$470,000
$60K PRICE DROP

1756 Essex St Unit 311 San Diego, CA 92103

Hillcrest Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,415/month

Total Views 111,423
1 Bed
1 Bath
608 Sq Ft
$773 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Elevator
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Gated Home
  • Birney Elementary School Rated A

About This Home

Motivated Sellers who are willing to negotiate with you, so that you can start enjoying life in the heart of one of San Diego's most vibrant urban communities by making your home in this cozy yet modern 1 Bed, 1 Bath, 608 SF condo. This home has been tastefully upgraded throughout; the kitchen boasts a modern yet classy kitchen countertop with stainless steel appliances and in the bathroom you will find a modern shower accompanied by elegant His & Hers bathroom faucets. The condo is particularly special as it is located on the top level of the 3 story building- making it a quiet home (no footsteps from neighbors above). This charming building's exterior looks great as it has been recently painted and it is tucked away in a quiet street with little traffic or noise. The building is gated, it is pet-friendly, features assigned parking in the underground garage and has a conveniently located elevator. Location is PRIME within Hillcrest; situated near the corner of University Ave and Park Blvd., this home is only blocks away from Balboa Park, North Park, and University Heights - providing you endless trendy shops, grocery stores, culinary gems and lively entertainment steps away from your door. This hidden gem won't last long on the market - So, act fast and make it your home today!

Listing Agent

Jose Martija

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02165142 Listed on: 04/07/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Co-Listing Agent

Lee Shaprut

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01950393

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • Gated Home

HOA Fees

  • $434 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Tuck Under Garage

Home Design

  • Entry on the 3rd floor
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 608 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), exterior bldg maintenance, gated community, roof maintenance, sewer, trash pickup, water
  • 39 Units
  • Essex Place Maintenance Association
  • Essex St. Community
  • Out Of Area Subdivision

Amenities

  • Elevator

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$434 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Unit Levels: 1 Story
  • Property Sub Type: All Other Attached
  • Association Fees: 434.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Inclusions: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Gated Community, Roof Maintenance, Sewer, Trash Pickup, Water
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 62051
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 62051
  • Subdivision Name: OUT OF AREA
  • Directions: Use GPS. Call LA#1. Owner Occupied. DO NOT DISTURB Occupants.
  • BuildingName: Essex St.
  • Entry Level: 3
  • Living Area: 608.0
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2025-12-24T05:49:13Z
  • ADU_YesNo: No
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • Elevator: Yes
  • EntryLevelBuilding: 1
  • ExclusiveUseYard: No
  • FullAddress: 1756 Essex St. 311
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • ShortSale: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Stove

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Gate
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Construction Type: Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Underground
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Water Source: N/K
  • HeatSource: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Name: Essex Place Maintenance
  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R1

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 39

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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 $6,126 $506,193 $229,955 $276,238
2024 $6,126 $496,269 $225,447 $270,822
2023 $5,991 $486,539 $221,027 $265,512
2022 $4,288 $350,000 $159,000 $191,000
2021 $4,343 $350,000 $159,000 $191,000
2020 $4,027 $325,000 $148,000 $177,000
2019 $3,973 $320,000 $146,000 $174,000
2018 $3,554 $300,000 $137,000 $163,000
2017 $3,246 $275,000 $126,000 $149,000
2016 $3,257 $275,000 $126,000 $149,000
2015 $3,082 $260,000 $120,000 $140,000
2014 $2,387 $200,000 $93,000 $107,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/16/2025 10/16/25 Price Changed $470,000 -1.1% $773 / Sq Ft
09/12/2025 09/12/25 Price Changed $475,000 -0.8% $781 / Sq Ft
08/25/2025 08/25/25 Price Changed $479,000 -2.0% $788 / Sq Ft
08/12/2025 08/12/25 Price Changed $489,000 -2.0% $804 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Price Changed $499,000 -3.1% $821 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Price Changed $515,000 -2.8% $847 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 For Sale $530,000 +11.1% $872 / Sq Ft
01/28/2022 01/28/22 Sold $477,000 -0.4% $785 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/06/2022 01/06/22 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2022 01/04/22 For Sale $479,000 -- $788 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $477,000 California Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Western Resources Title Co
Grant Deed -- Chicago Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $255,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $65,000 Stand Alone Second
Previous Owner $260,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Jose Martija

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

(877) 761-4525

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Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250023697

San Diego MLS

APN: 452-200-68-37