Welcome to this beautifully remodeled, turnkey home in the heart of Normal Heights! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath house features a finished garage, solar, a private backyard, abundant natural light, and an unbeatable location within walking distance of everything the neighborhood has to offer. Step inside to a bright, inviting interior that has been thoughtfully updated from top to bottom. The fully renovated kitchen features new cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a stylish tile backsplash, and a clean, contemporary design. The updated bathroom showcases new tile and modern finishes, while new flooring and fresh paint throughout complete the home's refreshed look. A new mini-split system provides efficient heating and air conditioning for year-round comfort. Outside, enjoy a fully fenced, private backyard with a new concrete patio, an ideal setting for entertaining, dining al fresco, or simply relaxing outdoors. The patio offers direct access to the finished one-car garage, providing valuable flexibility for parking, storage, a home office, gym, studio, or potential future ADU conversion. Additional off-street parking is available in the driveway. The home is also equipped with 11 solar panels, offering great energy efficiency. Enjoy the best of Normal Heights, North Park, and Kensington from this centrally located home. Walk to groceries, restaurants, parks, public transportation, and neighborhood favorites, with convenient access to major freeways, the beach, Downtown San Diego, and the airport. Write an offer today, this home won’t last!!!
For sale
Price cut: $20K (10/21)
$775,000
3553 Monroe Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
2beds
616sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1937
2,178 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,258/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private backyardBeautifully remodeled turnkey homeModern finishesAbundant natural lightClean contemporary designFresh paint throughoutNew flooring
- 31 days
- 1,157
- 78
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Dylan P O'Neill DRE #02096031 Preferred:619-672-3963,
LPT Realty, Inc
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260023199
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Mini Split
Cooling
- Mini Split
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Solar Panels
- Laundry: Gas, Washer Hookup
Interior area
- Total structure area: 616
- Total interior livable area: 616 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Garage, Garage - Front Entry
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Full,Wood
Lot
- Size: 2,178 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 4471010200
- Zoning: R-3:RESTRI
- Zoning description: R-3:RESTRI
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Slate
Condition
- Year built: 1937
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer
- Water: Meter on Property, Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: NORMAL HEIGHTS
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,258/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $633,766
- Date on market: 9/23/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | Price change | $775,000-2.5%$1,258/sqft |
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| 9/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $795,000+42.7%$1,291/sqft |
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| 8/17/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 8/13/2022 | Price change | $3,750-5.1%$6/sqft |
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| 8/2/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,950$6/sqft |
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| 6/18/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/10/2022 | Listed for rent | $3,950+41.1%$6/sqft |
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| 2/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/5/2020 | Listing removed | $2,800$5/sqft |
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| 5/26/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,800-3.4%$5/sqft |
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| 6/27/2019 | Listing removed | $2,900$5/sqft |
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| 6/10/2019 | Price change | $2,900-3.3%$5/sqft |
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| 5/16/2019 | Listed for rent | $3,000$5/sqft |
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| 7/25/2018 | Sold | $557,000+1.5%$904/sqft |
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| 6/29/2018 | Pending sale | $549,000$891/sqft |
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| 6/21/2018 | Listed for sale | $549,000+40.8%$891/sqft |
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| 12/3/2015 | Sold | $390,000-2.3%$633/sqft |
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| 11/29/2015 | Listed for sale | $399,000$648/sqft |
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| 10/2/2015 | Listing removed | $399,000$648/sqft |
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| 8/21/2015 | Price change | $399,000+0.3%$648/sqft |
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| 8/15/2015 | Price change | $398,000-0.3%$646/sqft |
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| 8/4/2015 | Price change | $399,000-2.7%$648/sqft |
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| 7/17/2015 | Listed for sale | $410,000+67.3%$666/sqft |
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| 9/15/2009 | Sold | $245,000$398/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $633,766 +2% |
| 2025 | $8,334 +10.9% | $621,340 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,516 +2.3% | $609,158 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,350 +2.7% | $597,214 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,155 +0.7% | $585,505 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,106 +1.2% | $574,025 +1% |
| 2020 | $7,020 +2.3% | $568,140 +2% |
| 2019 | $6,862 +43% | $557,000 +37.3% |
| 2018 | $4,798 +2.4% | $405,756 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,685 +1.6% | $397,800 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,609 +51.7% | $390,000 +48.2% |
| 2015 | $3,038 +1.6% | $263,134 +2% |
| 2014 | $2,989 | $257,980 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $256,815 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $251,780 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $246,844 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $245,000 +1069.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $20,954 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $20,544 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $20,142 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $19,748 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $19,362 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $18,984 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $18,637 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $18,273 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $17,915 |
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