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Sold for $849,000
  • $849,000

    4521 39th St, San Diego, CA 92116

    2beds
    748sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1928
    3,920 Square Feet Lot
    $848,600 Zestimate®
    $1,135/sqft
    $3,732 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $848,600

    $789,000 - $916,000

    $3,732/mo

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    What's special

    Stunning stone fireplaceOriginal woodworkUpdated galley kitchenBeautifully updated bathroomBuilt-in cabinetryGenerous counter spaceGas cooking
    Step into the󠃢󠂁󠂠󠃢󠂀󠂋󠃢󠂁󠂡󠃢󠂀󠂋󠃳󠂠󠂁󠂁󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠 timeless charm of this beautifully preserved 1928 Craftsman bungalow in the heart of highly sought-after Normal Heights. A classic covered front porch with signature tapered columns welcomes you inside, where rich hardwood floors, original woodwork, built-in cabinetry, and a stunning stone fireplace showcase the home’s authentic character. The light-filled living and dining areas flow effortlessly into an updated galley kitchen featuring abundant cabinetry, generous counter space, and gas cooking, blending vintage craftsmanship with modern convenience. Two spacious bedrooms, a beautifully updated bathroom, full-size side-by-side laundry, and ceiling fans throughout complete this inviting single-level home. The private backyard offers endless possibilities with mature shade trees, a patio for outdoor dining and entertaining, room for gardens or a fire pit, plus a detached storage structure. Alley access provides off-street parking for three vehicles and creates an ideal setup for a potential future ADU with a separate entrance. Zoned RM-1-1, the property offers additional flexibility and long-term potential for homeowners and investors alike. Perfectly situated between Madison and Monroe, you’re just moments from Ward Canyon Park and within walking distance to the vibrant cafés, restaurants, boutiques, and shops of both Normal Heights and Kensington, with convenient freeway access placing the best of San Diego within easy reach.

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    Listed by:

    Melissa Goldstein Tucci DRE #01380034 619-787-6852,

    Melissa Goldstein Tucci

    Bought with:

    Joseph Sheiner, DRE #02238480

    Market Real Estate

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260018222MLS LogoOriginating MLS: SDMLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Fireplace
    Cooling
    • N/K
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range
    • Laundry: Electric, Washer Hookup
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower in Tub
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
    • Common walls with other units/homes: Detached
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 748
    • Total interior livable area: 748 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: None Known
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Interior Steps
    Features
    • Levels: 1 Story
    • Stories: 1
    • Patio & porch: Awning/Porch Covered, Patio Open, Porch - Front
    • Pool features: N/K
    • Fencing: Full
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Neighborhood
    Lot
    • Size: 3,920 Square Feet
    Details
    • Additional structures: Shed
    • Parcel number: 4470620800
    • Zoning: R-3:RESTRI
    • Zoning description: R-3:RESTRI

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Craftsman/Bungalow
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Turnkey,Updated/Remodeled
    • Year built: 1928

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer
    • Water: Meter on Property, Public
    • Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
    • Subdivision: NORMAL HEIGHTS
    Location
    • Region: San Diego

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $1,135/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $579,638
    • Date on market: 7/24/2026
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
    • Electric utility on property: Yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    9/25/2026Sold$849,000-5.6%$1,135/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #260018222 Report a problem
    9/19/2026Pending sale$899,000$1,202/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #260018222 Report a problem
    8/21/2026Price change$899,000-5.3%$1,202/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #260018222 Report a problem
    8/7/2026Pending sale$949,000$1,269/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #260018222 Report a problem
    7/24/2026Listed for sale$949,000+80.8%$1,269/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #260018222 Report a problem
    11/5/2020Sold$525,000$702/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2026-- $579,638 +2%
    2025$7,670 +11.5%$568,274 +2%
    2024$6,877 +2.3%$557,133 +2%
    2023$6,725 +2.7%$546,210 +2%
    2022$6,546 +0.7%$535,500 +2%
    2021$6,502 +590.5%$525,000 +610.5%
    2020$942 +5.5%$73,894 +2%
    2019$893 +3%$72,446 +2%
    2018$867 +2.4%$71,026 +2%
    2017$846 +1.8%$69,634 +2%
    2016$831 +1.4%$68,270 +1.5%
    2015$819 +1.4%$67,246 +2%
    2014$808 $65,930 +0.5%
    2013-- $65,634 +2%
    2012-- $64,348 +2%
    2011-- $63,088 +0.8%
    2010-- $62,618 -0.2%
    2009-- $62,768 +2%
    2008-- $61,538 +2%
    2007-- $60,332 +2%
    2006-- $59,150 +2%
    2005-- $57,992 +2%
    2004-- $56,856 +1.9%
    2003-- $55,814 +2%
    2002-- $54,720 +2%
    2001-- $53,648
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Normal Heights

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