San Francisco City property record for 553 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 20 bd · 3 ba · 2,580 sqft · built 1903 |
| Lot Size | 0.001 acres (30 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $15,631 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Line of Credit |
| APN | 1548-014 |
| Primary APN | 1548-014 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 20 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,580 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,580 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1903 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1903 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 30 sqft (0.001 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Heating System | Solar |
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| Street Address | 553 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SAN FRANCISCO |
| State | CA |
| Zip | 94118-3928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | RH3 |
| Legal Description | MAP D7 5 |
| Legal Block | 1548 |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Township / Civil Division | RICHMOND-PRESIDIO-MARINA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 45100 |
553 5th Ave, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2016.
Source: San Francisco City records, as of September 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 5TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118-3928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Apr 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | K360794 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Property Address | 553 5TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118-3928 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 5TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118-3928 |
| Document Number | 2021069239 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021069239 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SAN FRANCISCO CA |
| Property Address | 553 5TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118-3928 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC TITLE, OLD REPUBLIC TITLE CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 553 5TH AVE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94118-3928 |
| Document Number | 2021069240 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021069240 |
| Name | FIRST REPUBLIC BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94111 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 5th Ave was $15,631 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.4% 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 | $1,261,512 (+2%) Land $541,128 Building $720,384 | |
| 2025 | $15,631.00 (+3.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,236,730 Land $530,494 Building $706,236 |
| 2024 | $15,124.00 (+2.18%) | |
| 2023 | $14,802.00 (+2.07%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,188,710 Land $509,896 Building $678,814 |
| 2022 | $14,502.00 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 553 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 553 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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