NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,374,000 - $1,786,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,296 Sq Ft
$705/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold May 15, 2023

Last sale price $1,500,000 $653 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,423/month

40 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Newly Remodeled
  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Mountain View
  • Bonita Vista Senior High School Rated A
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck

About This Home

As of May 2023

Historic Home of Ulysses S. Grant, Jr. son of Ulysses Grant, the 18th President of the United States. Build in 1894 and designed by William S. Hebbard, this one of a kind property is located on 2.6 acres of preserved land on a hill overlooking San Miguel Mountain, the Bonita Golf course and the Sweetwater Valley. The historic Grant House has been meticulously renovated and beautifully upgraded with a modern upscale interior while preserving the last century charm, elegance and character. It is subject to Mills Act Tax Savings! Welcome to The Grant House! The 2,296 square-foot Dutch Colonial Revival home is the former residence of Ulysses S. Grant Jr., son of the 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. The home features four white columns, leaded windows, brick walls, and a 129-year-old 25-foot Moreton Bay Fig tree in the back yard. The Grant House is one of the oldest homes in Bonita, built as a getaway for the son of the 18th U.S. president. It’s a teller of tales going back to its 1894 construction. It is now designated as a Historical Home and benefits from potential Mills Act tax savings. Once one of the most prominent, but now little-remembered, early civic leaders, the younger Grant (nicknamed Buck) had never been to San Diego before he and his family visited in 1893 and decided to stay. Like so many other newcomers at the time, they were seeking a better climate for Buck’s ailing wife, Fannie, and mother, Julia Dent Grant, the President’s widow. Buck’s younger brother Jesse also moved here with his family at the same time. On his arrival here, Buck Grant bought a three-story property at Eighth Avenue and Ash Street and hired noted San Diego architect William S. Hebberd to build the Bonita home in 1894. That same year Jesse Grant commissioned a similar home from Hebberd at Sixth Avenue and Quince Street, across the street from an as-yet undeveloped Balboa Park. Buck Grant took a prominent role in local causes, such as water development and Balboa Park’s development (he chaired the 1915 Panama-California Exposition board), and invested in numerous real estate ventures, most notably the U. S. Grant Hotel that opened in 1910. He died in 1929 and some descendants still live in San Diego County. The Grants sold the house in the 1920s (during Prohibition) to Universal Studios founder Carl Laemmle and his Hollywood friends as a “gentlemen’s retreat”. Mr. Laemmle owned racehorses that ran at Santa Anita. During the off-season, he would stable his horses at the Grant House during the racing season at Caliente Racetrack in Tijuana, Mexico. His horses would be trailered to Caliente. On the return trip, the empty trailers would be filled with booze. Mr. Laemmle hosted lavish parties for the stars of his movies: Clark Gable, John Wayne, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and Charlie Chaplin. Wyatt Earp, who owned a bar and brothel in downtown San Diego was also a frequent guest. Mr. Laemmle brough “wannabe” starlets from Hollywood to The Grant House to “entertain” his gentlemen guests. After several changes in ownership over the years, The Grant House fell into a state of disrepair. A detailed renovation was done by local developers Jeff Phair and Bill Davidson, San Diego’s most awarded homebuilder. The Grant House is now available to a new owner to purchase a piece of San Diego’s history.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Leo Gonzalez

FOSTER HAMILTON Real Estate License #01708425 Listed on: 02/14/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Leo Gonzalez

FOSTER HAMILTON Real Estate License #01708425 Listed on: 02/14/2023

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,709

Year Built

  • Built in 1894 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 2.5 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard

HOA Fees

  • $379 Monthly HOA Fees

Property Views

  • Mountain
  • Valley

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Turnkey
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Shake Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,296 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Formal Entry
  • Living Room with Fireplace

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Full Size Washer or Dryer
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Parking

  • 4 Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Wood Patio
  • Outdoor Grill

Schools

  • Chula Vista Elementary District
  • Sweetwater Union High School District Middle School
  • Sweetwater Union High School District

Utilities

  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Association fees include gated community
  • Carriage Hills Association, Phone Number (760) 634-4700
  • Carriage Hills Community

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 586-052-19-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,709

Year Built

Built in 1894 | Newly Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$379 per month

