NOT LISTED FOR SALE

948 Cypress Way San Diego, CA 92103

Hillcrest Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $5,113,000 - $6,277,585

5 Beds
4 Baths
7,622 Sq Ft
$767/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 11, 2013

Last sale price $2,965,463 $389 Per Sq Ft

Est. 97% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $36,320/month

16 Days on Market

Highlights

  • RV Access or Parking
  • 5.14 Acre Lot
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Birney Elementary School Rated A
  • Bluff on Lot
  • 2-minute walk to Cabrillo Canyon Entrance

About This Home

As of December 2013

AN INCOMPARABLE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN FIVE ACRES IN THE HEART OF THE CITY! PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY DR. HARRY WEGEFORTH, FOUNDER OF THE SAN DIEGO ZOO, THIS URBAN OASIS AFFORDS UNIQUE PROSPECTS: CREATE A PRIVATE COMPOUND/ESTATE OR DEVELOP RESIDENCES ON MULTIPLE PARCELS. SURROUNDED BY A SERENE CANYON IN MARSTON HILLS, THE LOT CURRENTLY FEATURES A LARGE SINGLE-STORY RESIDENCE, DETACHED FOUR-CAR GARAGE, ENTERTAINING AREA, TRELLISED PATIO, LILY PONDS AND WALKING TRAILS.

Last Listed By

Janna Hernholm

Pacific Sotheby's International Realty License #00841932 Listed on: 09/26/2013

Pacific Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $42,932

Year Built

  • Built in 1937

Lot Details

  • 5.14 Acre Lot
  • Property Near a Canyon
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Bluff on Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 4 Car Detached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Clay Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 7,622 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Valley Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • San Diego Unified School District Elementary And Middle School
  • San Diego Unified School District High School

Additional Features

  • Slab Porch or Patio
  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 452-310-01-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$42,932

Year Built

Built in 1937

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean/Spanish
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Metro Uptown
  • Cross Street: VERMONT
  • Neighborhood: MISSION HILLS
  • Estimated Living Space: 5,000 to 7,499 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 390.97
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 389.07
  • Residential Unit Location: Detached
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 389.07
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1937
  • Allow Comments Review: No
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • School District Old: San Diego Unified
  • Walk Score Desc: Very Walkable
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room, Fp In Master Br
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Dining Room/Separate, Guest Maid, MBR Entry Level, Office
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 30x20
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Laundry Location: Laundry Room
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 7622
  • Total Bathrooms: 4

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Patio: Slab
  • Roof: Tile/Clay
  • View: Valley/Canyon
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Parking for RV: On-Site Parking
  • Garage Details: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Community: MISSION HILLS

Schools

  • School District URL: https://www.sandiegounified.org/
  • Elementary School: San Diego Unified School District
  • Elementary School Website: https://www.sandiegounified.org/
  • High School: San Diego Unified School District
  • Middle School Url: https://www.sandiegounified.org/
  • Middle School: San Diego Unified School District

Lot Info

  • Irrigation: Sprinklers
  • Lot Size: 4+ to 10 AC
  • Site: Public Street, Street Paved
  • Topography: Bluff/Canyon Rim, Canyon/Valley, Level
  • Water District: CITY OF SAN DIEGO
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 452-310-01-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 223898
  • Water District URL: http://www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 5.14
  • Map Code Column: B
  • Map Code Page: 1269
  • Map Code Row: 6

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 948CYPRESS92103

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2013
Closed on
Dec 13, 2013
Sold by
Wang Ying
Bought by
Cypress Way Llc
Seller's Agent
Janna Hernholm
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Todd Rademaker
Todd Rademaker
List Price
$2,980,000
Sold Price
$2,965,463
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,537
-0.49%
Total Days on Market
16
Current Estimated Value
$5,849,528

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,884,065
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.88%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 26, 2013
Closed on
Dec 9, 2013
Sold by
Rademaker Todd
Bought by
Wang Ying
Seller's Agent
Janna Hernholm
Pacific Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Todd Rademaker
Todd Rademaker
List Price
$2,980,000
Sold Price
$2,965,463
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,537
-0.49%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2013
Sold by
Barrett Craig and Barrett Keven
Bought by
Wang Ying

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,000,000
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cypress Way Llc -- Lawyers Title Company
Wang Ying -- Lawyers Title Company
Wang Ying $2,965,500 Lawyers Title Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cypress Way Llc $1,710,000
Previous Owner Wang Ying $2,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/11/2013 12/11/13 Sold $2,965,463 -0.5% $389 / Sq Ft
10/09/2013 10/09/13 Pending -- -- --
09/23/2013 09/23/13 For Sale $2,980,000 -- $391 / 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
2024 $42,932 $3,485,844 $2,403,649 $1,082,195
2023 $41,990 $3,417,495 $2,356,519 $1,060,976
2022 $40,876 $3,350,486 $2,310,313 $1,040,173
2021 $40,597 $3,284,791 $2,265,013 $1,019,778
2020 $40,105 $3,251,111 $2,241,789 $1,009,322
2019 $39,390 $3,187,365 $2,197,833 $989,532
2018 $36,827 $3,124,869 $2,154,739 $970,130
2017 $35,955 $3,063,598 $2,112,490 $951,108
2016 $35,390 $3,003,528 $2,071,069 $932,459
2015 $34,868 $2,958,413 $2,039,960 $918,453
2014 $34,316 $2,900,462 $2,000,000 $900,462
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Janna Hernholm

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Janna Hernholm

    Pacific Sothebys

    (619) 299-4272

    12 in this area

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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Todd Rademaker

    Todd Rademaker

    (858) 442-6726

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 130051733

San Diego MLS

APN: 452-310-01

California San Diego County San Diego 92103 Hillcrest

948 Cypress Way, San Diego, CA

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This home is located at 948 Cypress Way, San Diego, CA 92103 since 26 September 2013 and is currently estimated at $5,849,528, approximately $767 per square foot. This property was built in 1937. 948 Cypress Way is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including Birney Elementary School, Roosevelt International Middle School, and Museum School.

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