Sweeping Views and Open Living at the Top of Bernal Heights

Key Details

• Single-family, 3-story home built ~1960

• 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, family room

• 2,497 sq ft per tax records

• HUGE unobstructed southern and eastern views

• Desirable “Top of Bernal” location: 350 ft to Bernal Heights Park, 2 blocks to Cortland Ave

• Full-width enclosed balcony across the top level

• Open-concept kitchen, living and dining

• Flexible layout with two renovated bedroom suites

• Terraced exterior with decks, hot tub, fenced garden, rooftop solar

• Freshly painted and refinished hardwood floors throughout

• 2-car attached garage with laundry

• Walk Score: 87 | Transit Score: 74 | Bike Score: 63

Take a Tour Through 76 Bernal Heights Blvd

• Entry

   • Storage and direct access to garage

• Upper Level

  • Enclosed balcony

      • Sweeping 180° southern and eastern views

      • Full-width layout with two sets of sliding doors

   • Open living and dining

      • Skylight, extensive built-ins, refinished parquet hardwood floors

  • Kitchen

      • Upgraded appliances: stainless steel oven, dishwasher, cooktop, LG French-door fridge

  • Two upstairs bedrooms

      • Big north-facing windows, refinished floors, generous closets

   • Full bathroom

      • Renovated 2022 with upgraded vanity, lighting and paint

      • Built-in makeup vanity and shelving

• Middle Level

  • Primary suite

      • Renovated 2017 as a bedroom suite with walk-in closet, full bathroom

      • Large south-facing window, wake up to views!

  • Primary bathroom

      • Contemporary design with double sink vanity, wide-format tile shower and floors, recessed lighting with dimmer

• Lower Level

  • Family room/den/guest suite

      • Renovated 2017 adding a full bath, kitchenette, closet

      • Space-efficient spiral staircase

      • Upgraded French doors to deck, electric dog door

      • Wood-plank feature wall, refinished hardwood floors, recessed lighting with dimmer

      • Kitchenette with sink, cabinets and Heath tile backsplash

   • Full bathroom

      • Wide-format tile and window in shower

• Outdoor Living

      • Terraced backyard with two-level deck and garden

      • Hot tub on lower deck with bamboo privacy panels

      • Fenced-in garden with planter box, flagstone path

• Garage

   • 2-car parking plus room for storage, workshop

   • Laundry with side-by-side washer and dryer, utility sink

Explore the Neighborhood at 76 Bernal Heights Blvd

Top of Bernal Heights

• Only 350 ft from the entrance to Bernal Heights Park

• Two blocks to Cortland Ave shopping, dining and amenities

• Village-in-a-city vibes in friendly Bernal Heights neighborhood

• Easy access to the 101 and 280 freeways, tech shuttles, transit

• Walk Score: 87 | Transit Score: 74 | Bike Score: 63

Local Fare

• Dining on the Cortland Corridor: Piqueo’s, Moki’s Sushi, 3rd Cousin, Vega Pizzeria, United Dumplings, Blue Plate, Shish Ke Baba, Nute’s and many more

• Coffee and sweet treats: Progressive Grounds, Pinhole Coffee, Cafe St Jorge, Cafeto Coffee Shop, Moonlight Cafe, Little Bee Baking, Black Jet Baking Co., Mitchell’s Ice Cream

• Groceries and artisan goods: The Good Life Grocery, The Epicurean Trader, Avedano’s Meats, Alemany Farmers’ Market open Saturdays

Parks and Rec

• Bernal Heights Park: Panoramic views, dog play area, hiking trails, community events and Outdoor Cinema

• Precita Park: Gated playground, butterfly garden, dog-friendly, annual film festival

• Holly Park: Playground, tennis and basketball courts, athletic field, picnic area and views

• St Mary’s Dog Park, Playground and Rec Center: Dog play area, playground, gym and open hours, tennis, basketball, volleyball, community rooms and events, athletic field, picnic area

List of Improvements

2022

• Repainted entire interior of house, rear deck handrails, exterior front
• Sanded and refinished hardwood floors in upstairs, stairway and entry
• Refinished upstairs bathroom, including new vanity/sink, light fixture, mirror, floor tiles steam-cleaned
• New light fixtures in kitchen, dining, upper bathroom, entry
• New landscaping in front of house and backyard
• Replaced insulation in lowest level storage
• Replaced smoke alarms, light bulbs
• Painted garage floor and cabinets

2017

• Converted lower level into family room/den/suite with full bath, closet, kitchenette
• Converted middle level into primary suite with walk-in closet, en-suite bath
• Installed new recessed LED lighting w/dimmer switches in middle and lower level bedrooms
• Installed new ceiling light fixture in middle level primary suite
• Installed new lighting with dimmer switches in middle and lower bathrooms
• Installed new showers, toilets, sinks, and cabinets in middle and lower bathrooms
• Installed new windows and French doors in middle and lower levels
• Rerouted and upgraded plumbing to accommodate two new bathrooms
• Upgraded electrical to accommodate new bathrooms and bedrooms
• Renovated exterior stairs and deck with Trex materials
• Added weight-bearing I-beam to primary bedroom wall above large window to expand window width
• Painted middle and lower bedrooms/family room, bathrooms, closets
• Replaced siding on rear exterior of house with Hardy Board
• Added ventilation and automatic lighting to storage area
• Added firewall to rear deck per City of San Francisco
• Added electric baseboard heating to lowest level
• Replaced back wall privacy fence
• Added exterior lighting, electrical, and natural gas line to the deck in the backyard, new landscaping
• Installed electric dog door
• Added paneling to exterior underside of sun porch overhang to protect against weather

2015

• Remodeled kitchen, including new backsplash, kitchen sink, refrigerator, dishwasher, stove, oven, countertops, flooring, added peninsula cabinets
• Removed fireplace and chimney, repaired roof
• Replaced washing machine and dryer

2013

• Remodeled bonus room, interior stairs and hallway
• Replaced water heater and relocated to garage
• Relocated washer and dryer to garage
• Removed cabinets and kitchen island
• Removed fireplace and chimney
• Added deck and hot tub
• New front landscaping
• Installed solar panels

2011/2012

• Replaced roof
• Painted full interior
• Removed popcorn ceiling
• Sanded, stained, sealed, and patched hardwood floors
• Cleaned and sealed floor in upper and lower storage areas

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