
126 W Spruce St San Diego, CA 92103
Bankers Hill NeighborhoodHighlights
- Wine Cellar
- Property is near a park
- Neighborhood Views
- Sauna
- No HOA
- Park
About This Home
As of May 2025This exquisitely preserved 1924 Spanish Eclectic home offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of San Diego’s design heritage. Created by celebrated architects Ralph Hurlburt and Charles Tifal, the residence blends old-world craftsmanship with modern luxury in the coveted Bankers Hill neighborhood. Inside, sunlight pours through generous windows, illuminating rich hardwood floors, arched doorways, and intricate period details. The main level is both gracious and functional, featuring a spacious living room, formal dining room, chef’s kitchen, inviting family room, and dedicated laundry—ideal for everyday living and effortless entertaining. Upstairs, all bedrooms include ensuite baths, and the expansive primary suite offers a tranquil sitting room. The outdoor spaces are designed for true California living. On the main level, enjoy a sunken spa, waterfall, steam room, fire pit, and vibrant greenery that create a private setting equally suited to quiet reflection or lively gatherings. A connected upper deck offers additional lounge areas for sunbathing, unwinding, or hosting guests beneath an open sky. Thoughtful updates—including a reinforced foundation, new electrical system, upgraded spa equipment, fresh interior paint, reimagined landscaping, and custom lighting that transforms the property after dark—ensure that the home is as dependable as it is beautiful. Located just steps from the iconic Spruce Street Suspension Bridge and minutes from Balboa Park, this one-of-a-kind property offers timeless elegance, modern comfort, and an enviable location in the heart of San Diego.
Co-Listed By
Brooke Knetzger
Compass License #02146736
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $7,392
Year Built
- Built in 1924
Lot Details
- 4,982 Sq Ft Lot
- Landscaped
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned R-1:Single Fam-Res
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
Interior Spaces
- 2,365 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
- Wine Cellar
- Family Room
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Sauna
- Neighborhood Views
- Laundry Room
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- All Upper Level Bedrooms
Location
- Property is near a park
- Urban Location
Utilities
- Central Air
- No Heating
- Private Water Source
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 4525384000
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Recreation
- Park
Ownership History
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Purchase Details
Purchase Details
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.Similar Homes in San Diego, CA
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Grant Deed | $2,360,000 | First American Title | |
Grant Deed | $2,225,000 | Chicago Title | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title Ins Co | |
Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
Individual Deed | $340,000 | First American Title |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Previous Owner | $200,000 | No Value Available | |
Previous Owner | $1,225,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $717,500 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $265,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $800,000 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $354,500 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $536,500 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $150,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $96,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $545,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $279,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $645,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $650,000 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $538,500 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $401,100 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
Previous Owner | $264,600 | No Value Available | |
Closed | $20,400 | No Value Available |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
05/05/2025 05/05/25 | Sold | $2,360,000 | -1.5% | $998 / Sq Ft |
04/18/2025 04/18/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
04/09/2025 04/09/25 | For Sale | $2,395,000 | +7.6% | $1,013 / Sq Ft |
09/06/2024 09/06/24 | Sold | $2,225,000 | -5.3% | $941 / Sq Ft |
08/08/2024 08/08/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
07/27/2024 07/27/24 | For Sale | $2,350,000 | 0.0% | $994 / Sq Ft |
07/18/2024 07/18/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
06/20/2024 06/20/24 | For Sale | $2,350,000 | -- | $994 / Sq Ft |
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | $7,392 | $618,165 | $341,670 | $276,495 |
2024 | $7,392 | $606,045 | $334,971 | $271,074 |
2023 | $7,227 | $594,162 | $328,403 | $265,759 |
2022 | $7,033 | $582,513 | $321,964 | $260,549 |
2021 | $6,984 | $571,092 | $315,651 | $255,441 |
2020 | $6,898 | $565,237 | $312,415 | $252,822 |
2019 | $6,774 | $554,155 | $306,290 | $247,865 |
2018 | $6,332 | $543,290 | $300,285 | $243,005 |
2017 | $6,180 | $532,639 | $294,398 | $238,241 |
2016 | $6,080 | $522,196 | $288,626 | $233,570 |
2015 | $5,989 | $514,353 | $284,291 | $230,062 |
2014 | $5,893 | $504,279 | $278,723 | $225,556 |
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Khaki Wennstrom
Compass
(858) 375-7394
1 in this area
31 Total Sales
-
B
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Brooke Knetzger
Compass
-
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Amalia Boyles
Compass
(858) 356-2166
1 in this area
8 Total Sales
-
Seller's Agent in 2024
Janna Hernholm
Pacific Sothebys
(619) 299-4272
15 in this area
124 Total Sales
Map
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)
MLS Number: NDP2503425

APN: 452-538-40
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