NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,638,645 - $1,795,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,622 Sq Ft
$659/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 01, 2025

Last sale price $1,780,000 $679 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,512/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Solar Power System
  • 0.85 Acre Lot
  • Hardy Elementary School Rated A-
  • City View
  • Family Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of August 2025

A Rare Gem in the Heart of San Diego- Elevated Living at Its Finest! Welcome to 5151 Bixel Dr, a truly exceptional residence that stands out as one of the finest homes in the College View Estates neighborhood. Perched on a canyon lot, on a quiet cul-de-sac, with designer upgrades, expansive living spaces, and a resort-style backyard, this home offers a lifestyle that is simply unmatched in the area. Attention to detail and quality craftsmanship throughout, from the brand new tile and hard surface flooring to the fully remodeled kitchen featuring an oversized island and easy access to dining al fresco. The oversized family room is a showstopper, featuring dramatic high ceilings, picture windows, and direct access to a dream-worthy backyard oasis. Perfect for relaxing or entertaining, the backyard boasts sweeping canyon views, a newly resurfaced heated pool and spa, lush landscape, and an outdoor dining area. The home features dual primary suites, ideal for multigenerational living or additional income potential. One suite comes complete with its own private entrance and beautiful canyon views. The main primary suite offers a custom walk-in closet and a brand new spa-inspired bathroom, and picture window views. Additional highlights include a cement tile roof, paid solar system, central AC, mini-split system in the family room, updated plumbing, new water heater, new exterior paint, new garage door, and a whole-house water filtration system. The thoughtful front landscape adds to the home’s undeniable curb appeal. Come take a look today! College View Estates is a distinct mid-century neighborhood situated between the gated Alvarado Estates Community and San Diego StateUniversity, Kensington and convenient freeway access to the 8, 805 and 15 freeways. Holding traditions such as the First Friday - where neighbors gather monthly for a happy hour style of socializing at a new home each month, the Annual Block Party, the Summertime Ice Cream Social and Annual Progressive Dinner. Enjoy the clear sky lines without above ground electrical poles or wires. The city also recently replaced the sewer lines throughout the entire neighborhood. Come take a look at this special home in a classic San Diego neighborhood!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Josette Alvarez

Compass License #01931420 Listed on: 06/26/2025

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Rachael Kaiser

Compass License #01884530

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.85 Acre Lot
  • Wrought Iron Fence
  • Wood Fence
  • Brick Fence
  • Gentle Sloping Lot
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • City
  • Mountain
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Clay Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,622 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Area
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Solar Power System

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Pool Equipment or Cover

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Cooling and Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Separate Water Meter
  • Water Filtration System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 461-480-06-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Metro Uptown
  • Cross Street: Drover Dr
  • Neighborhood: College View Estates
  • Supplement: College View Estates is a distinct mid-century neighborhood situated between the gated Alvarado Estates Community and San Diego StateUniversity, Kensington and convenient freeway access to the 8, 805 and 15 freeways. Holding traditions such as the First Friday - where neighbors gather monthly for a happy hour style of socializing at a new home each month, the Annual Block Party, the Summertime Ice Cream Social and Annual Progressive Dinner. Enjoy the clear sky lines without above ground electrical poles or wires. The city also recently replaced the sewer lines throughout the entire neighborhood. Come take a look at this special home in a classic San Diego neighborhood!
  • LP / Sq Ft: 629.29
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 678.87
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 678.87
  • Stories: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Year Built: 1959
  • 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

  • Flooring: Tile
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Water Filtration, Electric Range, Counter Top
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Fp In Family Room, Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Dining Area, Kitchen, Living Room, Family Kitchen
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 15x11
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Garage
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2622
  • Total Bathrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood/Stucco
  • Fencing: Brick Wall, Wrought Iron, Wood
  • Pool: Below Ground, Heated
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • View: City, Mountains/Hills, Valley/Canyon
  • Three or more Steps To Entry: Yes
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway - Concrete
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air, Zoned Area(s)
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: .5 to 1 AC
  • Topography: Slope Gentle
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 461-480-06-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 37000
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.85

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2025
Closed on
Aug 29, 2025
Sold by
Howard Stephen and Khoury Kristle
Bought by
Howard Khoury Family Trust and Howard
Seller's Agent
Josette Alvarez
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Rachael Kaiser
Compass
List Price
$1,649,999
Sold Price
$1,780,000
Premium/Discount to List
$130,001
7.88%
Views
315
Current Estimated Value
$1,728,161

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$51,839
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.48%
Original Mortgage
$1,180,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2025
Closed on
Jul 7, 2025
Sold by
Roberts Family Trust and Roberts James Stephen
Bought by
Howard Stephen and Khoury Kristle
Seller's Agent
Josette Alvarez
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Rachael Kaiser
Compass
List Price
$1,649,999
Sold Price
$1,780,000
Premium/Discount to List
$130,001
7.88%
Views
315

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,180,000
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2024
Sold by
Roberts James and Roberts Patricia L
Bought by
Roberts Family Trust and Roberts

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2017
Sold by
Berkowitz Cliff S
Bought by
Roberts James and Roberts Patricia L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$535,000
Interest Rate
4.23%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 5, 2008
Sold by
Berkowitz Cliff S
Bought by
Berkowitz Cliff S

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 24, 2004
Sold by
Berkowitz Clifford S
Bought by
Berkowitz Cliff S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 5, 2001
Sold by
Dill Kristi R and Stockwell Tammra M
Bought by
Berkowitz Clifford S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$363,000
Interest Rate
5.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 2, 1997
Sold by
Klier Linda A
Bought by
Dill Kristi R and Stockwell Tammra M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,200
Interest Rate
7.54%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1988
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Howard Khoury Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Howard Stephen $1,780,000 First American Title Company
Roberts Family Trust -- None Listed On Document
Roberts James $930,000 Ticor Title Co San Diego
Berkowitz Cliff S -- None Available
Berkowitz Cliff S -- None Available
Berkowitz Cliff S -- --
Berkowitz Clifford S $515,000 Chicago Title Co
Dill Kristi R $278,000 First American Title
-- $195,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Howard Stephen $1,180,000
Previous Owner Roberts James $535,000
Previous Owner Berkowitz Clifford S $363,000
Previous Owner Dill Kristi R $250,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/01/2025 08/01/25 Sold $1,780,000 +7.9% $679 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $1,649,999 -- $629 / 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 $5,486 $625,859 $294,712 $331,147
2024 $5,486 $613,588 $288,934 $324,654
2023 $5,430 $601,558 $283,269 $318,289
2022 $7,121 $589,764 $277,715 $312,049
2021 $7,071 $578,201 $272,270 $305,931
2020 $6,985 $572,274 $269,479 $302,795
2019 $6,859 $561,054 $264,196 $296,858
2018 $6,411 $550,054 $259,016 $291,038
2017 $7,617 $655,529 $318,219 $337,310
2016 $7,494 $642,677 $311,980 $330,697
2015 $7,383 $633,024 $307,294 $325,730
2014 $7,265 $620,625 $301,275 $319,350
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250031746

San Diego MLS

APN: 461-480-06