Home | San Diego County | San Diego | 92104 | 3031 Kalmia St
3031 Kalmia St, San Diego, CA 92104
MLS: SD260013269 | Status: Active | Price: $1,995,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 2
Property Type: Residential
Quick Facts
| Beds |
Baths |
Sq Ft |
Sq Ft Lot |
Yr Built |
| 3 |
2 |
1,792 |
6,400 |
1953 |
Set in the heart of historic Burlingame, this architectural masterpiece seamlessly blends historic charm with award winning modern design. Originally built as a Craftsman bungalow, the home was thoughtfully transformed by architects Rene Davids & Christine Killory into a striking residence now famously known as The Observatory House. The defining feature of the home is its iconic stucco & marble clad tower, an architectural landmark that has earned multiple regional & national design awards, including an AIA Honor Award & recognition as San Diego Home & Garden’s Home of the Year. Inside the tower, a dramatic 19-foot library showcases floor to ceiling built-in shelving with space for approximately 5,000 books, a reading room complete with built-in desk & dumbwaiter, & steel stairways leading to two observation decks. From the upper deck, enjoy breathtaking 360 degree panoramic views spanning Balboa Park, downtown San Diego, the Coronado Bridge, Point Loma’s coastline, & the Jamul mountains. The home beautifully preserves many of its original details, including refinished maple hardwood floors, gum wood crown molding & millwork, custom built-ins, & stained glass windows. Designed around a central courtyard, the grand living room with fireplace, spacious formal dining room, breakfas
| Field |
Value |
| MLS # |
SD260013269 |
| MLS Source |
San Diego MLS |
| Days on Site |
1 |
Features
Interior Features
| Feature |
Details |
| Appliances |
Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Gas, Oven Range - Gas, Refrigerator |
| Fireplace |
Living Room |
| Laundry |
Hookup - Gas Dryer, In Garage |
| Cooling |
Other |
| Heating |
Forced Air, Gas - Natural |
Exterior Features
| Feature |
Details |
| Roof |
Flat |
| Pool |
Other |
| Feature |
Details |
| Garage/Parking |
Detached, Other, RV/Boat Parking, Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| HOA Fee |
$0 |
| Listing Agent |
Co-Listing Agent |
| Layne Harrison |
Rachel Harrison |
| Compass |
Compass |
| License #: 01301301 |
License #: 01862028 |
| Phone: (619) 861-5263 |
Phone: (858) 204-7671 |
School Ratings
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
Nearby Schools
| School |
Type |
Grades |
Distance |
Rating |
| McKinley Elementary School |
public |
K-5 |
0.64 mi |
10 |
| Golden Hill K-8 |
public |
K-8 |
0.90 mi |
3 |
| Rowan Elementary School |
public |
K-5 |
1.07 mi |
8 |
| Jefferson Elementary School |
public |
K-5 |
1.24 mi |
7 |
| Roosevelt International Middle School |
public |
6-8 |
1.38 mi |
4 |
| Kimbrough Elementary School |
public |
K-5 |
1.43 mi |
3 |
| Garfield High School |
public |
9-12 |
1.44 mi |
3 |
| San Diego High School of Business and Leadership |
public |
9-12 |
1.45 mi |
1 |
| San Diego High School |
public |
9-12 |
1.45 mi |
6 |
| Alba School |
public |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 |
1.47 mi |
1 |
| East Village High |
public |
9-12 |
1.54 mi |
10 |
| Cherokee Point Elementary School |
public |
K-5 |
1.57 mi |
3 |
| Edison Elementary School |
public |
K-5 |
1.58 mi |
7 |
| Sherman Elementary School |
public |
K-5 |
1.70 mi |
4 |
| Hamilton Elementary School |
public |
K-5 |
1.70 mi |
8 |
| Joyner Elementary School |
public |
K-5 |
1.71 mi |
4 |
| Clark Middle School |
public |
6-8 |
1.87 mi |
2 |
| Trace School |
public |
9-12 |
1.89 mi |
N/A |
| Central Elementary School |
public |
K-5 |
1.90 mi |
4 |
| Wilson Middle School |
public |
6-8 |
1.93 mi |
3 |
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Price |
Beds |
Baths |
Sq Ft |
Status |
| 1958 32nd St |
$1,849,000 |
3 |
2 |
1,589 |
Active |
| 1928 Howard |
$1,825,000 |
3 |
3 |
1,710 |
Active |
| 3090 Hawthorn |
$1,999,999 |
5 |
2 |
1,826 |
Active |
| 4167 Arizona St |
$1,690,000 |
4 |
1 |
1,204 |
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This listing information is up-to-date as of June 02, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Layne Harrison, (619) 861-5263.