
San Diego, California 92116
This Stunning Spanish Revival Home is listed at $1,600,000, reflecting a stable market position relative to its $1,563,162 Fair Market Value. Featuring a Condition Rating of 2, this property offers a turnkey lifestyle with a remodeled marble kitchen, original hardwood floors, and a private courtyard with an outdoor fireplace. While school ratings in the immediate vicinity are modest, the home’s prime location near Kensington Village provides an exceptional walkable lifestyle. This residence is the perfect fit for discerning professionals or upsizing homeowners seeking a historic, move-in ready sanctuary.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 4205 Alder Subject 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,382 sqft · $1,131 | $1,600,000* List Price | 3 | 2 | 1,382 | $1,131 | - |
A 4502 Vista St Sold 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,492 sqft · $912 · 0.4 mi | $1,360,000 | 3 | 3 | 1,492 | $912 | 0.4 mi |
B 4820 Vista Street Sold 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,211 sqft · $1,363 · 0.1 mi | $1,650,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,211 | $1,363 | 0.1 mi |
C 4817 Biona Drive Sold 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,625 sqft · $1,230 · 0.0 mi | $1,999,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,625 | $1,230 | 0.0 mi |
D 4874 Edgeware Road Sold 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,901 sqft · $1,000 · 0.1 mi | $1,900,525 | 3 | 3 | 1,901 | $1,000 | 0.1 mi |
E 4202 Madison Avenue Sold 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,364 sqft · $923 · 0.3 mi | $1,259,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,364 | $923 | 0.3 mi |
F 4745 Terrace Drive Sold 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,612 sqft · $993 · 0.2 mi | $1,600,000 | 2 | 3 | 1,612 | $993 | 0.2 mi |
G 4563 Copeland Avenue Sold 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,453 sqft · $1,056 · 0.3 mi | $1,535,000 | 2 | 2 | 1,453 | $1,056 | 0.3 mi |
H 4544 Kensington Dr Sold 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,864 sqft · $883 · 0.4 mi | $1,645,500 | 4 | 3 | 1,864 | $883 | 0.4 mi |
I 4721 Marlborough Drive Active 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,016 sqft · $1,279 · 0.1 mi | $1,299,000 List Price | 2 | 1 | 1,016 | $1,279 | 0.1 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Although built in 1927, the property has undergone a high-end, comprehensive renovation within the last 5 years. The kitchen is in mint condition with marble countertops and professional-grade Sub-Zero appliances, and the bathrooms have been fully updated with marble and classic tile. The home features refinished original hardwoods, modern recessed lighting, and well-maintained systems, making it move-in ready with no deferred maintenance.
This 1927 Spanish Revival home, known as 'Casa de Bleu,' features iconic turreted entries, original hardwood floors, and a whitewashed brick fireplace, offering rare historic charm in the prestigious North Kensington area.
The property boasts a high-end remodeled kitchen equipped with marble countertops, a professional stainless range, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator, seamlessly blending luxury functionality with vintage aesthetics.
The exterior serves as a private retreat with a custom-built outdoor fireplace, a Saltillo-tiled loggia with signature awnings, and multiple terraces, ideal for sophisticated indoor-outdoor entertaining.
Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1382, other record living area = 1190. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 3, other record bedroom count = 2.
Listed at $1.6 million for 1,382 square feet, the property carries a high price-per-foot premium that may deter buyers looking for more interior living volume at this price point.
The immediate assigned elementary and middle schools, such as Franklin Elementary and Wilson Middle, carry lower ratings (4/10), which may be a consideration for families prioritizing top-tier public education.
Tucked into highly desirable Kensington, North of Adams. Casa de Bleu is a 1927 Spanish Revival home blending historic charm with thoughtful modern upgrades. Behind a private courtyard gate on a sun-drenched corner lot, its turreted entry, crowned with a Moroccan lantern, opens to a dramatic formal living room with a whitewashed brick fireplace and large picture windows that flood the space with natural light. Original hardwood floors run throughout, adding warmth at every turn. The kitchen has been tastefully remodeled to complement the home's vintage appeal, with marble countertops, open shelving, a professional stainless range, a glass-door Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a sunny breakfast nook, plus French doors to the courtyard for easy indoor-outdoor entertaining. The primary suite is its own retreat, with French doors to a private Juliet balcony overlooking the courtyard with a bath in marble and classic black-diamond tile. The backyard is a true retreat: at its heart, a custom-built outdoor fireplace adds warmth and ambiance to evenings under the stars, while a covered, Saltillo-tiled loggia shaded by signature striped awnings is perfect for al fresco dining, with multiple terraces wrapped in mature palms. A detached garage at the rear is accessed from the side street for added privacy and ease. Just blocks from vibrant Adams Avenue and Kensington Village, enjoy the historic Ken Cinema, trendy cafes, local shops, and popular restaurants. Enjoy the charm of North Kensington and the walkable lifestyle it provides!
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 0.5 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.6 mi
Grades K-5 • 0.8 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| Square foot | 1,382 | 1,752.269 |
| Lot Size | 5,361 | 6,446.159 |
| Price | $1.60M | $1.27M |
| Price per sq ft | $1.2K | $736 |
| Built year | 1927 | 1971 |
| HOA | $0 | $186 |
| Days on market | 4 | 41 |
Oct 21, 2026
$1,600,000
Initial Listing
Oct 20, 2006
$685,000
Public Record
Oct 4, 2001
$450,000
Public Record
May 23, 1997
$200,000
Public Record
Jun 17, 1994
$214,000
Public Record