$1,600,000
OPEN SAT 2PM - 4PM

Estimated payment $10,465/month

Total Views 2,656
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,385 Sq Ft
$1,155 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Solid Surface Countertops
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • 4-minute walk to Bernal Heights Park

About This Home

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.

Listing Agent

ALVIN SHIU

License #02115893 Listed on: 07/09/2025

Open House Schedule

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $19,532

Year Built

  • Built in 1907

Lot Details

  • 1,750 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Sloped Down

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Bernal Heights Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 5613 045

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$19,532

Year Built

Built in 1907

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1907
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: Bernal Heights
  • Directions: Maps
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Two Story
  • New Construction: No
  • Special Features: OpenHouse

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace: No
  • Room Kitchen Features: Counter - Solid Surface

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Other
  • Lot Features: Sloped Down
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Private: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding
  • Property Condition: Existing

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1750
  • Parcel Number: 5613 045

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/09/2025 07/09/25 For Sale $1,600,000 -- $1,155 / Sq Ft
Source: bridgeMLS

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

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Source: bridgeMLS

MLS Number: 41104074

bridgeMLS

APN: 5613-045