Welcome to the Secret Garden Cottage in Normal Heights- a storybook craftsman where charm and clever design bloom at every turn. Immaculate shiplap walls, stained glass accents and warm wood flooring throughout. Thoughtful details like pocket doors, ceiling fans and a mini split blend character with modern comfort. Two bedrooms, 1 bath and versatile bonus spaces invite endless possibilities- a workshop, yoga studio, office or creative retreat make it as functional as it is delightful and maximizes every inch. Step outside into the lush and private backyard surrounded by mature greenery. Incredible location, just blocks from Adams Avenue's best restaurants, coffee shops, and more!
Sold for $830,000
$830,000
4481 Bancroft St, San Diego, CA 92116
2beds
640sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$838,600 Zestimate®
$1,297/sqft
$3,137 Estimated rent
Home value
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Surrounded by mature greeneryPocket doorsLush and private backyardWarm wood flooringStained glass accentsMini splitCeiling fans
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Listed by:
Ami LeWallen DRE #01772992 619-971-7699,
Red Rhino Realty, Inc.
Bought with:
Tiffany Rose, DRE #01317868
Tiffany Rose, Broker
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250038273
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall/Gravity
Cooling
- Wall/Window
Appliances
- Included: N/K
- Laundry: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
Interior area
- Total structure area: 640
- Total interior livable area: 640 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: None Known
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Partial
Details
- Parcel number: 4475310400
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood/Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: NORMAL HEIGHTS
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,297/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $667,118
- Annual tax amount: $8,907
- Date on market: 9/6/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/12/2025 | Sold | $830,000-4.5%$1,297/sqft |
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| 10/13/2025 | Pending sale | $869,000$1,358/sqft |
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| 9/6/2025 | Listed for sale | $869,000+42.5%$1,358/sqft |
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| 5/1/2020 | Sold | $610,000+11.1%$953/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #200018019 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2020 | Pending sale | $549,000$858/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams SD Metro #200018019 Report a problem | ||
| 4/21/2020 | Listed for sale | $549,000+408.3%$858/sqft |
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| 6/19/1998 | Sold | $108,000+116%$169/sqft |
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| 12/11/1997 | Sold | $50,000$78/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,907 +10.4% | $667,118 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,067 +2.3% | $654,039 +2% |
| 2023 | $7,889 +2.7% | $641,216 +2% |
| 2022 | $7,679 +0.7% | $628,644 +2% |
| 2021 | $7,627 +304.9% | $616,319 +291.3% |
| 2020 | $1,884 +3.7% | $157,514 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,816 +5.1% | $154,426 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,729 +2.5% | $151,399 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,686 +1.8% | $148,432 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,656 +1.6% | $145,522 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,631 +1.6% | $143,337 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,605 | $140,530 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $139,896 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $137,154 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $134,466 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $133,462 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $133,780 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $131,158 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $128,587 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $126,066 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $123,595 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $121,173 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $118,954 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $116,622 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $114,336 |
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Neighborhood: Normal Heights
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- 7/10Adams Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.4 mi
- 3/10Wilson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.8 mi
- 4/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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