Courtesy of LPT Realty, Inc., Christen Habib 619-250-0958
Property Description
Own a piece of San Diego history with this gated estate originally built for C. Arnholt Smith, owner of the San Diego Padres when they became an expansion team in the MLB, former owner of US National Bank of San Diego, Developer/Owner of the Iconic Westgate Hotel. This residence was constructed at the same time as the Westgate Hotel using the same materials and architectural style, reflecting a level of craftsmanship rarely found today. Offering 4,622 sq ft with four bedrooms, three and one-half baths, the home features panoramic views with ocean visibility on clear days, a wraparound deck with space for dining and lounging, and expansive lower patio for indoor-outdoor living. The lower level includes a full kitchen with two bedrooms, one of which was converted from some of the large living space, and a full bathroom. The lower level is perfect for multi generational living. Additional features include an automatic gate, large private driveway and a four car garage including an oversized RV garage and custom built gym. Property is dated and has deferred maintenance presenting an opportunity for customization in a private view-oriented setting.
Open House
Property Details and Features
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Appliances & Equipment
- “Dishwasher”
- “Disposal”
- “Microwave”
- “Refrigerator”
- “Trash Compactor”
- “Double Oven”
- “Electric Oven”
- “Built-In”
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Bathrooms
- 4 total bathrooms
- 3 full bathrooms
- 1 half bathroom
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Bedrooms
- 3 total bedrooms
- 3 possible bedrooms
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Building
- Built in 1977
- Building area total: 4622
- 2 stories
- 2 stories total
- Living area: 4622
- Living area units: Sqft
- Building area units: Sqft
- Entry level: 1
- “No Common Walls”
- “2 Story”
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Cooling
- “Central Forced Air”
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Exterior Features
- Patio and porch features: “Covered”, “Deck”, “Concrete”, “Wrap Around”, “Wood”
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Fireplaces
- “Gas”
- “Great Room”
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Garage
- 4 spaces
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Heating
- “Fireplace”
- “Forced Air Unit”
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Interior Features
- “Beamed Ceilings”
- “Corian Counters”
- “Living Room Deck Attached”
- “Pantry”
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Laundry
- “Electric”
- “Washer Hookup”
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Listing
- Listing ID: PTP2509235
- List price: $2,300,000
- 11 days on market
- Listing contract date: 2025-12-13
- Special listing conditions: “NOD Filed/Foreclosure Pnd”
- “Cash”
- “Conventional”
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Lot
- 22,651 size sqft
- Size area: 0.52
- Size units: Acres
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Parking
- Total: 4
- “Gated”
- “Direct Garage Access”
- “Garage – Three Door”
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Pool
- “N/K”
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Property
- Property subtype: Detached
- Property type: Residential
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- “Repairs Cosmetic”
- “Mountains/Hills”
- “Ocean”
- “Panoramic”
- “City Lights”
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Schools
- High school district: Grossmont Union High School Dist
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Security Features
- “Automatic Gate”
- “Security Lights”
- “Carbon Monoxide Detectors”
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Utilities
- “Electricity Connected”
