When you live in Bernal Heights, it's not hard to feel like you're above the rest of the city.

And what better way to maximize on the hilly viewpoint than to build vertically? This home is all about skying high and enjoying the sun—with four levels and no fewer than three patios, you're looking to soak up all the vitamin D you can get.

This Brewster Street home saves room for yard and patio space by keeping its building structure tall and skinny—even the garage maximizes space by stacking two cars. The vertical style doesn't compromise any comfortable leg and elbow room, though; the house has two living rooms, one with a wet bar and the other with a custom steel fireplace. And, of course, the patio, which overlooks a low-water Zen garden, means extra square-footage for barefoot living.

Location: 175 Brewster St. (Bernal Heights)

Size: 2,500 sq. ft.

Bedrooms: 3

Bathrooms: 3.5

Asking price: $2,150,000

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