Peak perfection! This 1BD/1BA condo is perched atop a 2-unit condo building in the top ranking Bernal Heights neighborhood. The spectacular, breathtaking views arcing from downtown to Sutro Tower centering on the GGB towers out to the Marin Headlands will leave you awestruck. Open, light-filled living area with soaring ceilings, gas starter/wood burning fireplace flanked by built-in cabinetry. Window walls bookend the unit from the living space to the bedroom filling the unit with the warmth of natural light + skylights pop that extra sparkle from above. The ceramic tile deck takes center stage in expanding the space for the ease of indoor/outdoor living, entertaining or simply bringing you closer to the view. The bedroom is not just for sleeping! Lots of room to configure the space to suit your needs; the cathedral ceilings and sweet private deck punctuate the view of Bernal Hill. The south facing orientation radiates throughout the room. Newly installed wide-plank oak floating floors throughout the living spaces; recently painted top to bottom. Light, bright galley-style kitchen has an abundance of cabinet space, newly installed terrazzo countertops and brand new stainless appliances. Stackable W/ D @ edge of kitchen. Come see how much more there is to discover at 253!
CondoProperty Type
1996Year Built
2,500 sq ftLot Size
$1,166Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Lisa Thompson•DRE #DRE #01345739• Dwell Real Estate SF
•415-756-5791 (agent)
•lisa@dwell-realestate.com (agent)
•415-756-5791 (broker)
Bought with Curtis Estes•DRE #DRE #01716609• Growing Needs Real Estate
Gorgeous penthouse condo with soaring ceilings and unobstructed Downtown views, private terrace from french doors off the Living room. This unit has everything. . A wood burning fireplace, in unit laundry, fabulous remodeled kitchen and bathroom, custom maple built-in entertainment center, deck off master bedroom, recessed lighting throughout, one block from transportation, close to freeways and minutes to downtown and the airport. A truly exceptional property you must see to believe.
San Francisco MLS #258674
Nov 20, 2003
Sold
$515,000
$559/sq ft
Nov 19, 2003
Delisted
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Oct 10, 2003
Listed
$479,000
$520/sq ft
Dramatic penthouse with soaring ceilings, 2 private decks, knockdown views, a wood burning fireplace and jacuzzi tub! This unit also has 3 skylights, direct access to the garage, in-unit laundry and new carpeting. The living area has french doors which open to a large private terrace and a custom maple built-in entertainment center. Built in 1996, this unit is in as-new condition and is located in a well maintained 2 unit bldg.
Public Records
Jul 8, 1999
Sold
$327,500
$356/sq ft
San Francisco MLS #1453
May 10, 1996
Sold
$200,000
$217/sq ft
Mar 25, 1996
Delisted
—
Feb 7, 1996
Listed
$199,000
$216/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,240 (+3.0%)
$440,713 + $440,713
$881,426
2024
$10,916 (+1.8%)
$440,713 + $440,713
$881,426
2023
$10,723 (+2.1%)
$432,072 + $432,072
$864,144
2022
$10,503 (+1.8%)
$423,600 + $423,600
$847,200
2021
$10,314 (−0.5%)
$415,295 + $415,295
$830,590
2020
$10,370 (+3.5%)
$407,152 + $407,152
$814,304
2019
$10,017 (+3.5%)
$402,978 + $402,978
$805,956
2018
$9,681 (+4.5%)
$395,077 + $395,077
$790,154
2017
$9,267 (+1.8%)
$379,737 + $379,737
$759,474
2016
$9,103 (+1.3%)
$379,737 + $379,737
$759,474
2015
$8,990 (+2.7%)
$372,292 + $372,292
$744,584
2014
$8,753 (−0.6%)
$359,517 + $359,517
$719,034
2013
$8,807 (+4.6%)
$357,893 + $357,893
$715,786
2012
$8,424 (+1.8%)
$357,893 + $357,893
$715,786
2011
$8,275 (+1.4%)
$350,876 + $350,876
$701,752
2010
$8,159 (+0.2%)
$343,997 + $343,997
$687,994
2009
$8,143 (+2.1%)
$341,428 + $341,428
$682,856
2008
$7,977
$342,239 + $342,239
$684,478
Tax history for 253 Ripley St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,240 (+3.0%)
$440,713 + $440,713
$881,426
2024
$10,916 (+1.8%)
$440,713 + $440,713
$881,426
2023
$10,723 (+2.1%)
$432,072 + $432,072
$864,144
2022
$10,503 (+1.8%)
$423,600 + $423,600
$847,200
2021
$10,314 (−0.5%)
$415,295 + $415,295
$830,590
2020
$10,370 (+3.5%)
$407,152 + $407,152
$814,304
2019
$10,017 (+3.5%)
$402,978 + $402,978
$805,956
2018
$9,681 (+4.5%)
$395,077 + $395,077
$790,154
2017
$9,267 (+1.8%)
$379,737 + $379,737
$759,474
2016
$9,103 (+1.3%)
$379,737 + $379,737
$759,474
2015
$8,990 (+2.7%)
$372,292 + $372,292
$744,584
2014
$8,753 (−0.6%)
$359,517 + $359,517
$719,034
2013
$8,807 (+4.6%)
$357,893 + $357,893
$715,786
2012
$8,424 (+1.8%)
$357,893 + $357,893
$715,786
2011
$8,275 (+1.4%)
$350,876 + $350,876
$701,752
2010
$8,159 (+0.2%)
$343,997 + $343,997
$687,994
2009
$8,143 (+2.1%)
$341,428 + $341,428
$682,856
2008
$7,977
$342,239 + $342,239
$684,478
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
921
Year built
1996
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
San Francisco County
APN
5541 035
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 6, 2026.
RH-2
Residential, House Districts, Two-Family District
These Districts are devoted to one-family and two-family houses, with the latter commonly consisting of two large flats, one occupied by the owner and the other available for rental. Structures are finely scaled and usually do not exceed 25 ft in width or 40 ft in height. Building styles are often more varied than in single-family areas, but certain streets and tracts are quite uniform. Considerable ground-level open space is available, and it frequently is private for each unit. The Districts may have easy access to shopping facilities and transit lines. In some cases, Group Housing and institutions are found in these areas, although nonresidential uses tend to be quite limited.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Public service
Recreation
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Parking Information
Parking Features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Side By Side, On Site - Mapped (Condo Only)
# of Parking Total: 1
Interior
Bedrooms Information
# of Bedrooms: 1
Bathroom Information
Count of Bathrooms: 1
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
Laundry Features: In Kitchen
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Gas
Flooring: Wood
Has Fireplace(s)
# of Fireplaces Total: 1
Fireplace Features: Gas Starter
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Range Hood, Washer/Dryer Stacked