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  • Price cut: $115K (10/23)
    $1,335,000

    215 Spruce St, San Diego, CA 92103

    3beds
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    $8,722/mo
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    Multi Family
    Built in 1920
    -- sqft lot
    $1,445,600 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Distinctive vintage characterSingle-car garageRear courtyardOriginal cabinetry and woodworkCustom built-insMix of newer appliancesCommon-area deck
    215 Spruce Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-maintained four-unit apartment property in the highly desirable Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego. The property features an attractive unit mix of three 1-bedroom/1-bath residences of approximately 480 square feet and one studio of approximately 400 square feet. The building retains much of its original character, including hardwood flooring, custom built-ins, original cabinetry and woodwork, while select areas feature updated vinyl plank flooring and a mix of newer appliances. Unit A is further distinguished by a fireplace and newly installed floor heater, while the remaining residences are equipped with wall heaters. Each unit benefits from its own individual water heater, and residents have access to a rear courtyard, common-area deck and tenant storage. A single-car garage, currently utilized for owner storage, provides additional utility and potential future flexibility. The property has been self-managed by the same ownership for approximately 29 years and reflects a history of attentive ownership and long-term tenant retention, with residents having occupied the property for as long as 20 years. Importantly, three of the four units have not received rent increases in years, creating a compelling opportunity for a new investor to capture meaningful rental upside over time while implementing a targeted capital improvement program. Original kitchens, cabinetry, appliances and interior finishes provide a clear pathway for strategic modernization and enhanced rental positioning. Combining a highly sought-after central San Diego location, historically stable occupancy, distinctive vintage character and significant embedded income growth potential, 215 Spruce Street offers investors an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a manageable multifamily asset in one of San Diego’s most established rental submarkets.
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    Listed by:

    Conor M Brennan DRE #01918598 720-841-8139,

    Conor Brennan, Broker

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260024189MLS LogoOriginating MLS: SDMLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      Heating
      • Fireplace, Wall/Gravity
      Cooling
      • Wall/Window
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,879
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      Property

      Features
      • Levels: 2 Story
      • Fencing: Full
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: City
      Lot
      • Size: 2,090 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 4526260200

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: Multi Family
      Materials
      • Wood
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Year built: 1920

      Utilities & green energy

      • Water: Meter on Property
      • Utilities for property: Sewer Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: BBQ
      • Security: Gated Community
      • Subdivision: HILLCREST
      Location
      • Region: San Diego

      Financial & listing details

      • Tax assessed value: $411,136
      • Date on market: 10/5/2026
      • Listing terms: Conventional
      • Tenant pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas/Propane

        Estimated market value

        $1,445,600

        $1.37M - $1.52M

        $4,345/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/23/2026Price change$1,335,000-7.9%
        Source: SDMLS #260024189 Report a problem
        10/5/2026Listed for sale$1,450,000+485.9%
        Source: SDMLS #260024189 Report a problem
        11/6/2024Listing removed$1,875
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        10/22/2024Listed for rent$1,875
        Source: Zillow Rentals Report a problem
        6/10/1997Sold$247,500
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $411,136 +2%
        2025$5,617 +14.6%$403,075 +2%
        2024$4,900 +2.3%$395,172 +2%
        2023$4,790 +2.7%$387,425 +2%
        2022$4,662 +0.7%$379,829 +2%
        2021$4,631 +1.2%$372,382 +1%
        2020$4,575 +2.8%$368,565 +2%
        2019$4,452 +5.9%$361,340 +2%
        2018$4,202 +2.5%$354,256 +2%
        2017$4,102 +1.7%$347,311 +2%
        2016$4,034 +1.5%$340,502 +1.5%
        2015$3,975 +1.6%$335,388 +2%
        2014$3,914 $328,819 +0.5%
        2013-- $327,334 +2%
        2012-- $320,916 +2%
        2011-- $314,624 +0.8%
        2010-- $312,273 -0.2%
        2009-- $313,016 +2%
        2008-- $306,880 +2%
        2007-- $300,863 +2%
        2006-- $294,965 +2%
        2005-- $289,183 +2%
        2004-- $283,513 +1.9%
        2003-- $278,318 +2%
        2002-- $272,862 +2%
        2001-- $267,513
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Bankers Hill

        Getting around

        88 / 100
        Very Walkable
        53 / 100
        Good Transit
        51 / 100
        Bikeable

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