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281 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Chestnut St

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Property type

2 Dwellings on One Parcel (DD)

Year built

2000

Lot sq. ft.

3,093

Sale price

$5,939,000

General Information

Address
Primary address
281 Chestnut St
San Francisco, CA 94133
Alternate address(es)
285 Chestnut St
Zip code
94133
Neighborhood
Telegraph Hill
County
San Francisco
Municipality
City of San Francisco
Parcel ID
0061-021A

Owner

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Sales
Sale date
10/31/2007
Sale price
$5,939,000
Arm's length
Tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$94,583
Tax per sq. ft.
$18
Building
Property type
2 Dwellings on One Parcel
Building sq. ft.
5,300
Stories
3
Year built
2000
Building material
D
Rooms
10
Bathrooms
4
Lot
Acreage
0.071
Zoning & use
Zoning
Residential- House, Three Family (RH-3)
Units
2

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
81 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable
School district
San Francisco Unified School District

Ownership information for 281 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA

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

Sales history for 281 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/31/2007 $5,939,000 XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XX; XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X; XXXXXX XXXXX X; XXXXXX X X & X X XXXXX
11/17/1996 $850,000

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc #
01/17/2008 Reconveyance XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XX
10/31/2007 Deed XXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
03/24/2003 Deed of Trust XXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX
06/08/1999 Release Lien XXXXXXXX XXXX & XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX & XXXXX
06/08/1999 Release Lien XXXXXXXX XXXX & XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX & XXXXX
06/02/1999 Deed of Trust XXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
06/02/1999 Release Lien XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX X & XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XX
06/02/1999 Notice Completion XXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
04/30/1999 Mechanics Lien XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX & XXXXXX
11/17/1996

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 281 Chestnut 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
2025-2026
Property tax
$94,583
Tax per sq. ft.
$18
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$7,997,169
Land value
$4,680,595
Building value
$3,316,574

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 $7,997,169 1.1827 $94,583 +2.98%
2024-2025 $7,840,363 1.1714 $91,842 +1.45%
2023-2024 $7,686,633 1.1777 $90,525 +1.83%
2022-2023 $7,535,916 1.1797 $88,901 +1.76%
2021-2022 $7,388,155 1.18248 $87,363 -0.31%
2020-2021 $7,312,401 1.1984 $87,632 +3.58%
2019-2020 $7,169,022 1.1801 $84,602 +3.50%
2018-2019 $7,028,454 1.163 $81,741 +1.92%
2017-2018 $6,841,623 1.1723 $80,204 +1.11%
2016-2017 $6,707,475 1.1826 $79,323 +1.52%

Permit information for 281 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA

Issued date Permit number Permit type Sub type Valuation Finaled date Status
07/26/2024
11/05/2018
11/05/2018
03/22/2018
03/22/2018

*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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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones
X
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Transportation

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Garfield Elementary School 7 Public K-5 194 0.14
Sts. Peter And Paul K-8 NR Private K-9 225 0.23
The New School of San Francisco 7 Charter K-7 439 0.45
Cooper (Sarah B.) Children Center NR Public 95 0.45
Chin (John Yehall) Elementary School 9 Public K-5 260 0.46
Parker (Jean) Elementary School 7 Public K-5 149 0.48
Yick Wo Elementary School 8 Public K-5 209 0.49
Sterne School NR Private 4-12 204 0.60
Sterne School NR Private 4-12 208 0.60
St. Mary's School NR Private PK, K-8 80 0.60
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Francisco Middle School 5 Public 6-8 535 0.19
Sts. Peter And Paul K-8 NR Private K-9 225 0.23
Fusion Academy Sf: San Francisco NR Private 6-12 50 0.39
Fusion Academy San Francisco NR Private 6-12 55 0.39
The New School of San Francisco 7 Charter K-7 439 0.45
Cooper (Sarah B.) Children Center NR Public 95 0.45
Sterne School NR Private 4-12 204 0.60
Sterne School NR Private 4-12 208 0.60
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Fusion Academy Sf: San Francisco NR Private 6-12 50 0.39
Fusion Academy San Francisco NR Private 6-12 55 0.39
Cooper (Sarah B.) Children Center NR Public 95 0.45
Sterne School NR Private 4-12 204 0.60
Sterne School NR Private 4-12 208 0.60
Tahour Academy NR Private 5-12 6 0.86
Galileo High School 8 Public 9-12 1,826 0.88
Mary L. Booker Leadership Academy NR Charter 6-12 57 1.63
S.F. County Civic Center Secondary 2 Public 6-12 58 1.84
Five Keys Independence High School (Sf Sheriff's) 3 Charter 9-12 3,019 1.89

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133?

The development at 281 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 was built in 2000.

What is the total square footage of 281 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133?

281 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 has a total of 5,300 square feet.

When was 281 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 last sold and what was the sale price?

281 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 was last sold on 10/31/2007 for $5,939,000.

What is the assessed value of 281 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133?

281 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 is currently assessed at $7,997,169.

What are the property taxes for 281 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133?

The property taxes for 281 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, CA 94133 total $94,582.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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