5118 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116

3 Beds, 2 Baths, 1584 Sqft

$1,549,900

Sold Price:$1,520,000

Sold Date:11-30-2022


This 1933 Spanish Colonial Revival home is a rare find. Built in the historic North Kensington neighborhood, the residence exudes timeless character from its courtyard fountain entry and rustic doorway to its elegant formal living room with high-beam ceilings illuminated by picture windows, and a fireplace adorned in Batchelder tile. Other finer features including original hardware, various built-ins, antique light fixtures and classic bathroom tile remind you of the elegance of a bygone era. Over time, owners have modernized the home while keeping true to its original charm. Upgrades like quartz countertops in the corridor kitchen, a remodeled en-suite master bathroom with a glass enclosed/dual headed shower, and an updated electric panel with a newer HVAC system and ducting. The crawl space is reinforced. The support beams in the two-car detached garage are re-engineered. No expense was spared in maintaining the home. The elongated four-car driveway leads through a Spanish-style gate into a secure private backyard that is surrounded by lush, irrigated landscaping and fruit bearing trees passion fruit, banana, lemon, and orange. This private yard has ample patio space to enjoy and a wired Pergola with a TV mounted for entertainment. Kensington is San Diego s best known Spanish Colonial neighborhood and is a world unto itself. Kensington is kid friendly, very walkable, and its residents enjoy multiple boutiques, cafes, restaurants, parks, and community events. The home is central and easily accessible from downtown San Diego, Coronado Island, and the airport. Come visit

This 1933 Spanish Colonial Revival home is a rare find. Built in the historic North Kensington neighborhood, the residence exudes timeless character from its courtyard fountain entry and rustic doorway to its elegant formal living room with high-beam ceilings illuminated by picture windows, and a fireplace adorned in Batchelder tile. Other finer features including original hardware, various built-ins, antique light fixtures and classic bathroom tile remind you of the elegance of a bygone era. Over time, owners have modernized the home while keeping true to its original charm. Upgrades like quartz countertops in the corridor kitchen, a remodeled en-suite master bathroom with a glass enclosed/dual headed shower, and an updated electric panel with a newer HVAC system and ducting. The crawl space is reinforced. The support beams in the two-car detached garage are re-engineered. No expense was spared in maintaining the home. The elongated four-car driveway leads through a Spanish-style gate into a secure private backyard that is surrounded by lush, irrigated landscaping and fruit bearing trees passion fruit, banana, lemon, and orange. This private yard has ample patio space to enjoy and a wired Pergola with a TV mounted for entertainment. Kensington is San Diego s best known Spanish Colonial neighborhood and is a world unto itself. Kensington is kid friendly, very walkable, and its residents enjoy multiple boutiques, cafes, restaurants, parks, and community events. The home is central and easily accessible from downtown San Diego, Coronado Island, and the airport. Come visit and make this special neighborhood your home today.



DETAILED INFORMATION
MLS#:PTP2206823Sold Price:$1,520,000
Sold Date:11-30-2022 Original Price:$1,549,900
List Status:SoldProperty Type:Detached
Parcel Number:4401921600School District:
Days on Market:43Sqft:1584
Complex Name:Sold Price Per Sqft:$960
Subdivision:KensingtonStories:1 Story
Community:Bed:3
Year Built:1933Baths:2
Zoning:R-1:SINGLEArch. Style:
Pool:N/kLot Size:4,000-7,499 Sf
Spa:Lot Sqft:6100
Exterior:Lot Description:Sidewalks
Floors:Acres:0.14
Roof:Age Restrictions:
Water:PublicTopography:
Sewer:Public SewerFireplace:
Fence:Pets:
Association Name:Assoc Phone:
Association Fee:$0Assoc Includes:
Assoc Fee Paid:Heating:Forced Air Unit
Other Fees:$0Cooling:Central Forced Air
Other Fee Paid:Other Fee Type:
Mello Roos:$0Mello Roose Paid:Year
Master Bedroom:Family Room:
Bedroom 2:Bedroom 3:
Bedroom 4:Bedroom 5:
Kitchen:Living Room:
Other Room:Miscellaneous:Urban
Additional Land Use:Parking:Garage
Boat Facilities:Security:
Guest House: Patio:
Frontage:Telecommunications:
Irrigation:Equipment:
Amenities:Laundry:Closet Full Sized
Property Management:Property Management Phone:


