Welcom to 3558 42nd Street, a renovated two-story home offering 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, including a versatile ADU that provides exceptional flexibility for guests, extended family, rental income, or a private workspace. The former garage has been thoughtfully converted into a comfortable bedroom suite with its own full bathroom and full kitchen, creating a private living space with excellent potential. The main residence has been updated by the current owners and features a spacious, inviting layout with modern improvements throughout. Both bathrooms in the main residence have been recently renovated with tile shower enclosures, new lighting, vanities, and flooring. Outside, enjoy a generous front yard highlighted by a pergola that provides a welcoming shaded area for relaxing or entertaining. Gated off-street parking is located behind the home, with convenient access from the alley. Ideally situated in the heart of City Heights, this property offers easy access to University Avenue and the surrounding neighborhoods, with a variety of restaurants, shops, cafes, and everyday conveniences just moments away. A rare combination of a renovated home, flexible ADU, generous outdoor space, and convenient urban location.
For sale
$799,999
3558 42nd St, San Diego, CA 92105
4beds
1,638sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1992
2,977 Square Feet Lot
$810,400 Zestimate®
$488/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Renovated two-story home
- 13 days
- 1,495
- 73
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Listed by:
Noa Porter DRE #01484741 858-888-5055,
LPT Realty, Inc
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260020668
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- N/K
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Microwave
- Laundry: Electric, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,638
- Total interior livable area: 1,638 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: None Known
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Full,Gate,Wrought Iron,Wood
Lot
- Size: 2,977 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 4760113000
- Zoning: R-4
- Zoning description: R-4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood
- Roof: Composition,Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1992
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Closed Circuit TV, Security System
- Subdivision: EAST SAN DIEGO
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $488/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $675,991
- Date on market: 8/22/2026
- Listing terms: Cal Vet,Cash,Cash To New Loan,Conventional,Exchange,FHA,VA
Estimated market value
$810,400
$770,000 - $851,000
$3,906/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $799,999+64.9%$488/sqft |
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| 1/11/2006 | Sold | $485,000+42.6%$296/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2003 | Sold | $340,000+139.4%$208/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/29/2000 | Sold | $142,000$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $675,991 +2% |
| 2025 | $8,764 +10.5% | $662,737 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,928 +2.3% | $649,743 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,752 +2.8% | $637,004 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,544 +27.4% | $624,514 +28.8% |
| 2021 | $5,923 +8.1% | $485,000 +7.8% |
| 2020 | $5,481 +5.2% | $450,000 +4.7% |
| 2019 | $5,211 +15.9% | $430,000 +13.2% |
| 2018 | $4,496 +15.5% | $380,000 +15.2% |
| 2017 | $3,891 +9.5% | $330,000 +10% |
| 2016 | $3,552 +5.2% | $300,000 +5.3% |
| 2015 | $3,377 +7% | $285,000 +7.5% |
| 2014 | $3,155 | $265,000 +12.8% |
| 2013 | -- | $235,000 +20.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $195,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $195,000 -61.4% |
| 2008 | -- | $504,592 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $494,699 +39.9% |
| 2006 | -- | $353,734 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $346,799 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $340,000 +91.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $177,345 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $173,868 +20% |
| 2001 | -- | $144,840 |
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