Welcome to 42 Putnam, a period gem crisply updated for today's lifestyle w/ 2 main-level bedrooms plus a flexible downstairs suite- perfect as a guest retreat, office, creative studio or all of the above! On the main level, light pours through the east-facing living room w/peekaboo view of the Bay & gas fireplace w/period mantle. Entertainment ready, the living room flows into a gracious-sized full dining room. The stylishly updated kitchen boasts quartz countertops, stainless appliances, great storage & natural light. A spacious primary bedroom w/yard outlooks, 2nd bedroom w/direct access to the garden & full bath complete the main level. The downstairs suite features 2 rooms, a full bath, wet bar & direct outdoor access, providing additional space to live, work, & play. Low maintenance zen garden offers private space to dine, entertain & enjoy the sun amidst mature trees & raised beds with dog run area! A wide one-car garage includes EV charger, laundry, storage & space to tinker. Updates include newer roof, heater, updated electrical panel & water main. Nestled on a quiet one-way street, easy stroll down Jarboe to Cortland Ave beloved cafes, restaurants, parks and shops. This home combines modern flexibility & understated sophistication with the vibrant charm of Bernal Heights
Sold for $1,516,450
$1,516,450
42 Putnam St, San Francisco, CA 94110
3beds
--sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1948
1,751 Square Feet Lot
$1,711,800 Zestimate®
$--/sqft
$6,546 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,711,800
$1.54M - $1.90M
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Low maintenance zen gardenMature treesRaised bedsDog run areaDownstairs suite featuresYard outlooksQuartz countertops
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Listed by:
Jessica Mussallem Rucker DRE #01228466 415-516-4525,
Legacy Real Estate 415-871-3885
Bought with:
Hira Bakhsh, DRE #02117916
Flat Rate Realty
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425069110
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Possible Guest, Storage
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Walk-In Closet
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 1
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 2
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 3
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bedroom 4
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Bathroom
- Features: Shower Stall(s), Tub
Dining room
- Features: Formal Area, Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counter, Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Level: Lower,Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- Wet Bar
- Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas, Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway, Attached, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Uncovered Deck
- Exterior features: Dog Run
- Fencing: Back Yard,Fenced
Lot
- Size: 1,751 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 5687008
- Special conditions: Offer As Is
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mid-Century
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1948
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security Gate
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Francisco
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Tax assessed value: $1,478,059
- Annual tax amount: $18,288
- Date on market: 9/2/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 16 days
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved Sidewalk, Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2025 | Sold | $1,516,450+17.1% |
Source:  SFAR #425069110 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Pending sale | $1,295,000 |
Source: SFAR #425069110 Report a problem | ||
| 9/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,295,000-2.3% |
Source: SFAR #425069110 Report a problem | ||
| 1/4/2019 | Sold | $1,325,000+10.6% |
Source: SFAR #479023 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2018 | Pending sale | $1,198,000 |
Source: Compass #479023 Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,198,000+49.8% |
Source: Compass #479023 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2012 | Sold | $800,000+9.7% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2012 | Listed for sale | $729,000-9.4% |
Source: Paragon Real Estate Group #398824 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2007 | Sold | $805,000+347.2% |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/1995 | Sold | $180,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,288 +3% | $1,478,059 +2% |
| 2024 | $17,764 +1.5% | $1,449,078 +2% |
| 2023 | $17,497 +1.9% | $1,420,666 +2% |
| 2022 | $17,164 +1.8% | $1,392,811 +2% |
| 2021 | $16,861 -0.5% | $1,365,501 +1% |
| 2020 | $16,937 +52% | $1,351,500 +53% |
| 2019 | $11,142 +4.3% | $883,119 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,686 +4.1% | $865,804 +2% |
| 2017 | $10,261 +1.8% | $848,829 +2% |
| 2016 | $10,083 +1.3% | $832,186 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,956 +2.7% | $819,686 +2% |
| 2014 | $9,693 | $803,631 +2% |
| 2013 | -- | $788,000 -8.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $858,661 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $841,824 +13.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $740,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $740,000 -9.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $821,100 +267.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $223,183 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $218,808 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $214,519 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $206,460 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $202,415 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $198,446 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $194,555 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Bernal Heights
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 2/10Marshall (Thurgood) High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: San Francisco
Source: SFAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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