NOT LISTED FOR SALE

4251 Alder Dr San Diego, CA 92116

Kensington Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,738,000 - $1,857,802

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,646 Sq Ft
$1,092/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 23, 2021

Last sale price $1,225,000 $744 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,767/month

20 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Lewis Middle School Rated A-
  • Valley View
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of March 2021

Looking for a HUGE yard? Want to build a tree house? This home is a MUST SEE! Bright, original wood floors, remodeled bathrooms. Downstairs bedroom with attached bathroom with accessibility features. Covered, enclosed sun room not included in sq ft. Additional 1 bed/1bath Granny flat over the garage with kitchenette approx 350-400 sq ft not included in assessor sq ft. Owned solar. Close to frwy, restaurants, shopping.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Minka Hull

Minka Hull, Broker License #01748628 Listed on: 02/13/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Tiffany Torgan

Prestige Properties Enterprises Inc. License #01276329

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $16,116

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Tandem Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 1,646 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Valley Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Washer and Gas Dryer Hookup

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Floor Furnace
  • Gravity Heating System
  • Separate Water Meter

Additional Features

  • Grab Bar In Bathroom
  • Shed
  • Detached Guest House

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 465-273-08-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$16,116

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Metro Uptown
  • Cross Street: Biona Dr
  • Neighborhood: Kensington
  • LP / Sq Ft: 847.51
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 744.23
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 744.23
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars In Bathroom(s)
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1935
  • 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, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Gas Stove
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Room/Separate, Sun Room, Walk-In Closet
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12x18
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 1646
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Guest House: Detached
  • Roof: Rock/Gravel
  • View: Valley/Canyon

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Non Garage Parking: Tandem, Driveway
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall/Window
  • Laundry Utilities: Washer Hookup, Gas & Electric Dryer HU
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Floor Furnace, Wall/Gravity
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .25 to .5 AC
  • Topography: Level
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 465-273-08-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 13347
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.31
  • Other Structures: Guest House
  • Map Code Column: H
  • Map Code Page: 1269
  • Map Code Row: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 13, 2021
Closed on
Mar 8, 2021
Sold by
Cole Jennifer and The Janet J Evans Trust
Bought by
Irving Susan Sparks and The Susan Sparks Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Minka Hull
Minka Hull, Broker
Buyer's Agent
Tiffany Torgan
Prestige Properties Enterprises Inc.
List Price
$1,475,000
Sold Price
$1,225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$250,000
-16.95%
Current Estimated Value
$1,796,951

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$571,951
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.69%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2001
Sold by
Evans Janet L
Bought by
Evans Janet J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Interest Rate
6.92%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 1995
Sold by
Evans Janet J
Bought by
Evans Janet J

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 1995
Sold by
Berg Royal D and Evans Janet J
Bought by
Evans Janet J
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
Irving Susan Sparks $1,225,000 Wfg Title Co Of Ca San Diego
Evans Janet J -- United Title Company
Evans Janet J -- --
Evans Janet J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Evans Janet J $112,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
03/23/2021 03/23/21 Sold $1,225,000 -12.2% $744 / Sq Ft
03/06/2021 03/06/21 Pending -- -- --
02/26/2021 02/26/21 Price Changed $1,395,000 -5.4% $848 / Sq Ft
02/13/2021 02/13/21 For Sale $1,475,000 -- $896 / 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 $16,116 $1,325,978 $1,190,674 $135,304
2024 $16,116 $1,299,979 $1,167,328 $132,651
2023 $15,757 $1,274,490 $1,144,440 $130,050
2022 $15,334 $1,249,500 $1,122,000 $127,500
2021 $1,459 $108,583 $56,531 $52,052
2020 $1,442 $107,471 $55,952 $51,519
2019 $1,415 $105,364 $54,855 $50,509
2018 $1,327 $103,299 $53,780 $49,519
2017 $1,295 $101,275 $52,726 $48,549
2016 $1,273 $99,291 $51,693 $47,598
2015 $1,255 $97,801 $50,917 $46,884
2014 $1,237 $95,886 $49,920 $45,966
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • M

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Minka Hull

    Minka Hull, Broker

    (619) 294-9420

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Minka Hull
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  • Tiffany Torgan

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Tiffany Torgan

    Prestige Properties Enterprises Inc.

    (858) 504-8433

    1 in this area

    55 Total Sales

    Tiffany Torgan
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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 210003912

San Diego MLS

APN: 465-273-08

California San Diego County San Diego 92116 Kensington

4251 Alder Dr, San Diego, CA

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