San Francisco City property record for 542 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,570 sqft · built 1908 |
| Lot Size | 0.001 acres (30 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,350,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $18,269 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 1547-039 |
| Primary APN | 1547-039 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,570 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,570 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1908 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1908 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 30 sqft (0.001 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Street Address | 542 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN FRANCISCO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94118-3929 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RH3 |
| Legal Description | BLK 287 |
| Legal Subdivision | OUTSIDE LAND BL 287 |
| Legal Block | 1547 |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHMOND-PRESIDIO-MARINA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 45100 |
542 5th Ave, a residential property, is held in a trust since August 2019.
Source: San Francisco City records, as of September 8, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 21240 MARIA LN, SARATOGA, CA 95070-6532 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 26, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019819714 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 9, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | J906137 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 542 5TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118-3929 |
| Document Number | 0K81900714 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | K819714 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $10,125.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Value |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 21240 MARIA LN SARATOGA CA 950706532, SARATOGA, CA 95070-6532 |
| Document Number | K81900715 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | K819715 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 25, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 2.75% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 542 5th Ave was $18,269, 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 | $1,505,952 (+2%) Land $1,054,166 Building $451,786 | |
| 2025 | $18,269.00 (+2.95%) | $1,476,416 Land $1,033,493 Building $442,923 |
| 2024 | $17,745.00 (+1.53%) | |
| 2023 | $17,478.00 (+1.94%) | $1,419,087 Land $993,362 Building $425,725 |
| 2022 | $17,145.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 542 5th 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 542 5th 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 1,574 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| AT&T Fiber · Fixed Wireless, DSL in parts of the area | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Sonic Telecom Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
| Unwired Fixed Wireless | 300 / 25 |
| Etheric Networks Fixed Wireless | 250 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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