NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $2,448,140 - $3,178,000

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,896 Sq Ft
$695/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 29, 2020

Last sale price $1,677,000 $430 Per Sq Ft

Est. 61% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $15,087/month

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Home Office
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Attic
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of October 2020

REMARKABLY preserved & RARELY SEEN near original, the distinguished 1910 'OTIS HOUSE' exudes the true grace and beauty of its time. Historically designated Site No.173 enrolled in the MILLS ACT**OFFERS SIGNIFICANT TAX SAVINGS** Immense GOURMET kitchen looks onto lovely garden, perfect for entertaining. Stunning master retreat with views of the harbor. Thoughtfully updated baths. Historic details abound! Nestled in the heart of charming Bankers Hill near Balboa Park,SD Bay, & Downtown. (See video tour) [Supplement]: Built in 1910, in what was originally called "Lawyers Block", the Otis House is one of the last existing works by architect G.A. Hanssen known for his residential and commercial work, and early landmarks of San Diego. Commissioned by Santa Fe Railroad official, A.F. Hunt, the home was named after its second owner, Col. Harrison Gray Otis, a West Point Calvary Officer. It remained in the family until 1975, maintained to nearly original condition. This Tudor Revival exterior meets the warmth of its Arts & Crafts interior including original wood floors and vertical grain old growth Douglas fir woodwork throughout, picture rails, built-in china cabinet in formal dining room with leaded glass doors repeating the front door stained glass pattern opening onto formal entry leading to main stairs. "Clinker-brick" fireplace in the living room welcomes its guests between original built-in leaded glass bookcases. Updated kitchen with Le Cornue range, Gaggenau side-by side refrigerator and full size freezer, still maintains its charm by incorporating the original butler's pantry cabinetry. Perfect for entertaining as it overlooks and opens onto lush patio and garden complete with fountain and retractable awning for added comfort. Bradbury & Bradbury hand printed wallpaper adorn the telephone room and powder room featuring the original John Douglas "Cheap is Best" toilet. Separate maid's staircase leads to second floor, and another leads to the basement. Second stor...

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Crissi Lee

Keller Williams Realty License #01988670 Listed on: 05/29/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Sherry Kazerouni

Vanguard Properties License #02011495

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,313

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 4 Open Parking Spaces
  • 1 Car Garage
  • Detached Carport Space
  • Parking Available
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Tudor Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Plaster
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,896 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Fireplace
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Workshop
  • Utility Room
  • Attic
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Free-Standing Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Fire Pit

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 4525543300

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,313

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Attached: No
  • Subdivision Name Other: Mission Hills
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman, Tudor
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Parcel Number: 4525543300
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Living Area: 3896.00 Square Feet
  • Stories: 3
  • Appliances: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Full And Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook
  • Fireplace Features: Fire Pit
  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Price Per Square Foot: 430.44
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Up, Attic, Basement, Entry, Formal Entry, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Library, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Office, Retreat, Two Masters, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry, Workshop

Exterior Features

  • Fence: Yes
  • Fencing: Wood, Wrought Iron
  • Pool Private: No
  • Roof: Composition
  • Construction Materials: Plaster, Stucco, Wood Siding

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached Carport, Driveway, Street
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5.00
  • Uncovered Spaces: 4.00

Utilities

  • Heating: Yes
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Freezer, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Individual Room, Upper Level, Gas Dryer Hookup
  • Cooling: Heat Pump, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Senior Community: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Level

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2020
Closed on
Oct 7, 2020
Sold by
Durnford Jonathan and Ries Marianne
Bought by
Mai Au Co
Seller's Agent
Crissi Lee
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sherry Kazerouni
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$1,677,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$218,000
-11.5%
Current Estimated Value
$2,708,285

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,031,285
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.41%
Original Mortgage
$647,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2020
Closed on
Sep 3, 2020
Sold by
Zlotin Dema
Bought by
Mai Au Co
Seller's Agent
Crissi Lee
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sherry Kazerouni
Vanguard Properties
List Price
$1,895,000
Sold Price
$1,677,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$218,000
-11.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$647,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 2, 2011
Sold by
Neely Richard W and Neely Julie A
Bought by
Durnford Jonathan and Ries Marianne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$910,000
Interest Rate
4.77%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2001
Sold by
Stein Barton A and Stein Barbara B
Bought by
Neely Richard W and Neely Julie A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$544,000
Interest Rate
6.62%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 1998
Sold by
Reiss Betty E
Bought by
Stein Burton A and Stein Barbara B

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$303,500
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Balloon
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mai Au Co $1,677,000 Lawyers Title Company
Mai Au Co -- Lawyers Title Company
Durnford Jonathan $1,358,000 None Available
Neely Richard W $680,000 Fidelity National Title
Stein Burton A -- Gateway Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mai Au Co $575,000
Closed Mai Au Co $647,000
Previous Owner Durnford Jonathan $909,681
Previous Owner Ries Marianne $907,200
Previous Owner Durnford Jonathan $910,000
Previous Owner Neely Richard W $727,000
Previous Owner Neely Richard W $650,000
Previous Owner Neely Richard W $544,000
Previous Owner Stein Burton A $70,000
Previous Owner Stein Burton A $303,500
Closed Neely Richard W $102,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/29/2020 10/29/20 Sold $1,677,000 -11.5% $430 / Sq Ft
09/01/2020 09/01/20 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2020 05/29/20 For Sale $1,895,000 -- $486 / Sq Ft
Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

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 $4,313 $370,010 $222,006 $148,004
2024 $4,313 $355,322 $213,193 $142,129
2023 $4,237 $350,106 $210,063 $140,043
2022 $4,116 $342,678 $205,606 $137,072
2021 $4,028 $324,220 $194,532 $129,688
2020 $3,616 $298,378 $172,272 $126,106
2019 $3,592 $295,916 $170,927 $124,989
2018 $3,672 $316,848 $183,616 $133,232
2017 $80 $324,202 $188,155 $136,047
2016 $3,575 $308,945 $179,126 $129,819
2015 $3,573 $308,662 $179,050 $129,612
2014 $3,670 $315,678 $183,379 $132,299
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

MLS Number: 200024391

California Regional Multiple Listing Service (CRMLS)

APN: 452-554-33