Home | San Diego County | San Diego | 92103 | 3536 7th Avenue
MLS: CRNDP2605305 | Status: Active | Price: $4,495,000
Beds/Baths: 4 / 3 /1
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Sq Ft Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 /1 | 4,082 | 10,500 | 1909 |
| Date | Time | Hosted By |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, June 7 | 11:00 am - 3:00 pm |
: The Sarah Elston Residence, designed c.1909 by Master Architect and Master Builder H.H. Preibisius. :: This exceptionally rare example of an early twentieth-century Arts & Crafts West Coast Shingle Style Estate stands as one of San Diego's best surviving expressions of the American Craftsman movement. Occupying a privileged position along Historic 7th Avenue, directly adjacent to Balboa Park, the residence is gracefully sited on a predominantly level 10,500-square-foot parcel overlooking the historic gardens and mature tree canopy of the Marston House. The setting is remarkable—urban yet secluded, architectural yet deeply connected to nature. Distinguished by its wood-shingle exterior, broad rooflines, deep overhangs, and masterfully composed proportions, the residence embodies the Arts & Crafts ideal of craftsmanship, material honesty, and harmony with its surroundings. Throughout the home, natural light animates richly detailed interiors where original architectural elements have been thoughtfully preserved and celebrated. In 2019, the residence underwent a comprehensive restoration and modernization guided by a profound respect for its architectural integrity, focused on preserving its historic character while discreetly integrating contemporary comforts and infrastruc
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | CRNDP2605305 |
| MLS Source | California Regional MLS |
| Days on Site | 2 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Dressing Area, Other |
| Family Room | Separate Family Room |
| Fireplace | Dining Room, Fire Pit, Living Room, Other Location |
| Laundry | In Closet, Stacked Only, Upper Floor |
| Cooling | Central Forced Air |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Pool | None |
| Style | Craftsman |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | San Diego Unified |
| High School District | San Diego Unified |
| HOA Fee | $0 |
| Zoning | R |
Elizabeth Courtier
Pacific Sotheby's Int'l Realty
License #: 01198840
Phone: –
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt International Middle School | public | 6-8 | 0.55 mi | 4 |
| Florence Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.57 mi | 7 |
| Home & Hosp/Transition Support | public | K-12 | 1.02 mi | N/A |
| Grant K-8 | public | K-8 | 1.07 mi | 7 |
| Birney Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.13 mi | 10 |
| Washington Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.34 mi | 4 |
| Alba School | public | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 | 1.51 mi | 1 |
| Jefferson Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.54 mi | 7 |
| San Diego High School of Business and Leadership | public | 9-12 | 1.58 mi | 1 |
| San Diego High School | public | 9-12 | 1.58 mi | 6 |
| Garfield High School | public | 9-12 | 1.75 mi | 3 |
| East Village High | public | 9-12 | 1.75 mi | 10 |
| Garfield Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.78 mi | 7 |
| iHigh Virtual Academy | public | K-6 | 2.17 mi | 7 |
| San Diego County Community | public | K-12 | 2.20 mi | 1 |
| Hope Infant-Toddler Special Education | public | UG | 2.20 mi | N/A |
| San Diego County Rop School | public | 9-12 | 2.20 mi | N/A |
| San Diego Adult | public | UG | 2.21 mi | N/A |
| McKinley Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.23 mi | 10 |
| Twain High School | public | 7-12 | 2.40 mi | 2 |
| Address | Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4420 Arista Dr | $4,995,000 | 4 | 4/1 | 4,413 | PendingDoNotShow |
| 3515 Union St | $4,499,000 | 4 | 3/1 | 4,600 | Active |
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