NOT LISTED FOR SALE

541 Orizaba Ave San Francisco, CA 94132

Merced Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,763,000 - $2,012,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,135 Sq Ft
$892/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 13, 2022

Last sale price $2,001,000 $937 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,062/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean View
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Deck
  • Ortega (Jose) Elementary School Rated A
  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of April 2022

Gorgeously updated two-level home features stunning views from Mt. Diablo to the Farallon Islands. Refreshed and updated in 2021, the upper level contains 3 beds/2 baths, including primary bedroom with ensuite bath. Cozy up to the wood-burning fireplace in the generous main living area, surrounded by floor to ceiling windows showcasing vast ocean views and twinkling city lights. An enormous open kitchen enjoys updated countertops, open shelving and new appliances. The lower level includes that ever-elusive two car side by side garage plus parking for two cars in the flat driveway. The entry hall flows into a family/media room, opening out to an enormous multi-level deck for entertaining. Additional bedroom with ensuite bath and a wet bar/laundry room on this level. Green amenities include high efficiency furnace, solar panels, and electric car charging station. Amenities abound on nearby Ocean Avenue and Stonestown Mall. Easy transit/freeway access. Welcome home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lucinda Otto

Compass License #01929512 Listed on: 03/18/2022

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Francis Somsel

Compass License #01966357

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $25,095

Year Built

  • Built in 1972 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Low Maintenance Yard
  • Zero Lot Line

Property Views

  • Ocean
  • Bay
  • Twin Peaks
  • San Francisco
  • Sutro Tower
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mount Diablo

Home Design

  • Midcentury Modern Architecture
  • Side-by-Side
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Concrete Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,135 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Laundry in Garage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Built-In Electric Oven
  • Built-In Electric Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Built-In Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Bathroom on Main Level
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

Home Security

  • Security Gate
  • Video Cameras
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Parking

  • 4 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Private Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Uncovered Parking

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient HVAC
  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Pre-Wired For Photovoltaic Solar
  • Solar owned by seller

Outdoor Features

  • Deck

Utilities

  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 7010-011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$25,095

Year Built

Built in 1972 | Remodeled

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Interior Amenities: Formal Entry, Wet Bar
  • Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Attached
  • Directions To Property: Ocean Avenue to Ashton. Right on Grafton. Left on Orizaba.
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0574
  • Stories: 2
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Mid-Century
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Electric Oven, Built-In Electric Range, Built-In Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Hood Over Range, Microwave
  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bathroom Features: Tub w/Shower Over
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Dining Room Features: Dining/Living Combo
  • Living Room Features: Great Room, View
  • Price Per Square Foot: 937.24
  • Square Footage: 2135.00
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached, View
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood Burning
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Stone Counter
  • Room Type: Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Street Entrance
  • Main Level: Bedroom(s), Dining Room, Full Bath(s), Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bedroom

Exterior Features

  • Foundation: Concrete
  • Lot Features: Dead End, Low Maintenance, Street Lights, Zero Lot Line
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Roof: Flat
  • Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck
  • View: Bay, City, City Lights, Mt Diablo, Ocean, Panoramic, San Francisco, Sutro Tower, Twin Peaks, Water

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Private, Side-by-Side, Uncovered Parking Spaces 2+
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.00
  • Driveway/Sidewalks: Paved Driveway

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned, Solar Plumbed
  • Security Features: Carbon Mon Detector, Double Strapped Water Heater, Fire Extinguisher, Security Gate, Smoke Detector, Video System
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Public
  • Water Source: Public
  • Heating: Gas
  • Laundry Features: In Garage

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 7010-011
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2500.00

Green Features

  • Energy Efficient: Heating, Thermostat

Building Info

  • Year Built: 1972

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 21, 2017
Sold by
Gara George G and Gara Andrea S
Bought by
Gibson Steven Leshe and Gibson Lindsay C
Current Estimated Value
$1,904,902

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$834,192
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,070,710

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 24, 2010
Sold by
Gara George G and Gara Andrea S
Bought by
Gara George G and Gara Andrea S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
4.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2004
Sold by
Gara George G and Gara Andrea S
Bought by
Gara George G and Gara Andrea S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2003
Sold by
Gara George G and Gara Andrea S
Bought by
Gara George G and Gara Andrea S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$322,700
Interest Rate
5.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 1999
Sold by
Gara George G and Gara Andrea S
Bought by
Gara George G and Gara Andrea S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$329,200
Interest Rate
5.75%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Gibson Steven Leshe $1,360,000 Fidelity National Title Co
Gara George G -- Fidelity National Title Co
Gara George G -- Fidelity National Title Co
Gara George G -- --
Gara George G -- Fidelity National Title Co
Gara George G -- --
Gara George G $411,500 Old Republic Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gibson Steven Leshe $1,000,000
Previous Owner Gara George G $250,000
Previous Owner Gara George G $322,700
Previous Owner Gara George G $329,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/13/2022 04/13/22 Sold $2,001,000 +3.9% $937 / Sq Ft
03/30/2022 03/30/22 Pending -- -- --
03/18/2022 03/18/22 For Sale $1,925,000 -- $902 / Sq Ft
Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

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 $25,095 $2,123,476 $1,486,433 $637,043
2024 $25,095 $2,081,840 $1,457,288 $624,552
2023 $24,720 $2,041,020 $1,428,714 $612,306
2022 $18,279 $1,487,346 $1,041,145 $446,201
2021 $17,957 $1,458,185 $1,020,732 $437,453
2020 $18,037 $1,443,235 $1,010,267 $432,968
2019 $17,418 $1,414,938 $990,458 $424,480
2018 $16,942 $1,387,058 $970,942 $416,116
2017 $6,698 $544,943 $331,074 $213,869
2016 $6,569 $534,259 $324,583 $209,676
2015 $6,486 $526,235 $319,708 $206,527
2014 $6,315 $515,928 $313,446 $202,482
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lucinda Otto

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Lucinda Otto

    Compass

    (415) 505-7837

    1 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Lucinda Otto
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  • Francis Somsel

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Francis Somsel

    Compass

    (415) 202-3218

    1 in this area

    41 Total Sales

    Francis Somsel
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Map

Source: Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

MLS Number: 422638619

Bay Area Real Estate Information Services (BAREIS)

APN: 7010-011

California San Francisco County San Francisco 94112 Merced Heights

541 Orizaba Ave, San Francisco, CA

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