Set on a sunny corner lot in Bernal Heights, this fully detached home features a naturally bright interior with windows on 3 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, large bonus bedroom, full bath, and storage. Upstairs features newly refinished hardwood floors throughout, plus permitted updates to plumbing, electrical, HVAC and more. Living room has a wood-burning fireplace, and the formal dining room is ready for gatherings. Updated kitchen is freshly painted with 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.