HOW THIS HOME COMPARES TO NEARBY CURRENTLY FOR SALE
  ADDRESSSUBDIVISIONMARKET DAYSSQFTLIST PRICELIST PSQFT

  4888 KENSINGTON DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON211683 $1,799,000$1,069
  4315 HILLDALE RD., SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON HEIGHTS292102 $2,575,000$1,225
  4110 PALISADES ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON723984 $3,750,000$941
  4350 MIDDLESEX DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON443173 $3,150,000$993
  CALL FOR ADDRESS -  , SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON281996 $2,978,000$1,492
  4748 EDGEWARE ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENNSINGTON92678 $1,759,000$657
  4719 VAN DYKE AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON151506 $1,575,000$1,046
  3519 EUGENE PL, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS91523 $1,449,000$951
  4855 ALDER DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON172063 $1,895,000$919
  5026 MANSFIELD ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS861540 $1,570,000$1,019
  4551 VAN DYKE AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON21744 $1,650,000$946
  3403 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS211720 $1,589,000$924
  4517 38TH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS38680 $739,000$1,087
  4579 36TH ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS41093 $879,000$804
  4719 HAWLEY BOULEVARD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS161222 $999,000$818
  4416 40TH, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS30616 $675,000$1,096

FOR SALE AVERAGES:28 1,833 $1,814,438$999
  5118 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, 92116Kensington431584 $1,549,900$978


NEARBY SOLD HOMES PREVIOUS 6 MONTHS FROM LISTING SOLD DATE
  ADDRESSSUBDIVISIONMARKET DAYSSQFTSOLD PRICESOLD PSQFT

   5150 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116772874$1,795,000$625
   4107 HILLDALE ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON71568$1,300,000$829
   4125 ROCHESTER ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON421914$1,650,000$862
   4949 WESTMINSTER TERRACE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON282304$2,195,000$953
   4008 HEMPSTEAD CIRCLE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON972565$2,092,000$816
   4849 CANTERBURY DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON242358$2,025,000$859
   5004 HASTINGS ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON683171$2,500,000$788
   4264 BIONA PLACE, SAN DIEGO, CA 921161071403$1,452,000$1,035
   4104 PALISADES RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON656158$4,000,000$650
   4808 KENSINGTON DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON501001$807,000$806
   4763 EDGEWARE RD., SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON361625$1,222,000$752
   4854 CIRCLE DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS381542$1,000,000$649
   4349 ARGOS DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON421423$1,420,000$998
   5179 35TH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS27680$1,000,000$1,471
   3653 COLLIER AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS25794$905,000$1,140
   4951 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 9211648886$1,200,000$1,354
   4636 EDGEWARE RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON371998$1,850,000$926
   5028 35TH ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS411191$1,015,000$852
   4668 E. MT VIEW, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116661938$1,125,000$580
   4612 BIONA DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON301338$1,410,000$1,054
   4603 VAN DYKE AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON401773$1,500,000$846
   4829 MANSFIELD STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 9211658860$781,800$909
   4609 MOUNTAIN VIEW, SAN DIEGO, CA 9211642962$1,008,788$1,049
   4560 VISTA STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116361325$760,000$574
   3425 ARTHUR AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS77762$900,000$1,181
   3407 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS711200$1,033,623$861
   4513 39TH, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS51868$1,100,000$1,267
   3381 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR., SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS25744$890,000$1,196
   4665 35TH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS35648$749,000$1,156
   4749 CONSTANCE DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115TALMADGE37990$1,000,000$1,010
   4493 38TH ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS29760$850,000$1,118
   5142 34TH ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS291400$1,400,000$1,000
   4569 HIGHLAND AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115TALMADGE611716$1,180,000$688
   4755 34TH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS261825$1,000,000$548
   4560 WILSON AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS461120$1,200,000$1,071

SOLD AVERAGES:46 1,591 $1,351,892$928




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Listing Provided Courtesy of: John La Mattery, Big Block Realty, Inc.

Listing sold by: Bretton Molenaar, BetterHomes&Gardens-Napolitano.

Data Updated July 05 2024 03:46:05

Listing Last Modified:11-30-2022 19:11:25


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