$3,100,000
SOLD JUL 30, 2025
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,188 Sq Ft
10,890 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$740 Per Sq Ft

13% Below List Price

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Projection Room
  • All Bedrooms Downstairs
  • Custom Home
  • Solar Power System
  • Two Primary Bedrooms
  • View of Trees or Woods

About This Home

As of July 2025

Architectural canyon retreat by Batter Kay blends modern design, smart tech, and immersive nature. Just steps to Spruce St Bridge & Balboa Park, this 4,188 sqft home features a Control4 system, Concord elevator, paid 40-panel solar, 3-car garage, chef’s kitchen w/Sub-Zero, Thermador, Dacor, Bosch, walk-in pantry, and laundry room w/sink. Spa-like primary suite has a jetted tub with canyon view, heated towel racks, walk-in custom closet, fireplace & private deck. Floor-to-ceiling windows, electronic blinds, and 1,391 sq ft of decks create a serene, treehouse-like setting. Zen Waterfall Patio + hawk, squirrel & hummingbird sightings make this home a true sanctuary. Designed by Batter Kay Architects and set in San Diego’s historic Arroyo Canyon, this home is a rare balance of artistry, privacy, and connection to nature. Steps from Balboa Park, Hillcrest, and the iconic Spruce Street Suspension Bridge, the home spans 4,188 sq ft of refined living space, complemented by 1,391 sq ft of elevated canyon-view decks. From the moment you enter, greeted by a calming entry water feature, you’ll feel the serenity woven into every detail. A Concord-brand elevator connects each level, while a paid 40-panel solar system(2023) powers the home. Floor-to-ceiling glass, electronic blinds, and a Control4 Smart Home System bring light, technology, and energy efficiency together seamlessly. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with Thermador, Sub-Zero, Bosch, Dacor appliances, a warming drawer, walk-in pantry, and artistic tilework. The primary suite offers spa-style living with a jetted soaking tub, heated towel racks, gas fireplace, walk-in custom closet, and private deck. Just down the hall, a Zen Waterfall Patio offers a hidden outdoor lounge complete with a stone waterfall and sculptural wall art. It’s one of many private spaces where nature takes center stage. Birdwatch from your breakfast table. Spot a hawk perched at eye level. Watch squirrels dart through eucalyptus limbs or lizards bask in the sun. This isn’t just a home—it’s a living ecosystem, elevated above the city yet rooted in its rhythm. A 1,146 sq ft basement with a private street-level entry offers potential for a guest suite, studio, or 2 bed/2 bath conversion. This is a true architectural retreat—where design, wildlife, and wellness coexist.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nick Redford

eXp Realty of California, Inc License #01873707 Listed on: 04/25/2025

eXp Realty of California, Inc

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul Redford

eXp Realty of California, Inc License #02191161

eXp Realty of California, Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Property Near a Canyon
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Steep Slope
  • Front and Back Yard Sprinklers
  • Private Yard
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Valley
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Custom Home
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Modern Architecture
  • Entry on the 1st floor
  • Flat Roof Shape
  • Wood Siding
  • Metal Siding
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 4,188 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wired For Sound
  • Wired For Data
  • Built-In Features
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Track Lighting
  • Formal Entry
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Attached Deck
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Projection Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Library
  • Bonus Room
  • Workshop
  • Storage Room
  • Utility Room
  • Home Gym
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven
  • Built-In Range
  • Range Hood
  • Warming Drawer
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • All Bedrooms Down
  • Double Master Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bidet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Intercom
  • Smart Home
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System
  • Drip Irrigation

