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.
Pending
$899,000
496 Ellsworth St, San Francisco, CA 94110
1beds
840sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
1,751.11 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,070/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Garage with abundant storageTranquil retreatBright skylit kitchenOpens onto the gardenExpansive windowsExpansive primary bedroomSpacious walk-out patio
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Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 24, 2025 at 02:59pm
Listed by:
Tim Johnson DRE #01476421 415-710-9000,
Compass 415-231-2312
Source: SFAR,MLS#: 425060588
Originating MLS: San Francisco Association of REALTORS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Den, Kitchen, Living Room
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
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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: 1,751.11 Square Feet
- 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: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: San Francisco
- Elevation: 0
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,070/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $698,050
- Annual tax amount: $8,884
- Price range: $899K - $899K
- Date on market: 7/25/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 34 days
- Total actual rent: 0
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