An exceptional opportunity in the highly desirable area of University Heights. Experience savoring breathtaking views from your own private sanctuary, nestled on a canyon on a spacious half-acre lot, offering a perfect blend of privacy and natural surroundings in the heart of the city. The property features an array of appealing attributes, including an expansive paver stone driveway with an automatic gate with new motor and multiple outdoor areas, such as a trellis-covered porch, a gated custom stone patio, and a Trex decking patio positioned on the hillside, all surrounded by majestic Eucalyptus trees. Inside, you’ll find a completely remodeled kitchen and baths, new interior paint, and LVP flooring throughout, along with LED recessed lighting, new water heater, central A/C, whole house fan, a 200-amp electrical panel, a wine cellar, dual-pane windows, 4 skylights, 2 fireplaces, and a charming built-in cabin bunk with its own porthole. Step into the inviting master ensuite with its separate laundry and French doors leading to a private balcony deck offering stunning views of the endless canyon. Conveniently located just one block from the Vermont Street Bridge, Hillcrest’s Farmers Market, Park Boulevard eateries, and popular destinations such as Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and nearby freeway access. Architectural plans/renderings for addition/remodel and ADU are available upon request.
Property Details
Price:
$1,549,000
MLS #:
260010439SD
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
University Heights
Neighborhood:
92103missionhills
Listed Date:
May 1, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,214
Lot Size:
22,346 sqft / 0.51 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1940
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
DW, GD, RF, EO, ER, GWH, HOD, VEF
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
CA, WHF
Heating
FA, GAS
Interior Features
BI, RECL, STNC, BL
Laundry Features
ELC, GAS, IG, IN
Levels
A
Exterior
Construction Materials
STC, WOD
Fencing
WI
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
DK, STN, WOD, POF
Roof
CMP
Spa Features
NO
View
MT, TW, NE
Financial
Map
Community
- Address1018 Johnson Ave San Diego CA
- SubdivisionUniversity Heights
- CitySan Diego
- CountySan Diego
- Zip Code92103
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
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- Mirasol MIR
- Mission Beach
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- Mission Village
- Mount Helix
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- NP
- Ocean Beach
- Old Town
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- Paradise Hills
- 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 May 02, 2026
2,713
Single Family Listed
72
Avg DOM
589
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,255,261
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the University Heights subdivision, 1018 Johnson Ave San Diego CA is a Single Family for sale in San Diego, CA, 92103. It is listed for $1,549,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,214 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1940. The current price per square foot is $1,276. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in San Diego is $589. The average listing price for Single Family in San Diego is $1,255,261.
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