Michelle Tharayil
Compass
(747) 292-6844
23 Total Sales
1 in Middletown
$2,060,000 Price
3547 Union St Unit 49 San Diego, CA 92103
Middletown Neighborhood
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,101
Sq Ft
0.3
Acre Lot
Highlights
- In Ground Pool
- 13,142 Sq Ft lot
- Gated Home
- Grant K-8 Rated A-
About This Home
As of August 2026Rarely does a property come to market with a story this layered. Harper's Topiary Garden at 3547 Union St is a Mission Hills landmark. A 1939 single family home with a 1914 casita, set on 13,142 sq ft of terraced grounds featuring a decades-old topiary garden tended by the same family for generations. Featured in San Diego Magazine, Hidden San Diego, and viral across social media, this is one of San Diego's most beloved private spaces. The garden's legacy includes a dedicated caretaker whose knowledge of these grounds spans decades. Step through the gate and discover a secret garden world sculpted topiaries cascading down the hillside, a tranquil koi pond, a shimmering pool, and sweeping ocean and bay views that stretch to Point Loma, Coronado and beyond. The main house offers 2 bed/2 bath with hardwood floors and a finished basement. The detached casita at 3549 Union St adds 2 bed/1 bath and 1,084 sq ft with its own address. Bonus space eithin the casita with 1 bathroom that can be used as a wine cellar or storage. Detached 2-car garage. A property for the buyer who understands that certain things cannot be built, only inherited.
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Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- Built in 1939
Lot Details
- 13,142 Sq Ft Lot
- Gated Home
Home Design
- Composition Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2,101 Sq Ft Home
- 2-Story Property
Pool
- In Ground Pool
Community Details
- 2 Buildings
- 2 Units
- Mission Hills Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Tenant pays for n/k
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 28, 1993
Sold by
Harper Alexander A and Harper Edna M
Bought by
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Agents Specializing in Middletown, CA
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Michelle Tharayil
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Jenn Edwards
Jenn Edwards
Harcourts One
(619) 257-2618
49 Total Sales
1 in Middletown
$779,000 Price
-
Andrew Plante
Andrew Plante
Renovation Realty
(858) 766-6340
60 Total Sales
1 in Middletown
$1,250,000 Price
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James Nelson
James Nelson
Coldwell Banker West
(855) 980-5930
115 Total Sales
1 in Middletown
$1,401,000 Price
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Mary Valentine- Frolander
Mary Valentine- Frolander
First Team Real Estate
(442) 237-9602
105 Total Sales
1 in Middletown
$1,675,000 Price
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Ryan Dick
Ryan Dick
Compass
(858) 633-5638
40 Total Sales
4 in Middletown
$1M - $1.1M Price Range
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2026 08/18/26 | Sold | $2,060,000 | -10.2% | $980 / Sq Ft |
| 07/31/2026 07/31/26 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/08/2026 07/08/26 | Price Changed | $2,295,000 | -22.2% | $1,092 / Sq Ft |
| 07/07/2026 07/07/26 | For Sale | $2,950,000 | -- | $1,404 / Sq Ft |
Source: San Diego MLS
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 | $1,851 | $112,337 | $54,870 | $57,467 |
| 2025 | $1,851 | $110,136 | $53,795 | $56,341 |
| 2024 | $1,276 | $107,978 | $52,741 | $55,237 |
| 2023 | $1,245 | $105,861 | $51,707 | $54,154 |
| 2022 | $1,211 | $103,787 | $50,694 | $53,093 |
| 2021 | $1,201 | $101,752 | $49,700 | $52,052 |
| 2020 | $1,186 | $100,710 | $49,191 | $51,519 |
| 2019 | $1,164 | $98,736 | $48,227 | $50,509 |
| 2018 | $1,088 | $96,801 | $47,282 | $49,519 |
| 2017 | $80 | $94,904 | $46,355 | $48,549 |
| 2016 | $1,040 | $93,045 | $45,447 | $47,598 |
| 2015 | $1,024 | $91,649 | $44,765 | $46,884 |
| 2014 | $1,008 | $89,855 | $43,889 | $45,966 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Michelle Tharayil
Seller's Agent in 2026
Michelle Tharayil
Compass
(818) 588-2684
1 in this area
23 Total Sales
-
Nathan Gray
Buyer's Agent in 2026
Nathan Gray
Compass
(858) 914-8004
1 in this area
45 Total Sales
Map
Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 260016525
APN: 451-461-23-00
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