San Francisco City property record for 537 Congo St, San Francisco, CA 94131
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,102 sqft · built 1912 |
| Lot Size | 0.001 acres (23 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $709,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $11,257 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| APN | 6764-011 |
| Primary APN | 6764-011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,102 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,552 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,102 sqft |
| Basement Area | 450 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1912 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1912 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 23 sqft (0.001 acres) |
| Street Address | 537 CONGO ST |
|---|---|
| City | SAN FRANCISCO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94131-2805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RH1 |
| Legal Subdivision | ADDITION/CASTRO STREET ADD |
| Legal Block | 6764 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | MERCED-MCLAREN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 30700 |
537 Congo St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2012.
Source: San Francisco City records, as of September 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 537 CONGO ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94131-2805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012328654 |
| Deed Book / Page | 556 / 64 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | K302/0047 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Property Address | 537 CONGO ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94131-2805 |
| Document Number | 0K40600683 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 537 CONGO ST SAN DIEGO CA 92122, SAN DIEGO, CA 92122 |
| Document Number | 0K40600683 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | K406683 |
| Name | BOFI FED'L BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92122 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 8, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 537 Congo St was $11,257 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3% 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 | $908,357 (+2%) Land $635,850 Building $272,507 | |
| 2025 | $11,257.00 (+2.95%) Homeowner's exemption | $890,530 Land $623,376 Building $267,154 |
| 2024 | $10,934.00 (+1.59%) | |
| 2023 | $10,763.00 (+2.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $855,951 Land $599,170 Building $256,781 |
| 2022 | $10,550.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 537 Congo St.
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 537 Congo St 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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