2.75% Assumable VA Loan Available. Welcome to this beautifully upgraded 2BR/2BA townhome in the heart of Hillcrest, where sophisticated design meets everyday convenience. Thoughtfully renovated this light-filled, front & end-unit offers an exceptional blend of modern finishes, functional living spaces, & an unbeatable walkable location. Inside, soaring vaulted ceilings and abundant natural light create an open, airy atmosphere. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features dual primary suites, ideal for guests, roommates, or a private home office setup. The remodeled kitchen showcases custom cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, designer lighting, custom tile backsplash, & ample storage for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious living area is anchored by a cozy fireplace & flows seamlessly to a private terrace, perfect for morning coffee or relaxing evenings. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated with high-end finishes, while custom closet systems throughout maximize organization and storage. Additional highlights include refinished wood flooring, newer carpet, custom window coverings, upgraded HVAC and water heater systems, & an attached two-car garage with workshop space. A rare bonus is the additional driveway parking space, providing room for three vehicles total with an EV charger included. Situated in a well-maintained community with low HOA fees, this home places you just steps from Hillcrest’s vibrant restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, nightlife, Balboa Park, & nearby hospitals. There is a VA assumable loan at 2.75%
Listing Provided Courtesy of Todd Armstrong at Compass
Property Details
Price:
$899,888
MLS #:
260013326
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subdivision:
HILLCREST
Neighborhood:
metrouptown
Listed Date:
Jun 2, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,192
Total Sq Ft:
1,192
Lot Size:
6,744 sqft / 0.16 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1994
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Schools
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Gas Cooking
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Forced Air, Gas
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Carpet, Wood
Heating
Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
Interior Features
Balcony, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan, Granite Counters, Recessed Lighting
Laundry Features
Gas
Levels
2 Story
Exterior
Architectural Style
Mediterranean/Spanish
Common Walls
No Unit Above or Below, 1 common wall
Construction Materials
Stucco
Fencing
N/K
Garage Spaces
2
Other Structures
N/K
Parking Features
Attached, Garage – Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
Parking Spots
3
Parking Total
3
Patio And Porch Features
Balcony
Roof
Tile/Clay
Security Features
Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Spa Features
N/K
Stories
2
View
Neighborhood
Financial
HOA Fee
$302
HOA Fee Frequency
Monthly
HOA Includes
Common Area Maintenance, Sewer, Trash Pickup, Water
Map
Community
- Address3653 3rd Ave Unit 1 San Diego CA
- SubdivisionHILLCREST
- 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
- Hillcrest Estates HILE
- Hillcrest HC
- Hillcrest HLCR
- Hillcrest Park HLCT
- Horizon HORZ
- Horizons HORZ
- IMPERIAL BEACH
- KEARNY MESA
- KENSINGTON
- Kensington KENS
- Kensington Park 787
- Knightsbridge KBRG
- LA JOLLA
- La Jolla Townehomes LJOL
- LA MESA
- La Morada 31523
- La Paz South LP
- LEMON GROVE
- Lexington LEX
- Lexington LEXT
- LINDA VISTA
- LOGAN HEIGHTS
- Maplewood MAPW
- Marbella MB
- 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
- Placerita CanyonMaster’s Colleg
- Plaza del Sol 479
- POINT LOMA
- RANCHO BERNARDO
- Rancho Pacifica 1 261701
- RANCHO PENASQUITOS
- RANCHO SANTA FE
- Regency Villas RGVL
- Ridge – Pacific Ridge RIDG
- SABRE SPR
- SAN CARLOS
- San Carlos SANC
- SAN DIEGO
- SAN YSIDRO
- SANTALUZ
- Savannah SAVA
- SCRIPPS RANCH
- Seaview SEA
- SERRA MESA
- Skyline Homes SKYL
- Skyline SKYL
- Smoke Tree SMTR
- 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
- TORREY HIGHLANDS
- 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 11, 2026
1,719
Single Family Listed
64
Avg DOM
819
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,829,084
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the HILLCREST subdivision, 3653 3rd Ave Unit 1 San Diego CA is a Single Family for sale in San Diego, CA, 92103. It is listed for $899,888 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,192 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1994. The current price per square foot is $755. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in San Diego is $819. The average listing price for Single Family in San Diego is $1,829,084. To schedule a showing of MLS#260013326 at 3653 3rd Ave Unit 1 in San Diego, CA, contact your Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty agent at 6193633000.
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