Timeless Spanish character meets thoughtful modern updates in this inviting 1927 Normal Heights home. Refinished white oak floors, custom built-ins, and generous windows bring warmth and natural light to the living room, while the kitchen’s built-in wraparound dining nook creates a welcoming spot for morning coffee, everyday meals, and conversation. A beautifully remodeled bathroom complements the home’s vintage personality, while ductless mini-split heating and cooling, a tankless water heater, and fully owned solar add everyday convenience. Smart features include motorized window shades, Wi-Fi-enabled light switches, and mini-split controls accessible through Google Home and compatible apps. Extensive improvements since 2022 include foundation work with additional concrete piers and seismic strapping, subarea drainage with a sump pump, a sewer liner, a replacement main gas line, electrical updates, exterior stucco restoration and paint, and new wood fencing. Outside, the backyard feels like an extension of the home, a cozy area with artificial turf, gardening areas, and inviting spaces to gather or unwind. Picture morning coffee in the fresh air, an afternoon tending your plants, or dinner with friends beneath the San Diego sky. A finished detached work-from-home studio/office offers a separate setting for focused work or creative pursuits, just steps from the house. This bonus space is not included in the home’s stated square footage. Full of personality and thoughtfully updated, this Spanish-style retreat brings together vintage appeal, modern comforts, and space to enjoy life indoors and out.
Property Details
Price:
$989,900
MLS #:
PW26234405
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Normal Heights
Neighborhood:
92116normalheights
Listed Date:
Nov 2, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
720
Lot Size:
1,938 sqft / 0.04 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1927
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Schools
School District:
San Diego Unified
Elementary School:
Garfield
Interior
Appliances
Water Heater, Refrigerator, Vented Exhaust Fan, Free-Standing Range, Dishwasher
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
Wall/Window Unit(s), Zoned
Flooring
Tile, Wood
Heating
Zoned, Wall Furnace
Interior Features
Copper Plumbing Partial, Smart Home, Stone Counters
Laundry Features
Inside, In Kitchen, Stackable, Washer Included, Dryer Included
Levels
One
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bedrooms
1
Exterior
Accessibility Features
None
Architectural Style
Spanish, Bungalow
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Community Features
Curbs, Street Lights, Urban
Construction Materials
Stucco
Lot Features
Corner Lot, Utilities – Overhead, Sprinkler System, Back Yard
Other Structures
Workshop
Parking Features
Converted Garage
Security Features
Closed Circuit Camera(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
Spa Features
None
Stories
1
View
None
Window Features
Custom Covering
Financial
Map
Community
- Address2861 Copley San Diego CA
- SubdivisionNormal Heights
- CitySan Diego
- CountySan Diego
- Zip Code92116
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Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in San Diego as of Nov 04, 2026
1,222
Single Family Listed
67
Avg DOM
799
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,613,391
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Normal Heights subdivision, 2861 Copley San Diego CA is a Single Family for sale in San Diego, CA, 92116. It is listed for $989,900 and features 2 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 720 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1927. The current price per square foot is $1,375. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in San Diego is $799. The average listing price for Single Family in San Diego is $1,613,391.
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