Details

• • Charming 1931 Spanish-style home with original period details

• • Refinished hardwoods, fresh paint, and updated lighting throughout

• • 3-car garage with ample space for storage and charging vehicles

• • One block to Cortland Ave shops, cafes, and Holly Park

• • “Walker’s Paradise” with J-line in under 5 minutes (95 Walk Score)

What the Owners Love About 160 Santa Marina St

• • “The charm and craftsmanship. The intricate wood floors, gorgeous fireplace, the arched living room window, and the original glass in the front-facing windows. The two street trees are exquisite when they bloom in the spring.”

• • “Parking for three cars, easy to charge EV and e-bikes, plus ample street parking for visitors. The J-line is under a 5-minute walk, and the 280 and 101 are right there for getaways.”

• • “The neighborhood. Wonderful neighbors, a friendly neighborhood network, a community garden, and every Cortland convenience just one block away. Dining, cafes, groceries, fitness, ceramics, the public library, and nightlife. Bernal is temperate and frequently sunny, perfect for a hike up Bernal Hill or a stroll to Holly Park.”

• • “The quiet gravity furnace warms the house quickly, the purified drinking water tap in the kitchen, the nearly instant hot water, and the huge garage with windows. Endless flexibility.”

• • “We just love this house!”

List of Improvements

2026

• • Refinished original hardwood floors

• • Repainted front exterior

• • Repainted interior walls and trim throughout

• • New light fixtures in office/breakfast nook, bathroom, and bedrooms

2024

• • New garage storage cabinets and shelving installed on two walls

• • Protected mail drop box added in garage

• • New vintage dining room chandelier

2023

• • Repainted stairs to garage and installed new stair carpet

2022

• • Premium Ipe hardwood deck installed (rot- and fire-resistant, long service life, dimensionally stable)

• • Painted exterior walls in deck area

• • Restored vintage dining room sconces

Take a Tour Through 160 Santa Marina St

Tucked on a side street of Bernal Heights, this 1931 Spanish-style charmer pairs original character with thoughtful updates throughout. A private Ipe hardwood deck, a sun-splashed office/breakfast nook, and a generous three-car garage round out a home that lives larger than its square footage suggests. All of this just one block from Cortland Avenue’s beloved cafes, shops, and the green expanse of Holly Park.

Main Level

Formal Entry

Living Room

• • Inlaid parquet floors (refinished 2026), vaulted ceilings, and a corner fireplace

• • Arched front window with original glass, a true period detail

• • Polk audio wall speakers wired from living through dining to kitchen

Dining Room

• • Formal dining space with partial views of Bernal Hill

• • Restored vintage sconces and a statement chandelier (2024)

Kitchen

• • Stainless steel counters, gas range, refrigerator, and dishwasher

• • Italian upper cabinets from European Cabinets, plus custom wood drawers and lower cabinets

• • Purified drinking water tap

• • Double-pane Blomberg windows

Office / Breakfast Nook

• • Bright bonus space, freshly outfitted with new lighting; flexible for working from home or a sunny morning coffee

Updated Full Bathroom

• • Ann Sacks glass tile shower and backsplash

• • Zuma jet tub, Toto toilet, Hansgrohe brushed steel fixtures

• • Double-pane Blomberg windows

• • New light fixture (2026)

Primary Bedroom

• • Walk-in closet, north-facing window, refreshed lighting

Secondary Bedroom

• • Closet and southeast-facing window, refreshed lighting

Secluded Back Deck

• • Premium Ipe hardwood (2022); rot- and fire-resistant, with a long service life

• • Ideal for morning coffee, weekend grilling, or quiet evenings outdoors

Throughout the main level: newly refinished hardwood floors, newly painted walls and trim, and updated light fixtures (2026).

Lower Level

• • Spacious 3-car garage with windows; equally suited to parking, storage, workshop, or home gym

• • Easy for EV and e-bike charging

• • Laundry area with ample additional storage

• • Storage cabinets and shelving on two walls (2024), including a protected mail drop box

• • Room to imagine: future bonus bedroom, media space, or expanded living area

Explore the Neighborhood Around 160 Santa Marina St

Tranquil Side-Street Santa Marina

• • Tucked away from through-traffic, yet moments from businesses and parks

• • One block to Cortland Ave and Holly Park; two blocks to Mission St

• • J-line MUNI under a 5-minute pedestrian distance, plus frequent buses on Cortland and Mission

• • Easy access to 280 and 101 freeways, plus major tech shuttle stops

• • Friendly neighborhood network and active community garden

• • Temperate, frequently sunny Bernal microclimate

• • Two flowering street trees that put on a show each spring

• • A “Walker’s Paradise” per Walkscore.com - WalkScore: 95 | TransitScore: 78 | BikeScore: 75

Local Fare

• • Cortland Ave: Pinhole Coffee, Avedano’s Meats, The Good Life Grocery, Vega Pizza, Chicken Dog Bagels, Holy Water, The Epicurean Trader, Wild Side West, Go Duck Yourself, The Lucky Horseshoe, Bernal Basket Bakery, Moki's Sushi, Vino Rosso, Moonlight Cafe, Tacos Los Altos, Seafood Station, Black Jet Baking Co, Nute’s, 3rd Cousin, Little Nepal Indian Cuisine, Barebottle Brewing Company… and more!

• • Mission St: Cocina Mama Cholita, Chīsai Sushi Club, Safeway, Walgreens Pharmacy, Thrillhouse Records, Blue Plate, Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack, Cellarmaker House of Pizza, Cuisine of Nepal, Tilak Indian, Coco’s Ramen, Fumi Curry & Ramen, The Rabbit Hole, Universal Bakery, Nena’s Restaurant, Tea Rex Cafe, El Buen Comer, El Paisa, Komaaj Pila Bazaar, Al’s Super Cafe, Four Chairs, The Knockout Bar, Bac Lieu Restaurant, The Royal Cuckoo, Fat Cat & The Mantis, Taqueria Cancun, Baby Blues BBQ… and more!

Parks and Rec

• • Holly Park: beautiful views, playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, baseball field, BBQs, pleasant paths

• • Bernal Heights Park: incredible views, holiday fireworks, hiking trails, playground, and community garden

Proudly presented by Danielle Lazier with Vivre Real Estate.