4190 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94110

Highlights

• Corner lot with exceptional natural light from windows on three sides, creating bright, welcoming living spaces
• Great Bernal Heights location close to parks, farmer’s market, and Cortland Ave shops, cafes, restaurants, and library
• Indoor-outdoor living with deck access from kitchen and primary bedroom overlooking mature garden
• Versatile lower level with full bathroom and bonus room with potential for an office, gym, or guest space
• Extensive permitted renovations and modernizations to plumbing, electrical, insulation, heating, double glazed windows, fiber internet

Floor Plans

Take a Tour Through 4190 Folsom St

Set on a sunny corner lot in Bernal Heights, this fully detached home features a naturally bright interior with windows on three sides, a beautiful garden yard, and pride of ownership with updates for modern living. First time on the market in 25 years!

Fragrant magnolias line the street to your 1-car garage and lower level with laundry, a large bonus bedroom, full bath, and storage. Upstairs features newly refinished hardwood floors throughout, plus permitted updates to plumbing, electrical, HVAC and more. The living room has a wood-burning fireplace, and the formal dining room is ready for gatherings. The updated kitchen is freshly painted, featuring Shaker cabinets and stainless appliances including a Bosch dishwasher and new fridge.

Enjoy eat-in dining and direct access to the deck overlooking your flagstone patio and professionally landscaped garden with automated sprinklers, Meyer lemon tree, flowering Brugmansia, and much more. The primary bedroom also has sliding doors to the deck for indoor-outdoor living and garden views.

Located close to Cortland Avenue's shops, library, restaurants and cafes, this home offers easy access to the Alemany Farmers Market, freeways, Holly Park, and St. Mary's Playground and Dog Park. Peaceful, village-like charm with the convenience of city living.

Main Level

• Entry with smart lock, coat closet
• Refinished hardwood floors
• Living room with wood-burning fireplace
• Formal dining room for gatherings
• Eat-in kitchen with freshly painted Shaker cabinetry
  • Stainless steel appliances: new Frigidaire refrigerator, 5-burner Whirlpool gas range, Bosch dishwasher, garbage disposal
• Direct access from kitchen to deck with treetop views
• First bedroom with spacious closet
• Full bathroom with shower-over-tub
• Primary bedroom with sliding door to deck and garden
• Hall linen closet

Lower Level

• Large bonus bedroom with closet and additional storage area
• Full bathroom with stall shower
• 1-car garage with LG front-loader washer and dryer

Outdoor Spaces

• Deck accessible from both kitchen and primary bedroom
• Professionally landscaped garden with irrigation system
  • Meyer lemon tree, Brugmansia, Burmese Honeysuckle, Sweet-scented Pelargonium, Aralia and Leucadendron bushes, Aeonium succulent borders
• Flagstone patio with ground cover, installed 2024 (see full List of Improvements below)

Explore the Neighborhood Around 4190 Folsom St

Bernal Heights is one of San Francisco's most beloved neighborhoods, known for its strong sense of community and village-like atmosphere. This home sits just blocks from Cortland Avenue, the neighborhood's bustling business corridor lined with local shops, cafes, restaurants, and the public library.

The location offers easy access to the popular Alemany Farmers' Market, perfect for weekend grocery runs. Nearby Holly Park provides green space and playground facilities, while St. Mary's offers a dog park, playground, and recreation center for the whole family. Commuters will appreciate the easy access to major freeways including 101, 280, and 80, making it simple to get anywhere in the SF Bay Area.

Learn more about Bernal Heights in our neighborhood guide.

Local Fare

Cortland Avenue is home to an impressive variety of locally owned restaurants and cafes, all within easy walking distance. Dining highlights include 3rd Cousin for elevated Californian cuisine, Vega for handmade pasta and Italian fare, Go Duck Yourself for Cantonese BBQ, and United Dumplings for hand-folded dumplings. Bernal Star offers a popular dog-friendly patio perfect for brunch, while Black Jet Baking Company serves some of the city's best pastries and morning buns.

The neighborhood also features Pinhole Coffee and Martha & Bros. Coffee, a local institution since the 1980s, along with specialty shops like The Good Life Grocery for fresh produce, Avedano's Meats for sustainably sourced cuts, and The Epicurean Trader for artisan foods and craft spirits. If you’re grabbing a quick coffee or settling in for dinner, Cortland Avenue delivers the kind of walkable, village-style dining that makes Bernal Heights such a desirable place to live.

Parks & Rec

Holly Park, one of San Francisco's oldest parks dating back to 1870, sits just blocks away and offers 8.15 acres of family-friendly recreation. The park features tennis and basketball courts, a baseball diamond, and a top-rated playground with modern play structures, swings, and climbing equipment. Gated picnic and BBQ areas make it a popular spot for birthday parties and family gatherings, while well-maintained walking paths circle the park's perimeter. The hilltop location provides spectacular 360-degree views of the city and San Francisco Bay, making it a favorite for both leisurely strolls and active recreation.

St. Mary's Park rounds out the neighborhood's recreation offerings with its dog park, playground, and recreation center, providing even more options for families and pet owners. Both parks reflect the strong community spirit that defines Bernal Heights, with well-maintained facilities that serve as gathering spots for neighbors. The combination of Holly Park's panoramic views and extensive amenities alongside St. Mary's specialized facilities means outdoor recreation is always just a short walk away.

List of Improvements

2025

• Refinished hardwood floors throughout
• New carpet installed on lower level and stairwell
• Repainted kitchen cabinets, walls, and trim throughout
• New glass door in kitchen accessing deck
• New Frigidaire refrigerator and master bathroom faucet
• Updated light fixtures
• Installed Sonic fiber internet connection

2024

• Installed flagstone patio with irrigation and ground cover (Holland Gardens)

2023

• Professional landscaping with irrigation in front and side yards, ginger stone pathway, and tiered front sitting area
• Automatic garage door opener replaced (Safety Garage Door Repair and Installation)
• Gutter cleaning and maintenance

2022

• New garbage disposal and dusk-to-dawn motion sensing lights at street fences

2021

• Custom front gate with planter installed
• Schlage electronic deadbolts at yard gate and garage entry (one key for all locks)
• Planter boxes for street trees

2019

• Exterior painting on street-facing sides and deck (Best Value Home Improvement)
• Custom wooden stairs for side yard

2017

• New Whirlpool oven and microwave, Bosch dishwasher
• Security cameras installed (Network and Security Services LLC)

2016

• Red tips added at driveway (SFMTA Color Curb program)

2015

• New fence, retaining wall, and gates in side yard and rear (M&L Construction)
• Bunk bed frame and custom curtains added to lower level bonus room

2014

• New 75-gallon water heater (Atlas Plumbing & Rooter)
• New LG washer and dryer

2013

• New toilet in upper bathroom

2012 & 2008

• Street trees planted through Friends of the Urban Forest

2001

• Extensive permitted remodel including updated plumbing and electrical to code, new bathrooms and kitchen, dual-glazed windows, new insulation, redwood deck off kitchen, sliding glass door from bedroom to deck, and forced air heating system (Gordon A Kullberg & Son, Inc)

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