Classic Spanish in Kensington located atop a beautiful tree-filled canyon. The house exudes charm with a front porch balcony and an inviting entrance to the backyard. The living room has a large picture window overlooking the neighborhood. The family room is a gem with a wall of windows to observe the verdant canyon. Hardwood floors, a galley kitchen, and tile inset staircase are features of the home. Two-story floor plan in 1,744 SF with 2 bedrooms and 1 bath above and the primary bedroom with ensuite bath below. Brand new furnace & 200-amp electrical panel. Fall in love with the outdoor spaces, including 3 separate seating areas, a terraced backyard with a fountain & trees & a pergola arcade. Enjoy the peaceful setting of this special property within the idyllic & historic Kensington community.
Sold for $1,650,000
Listed by: Willis Allen Real Estate • Ken Baer • Contact: 619-248-4200
Bought with: Real Broker
Tax assessed value
$1,650,000
4551 Van Dyke Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
3beds
1,744sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1938
5,412 Square Feet Lot
$1,824,100 Zestimate®
$946/sqft
$4,749 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,824,100
$1.71M - $1.95M
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ken Baer DRE #01334769 kenbaer@willisallen.com,
Willis Allen Real Estate
Bought with:
Jaime Z Harris, DRE #01933198
Real Broker
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PTP2403956
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Family Room
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Living Room
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,744 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Canyon, Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 5,412 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 4654220300
- Zoning: R-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1938
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Park, Sidewalks
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $946/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,650,000
- Annual tax amount: $21,166
- Date on market: 7/3/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/5/2024 | Sold | $1,650,000$946/sqft |
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| 7/18/2024 | Pending sale | $1,650,000$946/sqft |
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| 7/18/2024 | Contingent | $1,650,000$946/sqft |
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| 7/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000$946/sqft |
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| 7/11/2024 | Pending sale | $1,650,000$946/sqft |
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| 7/4/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,650,000+68.5%$946/sqft |
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| 4/10/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 3/12/2023 | Price change | $4,900-5.8%$3/sqft |
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| 1/5/2023 | Listed for rent | $5,200+30%$3/sqft |
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| 3/12/2020 | Listing removed | $4,000$2/sqft |
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| 2/5/2020 | Price change | $4,000-4.8%$2/sqft |
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| 1/6/2020 | Listed for rent | $4,200$2/sqft |
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| 6/14/2019 | Sold | $979,000$561/sqft |
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| 5/1/2019 | Listed for sale | $979,000-11%$561/sqft |
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| 7/10/2018 | Listing removed | $1,100,000$631/sqft |
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| 6/1/2018 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000+21.5%$631/sqft |
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| 7/13/2007 | Sold | $905,000+35.3%$519/sqft |
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| 2/13/2004 | Sold | $669,000+27.4%$384/sqft |
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| 5/11/2001 | Sold | $525,000+110%$301/sqft |
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| 2/28/1996 | Sold | $250,000$143/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,166 +59.3% | $1,650,000 +54.1% |
| 2024 | $13,284 +2.3% | $1,070,674 +2% |
| 2023 | $12,989 +2.8% | $1,049,682 +2% |
| 2022 | $12,640 +0.7% | $1,029,101 +2% |
| 2021 | $12,549 +1.2% | $1,008,923 +1% |
| 2020 | $12,396 +9.6% | $998,579 +8% |
| 2019 | $11,310 +3.8% | $925,000 |
| 2018 | $10,893 +3.2% | $925,000 +2.8% |
| 2017 | $10,553 +20.3% | $900,000 +20.8% |
| 2016 | $8,770 +2% | $745,000 +2.1% |
| 2015 | $8,594 -0.4% | $730,000 |
| 2014 | $8,626 | $730,000 +6.7% |
| 2013 | -- | $684,000 +8.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $632,000 -12.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $720,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $720,000 -13.8% |
| 2009 | -- | $835,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $835,000 +17.6% |
| 2007 | -- | $709,947 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $696,027 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $682,380 +22.6% |
| 2004 | -- | $556,404 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $546,208 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $535,499 +94.3% |
| 2001 | -- | $275,620 |
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Neighborhood: Kensington
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