San Francisco City property record for 159 Staples Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 975 sqft · built 1924 |
| Lot Size | 0.001 acres (28 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $219,000 (Nov 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $4,330 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Transfer |
| APN | 3156-037 |
| Primary APN | 3156-037 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 975 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 975 sqft |
| Basement Area | 925 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1924 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1924 |
| Architectural Style | Mediterranean |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 28 sqft (0.001 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 112 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Covered |
| Heating System | Gravity Furnace |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 159 STAPLES AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN FRANCISCO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94112-1834 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RH1 |
| Legal Description | BLK 30 LOT 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYSIDE |
| Legal Block | 3156 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED-MCLAREN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 31100 |
159 Staples Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since November 2020.
Source: San Francisco City records, as of September 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 159 STAPLES AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94112-1834 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995891493 |
| Deed Book / Page | 518 / 79 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 2020054170 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Recording Date | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 159 STAPLES AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94112-1834 |
| Document Number | 0005400170 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 54170 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 159 STAPLES AVE SAN FRANCISCO CA 941121834, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94112-1834 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 159 Staples Ave was $4,330 with a homeowner's exemption, up 2.9% from the year before.
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 | $371,100 (+2.02%) Land $220,288 Building $150,812 | |
| 2025 | $4,330.00 (+2.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $363,746 Land $215,934 Building $147,812 |
| 2024 | $4,206.00 (+1.45%) | |
| 2023 | $4,146.00 (+1.82%) Homeowner's exemption | $349,624 Land $207,550 Building $142,074 |
| 2022 | $4,072.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 159 Staples Ave.
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 Staples 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 1,631 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 10,000 / 10,000 |
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: GeoLinks, Unwired.
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