In a prized location just two blocks from the shops and restaurants of Cortland Avenue, this beautiful home is flooded with light from its expansive windows and skylights. Crafted by combining two of San Francisco's storied earthquake cottages, the home has been attractively updated for modern living. The heart of the home is a bright,skylit kitchen that is beautifully appointed with stainless steel appliances and abundant cabinetry. A spacious walk-out patio is ideally configured for entertaining under Bernal's sunny skies. The expansive primary bedroom has refinished wood floors, a walk-in closet and is served by a sunny tiled bath. The generous den which opens onto the garden has been used as a nursery and bedroom by the current owner and offers a world of possibilities as a guest space or home office. Lovingly planted with roses and lavender, the lush garden offers a tranquil retreat The home is completed by a convenient laundry room and garage with abundant storage. Seeking a larger home? The current owner had previously obtained permit approval to expand the home to over 2,100 square feet. This sunny home is a rare opportunity for buyers ready to enjoy it as is and those who wish to explore creating their dream home on a wonderful block of Bernal Heights.
Sold for $1,068,000
$1,068,000
496 Ellsworth St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1beds
840sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
1,751.11 Square Feet Lot
$1,212,500 Zestimate®
$1,271/sqft
$4,565 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,212,500
$1.09M - $1.36M
$4,565/mo
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Garage with abundant storageTranquil retreatBright skylit kitchenOpens onto the gardenExpansive windowsExpansive primary bedroomSpacious walk-out patio
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Listed by:
Tim Johnson DRE #01476421 415-710-9000,
Compass 415-231-2312
Bought with:
Kevin Birmingham, DRE #01250523
Park North Real Estate
Bianca Kofman Baca, DRE #02125553
Park North Real Estate
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425060588
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- 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: Skylight/Solar Tube, Tub w/Shower Over
Dining room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Family room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Kitchen
- Features: Pantry Cabinet, Skylight(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Living room
- Area: 0
- Dimensions: 0 x 0
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Range, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Microwave, Dryer, Washer, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Windows: Dual Pane Partial, Skylight(s)
- Basement: Partial
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 840
- Total interior livable area: 840 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Independent, On Site (Single Family Only)
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Uncovered Patio
- Fencing: Back Yard,Front Yard
Lot
- Size: 1,751 sqft
- Features: Garden
Details
- Parcel number: 5705015
- Zoning: RH-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Foundation: Concrete, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: San Francisco
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2025 | Sold | $1,068,000+18.8%$1,271/sqft |
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| 8/24/2025 | Pending sale | $899,000$1,070/sqft |
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| 7/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $899,000+86.5%$1,070/sqft |
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| 4/19/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/4/2023 | Listed for rent | $4,000$5/sqft |
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| 2/8/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/3/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,000$5/sqft |
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| 11/11/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/24/2022 | Price change | $4,000-4.8%$5/sqft |
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| 9/10/2022 | Listed for rent | $4,200+5%$5/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/16/2019 | Listing removed | $4,000$5/sqft |
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| 12/3/2019 | Listed for rent | $4,000$5/sqft |
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| 12/7/2018 | Listing removed | $4,000$5/sqft |
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| 10/5/2018 | Price change | $4,000-4.8%$5/sqft |
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| 8/4/2018 | Listed for rent | $4,200+5%$5/sqft |
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| 4/5/2018 | Listing removed | $4,000$5/sqft |
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| 3/5/2018 | Listed for rent | $4,000$5/sqft |
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| 12/24/2017 | Listing removed | $4,000$5/sqft |
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| 9/23/2017 | Price change | $4,000-4.8%$5/sqft |
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| 9/2/2017 | Listed for rent | $4,200$5/sqft |
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| 4/19/2002 | Sold | $482,000$574/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,146 +2.9% | $712,010 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,884 +1.6% | $698,050 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,743 +2.1% | $684,364 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,565 +1.9% | $670,948 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,409 -0.6% | $657,794 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,459 +3.5% | $651,052 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,170 +3.5% | $638,288 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,895 +5.2% | $625,774 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,502 +1.9% | $613,504 +2% |
| 2016 | $7,362 +1.3% | $601,478 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $7,269 +2.7% | $592,446 +2% |
| 2014 | $7,077 | $580,842 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $578,218 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $566,882 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $555,768 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $551,620 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $552,930 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $542,090 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $531,464 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $521,044 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $510,830 +3.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $491,640 +235.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $146,689 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $143,814 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $140,994 |
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Neighborhood: Bernal Heights
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Serra (Junipero) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 2/10Marshall (Thurgood) High SchoolGrades: 8-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- 7/10Burton (Phillip And Sala) Academic High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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- 496 Ellsworth St
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