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
Single-familyProperty Type
1948Year Built
1,751 sq ftLot Size
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jessica Rucker•DRE #DRE #01228466• Legacy Real Estate
•415-516-4525 (agent)
•jess@legacysfhomes.com (agent)
•415-871-3885 (broker)
Bought with Hira Bakhsh•DRE #DRE #02117916• Flat Rate Realty
Built in 1948, 42 Putnam Street is 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with garage parking, deck, & landscaped garden. The main entertaining floor has fireplace and large picture windows. The adjacent kitchen features stainless steel appliances, & granite cabinets with updated hardware. Upstairs the 2 bedrooms each have a view of the garden & contemporary light fixtures. The master bedroom is spacious enough for a king-sized bed & the 2nd bedroom has direct access to the deck and garden. The spacious lower level has an updated bonus room, a bedroom, a living room with a wet bar, & renovated full bathroom. There is direct access to the landscaped garden with multiple raised beds and a view of Bernal Hill. Plans for a third story addition available.
San Francisco MLS #398824
Aug 21, 2012
Sold
$800,000
Jul 20, 2012
Pending
—
Jul 12, 2012
Listed
$729,000
San Francisco MLS #322446
May 15, 2007
Sold
$805,000
Apr 23, 2007
Delisted
—
Apr 8, 2007
Listed
$799,000
San Francisco MLS #230566
Nov 1, 1995
Sold
$180,000
Aug 10, 1995
Delisted
—
Jul 31, 1995
Listed
$189,420
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,288 (+3.0%)
$1,034,643 + $443,416
$1,478,059
2024
$17,764 (+1.5%)
$1,034,643 + $443,416
$1,478,059
2023
$17,497 (+1.9%)
$1,014,356 + $434,722
$1,449,078
2022
$17,164 (+1.8%)
$994,467 + $426,199
$1,420,666
2021
$16,861 (−0.5%)
$974,968 + $417,843
$1,392,811
2020
$16,937 (+52.0%)
$955,851 + $409,650
$1,365,501
2019
$11,142 (+4.3%)
$946,050 + $405,450
$1,351,500
2018
$10,686 (+4.1%)
$618,185 + $264,934
$883,119
2017
$10,261 (+1.8%)
$594,181 + $254,648
$848,829
2016
$10,082 (+1.3%)
$594,181 + $254,648
$848,829
2015
$9,956 (+2.7%)
$582,531 + $249,655
$832,186
2014
$9,693
$562,542 + $241,089
$803,631
2013
$9,694 (−5.0%)
$472,800 + $315,200
$788,000
2012
$10,204 (+1.8%)
$472,800 + $315,200
$788,000
2011
$10,024 (+14.3%)
$515,197 + $343,464
$858,661
2010
$8,770 (+0.4%)
$505,094 + $336,730
$841,824
2009
$8,732 (−10.0%)
$444,000 + $296,000
$740,000
2008
$9,698
$518,000 + $222,000
$740,000
Tax history for 42 Putnam St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,288 (+3.0%)
$1,034,643 + $443,416
$1,478,059
2024
$17,764 (+1.5%)
$1,034,643 + $443,416
$1,478,059
2023
$17,497 (+1.9%)
$1,014,356 + $434,722
$1,449,078
2022
$17,164 (+1.8%)
$994,467 + $426,199
$1,420,666
2021
$16,861 (−0.5%)
$974,968 + $417,843
$1,392,811
2020
$16,937 (+52.0%)
$955,851 + $409,650
$1,365,501
2019
$11,142 (+4.3%)
$946,050 + $405,450
$1,351,500
2018
$10,686 (+4.1%)
$618,185 + $264,934
$883,119
2017
$10,261 (+1.8%)
$594,181 + $254,648
$848,829
2016
$10,082 (+1.3%)
$594,181 + $254,648
$848,829
2015
$9,956 (+2.7%)
$582,531 + $249,655
$832,186
2014
$9,693
$562,542 + $241,089
$803,631
2013
$9,694 (−5.0%)
$472,800 + $315,200
$788,000
2012
$10,204 (+1.8%)
$472,800 + $315,200
$788,000
2011
$10,024 (+14.3%)
$515,197 + $343,464
$858,661
2010
$8,770 (+0.4%)
$505,094 + $336,730
$841,824
2009
$8,732 (−10.0%)
$444,000 + $296,000
$740,000
2008
$9,698
$518,000 + $222,000
$740,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,751 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,125
Year built
1948
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Francisco County
APN
5687 008
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 2026.
RH-1
Residential, House Districts, One-Family
These Districts are occupied almost entirely by single-family houses on lots 25 ft in width, without side yards. Floor sizes and building styles vary, but tend to be uniform within tracts developed in distinct time periods. Though built on separate lots, the structures have the appearance of small-scale row housing, rarely exceeding 35 ft in height. Front setbacks are common, and ground level open space is generous. In most cases the single-family character of these Districts has been maintained for a considerable time.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Day care facility
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Public service
Recreation
Oct 14, 2025 • Active
Electrical
Electrical
Nov 21, 2022 • Final
Otc alterations
Work on reroofing.
Roofing
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Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Has Attached Garage
Parking Information
Parking Features: Driveway, Attached, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
# of Covered Spaces: 1
# of Parking Total: 1
Has Open Parking
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 2
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
Interior Features: Wet Bar
Laundry Features: In Garage
Has Heating
Heating: Central
Cooling: None
Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum, Tile, Wood
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas, Living Room
Appliances: Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Dog Run
Entry Level: 0
Patio And Porch Features: Uncovered Deck
Fencing: Back Yard, Fenced
Building Information
Living Area: 0
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Not Verified
Building Area Total: 0
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Not Verified
Architectural Style: Mid-Century
Year Built: 1948
Year Built Source: Assessor Auto-Fill
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Property Type
Property Type: Residential
Property SubType: Single Family Residence
Property Subtype 1: Single Family Residence
Property Information
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Property Attached
Security Features: Security Gate
Lot Information
Lot Size Sq. Ft.: 1751.112
Lot Size Acres: 0.0402
Lot Size Area: 1751.112
Lot Size Units: SqFt
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Elevation: 0
Elevation Units: Feet
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Road Surface Type: Paved Sidewalk, Paved
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
HOA Information
Association Fee: 0
School Information
Elementary School District: San Francisco
Middle Or Junior School District: San Francisco
High School District: San Francisco
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,125
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1,751 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: San Francisco County
APN: 5687 008
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 6, 2026
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Schools
Flynn (Leonard R.) Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Marshall (Thurgood) High School
Public 8-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
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Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
2/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 78° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
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Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.72M – $2.08M
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