There’s more to discover here than you might expect from the street. Set back on a corner lot, this thoughtfully updated Kensington home offers 1,492 square feet of single-level living with abundant natural light and a floor plan designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining. A substantial addition created a spacious primary suite along with an expanded dining area, laundry room and powder room. The kitchen opens naturally to the dining space, while outdoor areas provide inviting places for morning coffee, al fresco dinners, gardening or simply unwinding at home. Practical upgrades add even more appeal, including a two-car garage, owned solar and EV charging. Located directly across from Franklin Elementary and just south of Adams Avenue, the home puts neighborhood cafés, restaurants, shops and local favorites within easy reach. Classic Kensington character, meaningful updates and an easy one-story layout come together in a home that’s ready for its next chapter.
For sale
Price cut: $49K (9/4)
$1,350,000
4502 Vista St, San Diego, CA 92116
3beds
1,492sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1945
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$1,345,900 Zestimate®
$905/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic kensington characterTwo-car garageThoughtfully updated kensington homeAbundant natural lightSpacious primary suiteEasy one-story layoutCorner lot
- 6 days
- 544
- 28
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Tamara Zyhylij DRE #01368097 Preferred:619-865-1389,
Tamara Z Real Estate
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260021710
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Solar Panels, Washer
- Laundry: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,492
- Total interior livable area: 1,492 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 4654102400
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1945
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kensington (KENS)
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $905/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,461,282
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Estimated market value
$1,345,900
$1.28M - $1.41M
$5,360/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Price change | $1,350,000-3.5%$905/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #260021710 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2026 | Price change | $1,399,000-3.5%$938/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #260013504 Report a problem | ||
| 7/14/2026 | Price change | $1,449,000-3.3%$971/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #260013504 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Price change | $1,499,000-2.6%$1,005/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #260013504 Report a problem | ||
| 4/6/2026 | Price change | $1,539,000-3.8%$1,032/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #260005321 Report a problem | ||
| 3/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,599,000+18.4%$1,072/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #260005321 Report a problem | ||
| 3/22/2022 | Sold | $1,350,000+13%$905/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #220004179 Report a problem | ||
| 3/1/2022 | Pending sale | $1,195,000$801/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #220004179SD Report a problem | ||
| 2/24/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,195,000+611.3%$801/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #220004179 Report a problem | ||
| 9/24/1998 | Sold | $168,000$113/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $1,461,282 +2% |
| 2025 | $18,397 +7% | $1,432,630 +2% |
| 2024 | $17,198 +9.9% | $1,404,540 +9.6% |
| 2023 | $15,653 +293.5% | $1,282,000 +286.9% |
| 2022 | $3,978 +0.7% | $331,364 +2% |
| 2021 | $3,950 +1.2% | $324,867 +1% |
| 2020 | $3,901 +2.7% | $321,537 +2% |
| 2019 | $3,797 +6.1% | $315,233 +2% |
| 2018 | $3,580 +2.5% | $309,053 +2% |
| 2017 | $3,494 +1.7% | $302,994 +2% |
| 2016 | $3,436 +1.5% | $297,054 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,384 +1.6% | $292,592 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,330 | $286,862 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $285,567 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $279,969 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $274,481 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $272,431 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $273,079 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $267,726 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $262,477 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $257,332 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $252,287 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $247,341 +32% |
| 2003 | -- | $187,345 +5.1% |
| 2002 | -- | $178,281 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $174,787 |
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