Casa de Tempo – A Rare Piece of San Diego History. Nestled in the heart of Marston Hills, Casa de Tempo is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of the city’s most historically significant homes. Designed by master architect Samuel Wood Hamill of the esteemed firm Requa and Jackson, this California Monterey-style estate was built for the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition as a showcase of modern architectural innovation. Spanning 4,266 square feet, this elegant residence offers generously proportioned living spaces that exude character and charm. Set on an oversized 15,467 square foot lot, the estate features a pool, guest house, two-car garage, and additional two-car carport.
Sold for $4,075,000
$4,075,000
1212 Upas St, San Diego, CA 92103
3beds
4,266sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
-- sqft lot
$4,078,400 Zestimate®
$955/sqft
$7,989 Estimated rent
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Listed by:
Brian Keir Yaw DRE #01302422 619-962-4663,
Scott & Quinn Real Estate
Bought with:
Linda Sansone, DRE #01219378
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250020630
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Pool/Spa/Equipment, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Other/Remarks
- Laundry: Gas
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Den, FP in Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,266
- Total interior livable area: 4,266 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Patio, Terrace
- Pool features: Below Ground
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Evening Lights, Neighborhood, Parklike, Trees/Woods
Details
- Parcel number: 4524503600
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean/Spanish,Monterey/Hacienda/Adobe
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: MISSION HILLS
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $955/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $445,382
- Annual tax amount: $6,132
- Date on market: 3/5/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/8/2025 | Sold | $4,075,000-2.9%$955/sqft |
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| 3/18/2025 | Pending sale | $4,195,000$983/sqft |
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| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,195,000+172.7%$983/sqft |
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| 4/5/2012 | Sold | $1,538,500+2.9%$361/sqft |
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| 12/23/2011 | Listing removed | $1,495,000$350/sqft |
Source: Pacific Pinnacle Real Estate Services #110066606 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2011 | Listed for sale | $1,495,000+21885.3%$350/sqft |
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| 11/15/1996 | Sold | $6,800$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,132 +16.7% | $445,382 +4.8% |
| 2024 | $5,256 -0.6% | $425,117 -0.8% |
| 2023 | $5,286 +0.8% | $428,701 +0.1% |
| 2022 | $5,243 -14.8% | $428,347 -13.8% |
| 2021 | $6,153 +5.2% | $496,692 +5% |
| 2020 | $5,851 +3.3% | $473,096 +2.9% |
| 2019 | $5,665 -0.1% | $459,852 -4.2% |
| 2018 | $5,671 -0.3% | $480,019 -0.7% |
| 2017 | $5,685 +5.9% | $483,372 +6.3% |
| 2016 | $5,369 +0% | $454,669 +0.1% |
| 2015 | $5,367 | $454,430 -45% |
| 2007 | -- | $826,633 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $810,425 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $794,535 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $778,957 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $764,681 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $749,689 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $734,991 |
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Neighborhood: Hillcrest
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