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

Recently Sold

$655 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

79 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Engineered Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Mason And Green
  • West Facing Home
  • 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: 05/03/2025

Intero Real Estate Services

Last Buyer's Agent

Heidi McLaughlin

Intero Real Estate Services License #01116306 Listed on: 05/03/2025

Intero Real Estate Services

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,171

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • 1,111 Sq Ft Lot
  • West Facing Home

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stone Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Engineered Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • North Beach Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0130027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,171

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: North Beach
  • Directions: VALLEJO ST AND GREEN ST
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story, One, Two
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Engineered Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Free-Standing Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer, Gas Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Window Features: Window Coverings
  • Room Kitchen Features: Stone Counters, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range/Cooktop, Range/Oven Free Standing, Refrigerator

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tar/Gravel
  • Lot Features: 2 Houses / 1 Lot
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • View: None
  • Construction Type: Stone, Wood Siding
  • Direction Faces: West
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Street, None

Utilities

  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: No Air Conditioning
  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer, Inside, Stacked Only, Washer/Dryer Stacked Incl
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1111
  • Parcel Number: 0130027

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2025
Closed on
Jul 22, 2025
Sold by
Romelt Family Trust and Romelt Johna
Bought by
Phillips Blake Rian
Seller's Agent
Heidi McLaughlin
Intero Real Estate Services
Buyer's Agent
Heidi McLaughlin
Intero Real Estate Services
List Price
$1,595,000
Sold Price
$1,375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$220,000
-13.79%
Views
27

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
84.94%

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

Range of Values:

Collateral Analytics

Collateral Analytics Collateral Analytics AVMs (Automated Valuation Model) employ a number of statistical approaches combined with neighborhood-specific comparable selection guarantees the most up-to-date and precise valuations.

Not Available

Collateral Analytics does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

ICE

ICE Mortgage Technology ICE Mortgage Technology’s AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a state-of-the-art online residential property valuation tool that provides a quick and accurate estimate of the value of almost any home in the U.S.

Not Available

ICE Mortgage Technology does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

First American

First American First American Data & Analytics’ next-generation AVM combines unrivaled data assets with a blended ensemble of valuation models to produce highly accurate, reliable valuations you can trust.

Not Available

First American does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Quantarium

Quantarium Quantarium’s valuation service, repeatedly proven the industry’s most accurate and comprehensive, is supercharged with a self-learning and auto-tuning AI engine that continually becomes smarter and more accurate as it processes daily inputs from the industry’s leading RE data lake.

Not Available

Quantarium does not have data for the current month. Please view the chart for historical values.

Average Value
Not Available
List Price
Sold Price
Create a Home Valuation Report for This Property
The Home Valuation Report is an in-depth analysis detailing your home's value as well as a comparison with similar homes in the area

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area





Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title
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
Previous Owner $386,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $386,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $403,325 Commercial
Previous Owner $415,829 Commercial
Previous Owner $349,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $200,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $360,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $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 -- -- --
05/03/2025 05/03/25 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

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Source: Bay East Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 41096081

Bay East Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0130-027