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Sold for $1,435,000
$1,435,000
1430 Golden Gate Dr, San Diego, CA 92116
2beds
1,396sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
6,098 Square Feet Lot
$1,454,400 Zestimate®
$1,028/sqft
$4,114 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,454,400
$1.34M - $1.59M
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Stunning batchelder tile fireplaceAutomated driveway gateRefreshing coastal breezesCompletely updated galley-style kitchenDetached garage spaceLush scenic viewsLarge picture windows
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Listed by:
Amy ODorisio DRE #01752235 619-981-5465,
Coldwell Banker West
Bought with:
Anthony R Guerrieri, DRE #01927450
The Oppenheim Group
Alexa R Devaney, DRE #02031174
The Oppenheim Group
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250033681
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Satellite Dish, Washer, Other/Remarks, Convection Oven, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Counter Top, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Other/Remarks
Features
- Bathtub, Recessed Lighting, Shower, Trey Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: Detached,1 common wall
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,396
- Total interior livable area: 1,396 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck, Stone/Tile, Patio, Patio Open, Porch - Rear, Wood
- Pool features: N/K
- Spa features: N/K
- Fencing: Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Panoramic, Parklike, Valley/Canyon, Other/Remarks
- Frontage type: Other/Remarks
Lot
- Size: 6,098 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: N/K
- Parcel number: 4450130500
- Zoning: R-1
- Zoning description: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean/Spanish,See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop,Tile/Clay,Flat,Spanish Tile
Condition
- Turnkey
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer
- Water: Available, Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Automatic Gate, Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Subdivision: UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
HOA
- Services included: N/K
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,028/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,062,831
- Annual tax amount: $13,770
- Date on market: 7/17/2025
- Listing terms: Cal Vet,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/11/2025 | Sold | $1,435,000-0.9%$1,028/sqft |
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| 8/23/2025 | Pending sale | $1,448,500$1,038/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,448,500+62.7%$1,038/sqft |
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| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 6/2/2017 | Sold | $890,500-0.9%$638/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2017 | Listed for sale | $899,000+5.8%$644/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2016 | Listing removed | $850,000$609/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 8/5/2016 | Price change | $850,000-2.9%$609/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2016 | Listed for sale | $875,000+12.9%$627/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2014 | Listing removed | $775,000$555/sqft |
Source: Lewis Breeze #140055869 Report a problem | ||
| 10/17/2014 | Listed for sale | $775,000+31.4%$555/sqft |
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| 10/21/2003 | Sold | $590,000+2.6%$423/sqft |
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| 8/23/2002 | Sold | $575,000+79.7%$412/sqft |
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| 3/20/1998 | Sold | $320,000+5.6%$229/sqft |
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| 8/19/1993 | Sold | $303,000$217/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,770 +8% | $1,062,831 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,745 +2.3% | $1,041,992 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,463 +2.7% | $1,021,562 +2% |
| 2022 | $12,130 +3.6% | $1,001,532 +4.9% |
| 2021 | $11,707 +1.2% | $954,444 +1% |
| 2020 | $11,564 +2.1% | $944,658 +2% |
| 2019 | $11,324 +6.7% | $926,136 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,615 +25.1% | $907,978 +25.6% |
| 2017 | $8,486 +2.6% | $722,784 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,269 +9.1% | $708,613 +9% |
| 2015 | $7,582 +17.9% | $650,000 +18.2% |
| 2014 | $6,432 | $550,000 +12.2% |
| 2013 | -- | $490,000 -10.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $550,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $550,000 +17% |
| 2010 | -- | $470,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $470,000 -26.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $638,633 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $626,112 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $613,836 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $601,800 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $590,000 +2.6% |
| 2003 | -- | $575,000 +66.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $345,876 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $339,095 |
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Neighborhood: University Heights
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Birney Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Roosevelt International Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 6/10San Diego High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: San Diego Unified School Distric
Source: SDMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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