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  • Price cut: $51K (4/24)
    $1,399,000

    4020 Front St #22, San Diego, CA 92103

    3beds
    1,997sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1929
    5,227 Square Feet Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $701/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Completely enclosed spacious yardFormal dining roomSits above street levelRemodeled kitchenModern kitchenSpacious back porch
    Variance granted for Res Detached. Attractive 1919, 1298sf home sits above street level with 9-foot ceilings, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, generous living room, formal dining room, remodeled kitchen with 2 pantries, and spacious back porch. Across the back of the completely enclosed spacious yard is a 699sf cottage that is on the west end of the 120’ gardened lot. It has an entire wall of closet in a generous bedroom, modern kitchen, large living room, bathroom, and covered space outside the living room for choice of use. Both homes have large stand-up attics, central heat and air, and benefit from owned Solar. This property offers multiple options: 1) The owner may occupy the larger home and rent the back cottage, occupy the charming cottage and rent the front house, or welcome family to live with them. 2) Or rent the entire desirably located site in an area where medical professionals are often looking. 3) Another option is to take advantage of the recently determined RM 3-9 zoning which allows one unit per 600sf of lot, meaning available for 8 units on this 5200 sf parcel. A savvy options parcel, located in the heart of desirable Mission Hills/Hillcrest, it is easy walking to 2 major grocery stores, a number of restaurants, and other service businesses, as well as parks, churches and ideal neighborhood sites in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods. A wonderful combination of livability, flexibility and location in a very desired neighborhood Variance granted for Detached. Attractive 1919, 1298sf home sits above street level with 9-foot ceilings, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, generous living room, formal dining room, remodeled kitchen with 2 pantries, and spacious back porch. Across the back of the completely enclosed spacious yard is a 699sf cottage that is on the west end of the 120’ gardened lot. It has an entire wall of closet in a generous bedroom, modern kitchen, large living room, bathroom, and covered space outside the living room for choice of use. Both homes have large stand-up attics, central heat and air, and benefit from owned Solar. This property offers multiple options: 1) The owner may occupy the larger home and rent the back cottage, occupy the charming cottage and rent the front house, or welcome family to live with them. 2) Or rent the entire desirably located site in an area where medical professionals are often looking. 3) Another option is to take advantage of the recently determined RM 3-9 zoning which allows one unit per 600sf of lot, meaning available for 8 units on this 5200 sf parcel. A savvy options parcel, located in the heart of desirable Mission Hills/Hillcrest, it is easy walking to 2 major grocery stores, a number of restaurants, and other service businesses, as well as parks, churches and ideal neighborhood sites in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods. A wonderful combination of livability, flexibility and location in a very desired neighborhood
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Steve Carlson DRE #01455190 619-823-6892,

    Woods Real Estate Services Inc

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260008843MLS LogoOriginating MLS: SDMLS

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      Heating
      • Forced Air Unit, Other/Remarks
      Cooling
      • Central Forced Air, Wall/Window, Energy Star
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Washer, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Gas Range, Gas Cooking
      • Laundry: Electric, Gas
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,997
      • Total interior livable area: 1,997 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: None Known
      Features
      • Levels: 1 Story
      • Pool features: N/K
      • Fencing: Full,Wood
      Lot
      • Size: 5,227 Square Feet
      Details
      • Parcel number: 4444911900
      • Zoning: R-4:MULTIP
      • Zoning description: R-4:MULTIP

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood/Stucco
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Year built: 1929

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Sewer Connected
      • Water: Meter on Property

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: MISSION HILLS
      Location
      • Region: San Diego

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $701/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $384,062
      • Annual tax amount: $5,278
      • Date on market: 2/19/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,Seller May Carry,VA

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        4/24/2026Price change$1,399,000-3.5%$701/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260003964 Report a problem
        2/19/2026Listed for sale$1,450,000+491.8%$726/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260003964 Report a problem
        1/19/1999Sold$245,000$123/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$5,278 +15.4%$384,062 +2%
        2024$4,574 +2.3%$376,533 +2%
        2023$4,471 +2.8%$369,151 +2%
        2022$4,350 +0.7%$361,914 +2%
        2021$4,319 +1.2%$354,819 +1%
        2020$4,266 +2.7%$351,182 +2%
        2019$4,155 +6.1%$344,297 +2%
        2018$3,916 +2.5%$337,547 +2%
        2017$3,821 +1.7%$330,929 +2%
        2016$3,758 +1.5%$324,441 +1.5%
        2015$3,701 +1.6%$319,569 +2%
        2014$3,642 $313,310 +0.5%
        2013-- $311,895 +2%
        2012-- $305,780 +2%
        2011-- $299,786 +0.8%
        2010-- $297,547 -0.2%
        2009-- $298,255 +2%
        2008-- $292,408 +2%
        2007-- $286,675 +2%
        2006-- $281,055 +2%
        2005-- $275,545 +2%
        2004-- $270,144 +1.9%
        2003-- $265,194 +2%
        2002-- $259,995 +2%
        2001-- $254,898
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Hillcrest

        Getting around

        94 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        50 / 100
        Good Transit
        68 / 100
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