$2,599,000

Estimated payment $14,707/month

Total Views 124,772
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,191 Sq Ft
$1,186 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Granite Countertops
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

Rare opportunity to own a historically designated Prairie-style home with Mills Act tax savings & a newly built detached guest house with ADU potential in one of North Mission Hills' most sought-after neighborhoods. Designated Historic Landmark No. 821-92, this home enjoys Mills Act property tax benefits. Showcasing classic signature horizontal lines, broad overhanging eaves, massive porch supports & timeless craftsmanship, this residence is a true architectural treasure. A former owner was connected to the Western Metal Supply Co., whose iconic building now anchors Petco Park's left field corner, creating a unique link to San Diego's baseball history. The approx. 1,740 SF main home offers 3BR, 2BA & a spacious den ideal for an office, library or family room. Coffered ceilings, original hardwood floors, abundant natural light & period details blend seamlessly with a spacious kitchen featuring a breakfast nook. The newly built approx. 429 SF detached guest house above the oversized 2-car garage offers 1BR, 1BA & private living space, ideal for guests, multigenerational living, a home office or future ADU potential (buyer to verify). The garage includes EV charging plus an additional off-alley parking space. Enjoy a private backyard with an entertaining deck, patio & generous side yard. A walk-in basement provides excellent storage or wine cellar potential. Updated plumbing, sewer, electrical & numerous improvements offer modern convenience while preserving the home's historic integrity. Approx. 2,191 SF total living space. A truly rare Mission Hills offering.

Listing Agent

Todd Armstrong

Compass License #01256537 Listed on: 07/01/2026

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1913

Lot Details

  • 6,741 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Fence is in good condition
  • Sprinkler System
  • Historic Home
  • Property is zoned SPECIAL AN

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Electric Vehicle Home Charger
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Turnkey
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,191 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Whole House Fan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Neighborhood Views
  • Dryer
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Galley Kitchen
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Oven
  • Six Burner Stove
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower
  • Shower

Home Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Outbuilding
  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Powered By Gas
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Mission Hills Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1913

Lot Details

6,741 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Year Built: 1913
  • Unit Levels: 1 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • SpaFeatures: N/K
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detector
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 991248
  • Subdivision Name: MISSION HILLS
  • Living Area: 2191.0
  • FeedTypes: IDX
  • RFModificationTimestamp: 2026-07-19T16:40:56Z
  • ADU_YesNo: No
  • AgeRestrictions: N/K
  • FullAddress: 2124 Hickory
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ShortSale: No
  • Structures: Other/Remarks
  • SupplementRemarks: Adding exceptional versatility is a newly constructed approximately 429-square-foot detached guest house above the oversized two-car garage. Complete with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and its own private living space, it is ideal for guests, multigenerational living, a private office, or future ADU potential (buyer to verify all permitted uses). The oversized two-car garage features EV charging. Outdoor living is equally inviting with a private backyard featuring a spacious deck and patio designed for entertaining, along with a generous side yard offering room for gardens, recreation, or future enhancements. A walk-in basement provides abundant storage, easy access to home utilities, or the opportunity to create a custom wine cellar. Extensive infrastructure improvements include updated plumbing, sewer lines, electrical systems, and numerous additional upgrades that provide modern convenience while preserving the home's historic integrity. Offering approximately 2,191 square feet of total living space, including the detached guest house, this exceptional residence seamlessly blends architectural significance, fascinating San Diego history, modern improvements, flexible living space, and the significant tax advantages of the Mills Act. Opportunities to own a home of this caliber and historical importance in North Mission Hills are exceptionally rare.
  • Telecommunications: Cable (coaxial)
  • WaterHeaterType: Gas, Tankless
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Granite Counters, Shower, Shower in Tub
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, 6 Burner Stove, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Cooking
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Full, Good Condition
  • Roof: Composition, Rolled/Hot Mop
  • View: Neighborhood
  • Pool Features: N/K
  • Disclosures: Historical
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Concrete, Patio, Porch - Front, Porch - Rear

Garage/Parking

  • Garaged Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Detached, EV Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4.0
  • SDMLS_ParkingNonGaraged: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air, Gas, Whole House Fan
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: Gas
  • Water Source: Meter on Property
  • HeatSource: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Zoning: SPECIAL AN
  • Other Structures: Detached
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6741.0

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Tax History

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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
2026 $5,390 $376,064 $201,158 $174,906
2025 $5,390 $382,601 $205,560 $177,041
2024 $4,129 $329,942 $197,965 $131,977
2023 $4,013 $321,526 $192,915 $128,611
2022 $4,617 $380,753 $228,451 $152,302
2021 $4,205 $342,747 $205,648 $137,099
2020 $3,941 $321,923 $193,153 $128,770
2019 $3,864 $315,559 $189,335 $126,224
2018 $3,821 $329,568 $197,740 $131,828
2017 $80 $337,715 $202,629 $135,086
2016 $3,723 $321,509 $192,905 $128,604
2015 $8,933 $765,014 $571,671 $193,343
2014 $8,791 $750,029 $560,473 $189,556
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/01/2026 07/01/26 For Sale $2,599,000 +40.5% $1,186 / Sq Ft
04/19/2022 04/19/22 Sold $1,850,000 +3.1% $1,063 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/19/2022 03/19/22 Pending -- -- --
03/12/2022 03/12/22 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $1,032 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

About the Listing Agent

Todd Armstrong

Compass

(877) 658-7490

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Todd is originally from Covington, Kentucky right across the river from Cincinnati Ohio & started his Naval career in 1986 at the ripe old age of 17. After completing his advanced training in Aviation Electricity and Electronics, his first duty station was at NAS Cubi Point, Philippines. Upon completion of that tour, he found his way to San Diego and more specifically to Miramar, Naval Air Station, working on the greatest fighter jet in the world, the F-14 Tomcat. After years of deployments

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