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$ 2,459,000

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5 Beds

4 Baths

3,222 SqFt

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$ 2,459,000

Est. payment | -/mo

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5 Beds

4 Baths

3,222 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 3,222 sqft

Price per Sqft $763

MLS Listing ID NDP2602637

Bedrooms 5

Full Baths 4

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1943

Lot Size 0.570 Acres

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

This 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom single-family home at 4811 E Alder Dr offers 3,222 sq ft of beautifully renovated living space on a private 0.57-acre canyon view lot in Kensington, San Diego, CA 92116 — with no HOA, an attached 2-car garage, driveway parking for four total vehicles, and one of the most adaptable and income-flexible floor plans available in this zip code at this price tier. Originally built in 1943 and extensively renovated throughout, the home delivers the timeless architectural character that defines Kensington while meeting every demand of modern California living — from open-concept main-level entertaining to a fully self-sufficient lower-level income-producing ADU-style suite with a private exterior entrance. Step inside the grand foyer and you are immediately welcomed by beamed ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and a wood-burning fireplace anchoring a sun-drenched living room measuring 25 by 16 feet — the kind of gracious entry that sets this Kensington, San Diego home apart from anything in the 92116 market at a comparable price. The renovated chef's kitchen features a professional 6-burner gas range, premium stainless appliances, a breakfast bar, and an open layout connecting directly to a formal dining room — designed equally for quiet weeknight dinners and large-scale entertaining. Three bedrooms occupy the main level, including an oversized primary suite measuring 375 square feet with a private en-suite bathroom — a rare footprint in this neighborhood. Step outside from the main living areas and you will find a resort-caliber backyard anchored by a gas-heated in-ground pool, multiple outdoor gathering areas shaded by mature trees, and sweeping canyon views that carry across the tree line — the kind of San Diego indoor-outdoor living that buyers from Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and Seattle consistently name as the single feature that finalizes their relocation decision. The fully fenced 0.57-acre lot provides rare privacy: no neighboring structure is visible from the pool deck or canyon-view terrace, making this backyard a genuinely private retreat within one of San Diego's most walkable and culturally vibrant urban neighborhoods. The lower level delivers versatility in every direction — a spacious family entertainment room, a wine room with custom racking, and a sunlit bonus sunroom equally suited as a home gym, art studio, yoga space, or private office for the remote-working buyer relocating from a higher-cost metro. Most significantly, the lower level houses a fully private income-producing ADU-style suite with its own spacious bedroom, full bathroom, kitchenette, and dedicated separate exterior entrance — a self-sufficient unit ready to generate rental income to offset carrying costs, host extended family with complete privacy, or operate as a short-term rental in the heart of 92116. For buyers relocating to San Diego from Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Seattle, or major East Coast metros, 4811 E Alder Dr represents a combination genuinely difficult to replicate at this price point: a renovated 1943 character home with full modern upgrades, no HOA, estate-scale lot, ADU income flexibility, canyon views, a heated pool, a wine room, and immediate walkable access to the independent restaurants, wine bars, and coffee culture of Adams Avenue — the commercial corridor that has made Kensington one of San Diego's most consistently in-demand zip codes. The property is zoned for Franklin Elementary School, Lewis Middle School, and Patrick Henry High School — all within San Diego Unified School District and within 0.6 miles of the front door. Private showings available by appointment. Visit https://thewrightgroupsd.com/properties/4811-e-alder-drive-san-diego-ca-92116-ndp2602637 for the full video tour, Matterport 3D walkthrough, and architectural floor plans.

Location

State CA

County San Diego

Area 92116 - Normal Heights

Zoning R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES

Rooms

Main Level Bedrooms 4

Interior

Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan

Heating Electric

Cooling Central Air, Dual

Flooring Carpet, Tile, Wood

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Fireplace Yes

Appliance 6 Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Freezer, Gas Cooking, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Water Heater

Laundry Washer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Laundry Room

Exterior

Exterior Feature Awning(s)

Garage Spaces 2.0

Garage Description 2.0

Pool Gas Heat, Heated, In Ground, Private

Community Features Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks

View Y/N Yes

View Canyon, Pool, Trees/Woods

Total Parking Spaces 2

Private Pool Yes

Building

Lot Description 0-1 Unit/Acre, Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Landscaped

Story 2

Entry Level Two

Level or Stories Two

Schools

School District San Diego Unified

Others

Senior Community No

Tax ID 4652900400

Acceptable Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Listing Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Special Listing Condition Standard

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Listed by Nick Wright Compass nick@thewrightgroupsd.com, DRE #02036150

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