Perched at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on the far west end of University Heights, this single-level 1961 mid-century ranch offers expansive views, a 17,000 sq ft canyon lot, preserved period character and thoughtful updates to major systems. Built by an engineer and owned since 2002 by its second owner, also an engineer, the 3BR/2BA, approx. 1,453 sq ft home retains birch kitchen cabinetry, coordinating dining-room paneling, brass hardware, vintage bathroom tile and many original light fixtures. The living room features immersive views, a brick fireplace and sliding doors to a covered balcony also accessed from the adjoining dining room. The kitchen was refreshed in 2024 with Kashmir Cream granite counters and backsplash, new sink, GE radiant cooktop, EKON hood and Bosch dishwasher; side-by-side laundry hookups are just off the kitchen. Recent improvements include a new 3-ton Trane heat-pump HVAC system with new ductwork and Nest thermostat, COREtec Grande Petronas Oak LVP flooring, and epoxy lining of sewer and drainage lines. Additional upgrades include roof replacement, owned solar and a 200-amp electrical service. An attached 2-car garage plus a separate approx. 400 sq ft, 2-room workshop/office beneath the home with direct lower-yard access offers exceptional flexibility and future ADU potential to explore. Ideally positioned between University Heights and Hillcrest, with dining, shopping and easy access to downtown, Coronado, beaches, Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo.
Listing Provided Courtesy of Noel Wheeler at Compass
Property Details
Price:
$1,549,000
MLS #:
260022078
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subdivision:
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
Neighborhood:
metrouptown
Listed Date:
Sep 9, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,453
Total Sq Ft:
1,453
Lot Size:
17,000 sqft / 0.37 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1961
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Schools
School District:
San Diego Unified School Distric
Interior
Appliances
Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Electric Oven, Electric Cooking
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
Central Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Linoleum/Vinyl, Tile
Heating
Fireplace, Forced Air Unit, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Balcony, Bathtub, Built-Ins, Copper Plumbing Full, Granite Counters
Laundry Features
Gas & Electric Dryer HU, Washer Hookup
Levels
1 Story
Exterior
Accessibility Features
No Interior Steps
Architectural Style
Ranch
Common Walls
Detached
Construction Materials
Wood/Stucco
Fencing
Partial
Garage Spaces
2
Other Structures
Other/Remarks
Parking Features
Detached
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Patio And Porch Features
Awning/Porch Covered, Balcony, Concrete, Porch – Front
Roof
Composition
Security Features
Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Smoke Detector
Spa Features
Above Ground, See Remarks
View
Valley/Canyon
Financial
Map
Community
- Address1056 Meade Ave San Diego CA
- SubdivisionUNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
- CitySan Diego
- CountySan Diego
- Zip Code92116
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- 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
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- 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
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- Downtown Area DOWN
- Downtown DT
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- East Village 400
- EL CAJON
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- Hampton Place HAMP
- Hidden Canyon 760
- High Country 780
- Highland Estates 379
- HILLCREST
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- Hillcrest Park HLCT
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- Mission Village MA
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- NATIONAL CITY
- None2161
- NORMAL HEIGHTS
- NORTH PARK
- Not Applicable1
- Oak Park 867
- Oak Park OKPK
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- Stonebridge 3700
- Stonecrest 892
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- The Bluffs2010
- The Greens GRNS
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- Unknown 999
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- Webster Heights WBHT
- Woodcrest WT
- SAN DIEGO
- DOWNTOWN
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in San Diego as of Sep 13, 2026
1,690
Single Family Listed
59
Avg DOM
818
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,848,689
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS subdivision, 1056 Meade Ave San Diego CA is a Single Family for sale in San Diego, CA, 92116. It is listed for $1,549,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,453 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1961. The current price per square foot is $1,066. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in San Diego is $818. The average listing price for Single Family in San Diego is $1,848,689. To schedule a showing of MLS#260022078 at 1056 Meade Ave in San Diego, CA, contact your Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty agent at 6193633000.
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