$1,210,000
SOLD DEC 4, 2024
2 Beds
2 Baths
900 Sq Ft
2,790 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,344 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Workshop
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Laundry Room
  • Lewis Middle School Rated A-
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Dining Area

About This Home

As of December 2024

Nestled in the heart of Kensington and just a short walk to the village’s delightful restaurants and boutique shops, this meticulously remodeled 1925 Spanish charmer is a rare find. Step inside and be greeted by beautiful bamboo hardwood floors that flow throughout a thoughtfully designed floorplan, featuring two spacious bedrooms and two stylish bathrooms. The cozy living room offers character with original built-ins and a beautifully tiled fireplace, setting a warm, inviting atmosphere. Open to the great room, the modern kitchen shines with leathered granite countertops, high-end appliances, including a Viking refrigerator and induction range, making it ideal for those who love to cook and entertain. The primary bedroom is a true sanctuary, featuring a spacious walk-in closet and a stunning en-suite bathroom. New dual French doors lead directly from the bedroom to the serene backyard, allowing for an effortless indoor-outdoor flow, perfect for morning coffee or an evening breeze. Out back, the private yard is a retreat of its own, complete with stamped concrete, a French drainage system, and a charming pergola perfect for gatherings with friends and family. Additional conveniences include a 1-car garage, an extra parking space, a new roof, updated central heating and air, refreshed exterior stucco, and a 200-amp electrical service. This home blends historic charm with modern updates, offering unparalleled value in Kensington Village!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Patrick Mercer

Keller Williams La Jolla License #01964971 Listed on: 10/28/2024

Keller Williams La Jolla

Last Buyer's Agent

Hayley Taylor

Chris Beason Realty License #01983191

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,181

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 2,790 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 900 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Workshop

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry Located Outside
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Gravity Heating System
  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 454-713-16-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,181

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Metro Uptown
  • Cross Street: Monroe Avenue
  • Neighborhood: Kensington
  • LP / Sq Ft: 1327.78
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1344.44
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 1344.44
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • 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, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Area, Workshop, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Family Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bathroom
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12x10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Outside
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 900
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Roof: Tile/Clay

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Non Garage Parking: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Wall/Gravity
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community: KENSINGTON

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 1-3,999 SF
  • Topography: Level
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 454-713-16-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 2790

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 28, 2024
Closed on
Nov 7, 2024
Sold by
Michael And Susan Sterner Trust and Sterner Michael R
Bought by
Giacopelli Megan
Seller's Agent
Patrick Mercer
Keller Williams La Jolla
Buyer's Agent
Hayley Taylor
Chris Beason Realty
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,210,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
1.26%
Views
79

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.52%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$992,686
Interest Rate
6.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$159,185

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 10, 2015
Sold by
Sterner Michael R and Sterner Susan M
Bought by
The Michael & Susan Sterner Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$432,750
Interest Rate
3.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 11, 2013
Sold by
Sterner Michael R and Sterner Susan
Bought by
Sterner Michael R and Sterner Susan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
4.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 13, 2012
Sold by
Sterner Michael and Sterner Susan
Bought by
Sterner Michael R and Sterner Susan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$325,554
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 2008
Sold by
Sterner Michael R and Sterner Susan
Bought by
Sterner Michael R and Sterner Susan M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 20, 2005
Sold by
Sterner Michael R and Sterner Susan
Bought by
Sterner Michael R and Sterner Susan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$432,000
Interest Rate
5.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2003
Sold by
Ebert Joseph
Bought by
Sterner Michael R and Dandos Susan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$359,125
Interest Rate
5.85%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 18, 2002
Sold by
Ebert Joseph and Ebert Joe
Bought by
Ebert Joseph

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,500
Interest Rate
5.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2001
Sold by
Ebert Ewald E
Bought by
Ebert Joe

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$233,000
Interest Rate
6%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 1999
Sold by
Ebert Jeanette M
Bought by
Ebert Ewald E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,500
Interest Rate
7.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 6, 1999
Sold by
Stonehenge Trust Ii 11-21-98 and Lani
Bought by
Ebert Joe and Ebert Ewald E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,500
Interest Rate
7.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 28, 1999
Sold by
John Joyce
Bought by
Alexander Lani and The Stonehenge Trust Ii

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
6.78%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $1,210,000 First American Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Accommodation
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Ticor Title San Diego
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Chicago Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Gateway Title Company
Grant Deed $427,500 Chicago Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- American Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Stewart Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title
Grant Deed $245,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $112,500 First American Title Ins Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,000,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $402,300 New Conventional
Previous Owner $432,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $417,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $325,554 FHA
Previous Owner $331,290 FHA
Previous Owner $432,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $85,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $359,125 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $250,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $17,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $233,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $220,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $145,000 No Value Available
Closed $63,375 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2025 07/10/25 For Sale $1,195,000 -1.2% $1,419 / Sq Ft
12/04/2024 12/04/24 Sold $1,210,000 +1.3% $1,344 / Sq Ft
11/04/2024 11/04/24 Pending -- -- --
10/28/2024 10/28/24 For Sale $1,195,000 -- $1,328 / 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 $7,181 $1,210,000 $935,000 $275,000
2024 $7,181 $588,901 $418,157 $170,744
2023 $7,021 $577,355 $409,958 $167,397
2022 $6,833 $566,035 $401,920 $164,115
2021 $6,784 $554,938 $394,040 $160,898
2020 $6,702 $549,249 $390,000 $159,249
2019 $6,581 $538,480 $382,353 $156,127
2018 $6,151 $527,922 $374,856 $153,066
2017 $5,798 $500,000 $265,000 $235,000
2016 $5,232 $450,000 $239,000 $211,000
2015 $5,233 $450,000 $239,000 $211,000
2014 $4,959 $425,000 $226,000 $199,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 240025506

San Diego MLS

APN: 454-713-16