San Francisco City property record for 159 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,551 sqft · built 1904 |
| Lot Size | 0.001 acres (30 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $12,154 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Nov 2019 Line of Credit |
| APN | 1365-007 |
| Primary APN | 1365-007 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,551 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,551 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1904 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1904 |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 30 sqft (0.001 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN FRANCISCO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94118-1309 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RH2 |
| Legal Description | BLK 76 |
| Legal Subdivision | OUTSIDE LAND BL 76 |
| Legal Block | 1365 |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHMOND-PRESIDIO-MARINA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
159 5th Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2000.
Source: San Francisco City records, as of September 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 5TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118-1309 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Nov 2, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2000 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000798038 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Property Address | 159 5TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118-1309 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 5TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118-1309 |
| Document Number | 2021151011 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021151011 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2031 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Property Address | 159 5TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118-1309 |
| Document Number | 0K85800163 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 5TH AVE SAN FRANCISCO CA 941181309, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118-1309 |
| Document Number | 0K85800163 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | K858163 |
| Name | JP MORGAN CHASE BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 17, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 5th Ave was $12,154 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: San Francisco City assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | California |
| County / Municipality | San Francisco City |
| Unified School District | San Francisco Unified School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $985,792 (+2%) Land $526,394 Building $459,398 | |
| 2025 | $12,154.00 Homeowner's exemption | $966,423 Land $516,054 Building $450,369 |
| 2023 | $11,623.00 (+2.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $928,898 Land $496,016 Building $432,882 |
| 2022 | $11,393.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 159 5th Ave; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1981) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1981 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 159 5th Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SFPUC CITY DISTRIBUTION DIVISION serves 848,019 people · EPA ID CA3810011 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER SYSTEM |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,173 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom.
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