$1,375,000
SOLD JUL 25, 2025
4 Beds
-- Bath
2,100 Sq Ft
1,111 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$655 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

94 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Mason And Green
  • Garage
  • Yick Wo Elementary School Rated A
  • No HOA
  • 3-minute walk to Washington Square

About This Home

As of July 2025

Rare North Beach Duplex Opportunity. 1554–1556 Powell Street, San Francisco. Located in the heart of San Francisco's iconic North Beach neighborhood, this rare duplex offers a truly unique opportunity. Each unit features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a living and dining area, and a kitchen equipped with a gas stove and dishwasher. A washer and dryer are conveniently located just outside the kitchen door, along with additional storage space. The upper unit at 1556 Powell includes a designated living room, adding to its charm and functionality. This property also boasts an approx. 1,000 sq. ft. basement, providing endless possibilities for expansion, a creative studio, or storage. With a little imagination, the rooftop could be transformed into a spectacular outdoor retreat—perfect for hosting BBQs, gardening, or enjoying front-row views of the Blue Angels during Fleet Week. Just steps from world-class restaurants, boutique shops, Chinatown, and Washington Square Park, you’ll be immersed in one of San Francisco’s most vibrant and walkable communities. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of San Francisco in one of its most sought-after locations! Property is virtually staged.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Heidi McLaughlin

Intero Real Estate Services License #01116306 Listed on: 04/18/2025

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Heidi McLaughlin

Intero Real Estate Services License #01116306 Listed on: 04/18/2025

Intero Real Estate Services

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,171

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Stucco

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Garage
  • No Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Additional Features

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1,111 Sq Ft Lot
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • North Beach Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0130 027

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,171

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Year Built: 1907
  • Property Sub Type: Duplex
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Subdivision Name: North Beach
  • Directions: VALLEJO ST AND GREEN ST
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage, Street Parking

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1111
  • Parcel Number: 0130 027

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 2, 2003
Sold by
Romelt Steven C
Bought by
Romelt Steven C and Romelt Johna B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$349,000
Interest Rate
5.71%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 18, 1996
Sold by
Tom Christine Chan and Jung Diane Chan
Bought by
Romelt Steven C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$297,000
Interest Rate
7.25%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $330,000 Fidelity National Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $386,000 New Conventional
Closed $386,000 Commercial
Closed $403,325 Commercial
Closed $415,829 Commercial
Closed $349,000 Commercial
Closed $200,000 Commercial
Closed $360,000 Commercial
Closed $297,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Sold $1,375,000 -13.8% $655 / Sq Ft
07/21/2025 07/21/25 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2025 04/18/25 For Sale $1,595,000 -- $760 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,171 $548,192 $166,113 $382,079
2024 $7,171 $537,444 $162,856 $374,588
2023 $7,011 $526,907 $159,663 $367,244
2022 $6,859 $516,577 $156,533 $360,044
2021 $6,735 $506,449 $153,464 $352,985
2020 $6,880 $501,257 $151,891 $349,366
2019 $6,653 $491,429 $148,913 $342,516
2018 $6,425 $481,794 $145,994 $335,800
2017 $6,053 $472,348 $143,132 $329,216
2016 $5,979 $463,087 $140,326 $322,761
2015 $5,918 $456,132 $138,219 $317,913
2014 $5,766 $447,198 $135,512 $311,686
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41093618

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0130-027