Charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offering comfort, character, and a functional floor plan. The inviting living area flows seamlessly into the dining and kitchen spaces, making everyday living and entertaining a breeze. Spacious bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests, or a home office, while the convenient half bath adds extra functionality. The backyard offers plenty of room to relax, garden, or create your ideal outdoor retreat. Conveniently located near schools, parks, shopping, and dining, this home is a wonderful opportunity for first-time buyers, downsizers, or investors. Don't miss your chance to make this charming property your own!
Hillcrest, located between Balboa Park and Mission Valley, is a walkable and hillside San Diego neighborhood with a café-lined main drag and canyon-edge views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Fifth Avenue and University Avenue, where patios, indie boutiques, and late-night eateries keep the sidewalks busy. Landmark venues like the Hillcrest Farmers Market, Urban MO’s, and the iconic Hillcrest sign act as community touchstones. Spanish Revival bungalows and mid-century apartments share blocks with newer mixed-use buildings along University. Pocket parks and canyon trails stitch the grid to green space. A strong transit spine along University Boulevard links daily errands to the wider city.
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Market insights
1820 Locust Ravine · $330,000
DAYS ON MARKET
35 days
The average home goes pending in 41 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.8%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$330,000
Median sale price in this area is $398,639. (21% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Great Room
Breakfast area
Fireplace
Bathrooms
2 total bathrooms
Kitchen
Range/oven
Dishwasher
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Central heating
Exterior features
Covered patio
Above-ground pool
Lot zoned R1
Home design
Pre-owned stucco home
Parking
1-car garage
Construction
Composition roof
Utilities
Public water
Sewer
Other
Solar: Other (owned/leased status: other)
Occupant type: Owner
Property acreage approximately 0.19 acres
Neighborhood: Hillcrest
Cross street: College Ave.
Directions: Hwy 178 east to Oswell exit, right to College Ave, right to Locust Ravine, go right — property on the left
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This charming property features wood flooring, a kitchen with tile floor and counter top and ample cabinet space. An open dining area, large windows for natural lighting, and endless potential to fit you and your style. The exterior includes a detached two car garage, a patio, large backyard, and lovely mature landscape. Take advantage of this great opportunity and make an offer today! Case# 045-664437
Public Records
Sep 5, 2008
Sold
$127,500
$98/sq ft
GEMLS #28010134
Jul 14, 2008
Delisted
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Jul 14, 2008
Price Changed
$135,000
$104/sq ft
Jun 16, 2008
Listed
$127,500
$98/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 24, 2004
Sold
$185,000
$143/sq ft
GEMLS #24007690
Sep 27, 2004
Price Changed
$180,000
$139/sq ft
Sep 24, 2004
Sold
$185,000
$143/sq ft
Aug 11, 2004
Delisted
—
Aug 2, 2004
Listed
$185,000
$143/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 24, 1999
Sold
$90,000
$69/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1979
Sold
$60,500
$47/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,084 (+2.4%)
$12,555 + $81,637
$94,192
2024
$2,035 (+3.2%)
$12,555 + $81,637
$94,192
2023
$1,972 (+4.7%)
$12,309 + $80,037
$92,346
2022
$1,884 (+5.4%)
$12,309 + $80,037
$92,346
2021
$1,787 (+2.1%)
$11,832 + $76,930
$88,762
2020
$1,751 (+3.4%)
$11,600 + $75,422
$87,022
2019
$1,692 (+2.7%)
$11,482 + $74,649
$86,131
2018
$1,647 (+1.1%)
$11,257 + $73,186
$84,443
2017
$1,629 (+15.1%)
$10,821 + $70,345
$81,166
2016
$1,415 (+0.3%)
$10,821 + $70,345
$81,166
2015
$1,411 (+3.8%)
$10,609 + $68,966
$79,575
2014
$1,360
$10,246 + $66,601
$76,847
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,380 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1953
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,296
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,296
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kern County
APN
12912406009
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jun 18, 2026.
R-1
Low-Density Residential District
The purpose of the Low-density Residential (R-1) district is to designate areas which will be suitable for traditional smaller lot, single-family homes and compatible uses. Maximum density is limited to 10 du per net acre. Typically, the R-1 district will be characterized by the typical single-family subdivision. However, innovative low-intensity projects are allowed in combination with the Cluster (CL) combining district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Other
Infrastructure
Office
Recreation
Communications tower
Agriculture-Cropland
Housing-Mobile home park
Mar 10, 2015 • Final
Residential electrical
Upgrade the electrical panel for a single-family home.
Electrical
Mar 22, 2014 • Final
Residential plumbing
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
10/10 Air Factor
39 unhealthy days expected this year, 45 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bakersfield, CA • 93306
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10 hrs
7.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1820 Locust Ravine
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $299,999 and $332,500.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $300K to $333K.