San Francisco City property record for 159 Lower Ter, San Francisco, CA 94114
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.001 acres (23 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,080,000 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $17,725 (2025) |
| APN | 2627-041 |
| Primary APN | 2627-041 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 23 sqft (0.001 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 LOWER TER, TE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN FRANCISCO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94114-1412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RH2 |
| Legal Description | BLK R LOT 38 |
| Legal Subdivision | PARK LAND TRACT MAP #5 |
| Legal Block | 2627 |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | WESTERN ADDITION-BUENA VISTA-EUREKA VALLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 17000 |
159 Lower Ter is owned by an individual who bought it in November 2007.
Source: San Francisco City records, as of September 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4348 PENSHURST CT, SACRAMENTO, CA 95864-6151 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 3, 1998 |
| Deed Document Number | 2007490290 |
| Deed Book / Page | 519 / 66 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 1998 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000318908 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Lower Ter was $17,725.
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 | $1,446,974 (+2%) Land $1,138,822 Building $308,152 | |
| 2025 | $17,725.00 | $1,418,586 Land $1,116,485 Building $302,101 |
| 2023 | $16,883.00 (+1.99%) | $1,363,503 Land $1,073,132 Building $290,371 |
| 2022 | $16,554.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 159 Lower Ter.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 159 Lower Ter 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 1,832 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
May also be available: AT&T, GeoLinks, Sonic Telecom, T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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