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Sold for $695,000
  • $695,000

    686 Alvin St, San Diego, CA 92114

    4beds
    1,174sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1958
    6,098 Square Feet Lot
    $692,500 Zestimate®
    $592/sqft
    $3,805 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $692,500

    $630,000 - $755,000

    $3,805/mo

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    What's special

    Rv parkingPrivate entranceAmple cabinetryOriginal hardwood floorsGranite countersCovered patioLarge driveway
    Welcome to 686 Alvin St in beautiful Emerald Hills section of Encanto. This is a 1,174 sf home with mid-century lines in a quiet neighborhood with easy access to the 94 freeway. The home is currently configured as a 3 bedroom and easily converted back to a 4 bedroom if you needed. The original hardwood floors are in tact throughout (even under carpet in the primary). The large driveway provides options for RV parking with easy cleanout & leads to an attached 2 car garage with a roll-up door. The family room boasts great beams & vaulted ceilings, a ceiling fan, and sliding glass doors to the backyard. Windows have been upgraded to dual-pane vinyl windows for natural light and energy efficiency. The galley kitchen has stainless steel appliances, including a oversized 5-burner gas range, granite counters, and ample cabinetry. Open to the dining area with a chandelier, the kitchen shares the home's signature vaulted ceilings. Bedroom one includes a private entrance, garage access, a small closet, and and a bathroom with a walk-in shower, making it perfect for guests or rental use. Off the family room, a hallway leads to a full bathroom with a tub/shower combo and two additional bedrooms. Bedroom four has been opened to expand the primary suite but can easily be restored as a separate room. The backyard has potential galore and is fully fenced with a covered patio, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. This lot and location has great potential to add an ADU.

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Melinda DiPerna DRE #01809497 858-848-7555,

    Keller Williams Realty

    Bought with:

    OUT OF AREA, DRE #0

    OUT OF AREA

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250000634MLS LogoOriginating MLS: SDMLS

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    Heating
    • Forced Air Unit
    Cooling
    • N/K
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Refrigerator, Range/Stove Hood, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
    • Laundry: Gas
    Features
    • Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling
    • Flooring: Wall-To-Wall Carpet, Wood, Wood Under Carpet
    • Fireplace features: N/K
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,174
    • Total interior livable area: 1,174 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Attached
    • Garage spaces: 2
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: No Interior Steps
    Features
    • Levels: 1 Story
    • Patio & porch: Covered
    • Pool features: N/K
    • Fencing: Full
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: N/K
    Lot
    • Size: 6,098 Square Feet
    Details
    • Additional structures: N/K
    • Parcel number: 5432521300
    • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
    • Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood/Stucco
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1958

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Sewer Connected
    • Water: Meter on Property
    • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Subdivision: ENCANTO
    HOA
    • Services included: N/K
    Location
    • Region: San Diego

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $592/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $637,245
    • Annual tax amount: $8,459
    • Date on market: 1/8/2025
    • Listing terms: Cal Vet,Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
    • Electric utility on property: Yes

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    2/20/2025Sold$695,000-0.7%$592/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250000634 Report a problem
    1/28/2025Pending sale$699,900$596/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250000634 Report a problem
    1/9/2025Listed for sale$699,900+13.8%$596/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #250000634 Report a problem
    10/12/2022Sold$615,000-1.6%$524/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #220024258 Report a problem
    9/26/2022Pending sale$625,000$532/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #220024258 Report a problem
    9/6/2022Price change$625,000-3.7%$532/sqft
    Source: Bakersfield AOR #202208836 Report a problem
    8/17/2022Price change$649,000-7.2%$553/sqft
    Source: Bakersfield AOR #202208836 Report a problem
    8/4/2022Listed for sale$699,000+323.6%$595/sqft
    Source: Bakersfield AOR #202208836 Report a problem
    1/26/2001Sold$165,000$141/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$8,459 +10.8%$637,245 +2%
    2024$7,635 +2.3%$624,750 +2%
    2023$7,463 +165.7%$612,500 +161.5%
    2022$2,809 +0.8%$234,269 +2%
    2021$2,788 +1.3%$229,676 +1%
    2020$2,753 +3.5%$227,322 +2%
    2019$2,659 +5.2%$222,866 +2%
    2018$2,527 +2.5%$218,497 +2%
    2017$2,465 +1.7%$214,214 +2%
    2016$2,423 +1.5%$210,015 +1.5%
    2015$2,387 +1.6%$206,861 +2%
    2014$2,349 $202,810 +0.5%
    2013-- $201,894 +2%
    2012-- $197,936 +2%
    2011-- $194,056 +0.8%
    2010-- $192,607 -0.2%
    2009-- $193,066 +2%
    2008-- $189,281 +2%
    2007-- $185,571 +2%
    2006-- $181,933 +2%
    2005-- $178,366 +2%
    2004-- $174,870 +1.9%
    2003-- $171,666 +2%
    2002-- $168,300 +361.5%
    2001-- $36,468
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Emerald Hills

    Nearby schools

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    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • District: San Diego Unified School Distric

    Source: SDMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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