1911 charming bungalow with some modern upgrades is ready for you to move right in! 3 bedroom with nursery/office. Hardwood flooring, original newly restored windows, updated bathrooms and kitchen. Enjoy chatting with neighbors on your new custom designed front porch. Open the top half of your Dutch door for an evening summer breeze. Freshly painted interior and exterior. Detached garage was converted to an office with bathroom and has brand new flooring. Mature landscaping and alley access make the backyard space both peaceful and practical. This home is located walking distance to Park Blvd which means you're close to cafes, restaurants, local parks and everything people love about living in University Heights.
Sold for $1,187,000
Listed by: Coldwell Banker West • Julie Thomas • Contact: 619-997-1620
Bought with: eXp Realty of California, Inc.
$1,187,000
1520 Madison Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
4beds
1,176sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1911
4,538 Square Feet Lot
$1,204,700 Zestimate®
$1,009/sqft
$6,083 Estimated rent
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$1.11M - $1.31M
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Listed by:
Julie Thomas DRE #01926885 619-997-1620,
Coldwell Banker West,
Carrie Baker-Bailey DRE #01300269,
Coldwell Banker West
Bought with:
Billie Guinto, DRE #01313454
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PTP2503816
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: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Attic, Family Room, Office
Bathroom
- Features: Tub Shower
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood
- Laundry: Inside, See Remarks
Features
- Attic
- Flooring: See Remarks, Tile, Wood
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,176 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: None
Lot
- Size: 4,538 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 4450310700
- Zoning: Single Family Residential
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1911
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks, Urban
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,009/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $726,180
- Annual tax amount: $9,646
- Date on market: 6/12/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/10/2025 | Sold | $1,187,000+3.3%$1,009/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Pending sale | $1,149,000$977/sqft |
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| 6/12/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,149,000+120.5%$977/sqft |
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| 11/8/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/6/2021 | Listed for rent | $3,190$3/sqft |
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| 12/22/2004 | Sold | $521,000+236.1%$443/sqft |
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| 7/23/1999 | Sold | $155,000$132/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,646 +9.9% | $726,180 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,778 +2.3% | $711,943 +2% |
| 2023 | $8,585 +2.7% | $697,984 +2% |
| 2022 | $8,356 +0.7% | $684,299 +2% |
| 2021 | $8,299 +1.2% | $670,882 +1% |
| 2020 | $8,199 +2.2% | $664,004 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,020 +6.5% | $650,986 +2% |
| 2018 | $7,529 +2.4% | $638,223 +2% |
| 2017 | $7,350 +3.9% | $625,710 +4.3% |
| 2016 | $7,075 +7.1% | $600,000 +7.1% |
| 2015 | $6,607 +23.8% | $560,000 +24.4% |
| 2014 | $5,336 | $450,000 +21.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $370,000 +8.8% |
| 2012 | -- | $340,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $340,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $340,000 -5.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $360,000 -34.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $552,888 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $542,048 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $531,420 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $521,000 +210.9% |
| 2004 | -- | $167,556 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $164,486 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $161,262 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $158,100 |
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Neighborhood: University Heights
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