NOT LISTED FOR SALE

281 Peninsula Ave San Francisco, CA 94134

Little Hollywood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $988,000 - $1,189,212

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,056 Sq Ft
$1,057/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: January 20, 2022

Last sale price $1,235,000 $1,170 Per Sq Ft

Est. 10% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $7,198 / mo

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Arleta Station
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Formal Dining Room
  • 3-minute walk to Little Hollywood Community Park

About This Home

As of January 2022

Beautiful & full of character - this 2bd/1ba home w/ bonus additional unit below is beautifully refinished w/ original hardwood, moldings, & trims. The sun-filled living room feat. large bay windows w/ an abundance of natural light & original wood-burning brick fireplace. Living room flows effortlessly into the formal dining room complete w/ new updated light fixture, built-in cabinetry, & large windows. The kitchen is the perfect canvas for those looking to create their dream kitchen - w/ an open format layout & endless potential. Separate laundry room w/ new flooring & W/D. The two bedrooms w/ refinished floors & new light fixtures. Bathroom feat. shower over tub & new flooring. The bonus lower unit incl. a kitchen, bathroom, large living room, & bedroom - great for guests or a home office space/studio. Fresh interior & exterior paint. Attached 1-car garage w/ additional storage space. Convenient location to I-280/101 for a quick commute to SF or Silicon Valley. Dont miss out!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

OWN Real Estate

Own Real Estate License #70010079 Listed on: 11/30/2021

Own Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Lai Na Cheung

MaxReal License #02104867

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • 1924

Lot Details

  • 3,197 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Tile Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,056 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry in Utility Room
  • Washer and Dryer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

1924

Lot Details

3,197 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Zoning: RH1
  • Subclass: Single Family Home
  • Listing Class: Residential
  • Structure Sq Ft: 1056
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Year Built: 1924

Interior Features

  • Family Room: No Family Room
  • Fireplace: Wood Burning
  • Dining Room: Formal Dining Room
  • Kitchen: Cooktop - Gas, Hood Over Range, Microwave, Oven - Built-In, Refrigerator
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Sq Ft: 1056
  • Stories: 1
  • Laundry: In Utility Room, Inside, Washer / Dryer
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Fireplaces Min: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathroom: Shower Over Tub - 1

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Tile
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Yard/Grounds: Back Yard
  • Fencing: Fenced, Fenced Back, Wood

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Parking Features: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Heating System: Central Forced Air
  • Sewer/Septic System: Sewer - Public

Lot Info

  • Lot Acres: 0.0734
  • Lot Size Area Minimum Units: Square Feet
  • Minimum Lot Size: 3197.00
  • Lot Size Area Maximum Units: Square Feet
  • Maximum Lot Size: 3197.00

Multi Family

  • Utilities: Public Utilities

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2021
Closed on
Jan 15, 2022
Sold by
Meihua Wu
Bought by
Zhen Shujuan
Seller's Agent
OWN Real Estate
Own Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lai Na Cheung
MaxReal
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,235,000
Premium/Discount to List
$237,000
23.75%
Current Estimated Value
$1,116,303

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$118,697
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.34%
Original Mortgage
$875,000
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 30, 2021
Closed on
Jan 12, 2022
Sold by
James W La Fave Trust
Bought by
Zhen Haiwei and Zhen Shujuan
Seller's Agent
OWN Real Estate
Own Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Lai Na Cheung
MaxReal
List Price
$998,000
Sold Price
$1,235,000
Premium/Discount to List
$237,000
23.75%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$875,000
Interest Rate
3.11%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 24, 2016
Sold by
Lafave James W
Bought by
Lafave James W

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2003
Sold by
Lafave William C
Bought by
Lafave James W and Lafave William C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 7, 2003
Sold by
Sellick Sandra
Bought by
Lafave William C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
5.89%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 1, 2001
Sold by
Orie Lint
Bought by
Lint Orie

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2000
Sold by
Orie Lint
Bought by
Lafave William C and Lint Orie
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Zhen Shujuan -- New Title Company Name
Zhen Haiwei -- New Title Company Name
Lafave James W -- None Available
Lafave James W -- Alliance Title
Lafave William C -- Alliance Title
Lint Orie -- --
Lafave William C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Zhen Haiwei $875,000
Previous Owner Lafave James W $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
01/20/2022 01/20/22 Sold $1,235,000 +23.7% $1,170 / Sq Ft
12/17/2021 12/17/21 Pending -- -- --
11/30/2021 11/30/21 For Sale $998,000 -- $945 / Sq Ft
Source: MLSListings

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 $15,841 $1,310,588 $917,412 $393,176
2024 $15,841 $1,284,892 $899,424 $385,468
2023 $15,601 $1,259,700 $881,790 $377,910
2022 $3,656 $300,517 $206,342 $94,175
2021 $3,595 $294,627 $202,297 $92,330
2020 $3,656 $291,608 $200,224 $91,384
2019 $3,485 $285,892 $196,299 $89,593
2018 $3,371 $280,288 $192,451 $87,837
2017 $3,332 $274,795 $188,679 $86,116
2016 $3,256 $269,408 $184,980 $84,428
2015 $832 $41,138 $21,692 $19,446
2014 $812 $40,334 $21,268 $19,066
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • O

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    OWN Real Estate

    Own Real Estate

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  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Lai Na Cheung

    MaxReal

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Map

Source: MLSListings

MLS Number: ML81871320

MLSListings

APN: 5071-021

California San Francisco County San Francisco 94134 Little Hollywood

281 Peninsula Ave, San Francisco, CA

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