$630,000
SOLD SEP 23, 2025
2 Beds
1 Bath
898 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$702 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Front Porch
  • Dining Area
  • Gravity Heating System
  • Living Room
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • 1-Story Property

About This Home

As of September 2025

Sweat equity special! Welcome to 3040 Menlo Ave, a charming single family residence with owned solar nestled in the heart of San Diego. Step inside to discover beautiful easterly views and a living space glowing with natural light. One of the lowest priced single family homes in Central San Diego, the property features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom and is situated on a spacious 6,263 square foot lot with plenty of space for an ADU or expanding the current footprint. The home also features 3 mini-split units and a double driveway for extra parking convenience. The property's central location places you within easy reach of local amenities, schools and parks. Opportunity truly knocks at 3040 Menlo - you do not want to miss out on this incredible property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Johnny Noris

Compass License #02023983 Listed on: 09/04/2025

Compass

Co-Listed By

Ramon Maldonado

Compass License #01920346

Last Buyer's Agent

Drew Auker

Auker Group License #01867075

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,529

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Property is zoned R-2:MINOR

Parking

  • 3 Parking Spaces

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 898 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Front Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Gravity Heating System

Community Details

  • City Heights Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,529

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Unit Levels: 1 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 8676
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 8676
  • Subdivision Name: CITY HEIGHTS
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Appliances: Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 2
  • Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Partial
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Front

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: None Known

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall/Window
  • Heating: Wall/Gravity
  • Sewer: Sewer Connected
  • Laundry Features: None Known
  • Water Source: Meter on Property

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R-2:MINOR
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6263.0

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 8, 2025
Sold by
Marcus H Turner Trust and Lopez Leah Michelle
Bought by
Wisdom Holdings Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$513,797
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
Construction

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 16, 2024
Sold by
Turner Marcus H
Bought by
Marcus H Turner Trust and Turner

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2009
Sold by
Alfaro Yolanda and Turner Yolanda
Bought by
Turner Marcus H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,478
Interest Rate
5.08%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 2009
Sold by
Comell Teresa E Bacon
Bought by
Turner Marcus H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$171,478
Interest Rate
5.08%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 31, 2007
Sold by
Gowing Bertis N
Bought by
Gowing Bertis N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$544,185
Interest Rate
5.96%
Mortgage Type
Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2004
Sold by
Gowing Bertis N
Bought by
Gowing Bertis N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$435,478
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $500,000 Chicago Title
Grant Deed -- None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title Of California
Grant Deed $166,000 Multiple
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lenders Choice Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Financial Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $513,797 Construction
Previous Owner $171,478 VA
Previous Owner $544,185 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Previous Owner $435,478 FHA
Closed $435,478 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/23/2025 09/23/25 Sold $630,000 +5.2% $702 / Sq Ft
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Pending -- -- --
09/04/2025 09/04/25 For Sale $599,000 -- $667 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

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 $2,529 $214,259 $116,165 $98,094
2024 $2,529 $210,059 $113,888 $96,171
2023 $2,471 $205,941 $111,655 $94,286
2022 $2,404 $201,904 $109,466 $92,438
2021 $2,386 $197,946 $107,320 $90,626
2020 $2,356 $195,917 $106,220 $89,697
2019 $2,313 $192,077 $104,138 $87,939
2018 $2,162 $188,312 $102,097 $86,215
2017 $82 $184,621 $100,096 $84,525
2016 $2,073 $181,002 $98,134 $82,868
2015 $2,041 $178,284 $96,660 $81,624
2014 $2,009 $174,793 $94,767 $80,026
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250037873

San Diego MLS

APN: 476-312-19