San Francisco City property record for 159 Commonwealth Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,592 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.001 acres (48 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $20,431 (2025) |
| APN | 1063-013 |
| Primary APN | 1063-013 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,592 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,592 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,871 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 48 sqft (0.001 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 COMMONWEALTH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN FRANCISCO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94118-2603 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RH1D |
| Legal Description | BLK 645 |
| Legal Subdivision | WESTERN ADD BL 645 |
| Legal Block | 1063 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHMOND-PRESIDIO-MARINA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 15401 |
159 Commonwealth Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: San Francisco City records, as of September 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 COMMONWEALTH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118-2603 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Commonwealth Ave was $20,431 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 | $1,759,724 (+2%) Land $901,517 Building $858,207 | |
| 2025 | $20,431.00 Homeowner's exemption | $1,725,173 Land $883,821 Building $841,352 |
| 2023 | $19,556.00 (+1.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,658,185 Land $849,502 Building $808,683 |
| 2022 | $19,207.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 159 Commonwealth Ave; 4 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
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 Commonwealth 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 |
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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 1,086 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, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Etheric Networks, GeoLinks.
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