5249 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116

5 Beds, 4 Baths, 3159 Sqft

$2,395,000

Sold Price:$2,350,000

Sold Date:04-10-2023


Located in stunning and coveted Kensington Heights neighborhood, a 5 minute walk from the Village and easy access to freeways. Your home features all that is desirable about this quintessential community-Built in 1928, this historical and luxurious 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath Mediterranean style home sits on 1/3 acre overlooking a beautiful canyon and bike path. Enter through the gated Spanish style courtyard, complete with custom bricks, covered walkways to the front door with speak easy grill. Downstairs features vaulted ceilings and French doors in the living room, expansive dining room, library, spacious guest room, 1.5 bathrooms, laundry room with hardwood floors and tile throughout. Kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and sink, pantry closet and a cozy breakfast nook. Ascend upstairs via the hand-forged decorative steel railing to 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and large master bedroom complete with 2 walk-in closets. The backyard is ideal for entertaining large groups with pool, jacuzzi, large community room and workshop. (Outside mural by the pool was painted by famed local artist Lynette Heitman). The community or "Rumpus" room is perfect for an ADU, guest room or possibly reception area for small groups. It is said that the mural painted on the walls in this room was the work of renowned Peruvian artist Alberto Vargas in the 1940 s. Further down the path, there are terraced gardens with a variety of plants and trees including Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, avocado, grapefruit, Meyer lemon, fig, tangerine, loquat, Cherimoya and Sapota. The (real) 2 car gar

Located in stunning and coveted Kensington Heights neighborhood, a 5 minute walk from the Village and easy access to freeways. Your home features all that is desirable about this quintessential community-Built in 1928, this historical and luxurious 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath Mediterranean style home sits on 1/3 acre overlooking a beautiful canyon and bike path. Enter through the gated Spanish style courtyard, complete with custom bricks, covered walkways to the front door with speak easy grill. Downstairs features vaulted ceilings and French doors in the living room, expansive dining room, library, spacious guest room, 1.5 bathrooms, laundry room with hardwood floors and tile throughout. Kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and sink, pantry closet and a cozy breakfast nook. Ascend upstairs via the hand-forged decorative steel railing to 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and large master bedroom complete with 2 walk-in closets. The backyard is ideal for entertaining large groups with pool, jacuzzi, large community room and workshop. (Outside mural by the pool was painted by famed local artist Lynette Heitman). The community or "Rumpus" room is perfect for an ADU, guest room or possibly reception area for small groups. It is said that the mural painted on the walls in this room was the work of renowned Peruvian artist Alberto Vargas in the 1940 s. Further down the path, there are terraced gardens with a variety of plants and trees including Eucalyptus, Melaleuca, avocado, grapefruit, Meyer lemon, fig, tangerine, loquat, Cherimoya and Sapota. The (real) 2 car garage offers extra room for work benches and/or storage. Additional driveway parking for 4 cars and plenty of street parking is available. This home is truly the gem of Kensington!



DETAILED INFORMATION
MLS#:PTP2301220Sold Price:$2,350,000
Sold Date:04-10-2023 Original Price:$2,395,000
List Status:SoldProperty Type:Detached
Parcel Number:4400430700School District:
Days on Market:72Sqft:3159
Complex Name:Sold Price Per Sqft:$744
Subdivision:Stories:2 Story
Community:Bed:5
Year Built:1928Baths:4
Zoning:R-1:SINGLEArch. Style:
Pool:Below GroundLot Size:.25 To .5 Ac
Spa:Lot Sqft:14810
Exterior:Lot Description:Sidewalks
Floors:Carpet,tile,woodAcres:0.34
Roof:Spanish TileAge Restrictions:
Water:PublicTopography:
Sewer:Public SewerFireplace:
Fence:Pets:
Association Name:Assoc Phone:
Association Fee:$0Assoc Includes:
Assoc Fee Paid:Heating:
Other Fees:$0Cooling:N/k
Other Fee Paid:Other Fee Type:
Mello Roos:$138Mello Roose Paid:Year
Master Bedroom:Family Room:
Bedroom 2:Bedroom 3:
Bedroom 4:Bedroom 5:
Kitchen:Living Room:
Other Room:Miscellaneous:Foothills,suburban
Additional Land Use:Parking:Garage,garage Door Opener
Boat Facilities:Security:
Guest House: Patio:
Frontage:Telecommunications:
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Amenities:Laundry:
Property Management:Property Management Phone:


