Step into the timeless charm of this beautifully preserved 1928 Craftsman bungalow in the heart of highly sought-after Normal Heights. A classic covered front porch with signature tapered columns welcomes you inside, where rich hardwood floors, original woodwork, built-in cabinetry, and a stunning stone fireplace showcase the home’s authentic character. The light-filled living and dining areas flow effortlessly into an updated galley kitchen featuring abundant cabinetry, generous counter space, and gas cooking, blending vintage craftsmanship with modern convenience. Two spacious bedrooms, a beautifully updated bathroom, full-size side-by-side laundry, and ceiling fans throughout complete this inviting single-level home. The private backyard offers endless possibilities with mature shade trees, a patio for outdoor dining and entertaining, room for gardens or a fire pit, plus a detached storage structure. Alley access provides off-street parking for three vehicles and creates an ideal setup for a potential future ADU with a separate entrance. Zoned RM-1-1, the property offers additional flexibility and long-term potential for homeowners and investors alike. Perfectly situated between Madison and Monroe, you’re just moments from Ward Canyon Park and within walking distance to the vibrant cafés, restaurants, boutiques, and shops of both Normal Heights and Kensington, with convenient freeway access placing the best of San Diego within easy reach.
Property Details
Price:
$949,000
MLS #:
260018222SD
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
Normal Heights
Neighborhood:
92116normalheights
Listed Date:
Jul 24, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
748
Lot Size:
3,958 sqft / 0.09 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1928
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
DW, MW, GR
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
NO
Heating
SEE, FIR
Interior Features
CF, RECL
Laundry Features
ELC, IK, WH
Levels
A
Exterior
Accessibility Features
NIS
Construction Materials
WOD
Other Structures
SH
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
OPN, POF
Roof
CMP
Security Features
SD, COD
View
NE
Financial
Map
Community
- Address4521 39th St. San Diego CA
- SubdivisionNormal Heights
- CitySan Diego
- CountySan Diego
- Zip Code92116
Subdivisions in San Diego
- Bay Park
- BP
- Carmel Mountain Ranch
- Carmel Valley
- Casa Dorado 32501
- CAV
- CH
- Chula Vista
- City Heights
- Civita CIVI
- Clairemont
- CLM
- College Grove
- Crown Point
- Del Cerro
- Downtown
- Downtown Area DOWN
- DWTN
- East San Diego
- Encanto
- ENCTO
- Escala ESCL
- Hillcrest
- Imperial Beach
- Kearny Mesa
- Kensington
- La Jolla
- La Mesa
- Linda Vista
- Logan Heights
- LV
- Middletown
- Mira Mesa
- Mirador MIRD
- Mirasol MIR
- Mission Beach
- Mission Hills
- Mission Valley
- Mission Village
- Mount Helix
- Normal Heights
- North Park
- NP
- Ocean Beach
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- Park Villas PKVL
- Park Vista PV
- Point Loma
- Poway
- Rancho Bernardo
- Rancho Pacifica 1 261701
- Rancho Penasquitos
- Rancho Santa Fe
- Sabre Spr
- San Carlos
- San Diego
- San Ysidro
- SANT
- Santaluz
- Scripps Ranch
- SD
- Serra Mesa
- Smoke Tree SMTR
- South Sd
- Stonebridge 3700
- Talmadge
- The Lakes LK
- Tierrasanta
- Torrey Highlands
- University City
- University Heights
- Villa Portofino 32283
- Woodcrest WT
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in San Diego as of Aug 02, 2026
2,062
Single Family Listed
67
Avg DOM
583
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,242,127
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the Normal Heights subdivision, 4521 39th St. San Diego CA is a Single Family for sale in San Diego, CA, 92116. It is listed for $949,000 and features 2 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 748 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1928. The current price per square foot is $1,269. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in San Diego is $583. The average listing price for Single Family in San Diego is $1,242,127.
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