San Francisco City property record for 540 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94102
| Property Type | Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 ba · 5,429 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.001 acres (35 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,500,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $42,809 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 0284-008 |
| Primary APN | 0284-008 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
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| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,429 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 5,429 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Fire Resistance | Masonry Walls, Wood Interior |
| Lot Area | 35 sqft (0.001 acres) |
| Street Address | 540 SUTTER ST, 540 |
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| City | SAN FRANCISCO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94102-1102 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Retail Stores (Personal Services, Photography, Travel) |
| Local Zoning Code | C3R |
| Legal Description | BLK 166 |
| Legal Subdivision | 50 VARA LT 359 |
| Legal Block | 284 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | DOWNTOWN-NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOODS-TREASURE ISLAND |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 12100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Lower Nob Hill Apartment Hotel District listed 1991 · 296 contributing resources · NRIS 91000957 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
540 Sutter St is owned by a company that bought it in August 2025.
Source: San Francisco City records, as of September 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 SUTTER ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-1102 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 20, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202569050 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 540 SUTTER ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-1102 |
| Document Number | 0K46000440 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | K460440 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $20,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 13020 LA PALOMA RD LOS ALTOS HILLS CA 940223333, LOS ALTOS HILLS, CA 94022-3333 |
| Document Number | K46000441 |
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| Date | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | K460441 |
| Name | FREDERICK STROH MEMORIAL FOUN |
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| Address | 244 KEARNY ST # 9TH, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108-4507 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Sutter St was $42,809.
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 | $3,196,247 (+2%) Land $2,237,374 Building $958,873 | |
| 2025 | $42,809.00 | $3,133,576 Land $2,193,504 Building $940,072 |
| 2023 | $40,894.00 (+2.01%) | $3,011,898 Land $2,108,329 Building $903,569 |
| 2022 | $40,090.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 540 Sutter St; 2 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 | 2 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 540 Sutter 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 |
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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 903 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, AT&T, GeoLinks, Google Fiber, Sail Internet, Sonic Telecom.
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