5159 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116

2 Beds, 2 Baths, 2124 Sqft

$2,150,000

Sold Price:$2,400,000

Sold Date:06-28-2023


Welcome to the highly desirable north end of Kensington, where history and architectural brilliance converge in this magnificent Historically-Designated Mills Act home. Designed by the renowned and nationally recognized architect Richard Requa, this extraordinary 1926 home proudly stands as the first-ever home built in Kensington Heights as the model home for the last 118-acre plot that was developed in Kensington. The exterior exudes the quintessential Requa signature, featuring impeccable craftsmanship, stunning Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, and captivating details that have stood the test of time. Upon entering the home, you are immediately greeted by the awe-inspiring interior, where every detail tells a story of architectural mastery. The open and flowing floor plan effortlessly connects the living spaces, allowing for comfortable everyday living and elegant entertaining. Hardwood floors, intricately designed ceiling beams, grand windows, and handcrafted finishes create an ambiance that transports you to a bygone era of sophistication. The spacious gourmet kitchen is a culinary enthusiast s dream, boasting top-of-the-line appliances, custom cabinetry, marble countertops and a dreamy pantry space. Retreat to the luxurious primary suite, a sanctuary of serenity and refinement that overlooks the incredible courtyard. With its prestigious Mills-Act designation, this home offers substantial property tax savings. Don t miss your chance to own this extraordinary masterpiece envisioned by the esteemed Richard Requa and the epitome of luxurious living in Kensington.



DETAILED INFORMATION
MLS#:230009628Sold Price:$2,400,000
Sold Date:06-28-2023 Original Price:$2,150,000
List Status:SoldProperty Type:Detached
Parcel Number:440-180-15-00School District:
Days on Market:36Sqft:2124
Complex Name:Sold Price Per Sqft:$1,130
Subdivision:KensingtonStories:1 Story
Community:KensingtonBed:2
Year Built:1926Baths:2
Zoning:SPECIAL ANArch. Style:
Pool:Below GroundLot Size:7,500-10,889 Sf
Spa:Lot Sqft:7575
Exterior:StuccoLot Description:
Floors:Acres:0.17
Roof:Tile/clayAge Restrictions:N/k
Water:Meter On PropertyTopography:Level
Sewer:Sewer ConnectedFireplace:
Fence:FullPets:
Association Name:Assoc Phone:
Association Fee:$0Assoc Includes:
Assoc Fee Paid:Heating:Forced Air Unit
Other Fees:$0Cooling:Central Forced Air
Other Fee Paid:Other Fee Type:
Mello Roos:$0Mello Roose Paid:
Master Bedroom:13x15Family Room:14x18
Bedroom 2:12x13Bedroom 3:
Bedroom 4:Bedroom 5:
Kitchen:13x15Living Room:17x26
Other Room:Miscellaneous:
Additional Land Use:Parking:Detached
Boat Facilities:Security:
Guest House: Patio:
Frontage:Telecommunications:
Irrigation:Equipment:Disposal
Amenities:Laundry:Laundry Room
Property Management:Property Management Phone:


HOW THIS HOME COMPARES TO NEARBY CURRENTLY FOR SALE
  ADDRESSSUBDIVISIONMARKET DAYSSQFTLIST PRICELIST PSQFT

  4114 HILLDALE ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON62048 $2,099,000$1,025
  5308 PALISADES ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON HEIGHTS212300 $2,595,000$1,128
  5150 BRISTOL ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON793271 $3,195,000$977
  4033 HEMPSTEAD CIR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON132044 $1,949,000$954
  4929 WESTMINSTER TER, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON501933 $2,245,000$1,161
  4315 HILLDALE RD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON HEIGHTS492102 $2,379,500$1,132
  4825 KENSINGTON DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSIGNTON381462 $1,775,000$1,214
  CALL FOR ADDRESS -  , SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON1461996 $2,978,000$1,492
  4811 ALDER DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON313222 $2,695,000$836
  4774 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HTS NORTH OF ADAMS201200 $1,070,000$892
  4510 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON3900 $1,195,000$1,328
  4560 44TH ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115TALMADGE521070 $897,000$838

