851 Van Ness Avenue UNIT 400, San Francisco, CA 94109-7868, USA


Property Overview:

851 Van Ness Ave, Unit 400, is a luxury penthouse condominium in San Francisco, CA, built in 2002. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a loft, and 1,247 sq. ft. of living space. The unit includes a private balcony, in-unit laundry, deeded parking, and storage. The estimated home value is $1,123,000.


Neighborhood Highlights:

  • Crime Rate:

    • Personal crime risk: 19.7% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
    • Property crime risk: 7% (lower than state average of 10.8%).
  • Schools:
    Nearby schools include Tenderloin Community, S.F. County Civic Center Secondary, and Gateway Middle.

    • Average SAT score: 874 (below state average of 975).
  • Job Market:

    • 67% white-collar jobs, 33% blue-collar jobs.
    • Unemployment rate: 4.4% (lower than state average of 4.7%).
  • Demographics:

    • Community population: 45,951 (3% growth since 2000).
    • 28% families with children.
    • Largest age group: 25-34 years (28.04%).
  • Natural Disaster Risk:

    • Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
  • Weather:

    • Average temperature: 47.5°F (January), 65.6°F (July).
    • Average rainfall: 22.3 inches/year.
    • Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
  • Cost of Living:

    • Median household income: $61,408.
    • Average annual spending: $48,750.

Property Features:

  • Top-floor end unit with 17’ ceilings and abundant natural light.
  • Multi-level layout with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an open loft.
  • Private balcony with a peek-a-boo view of Twin Peaks.
  • Open-concept living/dining area with a fireplace.
  • Primary bedroom: Includes an en-suite bath and walk-in closet.
  • Second bedroom and bath: Located on the same floor for convenience and privacy.
  • Loft space: Ideal for a home office, guest room, or family room.
  • In-unit stackable laundry, courtyard access, and 1-car garage parking.
  • Secure elevator building with key fob access.

Location Benefits:

  • Walk Score: 98 - Walker’s Paradise.
  • Close to Hayes Valley, Japantown, Civic Center, and Polk Street eateries.
  • Nearby cultural attractions: Opera, Symphony, SF Ballet Orchestra, and Fillmore Jazz.
  • Walking distance to Whole Foods, parks, and public transportation.

Price and Status History

date type price
2002-10-19 For Sale 625000
2003-03-14 Sold 634583
2011-11-22 For Sale 450000
2012-02-13 Pending NaN
2012-02-29 Sold 520000
2022-10-28 For Sale 775000
2022-10-29 Pending NaN
2022-11-28 Sold 788000
2023-09-01 Pending NaN
2024-03-08 For Sale 799000
2024-05-08 Sold 800000

Superfund Enterprise Management System

SITE NAME ADDRESS FEDERAL FACILITY NPL STATUS NON-NPL STATUS CONTAMINANTS SEMS EPA ID DISTANCE (MILES)
GSA FEDERAL BUILDING 450 Golden Gate Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102-3661, USA Y N NF 0 CA4470000098 0.21
TENDERLOIN MERCURY INCIDENT Postal Address is unavailable for the Site, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA N N RO 0 CAN000909320 0.33
CAMP ROBERTS NAT GUARD UNIT U.S. 101 12 MI N OF, Paso Robles, CA 93446, USA Y N FS 0 CA6211820760 0.55
FORTUNA DUMP OFF U.S. 101 North 4 MI E OF FRWY, Fortuna, CA 95540, USA N N NF 0 CAD980637615 0.55
PG&E GAS PLANT SAN FRANCISCO 502 1 FIRST HOWARD FREMONT, Natoma Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA N N NF 0 CAD981415292 0.74
PG&E GAS PLANT SAN FRANCISCO 502 1K STEVENSON BET 5TH &, 6th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA N N NF 0 CAD981415110 0.92

Toxic Release Inventory

FACILITY NAME ADDRESS TOTAL FORMS LAST FORM YEAR RISK SCREENING FACILITY ID DISTANCE (MILES)
SERVICE ENG CO PIER 38, San Francisco, CA 941072186, USA 5 1989 N/A 94107SRVCNPIER3 0.60
WALKER REPROGRAPHICS 942 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-2911, USA 1 1990 N/A 94103WLKRR942MI 0.76
US MINT SAN FRANCISCO CA 155 Hermann Street, San Francisco, CA 94102-6130, USA 101 2021 Yes 94102SMNTT155HE 0.97

Integrated Compliance Information System - Air

PLANT NAME ADDRESS OPERATING STATUS DISTANCE (MILES)
PLANNERY SEAFOOD PIER 45, San Francisco, CA 99999, USA OPR: Operating 0.60
ENERGY CENTER SAN FRANCISCO LLC 460 Jessie Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-1805, USA 0.71
MONACO FILM LABS & VIDEO SERVICES 234 9th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-3807, USA CLS: Permanently Closed 0.79
FAIRMONT HOTEL MANAGEMENT CO 950 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA 94108-6000, USA OPR: Operating 0.87
NEXT SEAFOOD PIER 45 SHED 10, San Francisco, CA 99999, USA OPR: Operating 0.87
COACH USA CO 350 8th Street, San Francisco, CA 94103-4422, USA OPR: Operating 0.96
DRY CLEAN EXPRESS 900 Oak Street, San Francisco, CA 94117-2332, USA OPR: Operating 0.99

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code meaning
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AE 1% annual chance flood zone determined by detailed methods. BFEs shown. Insurance and floodplain management required.
AO Shallow flooding (sheet flow) zones with depths 1-3 feet. BFEs or average depths shown. High-velocity areas may exist.
VE Coastal 1% annual chance flood zone with wave action. BFEs shown. Insurance and management required.

Earthquake Risk Info

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Landslide Risk Info

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Wild fire Risk Info

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