Seller will entertain offers between $4,200,000 to $4,500,000. Nestled in Balboa Park’s northwest corner, the 3500 block of Seventh Avenue is one of San Diego’s best-kept secrets. Originally built in 1906 by Irving Gill himself, this original Architectural Masterpiece is situated on one of the most highly coveted streets in San Diego. This section of 7th Ave adjacent to Balboa Park is home to only 8 historic homes including the famous Marston House Museum. This amazing estate features the perfectly manicured grounds with Avocado trees, peaceful gardens, 2 Koi ponds. This is San Diego outdoor living at it's finest, perfect for entertaining with large gatherings. The main house has historic designation with Mills Act in place. It features 3 bedrooms with ensuite baths and a powder room. The condition of the home is impeccable with original milled wood work, 4 fireplaces with original tile, music room, butler's pantry, large dining room, upgraded eat-in kitchen and remodeled bathrooms. Situated on this expansive 14000 square foot lot is a very spacious & rare 4 car garage with a 1 bedroom guest house above adjacent to a large storage area. Dates: constructed 1905-1906
For sale
$4,500,000
3526 7th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103
4beds
4,934sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1906
0.32 Acres Lot
$4,278,300 Zestimate®
$912/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Music roomAvocado treesKoi pondsManicured groundsLarge dining roomRemodeled bathroomsOriginal milled wood work
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 26, 2025 at 02:18pm
Listed by:
Todd Armstrong 01256537 1,
Compass
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250021468

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Family Room, Master Retreat, Office, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Area: 513
- Dimensions: 19 x 27
Bedroom 2
- Area: 208
- Dimensions: 13 x 16
Bedroom 3
- Area: 156
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom 4
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Dining room
- Area: 272
- Dimensions: 16 x 17
Family room
- Area: 522
- Dimensions: 29 x 18
Kitchen
- Area: 260
- Dimensions: 20 x 13
Living room
- Area: 312
- Dimensions: 24 x 13
Heating
- Fireplace(s), Forced Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Stove, Vented Exhaust Fan, Gas Cooking, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Garage, Electric, Gas
Features
- Built-in Features, Chair Railings, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Cable (coaxial), Formal Entry, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Outside
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,934
- Total interior livable area: 4,934 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage: Detached, Non-Garage: Street, Garage Door Opener
- Garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch, Front Porch, Rear Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony
- Fencing: Partial,Brick Wall,Stucco Wall
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountains/Hills, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Sidewalks, Landscaped, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers In Rear, Urban, .25 to .5 AC
- Topography: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Storage, Gazebo
- Parcel number: 4524302200
- Zoning: SPECIAL AN
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Custom Built,Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood Siding
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Turnkey,Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1906
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Meter on Property
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Marston Hills
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $912/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $539,328
- Annual tax amount: $6,626
- Price range: $4.2M - $4.5M
- Date on market: 3/14/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
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