Fall in love with this 1925 vintage craftsman cottage in the heart of University Heights, brimming with character and untapped potential! This is a fantastic opportunity to restore, modernize, and create the home of your dreams. Bursting with curb appeal, take advantage of drastically lower property taxes with the Mills Act in place. Enjoy endless summer evenings in your quiet and private backyard oasis with mature landscaping. Rare 4-car tandem driveway and a large detached garage with an extra bedroom perfect for an office or a yoga studio. Energy-efficient upgrades like solar and a Tesla charger come with the property. University Heights is one of San Diego's most desirable urban neighborhoods. This home is located a short walk to eateries, coffee shops, breweries, parks and community events.
Sold for $962,000
$962,000
4561 Louisiana St, San Diego, CA 92116
2beds
728sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
3,049 Square Feet Lot
$962,200 Zestimate®
$1,321/sqft
$3,231 Estimated rent
Home value
$962,200
$895,000 - $1.04M
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Mature landscapingLarge detached garageBrimming with characterBursting with curb appeal
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Listed by:
Blake Evans DRE #01785508 619-962-8238,
Compass
Bought with:
Josette N Alvarez, DRE #01931420
Compass
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260014793
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Wall/Window
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range/Oven, Solar Panels, Washer, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Fireplace features: N/K
- Common walls with other units/homes: Detached
Interior area
- Total structure area: 728
- Total interior livable area: 728 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch - Front
- Pool features: N/K
- Spa features: N/K
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: N/K
- Frontage type: N/K
Lot
- Size: 3,049 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: N/K
- Parcel number: 4451530500
- Zoning: SPECIAL AN
- Zoning description: SPECIAL AN
- Special conditions: Call Agent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: N/K
- Security: N/K
- Subdivision: UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
HOA
- Services included: N/K
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,321/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $206,857
- Annual tax amount: $3,061
- Date on market: 6/18/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/16/2026 | Sold | $962,000+4%$1,321/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #260014793 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2026 | Pending sale | $925,000$1,271/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #260014793 Report a problem | ||
| 6/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $925,000+32.1%$1,271/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #260014793 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 12/9/2020 | Sold | $700,000+75%$962/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PTP2001960 Report a problem | ||
| 10/13/2018 | Listing removed | $2,700$4/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,700$4/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 7/16/2009 | Sold | $400,000+5.3%$549/sqft |
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| 4/16/2003 | Sold | $380,000+65.9%$522/sqft |
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| 8/29/2000 | Sold | $229,000+52.2%$315/sqft |
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| 11/2/1998 | Sold | $150,500$207/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,061 +36.1% | $206,857 +10.5% |
| 2024 | $2,249 -0.1% | $187,252 -0.4% |
| 2023 | $2,251 -23.8% | $188,028 -23.9% |
| 2022 | $2,954 -65.9% | $247,189 -64.7% |
| 2021 | $8,658 +56.4% | $700,000 +54% |
| 2020 | $5,535 +2.5% | $454,404 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,402 +6.3% | $445,495 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,080 +2.5% | $436,761 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,958 +1.7% | $428,198 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,877 +1.5% | $419,803 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,804 +1.6% | $413,498 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,728 | $405,399 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $403,567 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $395,655 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $387,898 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $385,000 +11.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $345,000 -17.7% |
| 2008 | -- | $418,998 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $410,783 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $402,729 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $394,834 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $387,093 +58% |
| 2003 | -- | $245,014 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $240,210 +4.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $229,000 |
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Neighborhood: University Heights
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