

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $5,682
Market value $480,441

Assessment History for 542 Thornton Avenue, San Francisco

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $480,441 1.1827 $5,682 +2.98%
2024-2025 $471,021 1.1714 $5,518 +1.45%
2023-2024 $461,786 1.1777 $5,438 +1.83%
2022-2023 $452,732 1.1797 $5,341 +1.75%
2021-2022 $443,856 1.18248 $5,249 -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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Demographics by Zip Code

Total population 34,475
Median age 39.7
Average household income $133,471
Family households 71.0%
Occupied housing units 10,995
Owner occupied units 50.2%
Average number of people per household 3.12
Median year structure built 1970
Median value for units with a mortgage $1,052,700
Median value for units without a mortgage $1,006,700

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 542 Thornton Avenue, San Francisco

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
307 Bridgeview Dr, San Francisco 987 06/15/2017
258 Topeka Ave, San Francisco 987 05/31/2017
333 Bridgeview Dr, San Francisco 1,242 11/18/2024
262 Topeka Ave, San Francisco 987 06/09/2025 $910,000
270 Topeka Ave, San Francisco 1,270
278 Topeka Ave, San Francisco 1,210 03/09/2021
536 Thornton Ave, San Francisco 6,216 08/31/2021
319 Bridgeview Dr, San Francisco 987 02/11/1994 $167,000
274 Topeka Ave, San Francisco 1,078 01/05/2009
282 Topeka Ave, San Francisco 1,078 01/12/2015
311 Bridgeview Dr, San Francisco 987
266 Topeka Ave, San Francisco 1,312 07/22/2016 $778,000
325 Bridgeview Dr, San Francisco 987 08/19/2025 $920,000
1 Apollo St, San Francisco 1,010 11/08/2016
286 Topeka Ave, San Francisco 1,078 06/21/2006
305 Bridgeview Dr, San Francisco 987 11/25/2020 $900,000
315 Bridgeview Dr, San Francisco 987 09/30/2009 $458,500
321 Bridgeview Dr, San Francisco 1,661 12/29/2017 $1,220,000
329 Bridgeview Dr, San Francisco 987 07/01/2004
254 Topeka Ave, San Francisco 1,458 12/06/2006

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