Situated in one of the most desirable locations in historic Kensington, 4686 Van Dyke is just steps from it all. Boasting unparalleled charm, Kensington remains one of San Diego's premier neighborhoods just steps from Dining, shopping, coffee shops and community park. This Spanish home offers old world charm, large outdoor yard and a mix of modern features. With it's open concept living, you'll be invited into a large living room, spacious dining and modern kitchen. Three oversized bedrooms with two full modern updated bathrooms make for turn key living. Rarely found for the area you'll be rewarded with an abundance of storage with full laundry area, hall closet and two closets in the primary alone. Step outside and enjoy your own private oasis with complimented with mature landscaping, sitting area, dining and lawn. Additional features included detached garage, abundance of parking, and multiple upgrades throughout. This home is not to be missed!
Sold for $1,550,000
$1,550,000
4686 Van Dyke Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
3beds
1,460sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$1,563,800 Zestimate®
$1,062/sqft
$5,402 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,563,800
$1.44M - $1.70M
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Old world charmMature landscapingSpanish homeOpen concept livingDetached garagePrivate oasisModern updated bathrooms
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Listed by:
Joshua Higgins DRE #01459409 619-993-3118,
Compass,
Evan Jessen DRE #01009283 858-735-2108,
Compass
Bought with:
Daniel C Payton, DRE #02144851
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250028412
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Stove, Gas Cooking
- Laundry: Gas, Gas & Electric Dryer HU
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,460
- Total interior livable area: 1,460 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Partial
Lot
- Size: 5,227 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 4653510200
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Mediterranean/Spanish
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood/Stucco
- Roof: Tile/Clay
Condition
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: KENSINGTON
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,062/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,374,264
- Annual tax amount: $17,804
- Date on market: 5/23/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2025 | Sold | $1,550,000-6.3%$1,062/sqft |
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| 7/6/2025 | Pending sale | $1,655,000$1,134/sqft |
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| 5/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,655,000+27.8%$1,134/sqft |
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| 1/28/2022 | Sold | $1,295,000+85.3%$887/sqft |
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| 11/15/2014 | Listing removed | $2,850$2/sqft |
Source: Appfolio Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2014 | Price change | $2,850-4.8%$2/sqft |
Source: Countywide Real Estate & Property Management, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 10/2/2014 | Listed for rent | $2,995$2/sqft |
Source: Countywide Real Estate & Property Management, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2009 | Listing removed | $699,000$479/sqft |
Source: Baynet World, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 1/1/2009 | Listed for sale | $699,000+3.9%$479/sqft |
Source: Baynet World, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 12/15/2008 | Sold | $673,000+2.7%$461/sqft |
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| 10/10/2008 | Listed for sale | $655,000-5.5%$449/sqft |
Source: Weichert Realtors** #080068332 Report a problem | ||
| 8/26/2004 | Sold | $693,000$475/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,804 +6.7% | $1,374,264 +2% |
| 2024 | $16,681 +2.3% | $1,347,318 +2% |
| 2023 | $16,312 +63.6% | $1,320,900 +61.7% |
| 2022 | $9,970 +0.8% | $816,657 +2% |
| 2021 | $9,896 +1.2% | $800,645 +1% |
| 2020 | $9,775 +2.1% | $792,436 +2% |
| 2019 | $9,571 +5.7% | $776,899 +2% |
| 2018 | $9,057 +2.4% | $761,667 +2% |
| 2017 | $8,842 +1.6% | $746,733 +2% |
| 2016 | $8,701 +1.5% | $732,092 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $8,572 +1.6% | $721,096 +2% |
| 2014 | $8,437 | $706,972 +4.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $676,458 |
| 2012 | -- | $676,458 |
| 2011 | -- | $676,458 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $671,404 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $673,000 -8.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $735,416 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $720,997 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $706,860 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $693,000 +228.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $211,114 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $207,246 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $203,183 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $199,200 |
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Neighborhood: Kensington
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