FOR SALE AVERAGES:42 1,962 $2,089,375$1,081
  5159 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, 92116Kensington362124 $2,150,000$1,012


NEARBY SOLD HOMES PREVIOUS 6 MONTHS FROM LISTING SOLD DATE
  ADDRESSSUBDIVISIONMARKET DAYSSQFTSOLD PRICESOLD PSQFT

   4154 BEDFORD DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON742406$1,900,000$790
   5249 MARLBOROUGH DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116723159$2,350,000$744
   4107 HILLDALE ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON HEIGHTS261568$1,725,000$1,100
   4226 MIDDLESEX DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON922006$2,065,375$1,030
   4196 ROCHESTER, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON792164$2,000,000$924
   4037 HEMPSTEAD CIRCLE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON531359$1,120,000$824
   4240 NORFOLK TERRACE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON383148$3,465,000$1,101
   4917 KENSINGTON DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON542840$2,211,800$779
   4250 BIONA PLACE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON361481$1,371,000$926
   4806 SUSSEX DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON331527$1,600,000$1,048
   4825 KENSINGTON DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON691555$1,550,000$997
   4865 39TH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116921700$1,200,000$706
   4327 ARGOS DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON551273$1,225,000$962
   4899 CIRCLE DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS14804$930,000$1,157
   4854 CIRCLE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116341542$1,407,500$913
   4858 E. ALDER DR.,, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON351544$1,550,000$1,004
   4385 ALDER DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON341032$1,180,000$1,143
   5073 EAST MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS561056$760,000$720
   4643 KENSINGTON DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON491320$1,425,000$1,080
   4313 ADAMS AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON362734$1,976,500$723
   4956 E MOUNTAIN VIEW DR., SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS43792$950,000$1,199
   4762 MOUNTAIN VIEW DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS37838$969,000$1,156
   4672 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116211023$1,020,875$998
   4615 VISTA ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON331460$1,550,000$1,062
   4202 MADISON AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON631364$1,100,000$806
   4668 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 9211628739$930,000$1,258
   4984 MANSFIELD ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS35962$960,000$998
   4214 COPELAND PL, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON421055$1,030,000$976
   4562 TALMADGE DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON291565$1,585,000$1,013
   4538 EDGEWARE ROAD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON341432$1,390,000$971
   4919 HAWLEY BLVD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116ADAMS NORTH511568$1,295,000$826
   4560 VISTA STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON131325$1,395,000$1,053
   4560 VISTA STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON161325$1,481,000$1,118
   4545 TERRACE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON972029$1,300,000$641
   4558 VAN DYKE AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON291586$1,450,000$914
   4565 38TH ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS113628$804,000$1,280
   4527 COPELAND AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116BAJA SUR01178$1,110,000$942
   4525 VISTA STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON341644$1,612,500$981
   4574 44TH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92115TALMADGE85945$925,000$979
   5028 34TH ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS24960$905,000$943
   3821 MADISON AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS391063$925,000$870
   4518 39TH ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS19970$1,030,000$1,062
   4763 HAWLEY BLVD, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS361939$1,790,000$923
   4673 35TH ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS121975$940,000$964
   4487 CENTRAL AVE, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116KENSINGTON471462$1,010,000$691
   5151 34TH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS462084$1,428,000$685
   4517 38TH ST, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS25680$680,000$1,000
   5163 34TH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116NORMAL HEIGHTS432044$1,610,000$788
   4461 42ND STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116311829$1,265,790$692
   4837 34TH STREET, SAN DIEGO, CA 92116237742$980,000$1,321

SOLD AVERAGES:50 1,488 $1,368,667$956




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Listing Provided Courtesy of: Patrick H Mercer, Keller Williams La Jolla.

Listing sold by: Patrick H Mercer, Keller Williams La Jolla.

Data Updated October 31 2024 16:15:21

Listing Last Modified:06-28-2023 21:35:32


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