An exceptional opportunity in the highly desirable area of University Heights. Experience savoring breathtaking views from your own private sanctuary, nestled on a canyon on a spacious half-acre lot, offering a perfect blend of privacy and natural surroundings in the heart of the city. The property features an array of appealing attributes, including an expansive paver stone driveway with an automatic gate with new motor and multiple outdoor areas, such as a trellis-covered porch, a gated custom stone patio, and a Trex decking patio positioned on the hillside, all surrounded by majestic Eucalyptus trees. Inside, you’ll find a completely remodeled kitchen and baths, new interior paint, and LVP flooring throughout, along with LED recessed lighting, new water heater, central A/C, whole house fan, a 200-amp electrical panel, a wine cellar, dual-pane windows, 4 skylights, 2 fireplaces, and a charming built-in cabin bunk with its own porthole. Step into the inviting master ensuite with its separate laundry and French doors leading to a private balcony deck offering stunning views of the endless canyon. Conveniently located just one block from the Vermont Street Bridge, Hillcrest’s Farmers Market, Park Boulevard eateries, and popular destinations such as Balboa Park, San Diego Zoo, and nearby freeway access. Architectural plans/renderings for addition/remodel and ADU are available upon request.
Listing Provided Courtesy of Joel Blumenfeld at Compass
Property Details
Price:
$1,549,000
MLS #:
260010439
Status:
Active
Beds:
2
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subdivision:
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
Neighborhood:
metrouptown
Listed Date:
May 1, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,214
Total Sq Ft:
1,214
Lot Size:
22,346 sqft / 0.51 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1940
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Schools
School District:
San Diego Unified School Distric
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Range/Stove Hood, Vented Exhaust Fan
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Forced Air, Whole House Fan
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Vinyl Tile
Heating
Forced Air Unit
Interior Features
Balcony, Built-Ins, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower, Stone Counters
Laundry Features
Electric, Gas
Levels
1 Story
Exterior
Architectural Style
Craftsman/Bungalow
Construction Materials
Stucco, Wood
Fencing
Gate, Wrought Iron
Garage Spaces
2
Other Structures
N/K
Parking Features
Attached, Converted
Parking Spots
7
Parking Total
7
Patio And Porch Features
Awning/Porch Covered, Balcony, Deck, Stone/Tile, Porch – Front, Wood
Roof
Composition
Spa Features
N/K
View
Mountains/Hills, Valley/Canyon, Neighborhood, Trees/Woods
Financial
Map
Community
- Address1018 Johnson Ave San Diego CA
- SubdivisionUNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
- 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
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- La Paz South LP
- LEMON GROVE
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- LINDA VISTA
- LOGAN HEIGHTS
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- 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
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- Rancho Pacifica 1 261701
- RANCHO PENASQUITOS
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- 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 May 30, 2026
1,764
Single Family Listed
60
Avg DOM
814
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,812,270
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS subdivision, 1018 Johnson Ave San Diego CA is a Single Family for sale in San Diego, CA, 92103. It is listed for $1,549,000 and features 2 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,214 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1940. The current price per square foot is $1,276. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in San Diego is $814. The average listing price for Single Family in San Diego is $1,812,270. To schedule a showing of MLS#260010439 at 1018 Johnson Ave in San Diego, CA, contact your Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty agent at 6193633000.
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