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256 Benton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112 - Property report

Also known as: 256 Benton Ave

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Property type

Single Family Residence (31)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

3,441

Sale price

$610,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
256 Benton Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112
Zip code
94112
Neighborhood
Bernal Heights
County
San Francisco
Municipality
City of San Francisco
Parcel ID
5838-026

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
03/21/2002
Sale price
$610,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Base tax
$11,295
Current property tax
$11,212
Tax per sq. ft.
$9
Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,250
Stories
1
Year built
1925
Rooms
6
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Lot
Acreage
0.079
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential- House, One Family- Detached (RH-1(D))
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
75 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
78 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
San Francisco Unified School District
Ownership

Ownership information for 256 Benton Avenue, San Francisco, CA

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

Sales history for 256 Benton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/21/2002 $610,000 XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX; XXXX XXXXXXXX
03/05/1997 $269,500 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX & XXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
07/29/2021 Release of Lien XX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX
02/22/2021 NTC Lien XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXX
04/26/2018 Request for Notice XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/26/2018 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/26/2018 Grant Deed XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
04/18/2012 Deed XXXX XXXX
04/17/2012 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
07/29/2005 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XX XX
05/24/2004 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
07/16/2003 Deed of Trust XXXX XXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 256 Benton 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
Base tax
$11,295
Current property tax
$11,212
Tax per sq. ft.
$9
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$955,014
Land value
$551,511
Building value
$403,503

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year Assessed value Tax rate Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025-2026 $936,243 1.1827 $11,073 +2.98%
2024-2025 $917,887 1.1714 $10,752 +1.45%
2023-2024 $899,890 1.1777 $10,598 +1.83%
2022-2023 $882,247 1.1797 $10,408 +1.76%
2021-2022 $864,950 1.18248 $10,228 -0.31%
2020-2021 $856,083 1.1984 $10,259 +3.58%
2019-2020 $839,299 1.1801 $9,905 +3.50%
2018-2019 $822,844 1.163 $9,570 +1.19%
2017-2018 $806,711 1.1723 $9,457 +1.11%
2016-2017 $790,895 1.1826 $9,353 +1.52%
Permits

Permit information for 256 Benton Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
03/13/2016
03/03/2004
11/18/2003
05/14/2002
07/11/1991

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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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FEMA flood zones

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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Serra (Junipero) Elementary School 5 Public K-5 253 0.29
Cornerstone Academy-Silver Campus NR Private PK-5 658 0.30
Cornerstone Academy-Silver Campus NR Private PK-5 658 0.30
Hillcrest Elementary School 1 Public K-5 336 0.35
Fairmount Elementary School 3 Public K-5 337 0.53
San Francisco School, The NR Private PK-8 255 0.58
San Francisco School, The NR Private PK-8 255 0.58
Revere (Paul) Elementary School 2 Public K-8 459 0.58
Monroe Elementary School 6 Public K-5 528 0.67
Glen Park Elementary School 3 Public K-5 308 0.72
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
San Francisco School, The NR Private PK-8 255 0.58
Revere (Paul) Elementary School 2 Public K-8 459 0.58
Cornerstone Academy - Cambridge Campus NR Private 6-8 154 0.62
San Francisco Community Alternative School 5 Public K-8 275 0.72
St. Paul's School NR Private K-8 207 0.81
Corpus Christi School NR Private K-8 0 0.82
St. John the Evangelist School NR Private K-8 250 0.86
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School 4 Public 6-8 366 0.99
Lick (James) Middle School 3 Public 6-8 485 1.28
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jordan (June) School For Equity 4 Public 9-12 201 0.94
Ica Cristo Rey NR Private 9-12 364 1.11
Senior Martin College Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 0 1.11
Marshall (Thurgood) High School 2 Public 9-12 457 1.14
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School 7 Public 9-12 1,060 1.22
Archbishop Riordan High School NR Private 9-12 691 1.25
Balboa High School 8 Public 9-12 1,278 1.33
S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop) School 4 Public 6-12 85 1.40
Wen Jian Ying School NR Private 8-12 9 1.42
San Miguel Children Center NR Public 129 1.45

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Neighbors for 256 Benton Avenue, San Francisco, CA

410 Justin Dr, San Francisco 430 Justin Dr, San Francisco 236 Benton Ave, San Francisco 224 Benton Ave, San Francisco 524 College Ave, San Francisco 505 College Ave, San Francisco 400 Justin Dr, San Francisco 250 Benton Ave, San Francisco 512 College Ave, San Francisco 242 Benton Ave, San Francisco 240 Benton Ave, San Francisco 230 Benton Ave, San Francisco 500 College Ave, San Francisco 530 College Ave, San Francisco 515 College Ave, San Francisco 525 College Ave, San Francisco 501 College Ave, San Francisco 506 College Ave, San Francisco 520 College Ave, San Francisco 420 Justin Dr, San Francisco

Nearby ZIP codes for 256 Benton Avenue, San Francisco, CA

94102, San Francisco County, CA 94103, San Francisco County, CA 94107, San Francisco County, CA 94110, San Francisco County, CA 94114, San Francisco County, CA 94115, San Francisco County, CA 94116, San Francisco County, CA 94118, San Francisco County, CA 94122, San Francisco County, CA 94124, San Francisco County, CA 94127, San Francisco County, CA 94131, San Francisco County, CA 94134, San Francisco County, CA 94158, San Francisco County, CA

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 256 Benton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112?

The development at 256 Benton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 256 Benton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112?

256 Benton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112 has a total of 1,250 square feet.

When was 256 Benton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112 last sold and what was the sale price?

256 Benton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112 was last sold on 03/21/2002 for $610,000.

What is the assessed value of 256 Benton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112?

256 Benton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112 is currently assessed at $936,243.

What are the property taxes for 256 Benton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112?

The property taxes for 256 Benton Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94112 total $11,072.

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