Quintessential Spanish-style home in the heart of Kensington Village! Over 100 years old, it is filled with classic charm & modern amenities. The main house (3 bed/2 bath, 1,457 sq ft) features original hardwood floors, moldings, coved ceilings & a fireplace. Newer ADU (studio/1 bath, 407 sq ft) offers flexibility for guests or rental income. Includes solar, lush private yard w/spa, garage with carport & alley access. Mills Act potential - future property tax savings. Just steps from Adams Ave’s shopping and dining, this home offers the location and amenities you’ve been searching for! The galley kitchen blends classic charm with modern elements, featuring stainless steel appliances, abundant storage, and ample counter space. The primary suite offers a spacious bedroom, private bath & walk-in closet. The ADU is behind the garage and is not directly accessible from the main home.
Sold for $1,645,500
$1,645,500
4544 Kensington Dr, San Diego, CA 92116
4beds
1,864sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
5,973 Square Feet Lot
$1,642,400 Zestimate®
$883/sqft
$5,925 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,642,400
$1.51M - $1.77M
$5,925/mo
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Private bathCoved ceilingsStainless steel appliancesAmple counter spaceOriginal hardwood floorsAbundant storageWalk-in closet
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Listed by:
Chip Morgan III DRE #02077553 757-839-1389,
Palisade Realty Inc
Bought with:
Scott DeMoss, DRE #01337929
SD Real Estate
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260009290
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Washer, Gas Cooking
- Laundry: Electric
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,864
- Total interior livable area: 1,864 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: N/K
- Spa features: Private Portable
- Fencing: Gate,Partial
Lot
- Size: 5,973 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Detached
- Parcel number: 4547122100
- Zoning: R-4
- Zoning description: R-4
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean/Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Kensington (KENS)
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $883/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,110,265
- Annual tax amount: $14,364
- Date on market: 4/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $1,645,500-3.2%$883/sqft |
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| 5/7/2026 | Pending sale | $1,699,900$912/sqft |
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| 4/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,699,900+72.3%$912/sqft |
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| 8/12/2025 | Listing removed | $6,450$3/sqft |
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| 8/7/2025 | Listed for rent | $6,450+74.6%$3/sqft |
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| 9/23/2020 | Sold | $986,500+1.7%$529/sqft |
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| 8/21/2020 | Pending sale | $970,000$520/sqft |
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| 8/18/2020 | Listed for sale | $970,000$520/sqft |
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| 6/24/2020 | Listing removed | $970,000$520/sqft |
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| 6/18/2020 | Price change | $970,000-1%$520/sqft |
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| 6/3/2020 | Listed for sale | $980,000+90.3%$526/sqft |
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| 6/2/2016 | Listing removed | $3,695+15.6%$2/sqft |
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| 8/6/2015 | Listing removed | $3,195$2/sqft |
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| 7/29/2015 | Price change | $3,195-3%$2/sqft |
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| 7/17/2015 | Price change | $3,295-2.9%$2/sqft |
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| 7/3/2015 | Listed for rent | $3,395$2/sqft |
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| 8/29/2003 | Sold | $515,000+98.1%$276/sqft |
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| 10/26/1999 | Sold | $260,000+56.6%$139/sqft |
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| 8/29/1997 | Sold | $166,000$89/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $14,364 +7.9% | $1,110,265 +2% |
| 2024 | $13,317 +2.3% | $1,088,496 +2% |
| 2023 | $13,022 +2.7% | $1,067,154 +2% |
| 2022 | $12,674 +4% | $1,046,230 +6.1% |
| 2021 | $12,188 +34.9% | $986,500 +34.8% |
| 2020 | $9,033 +2.2% | $731,839 +2% |
| 2019 | $8,839 +6.6% | $717,490 +2% |
| 2018 | $8,295 +4.6% | $703,422 +4.2% |
| 2017 | $7,927 +12% | $675,000 +12.5% |
| 2016 | $7,075 +4.3% | $600,000 +4.3% |
| 2015 | $6,783 +14.5% | $575,000 +15% |
| 2014 | $5,925 | $500,000 +13.6% |
| 2013 | -- | $440,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $440,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $440,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $440,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $440,000 -27.8% |
| 2008 | -- | $609,344 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $597,397 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $585,684 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $574,200 +11.5% |
| 2004 | -- | $515,000 +86.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $275,913 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $270,504 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $265,200 |
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Neighborhood: Kensington
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