Great opportunity in City Heights! This recently updated duplex features two units, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Both units have remodeled kitchens, new flooring, and in-unit laundry hookups. The property includes off-street parking and backs up to a canyon, offering added privacy and outdoor space. Centrally located with easy access to freeways, shopping, and public transit. Ideal for investors or owner-occupants.
Sold for $689,805
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Listed by: Angela Pirtle Realty • Angela Pirtle • Contact: 858-344-0512
Bought with: Pellego, Inc.
$689,805
3222 42nd St, San Diego, CA 92105
4beds
1,450sqft
Duplex
Built in 1984
6,773 Square Feet Lot
$708,600 Zestimate®
$476/sqft
$4,011 Estimated rent
Home value
$708,600
$652,000 - $772,000
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New flooringAdded privacyRemodeled kitchensOff-street parkingIn-unit laundry hookups
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Listed by:
Angela Pirtle DRE #00917405 angelapirtle1@gmail.com,
Angela Pirtle Realty
Bought with:
An Le, DRE #02323664
Pellego, Inc.
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PTP2504338
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
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Features: Main Level Primary
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Bedroom
- Features: Bedroom on Main Level
Bathroom
- Features: Bathtub, Tub Shower
Kitchen
- Features: Quartz Counters, Remodeled, Updated Kitchen
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Laundry: In Kitchen
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Solid Surface Counters, All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: 1 Common Wall
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,450 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Driveway
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Front
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon
Lot
- Size: 6,773 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre, Back Yard, Yard
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 4761814000
- Zoning: R-2:MINOR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Duplex
- Attached to another structure: Yes
Materials
- Foundation: Raised
- Roof: Flat
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Urban
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $476/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $636,723
- Annual tax amount: $8,527
- Date on market: 6/11/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 71 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Submit
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/14/2025 | Sold | $689,805-4.2%$476/sqft |
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| 8/26/2025 | Pending sale | $719,900$496/sqft |
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| 8/24/2025 | Listing removed | $2,295$2/sqft |
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| 8/21/2025 | Price change | $719,900-2.7%$496/sqft |
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| 8/13/2025 | Listed for sale | $739,900-4%$510/sqft |
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| 8/9/2025 | Listing removed | $771,100-9.3%$532/sqft |
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| 8/3/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,295+4.6%$2/sqft |
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| 6/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $849,900+41.1%$586/sqft |
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| 10/13/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/11/2023 | Price change | $2,195-4.4%$2/sqft |
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| 10/8/2023 | Listed for rent | $2,295+15%$2/sqft |
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| 1/30/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 1/14/2022 | Listed for rent | $1,995$1/sqft |
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| 8/25/2021 | Sold | $602,500+0.4%$416/sqft |
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| 6/25/2021 | Pending sale | $599,990$414/sqft |
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| 6/4/2021 | Listed for sale | $599,990+25.9%$414/sqft |
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| 7/31/2006 | Sold | $476,500$329/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,527 +10.7% | $636,723 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,702 +2.3% | $624,239 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,532 +2.7% | $612,000 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,332 +18.4% | $600,000 +20% |
| 2021 | $6,194 +8.9% | $500,000 +8.7% |
| 2020 | $5,691 +7.4% | $460,000 +7% |
| 2019 | $5,298 +12% | $430,000 +7.5% |
| 2018 | $4,731 +14.7% | $400,000 +14.3% |
| 2017 | $4,126 +16.1% | $350,000 +16.7% |
| 2016 | $3,553 +7.1% | $300,000 +7.1% |
| 2015 | $3,319 +3.3% | $280,000 +3.7% |
| 2014 | $3,214 | $270,000 +8% |
| 2013 | -- | $250,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $250,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $250,000 -49.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $494,055 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $495,230 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $485,520 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $476,000 +357.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $104,031 -5.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $110,261 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $108,100 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $106,120 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $104,040 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $102,000 |
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Neighborhood: Castle
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Joyner Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Clark Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 4/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Joyner
- Middle: Clark
- High: Hoover
Source: CRMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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