Beautifully maintained 3BR/2.5BA home with bonus room/office in the heart of Golden Hill, blending original period charm with modern upgrades. Set high above the street for privacy, this home offers the rare combination of urban living and the coziness of a single-family retreat—plus incredible views of Downtown San Diego. Energy-efficient features include a Lennox A/C system, heat pump water heater, and fully paid solar. Classic architecture, a charming façade, and inviting outdoor spaces create a warm, distinctive atmosphere. Just minutes to Balboa Park and Downtown, with easy access to museums, dining, entertainment, and major employment hubs. Enjoy Golden Hill’s walkable lifestyle with Luigi’s Pizza, Turf Supper Club, and two coffee shops just around the corner. A rare opportunity to own a character-rich home in one of San Diego’s most sought-after neighborhoods.
Sold for $1,480,000
Listed by: 73 Degrees Realty • Alan Murray • Contact: 714-654-5420
Bought with: eXp Realty of California, Inc.
$1,480,000
1079 21st St, San Diego, CA 92102
3beds
1,798sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1904
4,752 Square Feet Lot
$1,481,900 Zestimate®
$823/sqft
$4,771 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,481,900
$1.38M - $1.60M
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Listed by:
Alan Murray DRE #02046328 amurray586@gmail.com,
73 Degrees Realty
Bought with:
Shannon Bierek, DRE #02129155
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2602955
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Bonus Room, Bedroom, Basement, Den, Entry/Foyer, Family Room, Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom, Other, Retreat, Sunroom, Utility Room
Primary bedroom
- Features: Primary Suite
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Cooling
- Central Air, High Efficiency, Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- All Bedrooms Up, All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Bedroom on Main Level, Entrance Foyer, Main Level Primary, Primary Suite, Utility Room, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Has basement: Yes
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Family Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,798 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Carport
- Garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay, City Lights, Neighborhood, Panoramic, Peek-A-Boo
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
Lot
- Size: 4,752 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Garden, Gentle Sloping, Landscaped, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 5342660100
- Zoning: R-4:Multiple Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1904
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Sidewalks
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $823/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $858,824
- Annual tax amount: $11,359
- Date on market: 4/8/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 18 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9/2026 | Sold | $1,480,000-3%$823/sqft |
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| 5/1/2026 | Pending sale | $1,525,000$848/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Price change | $1,525,000-4.4%$848/sqft |
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| 4/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000+115.5%$887/sqft |
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| 5/16/2017 | Sold | $740,000$412/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,359 +8.9% | $858,824 +2% |
| 2024 | $10,428 +2.3% | $841,986 +2% |
| 2023 | $10,194 +2.7% | $825,477 +2% |
| 2022 | $9,924 +1.6% | $809,292 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,767 +1.2% | $793,425 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,647 +2.6% | $785,291 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,399 +6.1% | $769,894 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,857 +285.5% | $754,799 +282.6% |
| 2017 | $2,297 +1.7% | $197,298 +2% |
| 2016 | $2,258 +1.6% | $193,431 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $2,223 +1.6% | $190,526 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,188 | $186,795 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $185,951 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $182,306 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $178,733 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $177,398 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $177,821 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $174,336 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $170,918 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $167,567 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $164,283 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $161,063 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $158,112 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $155,013 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $151,974 |
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Neighborhood: Golden Hill
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- 3/10Golden Hill K-8Grades: K-8Distance: 1.2 mi
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