Incredible opportunity to own this amazing Craftsman Home that is the best value, in the prime west end of University Hts! ADU potential with the oversized one car garage that allows privacy and easy driveway access! The home is flooded with light and combines modern luxury with old world charm. Beautiful Cherrywood flooring, three inviting fireplaces, spacious family room and a sleek pool and spa! Gourmet kitchen has premium Viking appliances, including a built-in refrigerator, wine fridge, plus custom Cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, stylish pendant and spot lighting, and breakfast bar. Also on the main level are two bedrooms, two recently remodeled bathrooms (one featuring marble tile, double sinks, and a walk-in shower with both rain and handheld showerheads), and a versatile office/den just off the living room. Upstairs is the primary suite with peek city and valley views, high ceilings, abundant natural light, a fireplace, and a luxurious en-suite bathroom with dual vanities and a walk-in shower with dual showerheads. Newer interior and exterior paint!
Sold for $1,677,000
$1,677,000
1026 Madison Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
3beds
1,828sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1943
5,093 Square Feet Lot
$1,742,800 Zestimate®
$917/sqft
$6,496 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,742,800
$1.66M - $1.83M
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Sleek pool and spaOversized one car garageGourmet kitchenBreakfast barWine fridgeAbundant natural lightCustom cherry cabinetry
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Listed by:
Anastasia Brewer DRE #00894212 Preferred:619-992-1912,
Coldwell Banker Realty,
Mary Anne Stevens DRE #01034232 619-871-0635,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Mark Nesmith, DRE #02013724
Realty Executives Dillon
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260003788
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Refrigerator, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Range
- Laundry: Gas
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace features: FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BR
- Common walls with other units/homes: Detached
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,828
- Total interior livable area: 1,828 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch - Front
- Pool features: Below Ground, Heated with Gas
- Spa features: Private w/Pool, Yes
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Evening Lights, Other/Remarks
Lot
- Size: 5,093 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 52 x 97
Details
- Parcel number: 4441340600
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Composition,Rolled/Hot Mop
Condition
- Year built: 1943
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $917/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,219,573
- Annual tax amount: $15,731
- Date on market: 2/17/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Sold | $1,677,000-1.3%$917/sqft |
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| 2/25/2026 | Pending sale | $1,699,000$929/sqft |
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| 2/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,699,000-6.5%$929/sqft |
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| 11/14/2025 | Listing removed | $1,817,000$994/sqft |
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| 10/13/2025 | Price change | $1,817,000-0.5%$994/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,827,000-1.2%$999/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Listing removed | $1,849,000$1,011/sqft |
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| 8/8/2025 | Price change | $1,849,000-3.9%$1,011/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,925,000+120%$1,053/sqft |
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| 11/16/2004 | Sold | $875,000+114.2%$479/sqft |
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| 6/17/2002 | Sold | $408,500$223/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,731 +7.5% | $1,219,573 +2% |
| 2024 | $14,632 +2.3% | $1,195,660 +2% |
| 2023 | $14,309 +2.7% | $1,172,217 +2% |
| 2022 | $13,927 +19.5% | $1,149,233 +21% |
| 2021 | $11,652 +5.8% | $950,000 +5.6% |
| 2020 | $11,015 +0.1% | $900,000 |
| 2019 | $11,002 +4.6% | $900,000 |
| 2018 | $10,522 +0.4% | $900,000 |
| 2017 | $10,477 +3.1% | $900,000 +3.4% |
| 2016 | $10,164 +6.1% | $870,000 +6.1% |
| 2015 | $9,579 +2.1% | $820,000 +2.5% |
| 2014 | $9,380 | $800,000 +16.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $686,000 +8% |
| 2012 | -- | $635,000 -20.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $800,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $800,000 -11.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $900,000 -3.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $928,556 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $910,350 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $892,500 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $875,000 +87.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $465,936 +8.5% |
| 2003 | -- | $429,420 +16.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $369,000 +745.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $43,620 |
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Neighborhood: University Heights
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- 10/10Birney Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
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