This home has everything you are seeking in University Heights! The gorgeous canyon views and beautiful outdoors space will delight your senses. Mature eucalyptus trees frame your vantage to the serene canyon from the bedrooms, kitchen, elevated deck, and back yard areas as birds welcome the day. Originally built in 1914 and renovated in 2014, this home has classic Craftsman charm with a great layout, including a formal dining room with built-in vintage cabinetry, a bright sunroom, and a cozy fireplace. Wainscoting, classic styling, original window framing, and a true front porch make this exactly the adorable and functional home you’ve been dreaming of! The sparkling fountain in the front yard greets you as you enter your new home. The old-world styling is combined with modern upgrades like remodeled bathrooms, air conditioning, newer hot water heater, and an exquisite kitchen with Viking appliances. The view deck overlooking the canyon was renovated in 2022. You have every convenience, including a large laundry room with newer washer and dryer. The family room has its own kitchenette, so that you can use the downstairs as the perfect guest suite, game room, exercise room, indoor theater, or media room! Biking, strolling, and hiking paths take you all over town to the Farmer’s Market, Vermont Street footbridge to Hillcrest, Bankers Hill, Balboa Park, Park West, South Park, North Park, Normal Heights, Kensington and Downtown. Blocks to Trader Joe’s, Ralph’s, restaurants, cafes, and the new Normal Street Promenade. Do not miss this one; come tour it and fall in love today!
Property Details
Price:
$1,999,000
MLS #:
260008881SD
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
University Heights
Neighborhood:
92103missionhills
Listed Date:
Apr 15, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,314
Lot Size:
10,419 sqft / 0.24 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1914
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
DW, GR, GAS, _6BS
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
CA
Heating
FA, GAS, FIR
Laundry Features
IR, SEE
Levels
U
Exterior
Construction Materials
OTH, UNK
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3
Roof
CMP
Financial
Map
Community
- Address1040 Johnson 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
- Mira Mesa
- Mirador MIRD
- Mirasol MIR
- Mission Beach
- Mission Hills
- Mission Valley
- Mission Village
- Mount Helix
- Normal Heights
- North Park
- NP
- Ocean Beach
- Old Town
- Pacific Beach
- 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 Apr 17, 2026
2,291
Single Family Listed
67
Avg DOM
569
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,220,347
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the University Heights subdivision, 1040 Johnson San Diego CA is a Single Family for sale in San Diego, CA, 92103. It is listed for $1,999,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 2,314 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1914. The current price per square foot is $864. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in San Diego is $569. The average listing price for Single Family in San Diego is $1,220,347.
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