PENDING
$255K PRICE DROP
4251 Ethelda Place San Diego, CA 92116
Kensington NeighborhoodEstimated payment $5,550/month
Total Views
345,955
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,162
Sq Ft
$856
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Concrete Porch or Patio
- Lewis Middle School Rated A-
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- 1-Story Property
About This Home
Step inside this 1936 California Bungalow Featuring Formal Living & Dining Rooms, Original Hardwood Floors, Living Room Fireplace, Modern Updates with Period Finishes, Preserving the Character of Both the Home and the Surrounding Kensington Neighborhood, Vintage Details Like Built-ins, Breakfast Nook and Original Windows Maintain the Residence's Historic Appeal, Move-in Ready, Meticulously Landscaped, Backyard Fountain, Designed for Entertaining, with Multiple Seating Areas, Flagstone Patio and Lush Greenery. Relax in your Private Outdoor Retreat or Take a Short Stroll to Nearby Shops, Restaurants, Parks, and the Library. Kensington is Known for its Architecture, Tree-Lined Streets and Walkability.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Year Built
- Built in 1936
Lot Details
- 4,803 Sq Ft Lot
- Partially Fenced Property
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Composition Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1,162 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Living Room with Fireplace
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Oven or Range
- Range Hood
- Dishwasher
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Outdoor Features
- Concrete Porch or Patio
Utilities
- Forced Air Heating System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
Community Details
- San Diego Subdivision
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Floorplan
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $3,866 | $318,216 | $172,433 | $145,783 |
| 2024 | $3,866 | $311,977 | $169,052 | $142,925 |
| 2023 | $3,781 | $305,861 | $165,738 | $140,123 |
| 2022 | $3,680 | $299,865 | $162,489 | $137,376 |
| 2021 | $3,655 | $293,986 | $159,303 | $134,683 |
| 2020 | $3,611 | $290,972 | $157,670 | $133,302 |
| 2019 | $3,547 | $285,268 | $154,579 | $130,689 |
| 2018 | $3,318 | $279,676 | $151,549 | $128,127 |
| 2017 | $3,239 | $274,193 | $148,578 | $125,615 |
| 2016 | $3,186 | $268,817 | $145,665 | $123,152 |
| 2015 | $3,140 | $264,780 | $143,477 | $121,303 |
| 2014 | $3,091 | $259,594 | $140,667 | $118,927 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/2025 11/25/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/20/2025 11/20/25 | Price Changed | $995,000 | -11.6% | $856 / Sq Ft |
| 10/10/2025 10/10/25 | Price Changed | $1,125,000 | -4.3% | $968 / Sq Ft |
| 09/04/2025 09/04/25 | Price Changed | $1,175,000 | -6.0% | $1,011 / Sq Ft |
| 08/21/2025 08/21/25 | For Sale | $1,250,000 | -- | $1,076 / Sq Ft |
Source: San Diego MLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Southland Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Southland Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Commerce Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | Commerce Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | First American Title | |
| Individual Deed | $203,000 | Fidelity National Title | |
| Deed | $186,500 | -- | |
| Deed | $110,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $236,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Closed | $162,400 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
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Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 250036804
APN: 471-022-14
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