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

  5043 WESTMINSTER TER, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON93107 $2,750,000$885
  4350 MIDDLESEX DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON413173 $3,150,000$993
  4315 HILLDALE RD., SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON HEIGHTS262102 $2,575,000$1,225
  4888 KENSINGTON DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON181683 $1,799,000$1,069
  4830 SUSSEX DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON192352 $2,295,000$976
  CALL FOR ADDRESS -  , SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON251996 $2,978,000$1,492
  4748 EDGEWARE ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENNSINGTON62678 $1,759,000$657
  3519 EUGENE PL, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS61523 $1,449,000$951
  4855 ALDER DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON142063 $1,895,000$919
  4719 VAN DYKE AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON121506 $1,575,000$1,046
  5026 MANSFIELD ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS831540 $1,570,000$1,019
  3403 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS181720 $1,589,000$924

FOR SALE AVERAGES:23 2,120 $2,115,333$1,013
  5249 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, 92116723159 $2,395,000$758


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
   5131 MARLBOROUGH DR., SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON382166$1,750,000$808
   5118 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON431584$1,520,000$960
   4226 MIDDLESEX DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON922006$2,065,375$1,030
   4008 HEMPSTEAD CIRCLE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON972565$2,092,000$816
   4192 ROCHESTER RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON872347$1,791,540$763
   4240 NORFOLK TERRACE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON383148$3,465,000$1,101
   5004 HASTINGS ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON683171$2,500,000$788
   4917 KENSINGTON DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON542840$2,211,800$779
   4250 BIONA PLACE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON361481$1,371,000$926
   4834 CANTERBURY DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON551647$1,515,000$920
   4264 BIONA PLACE, SAN DIEGO, CA 921161071403$1,452,000$1,035
   4806 SUSSEX DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON331527$1,600,000$1,048
   4808 KENSINGTON DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON501001$807,000$806
   4327 ARGOS DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON551273$1,225,000$962
   5073 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS561056$760,000$720
   4349 ARGOS DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON421423$1,420,000$998
   4854 CIRCLE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116341542$1,407,500$913
   4385 ALDER DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON341032$1,180,000$1,143
   5011 E MOUNTAIN VIEW, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS911826$1,170,000$641
   4762 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS37838$969,000$1,156
   4984 MANSFIELD ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS35962$960,000$998
   4637 VAN DYKE AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON371600$1,200,000$750
   4672 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116211023$1,020,875$998
   4612 BIONA DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON301338$1,410,000$1,054
   3407 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS711200$1,033,623$861
   4202 MADISON AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON631364$1,100,000$806
   4829 MANSFIELD STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 9211658860$781,800$909
   5028 34TH ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS24960$905,000$943
   5151 34TH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS462084$1,428,000$685
   5163 34TH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS432044$1,610,000$788
   4538 EDGEWARE ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON341432$1,390,000$971
   4545 TERRACE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON972029$1,300,000$641
   4560 VISTA STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON131325$1,395,000$1,053
   4560 VISTA STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON161325$1,481,000$1,118
   4565 38TH ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS113628$804,000$1,280

SOLD AVERAGES:53 1,637 $1,441,292$911




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Listing Provided Courtesy of: Miles Brannan, Keller Williams Realty.

Listing sold by: Jennifer B Anderson, Compass.

Data Updated July 02 2024 21:39:12

Listing Last Modified:04-19-2023 04:56:33


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