MLS# 2601221 – 4640 Biona Drive, San Diego, CA 92116

Price: $1,999,000
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Living Area SqFt: 2,120
Status: Active
Property Type: Detached
Lot Size Acres: 0.13
Lot Size SqFt: 5,622
Year Built: 1925
Neighborhood: Kensington
Days on Website: 10

Courtesy of Keller Williams La Jolla, Patrick H Mercer 619-846-2083

Property Description

Rich in history and beautifully remodeled, this authentic 1925 Craftsman bungalow is a rare Kensington offering with historic status and an active Mills Act designation, providing substantial property tax savings. Ideally located just a short walk to Kensington Village, the home blends classic architectural charm with the walkable, community-centered lifestyle that makes this neighborhood so special. Original Craftsman character is felt throughout, from hardwood floors and preserved period details to the thoughtful updates that honor the home’s architectural heritage. A formal living room welcomes you with a charming fireplace and custom built-ins, creating an inviting space for quiet evenings or intimate gatherings. Beyond, a grand, light-filled family room opens seamlessly to the kitchen, forming the heart of the home and an ideal setting for everyday living and entertaining. The remodeled kitchen features newer cabinetry, a farmhouse sink, generous storage, and a breakfast bar that keeps the space open, functional, and connected. Upstairs, the private primary retreat offers a spacious bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, along with a flexible additional room ideal for a home office, nursery, or optional bedroom—providing peaceful separation from the main living areas. Outdoor living is equally appealing with a lovely private backyard perfect for relaxing or hosting friends, plus a bonus artist studio off the garage, offering excellent flex space for creative work, a home gym, or studio. A timeless Kensington home where history, comfort, and lifestyle come together.

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Property Details and Features

  • Appliances & Equipment
  • “Dishwasher”
  • “Dryer”
  • “Range/Oven”
  • “Refrigerator”
  • “Gas Range”
  • Bathrooms
  • 2 total bathrooms
  • 2 full bathrooms
  • Bedrooms
  • 3 total bedrooms
  • 4 possible bedrooms
  • Building
  • Built in 1925
  • Building area total: 2120
  • 2 stories total
  • Living area: 2120
  • Living area units: Sqft
  • Building area units: Sqft
  • “Wood/Stucco”
  • “2 Story”
  • Cooling
  • “Central Forced Air”
  • Fence
  • “Wood”
  • Fireplaces
  • 2 total fireplaces
  • “FP in Family Room”
  • “FP in Living Room”
  • Garage
  • 1 space
  • Water Features
  • Water source: “Meter on Property”
  • Heating
  • “Forced Air Unit”
  • Laundry
  • “Electric”
  • “Gas”
  • Listing
  • Listing ID: 2601221
  • List price: $1,999,000
  • 10 days on market
  • Listing contract date: 2026-01-16
  • MLS area major: Metro Uptown
  • Special listing conditions: “N/K”
  • “Cash”
  • “Conventional”
  • “FHA”
  • “VA”
  • Location
  • Subdivision: KENSINGTON
  • Lot
  • 5,622 size sqft
  • Size units: Acres
  • Parking
  • Total: 2
  • “Detached”
  • Pool
  • “N/K”
  • Property
  • Property subtype: Detached
  • Property type: Residential
  • Roof
  • “Shingle”
  • Sewer
  • “Sewer Connected”

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$1,999,000 – 4640 Biona Drive, San Diego, CA 92116

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MLS# 2601221 – 4640 Biona Drive, San Diego, CA 92116