Nestled in Balboa Park’s northwest corner, the 3500 block of Seventh Avenue is one of San Diego’s best-kept secrets. Originally built in 1906 by Irving Gill himself, this original Architectural Masterpiece is situated on one of the most highly coveted streets in San Diego. This section of 7th Ave adjacent to Balboa Park is home to only 8 historic homes including the famous Marston House Museum. This amazing estate features the perfectly manicured grounds with Avocado trees, peaceful gardens, 2 Koi ponds. This is San Diego outdoor living at it's finest, perfect for entertaining with large gatherings. The main house has historic designation with Mills Act in place. It features 3 bedrooms with ensuite baths and a powder room. The condition of the home is impeccable with original milled wood work, 4 fireplaces with original tile, music room, butler's pantry, large dining room, upgraded eat-in kitchen and remodeled bathrooms. Situated on this expansive 14000 square foot lot is a very spacious & rare 4 car garage with a 1 bedroom guest house above adjacent to a large storage area. Dates: constructed 1905-1906
Sold for $3,900,000
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$3,900,000
3526 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
4beds
4,934sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1906
0.32 Acres Lot
$3,936,000 Zestimate®
$790/sqft
$7,708 Estimated rent
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$3.62M - $4.29M
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Music roomAvocado treesKoi pondsManicured groundsLarge dining roomRemodeled bathroomsOriginal milled wood work
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Listed by:
Todd Armstrong DRE #01256537 858-229-8752,
Compass
Bought with:
Brian Keir Yaw, DRE #01302422
Scott & Quinn Real Estate
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250021468
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- N/K
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Stove, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooking, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Electric, Gas
Features
- Built-Ins, Chair Railings, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: FP in Dining Room, FP in Family Room, FP in Living Room, FP in Primary BR, Patio/Outdoors
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,934
- Total interior livable area: 4,934 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Patio & porch: Balcony, Gazebo, Patio, Porch, Porch - Front, Porch - Rear
- Pool features: N/K
- Spa features: N/K
- Fencing: Partial,Brick Wall,Stucco Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountains/Hills, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Detached
- Parcel number: 4524302200
- Zoning: SPECIAL AN
- Zoning description: SPECIAL AN
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom Built,Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Turnkey,Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1906
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: Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Subdivision: MISSION HILLS
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $790/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $568,719
- Annual tax amount: $7,643
- Date on market: 3/14/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2025 | Sold | $3,900,000-7.1%$790/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #250021468 Report a problem | ||
| 6/3/2025 | Pending sale | $4,200,000$851/sqft |
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| 6/2/2025 | Price change | $4,200,000-6.7%$851/sqft |
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| 2/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $4,500,000-7.2%$912/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #240023230 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2024 | Contingent | $4,850,000$983/sqft |
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| 12/6/2024 | Price change | $4,850,000-1%$983/sqft |
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| 10/1/2024 | Listed for sale | $4,900,000-5.8%$993/sqft |
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| 6/11/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: SDMLS #220005363 Report a problem | ||
| 3/9/2022 | Listed for sale | $5,200,000$1,054/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #220005363 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,643 +15.3% | $568,719 +5.4% |
| 2024 | $6,626 +1% | $539,328 +0.6% |
| 2023 | $6,561 +3.1% | $535,877 +2.4% |
| 2022 | $6,363 +5.3% | $523,536 +6.6% |
| 2021 | $6,041 +2.8% | $490,962 +2.6% |
| 2020 | $5,875 +0.4% | $478,535 -0.7% |
| 2019 | $5,853 +6% | $482,104 +2.4% |
| 2018 | $5,522 -2% | $470,811 -2.4% |
| 2017 | $5,633 +4.7% | $482,451 +5% |
| 2016 | $5,380 +0% | $459,298 +0% |
| 2015 | $5,378 -2.7% | $459,103 -2.4% |
| 2014 | $5,530 | $470,206 |
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Neighborhood: Hillcrest
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