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.
For sale
Price cut: $115K (10/23)
$1,335,000
215 Spruce St, San Diego, CA 92103
3beds
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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
- 18 days
- 684
- 48
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Conor M Brennan DRE #01918598 720-841-8139,
Conor Brennan, Broker
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260024189
Originating 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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2026 | Price change | $1,335,000-7.9% |
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| 10/5/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,450,000+485.9% |
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| 11/6/2024 | Listing removed | $1,875 |
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| 10/22/2024 | Listed for rent | $1,875 |
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| 6/10/1997 | Sold | $247,500 |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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