Outdoor Features

  • Stone Porch or Patio

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Separate Water Meter
  • Water Filtration System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Prewired Cat-5 Cables
  • Phone System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 452-537-39-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0.25 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Custom Built, Modern
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Metro Uptown
  • Cross Street: W Spruce/ W Thorn
  • Neighborhood: Bankers Hill
  • Supplement: Designed by Batter Kay Architects and set in San Diego’s historic Arroyo Canyon, this home is a rare balance of artistry, privacy, and connection to nature. Steps from Balboa Park, Hillcrest, and the iconic Spruce Street Suspension Bridge, the home spans 4,188 sq ft of refined living space, complemented by 1,391 sq ft of elevated canyon-view decks. From the moment you enter, greeted by a calming entry water feature, you’ll feel the serenity woven into every detail. A Concord-brand elevator connects each level, while a paid 40-panel solar system(2023) powers the home. Floor-to-ceiling glass, electronic blinds, and a Control4 Smart Home System bring light, technology, and energy efficiency together seamlessly. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with Thermador, Sub-Zero, Bosch, Dacor appliances, a warming drawer, walk-in pantry, and artistic tilework. The primary suite offers spa-style living with a jetted soaking tub, heated towel racks, gas fireplace, walk-in custom closet, and private deck. Just down the hall, a Zen Waterfall Patio offers a hidden outdoor lounge complete with a stone waterfall and sculptural wall art. It’s one of many private spaces where nature takes center stage. Birdwatch from your breakfast table. Spot a hawk perched at eye level. Watch squirrels dart through eucalyptus limbs or lizards bask in the sun. This isn’t just a home—it’s a living ecosystem, elevated above the city yet rooted in its rhythm. A 1,146 sq ft basement with a private street-level entry offers potential for a guest suite, studio, or 2 bed/2 bath conversion. This is a true architectural retreat—where design, wildlife, and wellness coexist.
  • Estimated Living Space: 4,000 to 4,999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 852.2
  • Miscellaneous: Dog Run, Elevators/Stairclimber
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 740.21
  • Residential Unit Location: Detached
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 740.21
  • Stories: 4 Story
  • Stories In Building: 4
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 4
  • Year Built: 2002
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Bidet, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Home Automation System, Kitchen Island, Living Room Balcony, Living Room Deck Attached, Open Floor Plan, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Shower, Storage Space, Track Lighting, Phone System
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Trash Compactor, Washer, Water Filtration, Built In Range, Double Oven, Electric Oven, Freezer, Grill, Range/Stove Hood, Warmer Oven Drawer, Gas Range
  • Elevator: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room, Fp In Master Br
  • Searchable Rooms: Basement, Bonus Room, Breakfast Area, Den, Dining Area, Dining Room/Separate, Exercise Room, Family Room, Formal Entry, Library, Master Bdrm 2, Master Retreat, Media/Music, Office, Optional Bedrooms, Storage Room, Workshop, Utility Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, All Bedrooms Down, Home Theatre, Laundry, Master Bathroom, Projection, Walk-In Closet, Walk-In Pantry
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18x18
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room, Inside
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 4188
  • Total Bathrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Metal, Stucco, Wood/Stucco, Glass
  • Fencing: Full
  • Patio: Deck, Stone/Tile
  • Roof: Flat
  • View: Parklike, Valley/Canyon, Trees/Woods
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached, Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
  • Security: Closed Circuit TV, Security System, Smoke Detector
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Water Heater Type: Gas, Water Heater Unit
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Telecommunications: Audio, Cable (coaxial), Computer (cat5), Intercom, Security, Wired for Data, Wired for Sound
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Association/Amenities

  • Entry Level Building: 1
  • Entry Level Unit: 1

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Community: MISSION HILLS

Lot Info

  • Irrigation: Drip
  • Lot Size: 7,500-10,889 SF
  • Site: Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear
  • Topography: Canyon/Valley, Slope Steep
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 452-537-39-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 10781
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.25
  • Map Code Column: A
  • Map Code Page: 1269
  • Map Code Row: 7

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 25, 2025
Closed on
Jul 8, 2025
Sold by
Richard N Sager Revocable Trust and Pomerantz Wendy Sager
Bought by
Haibo James Lu 2005 Revocable Trust and Lu
Seller's Agent
Nick Redford
eXp Realty of California, Inc
Buyer's Agent
Paul Redford
eXp Realty of California, Inc
List Price
$3,569,000
Sold Price
$3,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$469,000
-13.14%
Views
107
Current Estimated Value
$3,091,337

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$8,663
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.45%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 2011
Sold by
Sager Richard N
Bought by
Sager Richard N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 21, 2009
Sold by
Sager Richard N
Bought by
Sager Richard N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$600,000
Interest Rate
5.59%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2007
Sold by
Sager Richard
Bought by
Sager Richard N

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 23, 1993
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $3,100,000 Lawyers Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Fidelity National Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Corinthian Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $190,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $600,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/30/2025 07/30/25 Sold $3,100,000 -13.1% $740 / Sq Ft
06/12/2025 06/12/25 Pending -- -- --
04/25/2025 04/25/25 For Sale $3,569,000 -- $852 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

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 $12,497 $1,042,168 $347,843 $694,325
2024 $12,497 $1,021,734 $341,023 $680,711
2023 $12,220 $1,001,701 $334,337 $667,364
2022 $11,893 $982,061 $327,782 $654,279
2021 $11,810 $962,805 $321,355 $641,450
2020 $11,666 $952,933 $318,060 $634,873
2019 $11,456 $934,249 $311,824 $622,425
2018 $10,709 $915,931 $305,710 $610,221
2017 $10,453 $897,972 $299,716 $598,256
2016 $10,286 $880,366 $293,840 $586,526
2015 $10,133 $867,143 $289,427 $577,716
2014 $9,971 $850,158 $283,758 $566,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250025579

San Diego MLS

APN: 452-537-39

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