SoHo-Style Stunner in the Iconic Cable Building, Right in the Heart of Hillcrest! Step into this architecturally captivating industrial loft, where timeless character meets modern luxury. Located in the transformed and historic Cable Building, this designer home boasts striking details throughout—exposed brick walls, concrete beams, rich wood flooring, and custom floor-to-ceiling built-ins in the primary suite with artistic cleat handles. The open-concept living space is flooded with natural light from oversized west-facing windows, while two spacious patios offer serene views of the lush, park-like community courtyard—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. This luxurious loft has it all—tall ceilings, an upgraded primary bath, pendant lighting, in-unit laundry, two dedicated parking spaces with built-in storage, and access to a private community yard. Unbeatable location with incredible walkability—just steps to Balboa Park, Whole Foods, Hillcrest Cinemas, top-rated restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques. A turn-key architectural masterpiece like this is rare to find—come experience it for yourself!
Sold for $1,200,000
$1,200,000
3940 7th Ave Unit 211, San Diego, CA 92103
2beds
1,633sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
-- sqft lot
$1,204,700 Zestimate®
$735/sqft
$5,068 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,204,700
$1.10M - $1.31M
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Oversized west-facing windowsUpgraded primary bathSpacious patiosRich wood flooringPendant lightingTall ceilingsExposed brick walls
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Listed by:
Peter Middleton DRE #01224842 858-258-7383,
eXp Realty of California Inc,
Andrea Fulop DRE #02009450 858-888-6115,
eXp Realty of California Inc
Bought with:
Lauren Livingston, DRE #01450134
LPT Realty, Inc
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250020720
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Fire Sprinklers, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Oven, Electric Stove, Electric Cooking
- Laundry: Electric
Features
- Balcony, Granite Counters, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Living Room Balcony, Open Floor Plan, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling, Kitchen Open to Family Rm
- Flooring: Carpet, Wood
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Unit Below
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,633
- Total interior livable area: 1,633 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Assigned, Gated, Community Garage
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Balcony
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Neighborhood
Details
- Parcel number: 4446821030
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary,See Remarks
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop
Condition
- Turnkey
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Other/Remarks
- Security: Gated Community
- Subdivision: HILLCREST
HOA
- Amenities included: Picnic Area
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Gas, Sewer, Trash Pickup, Water, Other/Remarks
- HOA fee: $574 monthly
- HOA name: The Cable Building Lofts
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $735/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,006,660
- Annual tax amount: $12,628
- Date on market: 3/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/4/2025 | Sold | $1,200,000$735/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #250020720 Report a problem | ||
| 3/18/2025 | Pending sale | $1,200,000$735/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #250020720 Report a problem | ||
| 3/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,200,000+29%$735/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #250020720 Report a problem | ||
| 6/8/2021 | Sold | $930,000+0.5%$570/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #210012812 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2021 | Pending sale | $925,000$566/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #210012812 Report a problem | ||
| 5/13/2021 | Price change | $925,000-2.6%$566/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #210012812 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2021 | Price change | $950,000-5%$582/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #210010695 Report a problem | ||
| 4/17/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,000,000+225.2%$612/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #210010017 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2018 | Listing removed | $3,100$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2018 | Listed for rent | $3,100$2/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/1/1998 | Sold | $307,500$188/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,628 +3.9% | $1,006,660 +2% |
| 2024 | $12,152 +2.2% | $986,923 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,884 +2.7% | $967,572 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,569 +109.7% | $948,600 +113% |
| 2021 | $5,518 +1.2% | $445,345 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,451 +2.4% | $440,780 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,324 +6.3% | $432,138 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,006 +2.4% | $423,665 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,888 +1.6% | $415,359 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,810 +1.5% | $407,215 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,739 +1.6% | $401,099 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,665 | $393,243 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $391,467 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $383,792 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $376,267 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $373,456 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $374,344 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $367,005 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $359,810 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $352,756 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $345,840 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $339,059 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $332,846 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $326,321 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $319,923 |
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Neighborhood: Hillcrest
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