Seller's Agent in 2015
Afton Miller
Coldwell Banker Realty
(619) 683-5420
6 in this area
67 Total Sales
4884 E Alder Dr San Diego, CA 92116
Kensington NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $2,001,000 - $2,327,000
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,400
Sq Ft
$891/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Attached Guest House
- In Ground Pool
- Wood Flooring
- Lewis Middle School Rated A-
- City Lights View
- Main Floor Primary Bedroom
About This Home
As of January 2015Stunning one-of-a-kind hacienda-style Spanish home with 4BR/3BA on huge totally private 10,846 SF lot .. Quarter-acre level & usable lot made totally private by high hedges & fences includes huge swimming pool, several patio areas, large rose garden, fountains, a 100-year old Chinese Elm that shades the yard, built-in BBQ bar w/ fridge & burners, covered dining veranda .. See supplement & attached upgrades Front entry leads to expansive living room w/ coved ceilings, gorgeous fireplace with marble hearth & beautiful hardwood floors; huge formal dining room leads to step-down solarium room with wall of windows overlooking lushly landscaped yard, pool & walk-in finch aviary, also two sets of double French doors & Saltillo glazed Mexican tile insert flooring .. Large delightful vintage kitchen w/ colorful tile, hardwood floors, pass through to sun room; separate corner breakfast room overlooking patios & garden areas .. This home & yard are truly an entertainer's delight! 3 spacious BRS in the home plus rear office; hall bath updated w/ custom made cabinets & vanity, dual sinks, separate shower, newer fixtures .. 4th BR & 3rd bath are 324 SF upstairs guest apartment above the garage w/ exterior stairways from both sunroom & outside yard .. Guest unit has vintage galley kitchen, hardwood floors, full bath, BR & living room .. Wide front sitting porch, great curb appeal! Newer all-tile roof, newer furnace; cellar w/ furnace & water heater plus wine storage; colorful awnings, wrought iron railing & window framing .. Wonderful hacienda ambience w/ colorful paint & decor throughout, grand & gracious entertaining areas inside & out .. A truly unique & elegant home!!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty License #00893161 Listed on: 10/24/2014
Co-Listed By
Linda Artiaga
Coldwell Banker Realty License #00698262
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $15,375
Year Built
- Built in 1928
Lot Details
- 0.25 Acre Lot
- Partially Fenced Property
- Level Lot
- Sprinklers on Timer
- Private Yard
- Property is zoned R1-5K
Parking
- 1 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Property Views
- City Lights
- Park or Greenbelt
Home Design
- Mediterranean Architecture
- Plaster Walls
- Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
- Clay Roof
- Stucco Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 2,400 Sq Ft Home
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Formal Dining Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Basement
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Oven or Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Brick
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom on Main
- 3 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Dryer
- Washer
Pool
- In Ground Pool
- Pool Equipment or Cover
Outdoor Features
- Brick Porch or Patio
- Gazebo
Additional Homes
- Attached Guest House
- 324 SF Accessory Dwelling Unit
Schools
- San Diego Unified School District Elementary And Middle School
- San Diego Unified School District High School
Utilities
- Separate Water Meter
- Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Kensington Community
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 465-252-09-00
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 12, 2016
Sold by
Harrington William H and Harrington Judy B
Bought by
Harrington William H and Harrington Judy B
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 24, 2014
Closed on
Dec 15, 2014
Sold by
Hopkins Carol L
Bought by
Harrington William H and Harrington Judy S
Seller's Agent
Afton Miller
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Gina Barnes
Compass
List Price
$1,195,000
Sold Price
$1,038,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$157,000
-13.14%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.09%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 10, 2014
Sold by
Hopkins Carol L
Bought by
Hopkins Carol L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 17, 2012
Sold by
Hopkins David B
Bought by
Hopkins David B
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 1, 2002
Sold by
Vaught Clarence Thomas and Vaught Joanna Marigold D Arcy
Bought by
Hopkins David B
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$624,000
Interest Rate
5.2%
Mortgage Type
Negative Amortization
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 26, 1999
Sold by
Vaught Clarence T and Vaught Joanna D
Bought by
Vaught Clarence Thomas and Vaught Joanna Marigold Darcy
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 2, 1983
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrington William H | -- | None Available | |
| Harrington William H | $1,038,000 | Chicago Title | |
| Hopkins Carol L | -- | None Available | |
| Hopkins David B | -- | None Available | |
| Hopkins David B | $780,000 | First American Title | |
| Vaught Clarence Thomas | -- | -- | |
| Vaught Clarence T | -- | -- | |
| -- | $175,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Harringto William H | $1,017,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Hopkins David B | $120,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Hopkins David B | $624,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Vaught Clarence T | $110,200 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/23/2015 01/23/15 | Sold | $1,038,000 | -13.1% | $433 / Sq Ft |
| 11/25/2014 11/25/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 10/24/2014 10/24/14 | For Sale | $1,195,000 | -- | $498 / Sq Ft |
Source: San Diego MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $15,375 | $1,271,572 | $841,290 | $430,282 |
| 2024 | $15,375 | $1,246,641 | $824,795 | $421,846 |
| 2023 | $15,031 | $1,222,198 | $808,623 | $413,575 |
| 2022 | $14,625 | $1,198,234 | $792,768 | $405,466 |
| 2021 | $14,519 | $1,174,740 | $777,224 | $397,516 |
| 2020 | $14,105 | $1,140,695 | $769,255 | $371,440 |
| 2019 | $13,851 | $1,118,329 | $754,172 | $364,157 |
| 2018 | $12,950 | $1,096,402 | $739,385 | $357,017 |
| 2017 | $80 | $1,074,905 | $724,888 | $350,017 |
| 2016 | $12,436 | $1,053,829 | $710,675 | $343,154 |
| 2015 | $11,403 | $958,760 | $553,133 | $405,627 |
| 2014 | $11,225 | $939,980 | $542,298 | $397,682 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015
Linda Artiaga
Coldwell Banker Realty
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Buyer's Agent in 2015
Gina Barnes
Compass
(619) 347-4415
1 in this area
122 Total Sales
Map
Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 140057955
APN: 465-252-09
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