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281 Madison Street, San Francisco, CA 94134 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Madison St

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Property type

Single Family Residence (31)

Year built

1936

Lot sq. ft.

2,352

Sale price

$1,000,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
281 Madison St
San Francisco, CA 94134
Zip code
94134
Neighborhood
Portola
County
San Francisco
Municipality
City of San Francisco
Parcel ID
5942-017

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
02/25/2021
Sale price
$1,000,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$13,058
Tax per sq. ft.
$11
Building
Property type
Single Family Residence
Building sq. ft.
1,144
Stories
1
Year built
1936
Rooms
5
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Lot
Acreage
0.054
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential- House, One Family (RH-1)
Units
1

Area overview

Walk score
57 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
69 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
44 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
San Francisco Unified School District

Ownership information for 281 Madison Street, San Francisco, CA

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

Sales history for 281 Madison Street, San Francisco, CA 94134

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
07/29/2024 NTC of Completion XXXXX XXXXX
03/23/2023 NTC Special Restrictions XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
01/24/2022 Reconveyance XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
01/24/2022 Substitution Trustee XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
12/14/2021 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/22/2021 Res Energy Inspctn XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/04/2021 Reconveyance XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
03/04/2021 Substitution Trustee XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
02/25/2021 Deed of Trust XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/25/2021 Grant Deed XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 281 Madison 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
$13,058
Tax per sq. ft.
$11
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,104,080
Land value
$772,856
Building value
$331,224

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 $1,082,430 1.1827 $12,802 +2.98%
2024-2025 $1,061,207 1.1714 $12,431 +1.45%
2023-2024 $1,040,400 1.1777 $12,253 +1.83%
2022-2023 $1,020,000 1.1797 $12,033 +22.20%
2021-2022 $832,738 1.18248 $9,847 -0.31%
2020-2021 $824,200 1.1984 $9,877 +3.58%
2019-2020 $808,040 1.1801 $9,536 +3.50%
2018-2019 $792,197 1.163 $9,213 +1.19%
2017-2018 $776,664 1.1723 $9,105 +1.11%
2016-2017 $761,436 1.1826 $9,005 +3678.84%

Permit information for 281 Madison Street, San Francisco, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
05/13/2024
04/05/2024
09/12/2023
04/18/2023
04/03/2023

*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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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hillcrest Elementary School 1 Public K-5 336 0.26
Cornerstone Academy-Silver Campus NR Private PK-5 658 0.33
Cornerstone Academy-Silver Campus NR Private PK-5 658 0.33
Monroe Elementary School 6 Public K-5 528 0.45
Cleveland Elementary School 3 Public K-5 297 0.52
San Francisco Community Alternative School 5 Public K-8 275 0.55
Corpus Christi School NR Private K-8 0 0.72
San Francisco School, The NR Private PK-8 255 0.75
San Francisco School, The NR Private PK-8 255 0.75
Serra (Junipero) Elementary School 5 Public K-5 253 0.78
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cornerstone Academy - Cambridge Campus NR Private 6-8 154 0.27
San Francisco Community Alternative School 5 Public K-8 275 0.55
Corpus Christi School NR Private K-8 0 0.72
San Francisco School, The NR Private PK-8 255 0.75
Senior Martin College Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 0 0.77
Alta Vista School NR Private K-8 277 0.78
Visitacion Valley Middle School 2 Public 6-8 326 0.87
King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School 4 Public 6-8 366 0.92
Revere (Paul) Elementary School 2 Public K-8 459 0.94
Denman (James) Middle School 3 Public 6-8 816 1.17
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jordan (June) School For Equity 4 Public 9-12 201 0.46
Senior Martin College Preparatory School NR Private 6-12 0 0.77
Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High School 7 Public 9-12 1,060 0.94
Archbishop Riordan High School NR Private 9-12 691 1.06
Living Hope Christian NR Private K-12 0 1.10
Balboa High School 8 Public 9-12 1,278 1.10
San Miguel Children Center NR Public 129 1.25
City Arts & Leadership Academy 5 Charter 9-12 473 1.27
Marshall (Thurgood) High School 2 Public 9-12 457 1.33
Wen Jian Ying School NR Private 8-12 9 1.40

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 Madison Street, San Francisco, CA 94134?

The development at 281 Madison Street, San Francisco, CA 94134 was built in 1936.

What is the total square footage of 281 Madison Street, San Francisco, CA 94134?

281 Madison Street, San Francisco, CA 94134 has a total of 1,144 square feet.

When was 281 Madison Street, San Francisco, CA 94134 last sold and what was the sale price?

281 Madison Street, San Francisco, CA 94134 was last sold on 02/25/2021 for $1,000,000.

What is the assessed value of 281 Madison Street, San Francisco, CA 94134?

281 Madison Street, San Francisco, CA 94134 is currently assessed at $1,082,430.

What are the property taxes for 281 Madison Street, San Francisco, CA 94134?

The property taxes for 281 Madison Street, San Francisco, CA 94134 total $12,801.

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