$1,540,000
SOLD SEP 8, 2025
3 Beds
3 Baths
1,751 Sq Ft
2016 Built

Recently Sold

$879 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • City Lights View
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Birney Elementary School Rated A
  • Retreat
  • Walk-In Closet

About This Home

As of September 2025

Contemporary Gem in Hillcrest/University Heights! Stunning 3BR/2.5BA home in a private enclave combines tranquility, style, and unbeatable convenience. Newly built in 2016 and offered by the original owner with upgrades. Features include high ceilings, luxury vinyl plank flooring, chef’s kitchen with waterfall island, Bosch appliances, GE fridge, and custom cabinetry. California Closets throughout with wine storage. Spacious primary suite w/ dual closets, spa-like bath & private sunset-view balcony. Drought-tolerant yard w/ fruit trees, herb garden, drip irrigation & rain barrel. Insulated garage w/ temp control + safe, off-street carport, Eufy doorbell, LED lighting. High walk score! Walk to Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods, dining, parks. Quick access to medical centers, Balboa Park, Zoo & airport. Zoned for magnet school Birney Elementary School. No HOA & No Mello-Roos. Modern design meets prime location—don’t miss this rare opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Catherine Cheng

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #01440492 Listed on: 08/05/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

Co-Listed By

Ruth McDonald

Coldwell Banker Realty License #01395922

Last Buyer's Agent

Nadia Colucci

North Compass Realty License #01333604

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,874

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • City Lights
  • Neighborhood

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Exterior Construction
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,751 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Entryway
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Linoleum Flooring
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Kitchen

  • Convection Oven
  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Bosch Dishwasher
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Retreat
  • All Upper Level Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Additional Features

  • Drip Irrigation
  • Fence is in excellent condition
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Community Details

  • Hillcrest Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,874

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Unit Levels: 2 Story
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Co List Office Mls Id: CRP-14788
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 61044
  • Subdivision Name: HILLCREST
  • Directions: Please use GPS. Crosses with Hayes and Johnson.
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Shower in Tub
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Fire Sprinklers, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Convection Oven, Ice Maker, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Possible Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: FP in Living Room
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Stories: 2

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Excellent Condition
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: City, Neighborhood, City Lights
  • Construction Type: Stone, Stucco

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Attached, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Gas
  • Water Source: Meter on Property

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 5, 2025
Closed on
Sep 4, 2025
Sold by
Mark Larsen Family Living Trust and Larsen-Zaleski Family Trust
Bought by
Craft Timothy Paul and Craft Jennifer Sue
Seller's Agent
Catherine Cheng
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Nadia Colucci
North Compass Realty
List Price
$1,550,000
Sold Price
$1,540,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-0.65%
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.06%
Original Mortgage
$1,232,000
Outstanding Balance
$1,232,000
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$325,759

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 31, 2020
Sold by
Larsen Mark and Zaleski Larsen Lisa
Bought by
Zaleski Larsen Lisa and Larsen Mark

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$692,855
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 27, 2020
Sold by
Larsen Mark and Zaleski Larsen Lisa
Bought by
Larsen Mark and Zaleski Larsen Lisa

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$712,500
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 15, 2019
Sold by
Larsen Mark C and Zaleski Larsen Lisa Ann
Bought by
Larsen Mark C and Zaleski Larsen Lisa

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 8, 2017
Sold by
10Th Avenue 92103 Llc
Bought by
Larsen Mark C and Zaleski Larsen Lisa Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$795,000
Interest Rate
4.14%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 6, 2016
Sold by
Larsen Mark and Zaleski Larsen Lisa
Bought by
Larsen Mark and Zaleski Larsen Lisa
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 $1,540,000 California Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Wfg National Title Co Of Ca
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Wfg National Title Co Of Ca
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $925,000 Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Wfg National Title Co Of Ca
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,232,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $692,855 VA
Previous Owner $712,500 VA
Previous Owner $795,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/08/2025 09/08/25 Sold $1,540,000 -0.6% $879 / Sq Ft
08/11/2025 08/11/25 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2025 08/05/25 For Sale $1,550,000 -- $885 / 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 $12,874 $1,073,535 $696,348 $377,187
2024 $12,874 $1,052,487 $682,695 $369,792
2023 $12,589 $1,031,851 $669,309 $362,542
2022 $12,253 $1,011,620 $656,186 $355,434
2021 $12,167 $991,785 $643,320 $348,465
2020 $12,019 $981,616 $636,724 $344,892
2019 $11,803 $962,370 $624,240 $338,130
2018 $11,033 $943,500 $612,000 $331,500
2017 $5,184 $440,517 $238,177 $202,340
2016 $4,146 $350,507 $233,507 $117,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250035465

San Diego MLS

APN: 444-352-09