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Sold for $1,251,000
  • $1,251,000

    1042 Lincoln Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

    3beds
    1,766sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1924
    -- sqft lot
    $1,258,100 Zestimate®
    $708/sqft
    $6,241 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $1,258,100

    $1.16M - $1.37M

    $6,241/mo

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    What's special

    Decorative fireplacePrivate yardSun-filled craftsman-style residenceBeautiful canyon viewsHardwood floorsDesirable southern exposure
    Live the sought-after, close-to-everything lifestyle in this charming University Heights home. You will be perfectly located just a block from Hillcrest via the Vermont Street Bridge leading directly to The HUB, with a Trader Joe’s, popular restaurants, and everyday conveniences along University Avenue. Tucked away on a quiet street near the end of a private cul-de-sac, the property offers beautiful canyon views, a private yard, and a peaceful home that feels personal yet connected. This sun-filled Craftsman-style residence features a desirable southern exposure, hardwood floors, and a decorative fireplace. The lower level is thoughtfully configured with flexible living options, including a fully separate 1-bed/1-bath guest unit with a full kitchen and its own patio currently being used as a revenue-generating Airbnb rental, plus an additional private 1-bed/1-bath guest suite—ideal for extended family, a home office, or home gym. Modern upgrades add both convenience and efficiency, including leased solar at just $75/month, an EV charger, and a new water heater. This is more than a home—it’s a smart investment with lifestyle perks built in. Whether you’re a savvy house hacker looking to live in one unit and offset your mortgage, or a multi-generational household seeking space and privacy, this University Heights property truly checks every box.

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    Listed by:

    Andy Acosta DRE #02211701 619-323-4922,

    Compass

    Bought with:

    Out of Area Agent, DRE #02154411

    Out of Area Office

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250045915MLS LogoOriginating MLS: SDMLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Forced Air Unit
    Cooling
    • N/K
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Solar Panels, Washer, Electric Oven, Electric Stove
    • Laundry: Other/Remarks
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,766
    • Total interior livable area: 1,766 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: None Known
    Features
    • Levels: Other/Remarks
    • Stories: 2
    • Pool features: N/K
    • Fencing: Partial
    Details
    • Parcel number: 4443732100

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Craftsman
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Lap Siding
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • Year built: 1924

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Meter on Property

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
    Location
    • Region: San Diego

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $708/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $956,595
    • Annual tax amount: $12,441
    • Date on market: 12/18/2025
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Submit,VA

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    1/15/2026Sold$1,251,000+4.3%$708/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250045915 Report a problem
    12/26/2025Pending sale$1,199,888$679/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250045915 Report a problem
    12/18/2025Listed for sale$1,199,888+37.1%$679/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250045915 Report a problem
    7/3/2020Listing removed$875,000$495/sqft
    Source: Compass #200025166 Report a problem
    7/3/2020Listed for sale$875,000-1%$495/sqft
    Source: Compass #200025166 Report a problem
    7/2/2020Sold$883,750+1%$500/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #200025166 Report a problem
    6/9/2020Pending sale$875,000$495/sqft
    Source: Compass #200025166 Report a problem
    6/2/2020Listed for sale$875,000+36.7%$495/sqft
    Source: Compass #200025166 Report a problem
    3/1/2020Listing removed$2,200$1/sqft
    Source: KenGina Team at Compass Report a problem
    2/7/2020Price change$2,200-4.3%$1/sqft
    Source: KenGina Team at Compass Report a problem
    1/31/2020Listed for rent$2,300$1/sqft
    Source: KenGina Team at Compass Report a problem
    2/7/2017Listing removed$2,300$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    1/31/2017Listed for rent$2,300-8%$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    3/14/2016Listing removed$2,500$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    3/4/2016Listed for rent$2,500$1/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    1/19/2016Sold$640,000+185.1%$362/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    10/28/1998Sold$224,500$127/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$12,441 +8.5%$956,595 +2%
    2024$11,466 +2.3%$937,840 +2%
    2023$11,212 +2.7%$919,452 +2%
    2022$10,912 +0.7%$901,424 +2%
    2021$10,836 +26.7%$883,750 +27.6%
    2020$8,552 +2.2%$692,753 +2%
    2019$8,367 -31%$679,170 +2%
    2018$12,131 +1.7%$665,854 +2%
    2017$11,925 +53.3%$652,799 +119.6%
    2016$7,778 +124.2%$297,291 +1.5%
    2015$3,469 +1.6%$292,826 +2%
    2014$3,415 $287,091 +0.5%
    2013-- $285,795 +2%
    2012-- $280,192 +2%
    2011-- $274,699 +0.8%
    2010-- $272,647 -0.2%
    2009-- $273,296 +2%
    2008-- $267,938 +2%
    2007-- $262,686 +2%
    2006-- $257,536 +2%
    2005-- $252,488 +2%
    2004-- $247,538 +1.9%
    2003-- $243,002 +2%
    2002-- $238,239 +2%
    2001-- $233,569
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: University Heights

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