NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3678 Herbert St San Diego, CA 92103

Hillcrest Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,787,000 - $2,562,000

5 Beds
3 Baths
2,338 Sq Ft
$929/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 26, 2021

Last sale price $1,540,000 $659 Per Sq Ft

Est. 41% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $13,206/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Home Theater
  • 12,023 Sq Ft lot
  • Home Office
  • Jefferson Elementary Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Stone Porch or Patio

About This Home

As of March 2021

Located in the prestigious Marston Hills subdivision of Hillcrest, the “Herbert Tree House” is a canyon retreat just blocks away from the City, Balboa Park, and the Zoo. Boasting an open-floor layout, a custom gourmet kitchen with top-of-the-line Viking and KitchenAid appliances, and *two* decks, this "smart" home exemplifies indoor-outdoor lifestyle. This home is nestled on over 12,000 SF of canyon preserve, and is sure to delight those who want modern conveniences in a verdant and tranquil setting.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chassity Doremus

LPT Realty,Inc License #02010181 Listed on: 01/21/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Chassity Doremus

LPT Realty,Inc License #02010181 Listed on: 01/21/2021

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $20,694

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Gated Home
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Sprinkler System

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,338 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 2 Parking Spaces
  • Carport
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Stone Porch or Patio

Schools

  • San Diego Unified School District Elementary And Middle School
  • San Diego Unified School District High School

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 452-163-21-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$20,694

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Metro Uptown
  • Cross Street: Cypress Ave
  • Neighborhood: Marston Hills
  • LP / Sq Ft: 662.96
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 658.68
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 658.68
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Stories In Building: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1946
  • 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

  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Walls: Drywall
  • Searchable Rooms: Office, Home Theatre
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15x11
  • Optional Bedrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2338
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Gate
  • Patio: Stone/Tile
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Non Garage Parking: Carport, Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Available
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: HILLCREST

Schools

  • School District URL: https://www.sandiegounified.org/
  • Elementary School: San Diego Unified School District
  • Elementary School Website: https://www.sandiegounified.org/
  • High School: San Diego Unified School District
  • Middle School Url: https://www.sandiegounified.org/
  • Middle School: San Diego Unified School District

Lot Info

  • Irrigation: Sprinklers
  • Lot Size: .25 to .5 AC
  • Topography: Slope Gentle
  • Water District: CITY OF SAN DIEGO
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 452-163-21-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 12023
  • Water District URL: http://www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 21, 2021
Closed on
Feb 5, 2021
Sold by
Eck Thomas and Dao Adam
Bought by
Punt Daniel and Smith Melvin
Seller's Agent
Chassity Doremus
LPT Realty,Inc
Buyer's Agent
Chassity Doremus
LPT Realty,Inc
List Price
$1,550,000
Sold Price
$1,540,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-0.65%
Current Estimated Value
$2,171,914

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$631,914
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.80%
Original Mortgage
$1,232,000
Interest Rate
2.73%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2017
Sold by
Schwarz Brett G
Bought by
Eck Thomas and Dao Adam

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,246,361
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2011
Sold by
Schwarz John G and Schwarz Donna E
Bought by
Schwarz Brett G

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 1, 2006
Sold by
Schwarz Donna
Bought by
Schwarz John G and Schwarz Donna E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 2005
Sold by
Bateman Matthew and Bateman Sara
Bought by
Schwarz Donna

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 18, 2004
Sold by
Christensen James B and Christensen Pamela R
Bought by
Bateman Matthew and Bateman Sara

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$470,000
Interest Rate
6.27%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone First

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 8, 2002
Sold by
Christensen James B and Christensen Pamela R
Bought by
Christensen James B and Christensen Pamela R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
5.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 5, 2002
Sold by
Christensen James B and Christensen Pamela R
Bought by
Christensen James B and Christensen Pamela R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$155,000
Interest Rate
5.89%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2001
Sold by
Christensen James B and Christensen Pamela R
Bought by
Christensen James B and Christensen Pamela R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
7.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 27, 2001
Sold by
Christensen James B and Christensen Pamela R
Bought by
Christensen James B and Christensen Pamela R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$130,000
Interest Rate
7.26%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2000
Sold by
Christensen James B and Christensen Pamela R
Bought by
Christensen James B and Christensen Pamela R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 1987
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Punt Daniel $1,540,000 Ticor Title San Diego Branch
Eck Thomas $1,385,000 Fidelity Natl Title Co Sd
Schwarz Brett G -- None Available
Schwarz John G -- None Available
Schwarz John G -- None Available
Schwarz Donna $850,000 Chicago Title Co
Bateman Matthew $770,000 Chicago Title Co
Christensen James B -- --
Christensen James B -- American Title Co
Christensen James B -- --
Christensen James B -- Southland Title Corporation
Christensen James B -- --
-- $155,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Punt Daniel $1,232,000
Previous Owner Eck Thomas $1,246,361
Previous Owner Bateman Matthew $470,000
Previous Owner Christensen James B $155,000
Previous Owner Christensen James B $130,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/26/2021 03/26/21 Sold $1,540,000 -0.6% $659 / Sq Ft
01/30/2021 01/30/21 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2021 01/21/21 For Sale $1,550,000 -- $663 / 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 $20,694 $1,749,563 $1,190,674 $558,889
2024 $20,694 $1,682,259 $1,167,328 $514,931
2023 $19,662 $1,602,216 $1,144,440 $457,776
2022 $19,139 $1,570,800 $1,122,000 $448,800
2021 $18,331 $1,484,999 $1,072,202 $412,797
2020 $18,022 $1,469,773 $1,061,208 $408,565
2019 $17,699 $1,440,954 $1,040,400 $400,554
2018 $16,626 $1,412,700 $1,020,000 $392,700
2017 $80 $919,919 $541,129 $378,790
2016 $10,620 $901,882 $530,519 $371,363
2015 $10,464 $888,336 $522,551 $365,785
2014 $10,299 $870,935 $512,315 $358,620
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Chassity Doremus

    LPT Realty,Inc

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 210001689

San Diego MLS

APN: 452-163-21

California San Diego County San Diego 92103 Hillcrest

3678 Herbert St, San Diego, CA

This home is located at 3678 Herbert St, San Diego, CA 92103 since 21 January 2021 and is currently estimated at $2,171,914, approximately $928 per square foot. This property was built in 1946. 3678 Herbert St is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including Jefferson Elementary, Roosevelt International Middle School, and North Park Christian School.

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