MLS# 260008179 – 4561 Bancroft, San Diego, CA 92116

Price: $949,000
Beds: 2
Baths: 2
Living Area SqFt: 800
Status: Active
Property Type: Detached
Year Built: 1937
Neighborhood: Normal Heights
Days on Website: 4

Courtesy of Compass, John H Selby 619-251-0979

Property Description

Charming, light-filled Normal Heights craftsmen where modern updates seamlessly blend with classic character and relaxed, comfortable living. This warm, airy 2BR/2BA home includes 800 sq feet of main living space PLUS a flexible detached 150 sq foot bonus room/office ideal for work, guests, hobbies, or potential ADU/studio conversion with private alley access. Meticulously maintained and fully turnkey, it features dual-pane windows, updated flooring, recessed lighting, and a fresh contemporary kitchen. Exterior enhancements include foundation improvements, improved crawl-space ventilation, and updated gutters paired with a rain barrel. Fully owned solar is grandfathered under NEM 2.0; seller reports $0 electricity charges beyond taxes. The spacious primary suite offers double closets and an upgraded en-suite bath for comfort and privacy. Outdoor living shines with a fully fenced yard, mature shade trees, real-grass landscaping, and both front and back decks for dining and entertaining. A covered, gated carport plus an additional alley space provide two dedicated parking spots, an exceptional advantage in this neighborhood. Ideally located just two blocks from Adams Ave with popular restaurants, cafés, boutiques, and everyday essentials nearby. It also offers quick access to both the 805 and 15, making it effortless to navigate the city. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home with character and flexibility in the heart of Normal Heights!

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Property Details and Features

  • Appliances & Equipment
  • “Dishwasher”
  • “Disposal”
  • “Solar Panels”
  • “Gas Cooking”
  • Bathrooms
  • 2 total bathrooms
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 2 total bedrooms
  • 3 possible bedrooms
  • Building
  • Built in 1937
  • Building area total: 800
  • 1 story total
  • Living area: 800
  • Living area units: Sqft
  • Building area units: Sqft
  • “Craftsman/Bungalow”
  • “Stucco”
  • “Wood/Stucco”
  • “1 Story”
  • Cooling
  • “Central Forced Air”
  • Exterior Features
  • Patio and porch features: “Porch – Front”, “Porch – Rear”
  • Fence
  • “Partial”
  • Floors
  • “Tile”
  • “Wood”
  • Water Features
  • Water source: “Meter on Property”
  • Heating
  • “Forced Air Unit”
  • Laundry
  • “Washer Hookup”
  • Listing
  • Listing ID: 260008179
  • List price: $949,000
  • 3 days on market
  • Listing contract date: 2026-04-10
  • MLS area major: Metro Uptown
  • Special listing conditions: “N/K”
  • “Cash”
  • “Conventional”
  • “FHA”
  • “VA”
  • Location
  • Subdivision: NORMAL HEIGHTS
  • Lot
  • Size units: Acres
  • Parking
  • Total: 2
  • “Converted”
  • “Detached”
  • Pets Policy
  • “Yes”
  • Pool
  • “N/K”
  • Property
  • Property subtype: Detached
  • Property type: Residential
  • Zoning: R-3:Restri
  • Roof
  • “Composition”
  • Sewer
  • “Sewer Connected”

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$949,000 – 4561 Bancroft, San Diego, CA 92116

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