: The Sarah Elston Residence, designed c.1909 by Master Architect and Master Builder H.H. Preibisius. :: This exceptionally rare example of an early twentieth-century Arts & Crafts West Coast Shingle Style Estate stands as one of San Diego’s best surviving expressions of the American Craftsman movement. Occupying a privileged position along Historic 7th Avenue, directly adjacent to Balboa Park, the residence is gracefully sited on a predominantly level 10,500-square-foot parcel overlooking the historic gardens and mature tree canopy of the Marston House. The setting is remarkableurban yet secluded, architectural yet deeply connected to nature. Distinguished by its wood-shingle exterior, broad rooflines, deep overhangs, and masterfully composed proportions, the residence embodies the Arts & Crafts ideal of craftsmanship, material honesty, and harmony with its surroundings. Throughout the home, natural light animates richly detailed interiors where original architectural elements have been thoughtfully preserved and celebrated. In 2019, the residence underwent a comprehensive restoration and modernization guided by a profound respect for its architectural integrity, focused on preserving its historic character while discreetly integrating contemporary comforts and infrastructure. The result is a residence that retains the soul and authenticity of its 1909 origins while functioning effortlessly for modern living. The primary suite reflects this philosophy, offering a serene and luxurious retreat complete with a soaking tub, steam shower for two, dual vanities, a walk-in dressi
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Property Details
Price:
$4,495,000
MLS #:
NDP2605305
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
4
Type:
Single Family
Listed Date:
Jun 2, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
4,082
Total Sq Ft:
4,082
Lot Size:
10,500 sqft / 0.24 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1909
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Schools
School District:
San Diego Unified School Distric
Interior
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Cooling
Central Forced Air
Levels
3 Story
Exterior
Architectural Style
Craftsman, Craftsman/Bungalow
Common Walls
No Common Walls
Fencing
Partial
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spots
6
Parking Total
6
Stories
3
View
Panoramic, Trees/Woods, Valley/Canyon
Financial
Map
Community
- Address3536 7th Avenue San Diego CA
- CitySan Diego
- CountySan Diego
- Zip Code92103
Subdivisions in San Diego
- 18th Unit 18U
- Acacia Park ACAP
- Allied Gardens
- Alta 33401
- Alta ALTA
- Alta Vista AV
- Arborlake AL
- BAY PARK
- Bayside BS
- Bayview Heights 570
- Belvedere BEL
- Brentwood BRTW
- Cambria CAMB
- CAMPO
- Carmel CRM
- CARMEL MOUNTAIN RANCH
- CARMEL VALLEY
- CHULA VISTA
- CITY HEIGHTS
- Civita CIVI
- CLAIREMONT
- Clifton Heights CLFH
- Collage COLG
- College Estates1260
- COLLEGE GROVE
- College Park COLG
- College Park CP
- College View Estates 32235
- Columbia COLU
- Columbia Square CS
- Cortez CZ
- Creekside CR
- Crestmont CSM
- CROWN POINT
- Crown Point CP
- DEL CERRO
- Del Cerro 337
- Del Cerro DELC
- DEL MAR
- Del Mar 31415
- DOWNTOWN
- Downtown 605
- Downtown Area DOWN
- Downtown DT
- EAST DEL MAR
- EAST ESCONDIDO
- EAST SAN DIEGO
- East Village 400
- EL CAJON
- Embarcadero750
- Emerald Hills EMER
- ENCANTO
- Encanto 31424
- Encanto ENCAN
- Escala ESCL
- Fashion Heights FSHH
- Golden View GLDV
- Hampton Place HAMP
- Hidden Canyon 760
- High Country 780
- Highland Estates 379
- HILLCREST
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- IMPERIAL BEACH
- KEARNY MESA
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- Kensington Park 787
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- LINDA VISTA
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- Maplewood MAPW
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- Mid Town 604
- MIDDLETOWN
- MIRA MESA
- Mirasol MIR
- MISSION BEACH
- Mission Greens R1 MG
- Mission Greens R2 MG
- MISSION HILLS
- Mission Hills/Fairway1862
- Mission Hills/Haciendas 32151
- Mission Hills/Westgate 32155
- MISSION VALLEY
- MISSION VILLAGE
- Mission Village MA
- Mobile Estates ME
- Montelena MTL
- Monteverde MVRD
- Mountain View 200
- NATIONAL CITY
- None2161
- NORMAL HEIGHTS
- NORTH PARK
- Not Applicable1
- Oak Park 867
- Oak Park OKPK
- OCEAN BEACH
- Ocean Hills OH
- Ocean View Homes OCVI
- Ocean View Terrace OVTR
- OLD TOWN
- PACIFIC BEACH
- Pacific Heights PACH
- Palacio Del Mar PD
- PARADISE HILLS
- Park Terrace Village PKTV
- Park Villas II PKV2
- Park Villas PKVL
- Park West 1126
- Parkview Condos 187
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- Plaza del Sol 479
- POINT LOMA
- RANCHO BERNARDO
- Rancho Pacifica 1 261701
- RANCHO PENASQUITOS
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- Regency Villas RGVL
- Ridge – Pacific Ridge RIDG
- SABRE SPR
- SAN CARLOS
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- SAN DIEGO
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- SERRA MESA
- Skyline Homes SKYL
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- Sorrento SO
- South Park 304
- SOUTH SD
- SPRING VALLEY
- Starlight Mesa Dist 14 STME
- Stonebridge 3700
- Stonecrest 892
- Summerwood Homes SMWD
- Sunburst 30922
- Sunrise SU
- Sunset Village SN
- TALMADGE
- Talmadge TALM
- The Bluffs2010
- The Greens GRNS
- The Trails 171
- TIERRASANTA
- Timberlane TBLN
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- UNIVERSITY CITY
- UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
- Unknown 999
- Veranda VERA
- Vista del Sol VDS
- Vista Pacifica VP
- Walden WAL
- Webster Heights WBHT
- Woodcrest WT
- SAN DIEGO
- DOWNTOWN
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in San Diego as of Jun 07, 2026
1,737
Single Family Listed
62
Avg DOM
816
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,811,479
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 3536 7th Avenue San Diego CA is a Single Family for sale in San Diego, CA, 92103. It is listed for $4,495,000 and features 4 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 4,082 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1909. The current price per square foot is $1,101. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in San Diego is $816. The average listing price for Single Family in San Diego is $1,811,479. To schedule a showing of MLS#ndp2605305 at 3536 7th Avenue in San Diego, CA, contact your Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty agent at 6193633000.
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