San Francisco City property record for 217 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94133
| Property Type | Hotel |
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| Details | 18 ba · 17,988 sqft · built 1907 |
| Lot Size | 0.002 acres (82 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $61,733 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Transfer Dec 2020 Transfer |
| APN | 0162-005 |
| Primary APN | 0162-005 |
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| Full Baths | 18 Baths |
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| Total Rooms | 41 Rooms |
| Units | 7 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 17,988 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 17,988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1907 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1907 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 82 sqft (0.002 acres) |
| Street Address | 217 COLUMBUS AVE |
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| City | SAN FRANCISCO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94133-4508 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Hotel |
| Local Zoning Code | BDWY |
| Legal Description | MAP A4 7 |
| Legal Subdivision | 50 VARA BL 87 |
| Legal Block | 162 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNTOWN-NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOODS-TREASURE ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 10701 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Port of San Francisco Embarcadero Historic District listed 2006 · 47 contributing resources · NRIS 06000372 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
217 Columbus Ave, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in December 2020.
Source: San Francisco City records, as of September 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 225 COLUMBUS AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133-4508 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 14, 2020 | Affidavit of Death, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000068700 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Recording Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 217 COLUMBUS AVE # 241, 241, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133-4508 |
| Document Number | 2021032123 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021032123 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 385 SAN BENITO WAY, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94127-2548 |
| Document Type | Affidavit of Death |
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| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Property Address | 217 COLUMBUS AVE # 241, 241, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133-4508 |
| Document Number | 0006800700 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 68700 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 225 COLUMBUS AVE SAN FRANCISCO CA 941334508, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133-4508 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 217 Columbus Ave was $61,733, up 3.1% 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 | $5,172,139 (+2%) Land $3,585,843 Building $1,586,296 | |
| 2025 | $61,733.00 (+3.12%) | $5,070,674 Land $3,515,505 Building $1,555,169 |
| 2024 | $59,867.00 (+1.98%) | |
| 2023 | $58,705.00 (+1.97%) | $4,873,777 Land $3,378,995 Building $1,494,782 |
| 2022 | $57,572.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 217 Columbus Ave.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 217 Columbus 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 1,611 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 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T DSL · Fiber, Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, GeoLinks, Google Fiber, Sonic Telecom.
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