$1,710,000
SOLD AUG 29, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,385 Sq Ft
1,750 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,235 Per Sq Ft

7% Above List Price

27 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Wood Siding
  • 4-minute walk to Bernal Heights Park
  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

About This Home

As of August 2025

Perched atop the coveted north slope of Bernal Heights, 53 Elsie Street is a retreat that frames the San Francisco skyline like a work of art. This thoughtfully appointed residence offers Dolby Atmos speakers throughout, automated window treatments, integrated appliances, and bifold glass doors that lead seamlessly to the expansive lower deck—perfect for indoor-outdoor living. The oversized primary suite features its own upper deck and arguably the best views in Bernal. This home even has a gated doggie lawn for all of you with fur babies! Just blocks from Precita Park, Bernal Heights Park, and the vibrant Cortland corridor, this home offers the perfect blend of convenience and luxury, with effortless access to transit and freeways. 53 Elsie is a rare gem for those who appreciate timeless architecture and breathtaking, panoramic views.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Alvin Shiu

Ashby & Graff License #02115893 Listed on: 07/09/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Richard Bustos

Turbohome Brokerage Inc. License #02243000

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,532

Year Built

  • 1907

Lot Details

  • 1,750 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,385 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating Available

Community Details

  • Bridge Aor Association
  • Bernal Heights Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,532

Year Built

1907

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: OBGRAFF
  • Subdivision Name: BERNAL HEIGHTS
  • Directions: Maps
  • Special Features: None
  • Year Built: 1907

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Dryer, Washer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: No Solar

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Bridge AOR

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1750

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 25, 2021
Sold by
Jaede Julian and Jaede Blanka Agnes
Bought by
Potterf Mark Steven and Chen Siyu

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,520,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,373,692
Interest Rate
2.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$256,796

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2018
Sold by
Newman Daniel P
Bought by
Jaede Julian and Jaede Blanka Agnes

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,125,000
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 16, 1996
Sold by
Rapp Pearl and Rapp Jonathan S
Bought by
Newman Daniel P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
7.41%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 1995
Sold by
Rapp Jonathan S
Bought by
Rapp Jonathan S and Lee Monica A
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,900,000 Old Republic Title Company
Grant Deed $1,500,000 Old Republic Title Co
Grant Deed $306,000 First American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,520,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,125,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $500,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $200,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $1,710,000 +6.9% $1,235 / Sq Ft
08/05/2025 08/05/25 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2025 07/09/25 For Sale $1,600,000 -- $1,155 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $19,532 $1,600,000 $1,120,000 $480,000
2024 $19,532 $1,600,000 $1,120,000 $480,000
2023 $23,590 $1,938,000 $1,356,600 $581,400
2022 $23,148 $1,900,000 $1,330,000 $570,000
2021 $19,359 $1,576,767 $946,060 $630,707
2020 $19,493 $1,560,600 $936,360 $624,240
2019 $18,826 $1,530,000 $918,000 $612,000
2018 $5,939 $446,754 $175,195 $271,559
2017 $5,571 $437,995 $171,760 $266,235
2016 $5,456 $429,408 $168,393 $261,015
2015 $5,384 $422,959 $165,864 $257,095
2014 $5,244 $414,674 $162,615 $252,059
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41104074

bridgeMLS

APN: 5613-045