1516 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Highlights

• Prime location in the highly desired North Bernal Heights neighborhood, just 1 block from Precita Park.
• Easy access to Mission Street’s dining and nightlife, Cortland Ave businesses and amenities, as well as nearby neighborhoods like the Mission, Noe Valley, and Potrero Hill.
• Effortless freeway access to highways 101, 80, and 280, plus close proximity to the 24th/Mission BART station for convenient commuting.
• Period charm with preserved architectural details: coved ceilings, wainscoting, picture rail, original brick fireplace with built-ins, and refinished hardwood floors with inlay.
• Thoughtfully updated kitchen and bathroom with modern appliances and finishes.

Floor Plans

Take a Tour Through 1516 Alabama St

Living Areas

Warm and inviting living spaces showcase preserved architectural charm including coved ceilings, wainscoting, picture rails, original brick fireplace with built-in shelving, and beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout.

Kitchen

Expanded eat-in kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances—including a recently installed dishwasher (2021), refrigerator (2019), and gas stove—plus updated flooring for contemporary appeal.

Bathroom

Tastefully updated full bathroom with shower-over-tub design; recent upgrades include new tile flooring and safety grab bars.

Bedrooms

Two comfortable bedrooms on the main level offer ample natural light and refinished hardwood floors.

Lower Level

Convenient laundry area featuring front-loading LG washer and dryer (new in 2021), utility sink, and additional storage space.

Recent Updates & Upgrades

• 2023: Professionally refinished hardwood floors throughout home; leveled and rehung all interior doors for smooth operation; replaced bathroom window; installed new kitchen blinds; freshly repainted exterior.
• 2021: New dishwasher, garbage disposal, washer/dryer units; interior painting refreshed bedroom and hallway.
• Kitchen Appliances (2015–2019): Updated stainless steel refrigerator (2019) with integrated water line; gas stove installed (2015) with upgraded gas plumbing.
• See the full List of Improvements below.

Explore the Neighborhood Around 1516 Alabama St

Located on the coveted North Slope of Bernal Heights, this home is perfectly positioned to enjoy everything the neighborhood has to offer—Learn more about Bernal Heights.

Local Fare: Where to Eat & Drink

• North Slope Bernal: Doma Sushi, Precita Park Cafe, Los Yaquis, Charlie’s Cafe, Hop Oast Pub & Brewery
• Mission St: The Front Porch, Blue Plate, Mitchell’s Ice Cream, Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack, Outer Orbit, Taqueria Cancun, Cellarmaker House of Pizza, Baby Blues BBQ, Mi Lindo Peru, Knockout bar, The Royal Cuckoo, PizzaHacker/BagelMacher, Fumi Curry & Ramen, Coco’s Ramen, El Paisa… and many more!
• Cortland Ave: Vega Pizzeria, Pinhole Coffee, Progressive Grounds, Go Duck Yourself, Black Jet Baking, 3rd Cousin, The Crumb, Holy Water bar, Wild Side West bar, United Dumplings, The Bernal Basket, Moki’s Sushi, VinoRosso wine bar, Moonlight Cafe, Seafood Station, Piqueo’s, Nute’s, Little Nepal… and many more!
• Noe Valley: La Ciccia, Uma Casa, Firefly, Novy, Noeteca Wine Bar, La Boulangerie, Noe Valley Bakery, Saru Sushi, Vive la Tarte, The Little Chihuahua… and many more!
• Potrero Hill: Plow, Chez Maman East, Mochica, Cracked & Battered, Po Boys Kitchen… and many more!

Parks & Recreation Nearby

• Precita Park: Only one block away, this beloved community park offers green spaces for picnics, a playground for kids, dog-friendly atmosphere, and events like Bernal Heights Outdoor Cinema.
• Bernal Heights Park: A short jaunt brings you to this iconic park with breathtaking panoramic views of San Francisco and winding trails great for hiking or jogging, plus a dog play area.
• Garfield Square Park: Located just north in the Mission District, Garfield Square features a playground, picnic areas, and a turf soccer field. It’s also home to a community pool and art murals.

List of Improvements

2023 - Major Updates

• Refinished all hardwood floors throughout the home.
• Repaired flooring in the secondary bedroom closet.
• Leveled and rehung all interior doors and garage door for smooth operation.
• Replaced bathroom window and installed new kitchen blinds.
• Repainted the house exterior for a refreshed look.

2021 - Appliances & Interior Updates

• Installed new dishwasher, garbage disposal, washer, and dryer.
• Repainted interior spaces (bedroom and hallway).

2020 - Bathroom Updates

• Retiled bathroom floor.
• Installed grab bars in the bathtub for added safety.

2019–2015 - Kitchen Upgrades

• Added a new refrigerator with plumbing for a water line (2019).
• Installed a new gas stove with updated plumbing for gas line fittings (2015).

2013 

• Replaced the roof.
• Upgraded secondary bedroom window.

Circa 2010

• Expanded kitchen by removing a closet in the second bedroom, adding approximately 10 sq ft.
• Refloored the kitchen.

2001 

• Installed new windows and casements in the dining room and bedroom.

2000 

• Replaced the roof. (Cost: $7,800)
• Repaired and replaced the lightwell off the bathroom. (Cost: $1,250)

1996 

• Planted two ornamental cherry trees in the garden.

1995 

• Upgraded all street-facing windows with double-paned glass.
• Fully remodeled the bathroom: combined the separate toilet area with the main bathroom, replaced flooring, and installed new tile.
• Added a step at the bottom of the basement stairs leading to the garden.
• Replanted much of the garden.