4542 Cherokee Ave, San Diego, CA 92116 is an 8-unit multifamily asset, constructed in 1969, offering a large 6,500 sq ft of livable space on a 6,950 sq ft lot. With a mid-century garden-style layout, this property provides a smart balance of unit density, tenant privacy, and operational efficiency—built to capture both stable rental income and future upside potential. 4542 Cherokee Ave stands out for its combination of classic construction, 4 single car garages, smart site utilization, and access to one of San Diego’s most desirable rental submarkets - making it an investment worth serious attention.
Sold for $2,250,000
$2,250,000
4542 Cherokee Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
3beds
2baths
6,500sqft
Multi Family
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$346/sqft
$4,320 Estimated rent
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Classic constructionMid-century garden-style layout
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Listed by:
Norman F Root DRE #00591659 858-204-1003,
ACI Apartments,
Chuck Hoffman DRE #00524883 619-686-6122,
Apartment Consultants, Inc.
Bought with:
Austin Huffman, DRE #01981817
Marcus & Millichap
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250040433
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Wall
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wall to Wall Carpet
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,500
- Total interior livable area: 6,500 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 9
- Parking features: Garages, Spaces
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Stories: 2
Lot
- Size: 6,970 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 4470422400
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $346/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,096,524
- Annual tax amount: $13,783
- Date on market: 9/24/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Exchange Down,Exchange Up,Other/Remarks
- Total actual rent: 15356
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2025 | Sold | $2,250,000+2.3%$346/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Pending sale | $2,200,000$338/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000+152%$338/sqft |
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| 3/29/2012 | Sold | $873,000+790.8%$134/sqft |
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| 12/13/2000 | Sold | $98,000$15/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,783 +3.9% | $1,096,524 +2% |
| 2024 | $13,261 +2.3% | $1,075,024 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,965 +2.7% | $1,053,946 +2% |
| 2022 | $12,620 +0.7% | $1,033,281 +2% |
| 2021 | $12,534 +1.2% | $1,013,022 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,382 +2.2% | $1,002,636 +2% |
| 2019 | $12,110 +6.5% | $982,978 +2% |
| 2018 | $11,370 +2.4% | $963,705 +2% |
| 2017 | $11,098 +1.7% | $944,809 +2% |
| 2016 | $10,918 +1.5% | $926,284 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $10,757 +1.6% | $912,371 +2% |
| 2014 | $10,589 | $894,500 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $890,459 +88.9% |
| 2012 | -- | $471,460 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $462,217 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $458,763 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $459,854 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $450,839 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $442,000 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $433,334 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $424,838 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $416,509 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $408,877 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $400,860 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $393,000 |
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Neighborhood: Normal Heights
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GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Normal Heights Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 3/10Wilson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1 mi
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