Rare opportunity to own a historically designated Prairie-style home with Mills Act tax savings & a newly built detached guest house with ADU potential in one of North Mission Hills' most sought-after neighborhoods. Designated Historic Landmark No. 821-92, this home enjoys Mills Act property tax benefits. Showcasing classic signature horizontal lines, broad overhanging eaves, massive porch supports & timeless craftsmanship, this residence is a true architectural treasure. A former owner was connected to the Western Metal Supply Co., whose iconic building now anchors Petco Park's left field corner, creating a unique link to San Diego's baseball history. The approx. 1,740 SF main home offers 3BR, 2BA & a spacious den ideal for an office, library or family room. Coffered ceilings, original hardwood floors, abundant natural light & period details blend seamlessly with a spacious kitchen featuring a breakfast nook. The newly built approx. 429 SF detached guest house above the oversized 2-car garage offers 1BR, 1BA & private living space, ideal for guests, multigenerational living, a home office or future ADU potential (buyer to verify). The garage includes EV charging plus an additional off-alley parking space. Enjoy a private backyard with an entertaining deck, patio & generous side yard. A walk-in basement provides excellent storage or wine cellar potential. Updated plumbing, sewer, electrical & numerous improvements offer modern convenience while preserving the home's historic integrity. Approx. 2,191 SF total living space. A truly rare Mission Hills offering. Adding exceptional versatility is a newly constructed approximately 429-square-foot detached guest house above the oversized two-car garage. Complete with 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and its own private living space, it is ideal for guests, multigenerational living, a private office, or future ADU potential (buyer to verify all permitted uses). The oversized two-car garage features EV charging. Outdoor living is equally inviting with a private backyard featuring a spacious deck and patio designed for entertaining, along with a generous side yard offering room for gardens, recreation, or future enhancements. A walk-in basement provides abundant storage, easy access to home utilities, or the opportunity to create a custom wine cellar. Extensive infrastructure improvements include updated plumbing, sewer lines, electrical systems, and numerous additional upgrades that provide modern convenience while preserving the home's historic integrity. Offering approximately 2,191 square feet of total living space, including the detached guest house, this exceptional residence seamlessly blends architectural significance, fascinating San Diego history, modern improvements, flexible living space, and the significant tax advantages of the Mills Act. Opportunities to own a home of this caliber and historical importance in North Mission Hills are exceptionally rare.
For sale
$2,599,000
2124 Hickory St, San Diego, CA 92103
4beds
2,191sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1913
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$2,535,400 Zestimate®
$1,186/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Timeless craftsmanshipPeriod detailsAbundant natural lightBroad overhanging eavesClassic signature horizontal linesPatio designed for entertainingOriginal hardwood floors
- 59 days
- 1,775
- 93
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Todd Armstrong DRE #01256537 858-229-8752,
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Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260015943
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air, Gas, Whole House Fan
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, 6 Burner Stove, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Cooking, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas
Features
- Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Granite Counters, Shower, Shower in Tub
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,191
- Total interior livable area: 2,191 sqft
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Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached, EV Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Patio, Porch - Front, Porch - Rear
- Pool features: N/K
- Spa features: N/K
- Fencing: Full,Good Condition
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Detached
- Parcel number: 4432512500
- Zoning: SPECIAL AN
- Zoning description: SPECIAL AN
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood
- Roof: Composition,Rolled/Hot Mop
Condition
- Turnkey
- Year built: 1913
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detector
- Subdivision: MISSION HILLS
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,186/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $376,064
- Date on market: 7/1/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$2,535,400
$2.41M - $2.66M
$7,938/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Listed for sale | $2,599,000+40.5%$1,186/sqft |
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| 4/19/2022 | Sold | $1,850,000+3.1%$844/sqft |
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| 3/20/2022 | Pending sale | $1,795,000$819/sqft |
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| 3/13/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000+145.2%$819/sqft |
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| 7/20/2011 | Sold | $732,000-2.4%$334/sqft |
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| 5/19/2011 | Listed for sale | $749,900-11.8%$342/sqft |
Source: Weichert Realtors Elite #110028938 Report a problem | ||
| 1/19/2011 | Sold | $850,136+70%$388/sqft |
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| 7/3/2001 | Sold | $500,000+140.4%$228/sqft |
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| 3/31/1994 | Sold | $208,000$95/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $376,064 -1.7% |
| 2025 | $5,390 +30.5% | $382,601 +16% |
| 2024 | $4,129 +2.9% | $329,942 +2.6% |
| 2023 | $4,013 -13.1% | $321,526 -15.6% |
| 2022 | $4,617 +9.8% | $380,753 +11.1% |
| 2021 | $4,205 +6.7% | $342,747 +6.5% |
| 2020 | $3,941 +3.7% | $321,923 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,801 -0.5% | $315,559 -4.3% |
| 2018 | $3,821 -2% | $329,568 -2.4% |
| 2017 | $3,900 +4.8% | $337,715 +5% |
| 2016 | $3,723 -58.3% | $321,509 -58% |
| 2015 | $8,933 +1.6% | $765,014 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,791 | $750,029 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $746,640 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $732,000 +149.5% |
| 2011 | -- | $293,349 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $291,158 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $291,851 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $286,129 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $280,520 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $275,021 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $269,629 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $264,343 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $259,499 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $254,411 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $249,423 |
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