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Property Condition: New Construction, Turnkey, Updated/Remodeled
  • Market Area: South Bay
  • Cross Street: Sweetwater Road
  • Neighborhood: Bonita
  • Supplement: Welcome to The Grant House! The 2,296 square-foot Dutch Colonial Revival home is the former residence of Ulysses S. Grant Jr., son of the 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. The home features four white columns, leaded windows, brick walls, and a 129-year-old 25-foot Moreton Bay Fig tree in the back yard. The Grant House is one of the oldest homes in Bonita, built as a getaway for the son of the 18th U.S. president. It’s a teller of tales going back to its 1894 construction. It is now designated as a Historical Home and benefits from potential Mills Act tax savings. Once one of the most prominent, but now little-remembered, early civic leaders, the younger Grant (nicknamed Buck) had never been to San Diego before he and his family visited in 1893 and decided to stay. Like so many other newcomers at the time, they were seeking a better climate for Buck’s ailing wife, Fannie, and mother, Julia Dent Grant, the President’s widow. Buck’s younger brother Jesse also moved here with his family at the same time. On his arrival here, Buck Grant bought a three-story property at Eighth Avenue and Ash Street and hired noted San Diego architect William S. Hebberd to build the Bonita home in 1894. That same year Jesse Grant commissioned a similar home from Hebberd at Sixth Avenue and Quince Street, across the street from an as-yet undeveloped Balboa Park. Buck Grant took a prominent role in local causes, such as water development and Balboa Park’s development (he chaired the 1915 Panama-California Exposition board), and invested in numerous real estate ventures, most notably the U. S. Grant Hotel that opened in 1910. He died in 1929 and some descendants still live in San Diego County. The Grants sold the house in the 1920s (during Prohibition) to Universal Studios founder Carl Laemmle and his Hollywood friends as a “gentlemen’s retreat”. Mr. Laemmle owned racehorses that ran at Santa Anita. During the off-season, he would stable his horses at the Grant House during the racing season at Caliente Racetrack in Tijuana, Mexico. His horses would be trailered to Caliente. On the return trip, the empty trailers would be filled with booze. Mr. Laemmle hosted lavish parties for the stars of his movies: Clark Gable, John Wayne, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and Charlie Chaplin. Wyatt Earp, who owned a bar and brothel in downtown San Diego was also a frequent guest. Mr. Laemmle brough “wannabe” starlets from Hollywood to The Grant House to “entertain” his gentlemen guests. After several changes in ownership over the years, The Grant House fell into a state of disrepair. A detailed renovation was done by local developers Jeff Phair and Bill Davidson, San Diego’s most awarded homebuilder. The Grant House is now available to a new owner to purchase a piece of San Diego’s history.
  • Estimated Living Space: 2,000 to 2,499 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 692.51
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 653.31
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 653.31
  • Stories: 2 Story
  • Stories In Building: 2
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1894
  • 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, Microwave, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Barbecue, Built-In
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Searchable Rooms: Formal Entry, Kitchen, Living Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11x17
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Closet Full Sized
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 2296
  • Total Bathrooms: 3

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Brick, Shake Siding
  • Patio: Deck, Wood
  • Roof: Shingle
  • View: Mountains/Hills, Valley/Canyon
  • Three or more Steps To Entry: Yes
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway - Concrete
  • Garage Spaces: 4
  • Parking Spaces Total: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Forced Air
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Carriage Hills
  • Total Fees: 4548.0
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions
  • Units In Building: 1
  • Community: BONITA
  • Home Owner Association: Carriage Hills
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Gated Community
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 379.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 760-634-4700

Association/Amenities

  • Entry Level Building: 1
  • Entry Level Unit: 1

Fee Information

  • Total Monthly Fees: 379

Schools

  • School District URL: http://www.suhsd.k12.ca.us/
  • Elementary School: Chula Vista Elementary District
  • Elementary School Website: http://www.cvesd.org/Pages/home.aspx
  • High School: Sweetwater Union High School District
  • Middle School Url: http://www.suhsd.k12.ca.us/
  • Middle School: Sweetwater Union High School District

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 2+ to 4 AC
  • Topography: Level
  • Water District: SWEETWATER AUTHORITY
  • Zoning: SFR
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 586-052-19-00
  • Land Use Code: SFR
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 108900
  • Water District URL: http://www.sweetwater.org
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 2.5

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 14, 2023
Closed on
Mar 29, 2023
Sold by
Grant Davidson Phair Partners Llc
Bought by
Hatefi Larnardo J and Hatefi Edna
Seller's Agent
Leo Gonzalez
FOSTER HAMILTON Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Leo Gonzalez
FOSTER HAMILTON Real Estate
List Price
$1,590,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-5.66%
Views
147
Current Estimated Value
$1,618,529

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$118,529
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.51%
Original Mortgage
$1,200,000
Interest Rate
4.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 9, 2018
Sold by
Koy Builders Inc
Bought by
Grant Davidson Phair Partners Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$13,550,000
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Hatefi Larnardo J $1,500,000 Fntg Builder Services
Grant Davidson Phair Partners Llc $500,000 Fidelity National Title Grou
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Hatefi Lamardo J $250,000
Previous Owner Hatefi Larnardo J $1,200,000
Previous Owner Grant Davidson Phair Partners Llc $13,550,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/15/2023 05/15/23 Sold $1,500,000 -5.7% $653 / Sq Ft
03/27/2023 03/27/23 Pending -- -- --
02/14/2023 02/14/23 For Sale $1,590,000 -- $693 / 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 $2,709 $240,967 $144,580 $96,387
2024 $2,709 $222,885 $133,731 $89,154
2023 $3,143 $258,692 $155,215 $103,477
2022 $8,061 $683,264 $504,565 $178,699
2021 $7,872 $669,868 $494,672 $175,196
2020 $0 $0 $0 $0
2019 $0 $0 $0 $0
2018 $0 $0 $0 $0
2017 $0 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 230002958

San Diego MLS

APN: 586-052-19