$2,240,000
SOLD APR 11, 2025

45 Mendosa Ave San Francisco, CA 94116

Forest Hill Neighborhood
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,497 Sq Ft
4,887 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$897 Per Sq Ft

18% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Views of Twin Peaks
  • Chalet
  • Property is near a clubhouse
  • West Portal Elementary School Rated A-
  • Clubhouse
  • Cathedral Ceiling

About This Home

As of April 2025

Enchanting Contemporary Swiss Chalet country home tucked away on wonderful, oversized lot & romantic tree-lined block! Beautifully landscaped garden entrance w/inviting flagstone walkway, lush lawn & mature plants & trees leads to a charming portico & into a gracious foyer w/large coat closet. Step-down formal living rm w/dramatic vaulted open-beam ceiling boasts an imposing stone fireplace, gleaming hardwood floors & a fabulous attached walk-out deck w/sweeping views of Twin Peaks, Sutro Tower, hills & trees! Classic banquet-size formal dining rm w/handsome open-beam ceiling, dry bar alcove & striking chandelier! Updated light-filled kitchen w/delightful breakfast area overlooking the front garden showcases stainless-steel appliances incl a five-burner gas range, granite counters, wood cabinets & stylish luxury flooring. A wide split-level staircase ascends to a splendid landing w/giant hall closet, two spacious bedrooms- both w/parquet hardwood floors, big closets & picturesque views- & a marvelous remodeled tile full bath w/vanity sink, sep tub & walk-in shower. Lower level features a third large bedroom, split full bath, tremendous family rm w/access to the yd, terrific home office, laundry rm w/W&D & hobby rm w/storage. Enormous landscaped backyard w/colorful plants & trees!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Herrera II

Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan License #01199229

Berkshire Hathaway-Franciscan

Last Buyer's Agent

Toby Jackson

BarbCo License #01798961

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,582

Year Built

  • Built in 1953 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 4,887 Sq Ft Lot
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $82 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 1 Open Parking Space
  • Enclosed Parking
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Side by Side Parking
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Twin Peaks
  • Sutro Tower
  • Panoramic
  • City Lights
  • Mountain
  • Hills
  • Forest
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Chalet
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,497 Sq Ft Home
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storage

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Quartz Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Parquet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas

Additional Features

  • Front Porch
  • Property is near a clubhouse

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2860-020

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common areas
  • Forest Hill Association
  • Greenbelt

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,582

Year Built

Built in 1953 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$82 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Subtype Description: Custom, Detached, Luxury, Ranchette/Country
  • Architectural Style: Chalet, Contemporary, Other
  • Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Number Of Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Wood Burning
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Dining Room Features: Formal Room
  • Living Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted, Deck Attached, Open Beam Ceiling, Sunken, View
  • Number Of Rooms: 8
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free Standing Refrigerator, Gas Cook Top, Gas Plumbed, Hood Over Range
  • Bathroom Features: Shower Stall(s), Split Bath, Tile, Tub, Window
  • Family Room Features: Deck Attached
  • Flooring: Parquet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Formal Entry, Open Beam Ceiling, Storage Area(s)
  • Kitchen Features: Breakfast Area, Pantry Cabinet, Quartz Counter
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Inside Room, Washer Included
  • Lower Level: Bedroom(s), Family Room, Full Bath(s), Garage, Street Entrance
  • Main Level: Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Street Entrance
  • Price Per Square Foot: 897.08
  • Room Type: Baths Other, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Office
  • Square Footage: 2497.00
  • Window Features: Dual Pane Full

Exterior Features

  • Driveway Sidewalks: Paved Driveway, Sidewalk/Curb/Gutter
  • Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Back Porch, Front Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • View: City Lights, Forest, Garden/Greenbelt, Hills, Mountains, Panoramic, Sutro Tower, Twin Peaks

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking Access: Side by Side
  • Parking Features: Attached, Covered, Enclosed, Garage Door Opener, Garage Facing Front, Interior Access, Side-by-Side, Uncovered Parking Space
  • Parking Fees: No
  • Parking Type: On Site (Single Family Only)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Central, Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Association/Amenities

  • Association Features: Clubhouse, Greenbelt
  • Association Name: Forest Hill

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 989
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Common Areas

Lot Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2860-020
  • Land Use: Residential
  • Lot Features: Close to Clubhouse, Curb(s), Curb(s)/Gutter(s), Garden, Greenbelt, Landscape Back, Landscape Front, Street Lights
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1122
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4887.00
  • Lot Size Units: SqFt
  • Price Per Acre: 19964349.38

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold $2,240,000 +18.2% $897 / Sq Ft
03/13/2025 03/13/25 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $759 / Sq Ft
Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

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
2024 $6,582 $559,377 $269,329 $290,048
2023 $6,487 $548,410 $264,049 $284,361
2022 $6,371 $537,658 $258,872 $278,786
2021 $6,261 $527,117 $253,797 $273,320
2020 $6,280 $521,713 $251,195 $270,518
2019 $6,064 $511,484 $246,270 $265,214
2018 $5,862 $501,456 $241,442 $260,014
2017 $5,792 $491,624 $236,708 $254,916
2016 $5,680 $481,985 $232,067 $249,918
2015 $5,877 $474,746 $228,582 $246,164
2014 $5,463 $465,447 $224,105 $241,342
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $507,500 New Conventional
Closed $548,000 New Conventional
Closed $688,000 Unknown
Closed $425,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $128,000 Unknown
Closed $150,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Financial Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Financial Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

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Source: San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

MLS Number: 424103614

San Francisco Association of REALTORS® MLS

APN: 2860-020

California San Francisco County San Francisco 94116 Forest Hill

45 Mendosa Ave, San Francisco, CA

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This home is located at 45 Mendosa Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116 and is currently priced at $2,240,000, approximately $897 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 45 Mendosa Ave is a home located in San Francisco County with nearby schools including West Portal Elementary School, Hoover (Herbert) Middle School, and St. Brendan Elementary School.

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