This classic mid-century home sits high above the street with a huge front yard and patio. Features include a recently remodeled kitchen with granite counters and stainless appliances, hardwood floors throughout, Master BR with en suite bath, central forced air heat and A/C, and a two car attached garage. The totally private backyard is surrounded by new wooden fencing and faces a stunning hillside which is part of the property. This is the coolest home in the area. Like living in the Hollywood Hills!!
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
$732Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Tom Kowalski•DRE #01760310• Coldwell Banker West
•858-354-8704 (agent)
Bought with Knute Brookshier•DRE #01949806• Mission Realty Group
This home has been nicely updated throughout. Attached 2 car garage with laundry hookups inside. Access into the backyard requires passing through a guest bedroom or the garage. Massive trees in the top section of the backyard hover over the...
house. Views of surrounding hills from the living room and the front yard.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
Robert Huls
Redfin Associate agent
Sale history for 9160 Southern Rd
Date
Event
Price
SDMLS #150008833
Apr 9, 2015
Sold
$432,000
$373/sq ft
Mar 11, 2015
Pending
—
Mar 2, 2015
Price Changed
$440,000
$380/sq ft
Mar 2, 2015
Relisted
—
Feb 27, 2015
Pending
—
Feb 25, 2015
Relisted
—
Feb 25, 2015
Pending
—
Feb 18, 2015
Listed
$450,000
$389/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 23, 2013
Sold
$382,000
$330/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 30, 2011
Sold
$304,000
$263/sq ft
SDMLS #1
Oct 19, 2011
Price Changed
$299,000
$258/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 12, 2003
Sold
$381,000
$329/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 25, 2001
Sold
$175,000
$151/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,706 (+3.0%)
$196,136 + $333,435
$529,571
2024
$6,513 (+3.3%)
$192,291 + $326,898
$519,189
2023
$6,307 (+1.6%)
$188,521 + $320,489
$509,010
2022
$6,206 (+1.7%)
$184,825 + $314,205
$499,030
2021
$6,103 (+3.3%)
$181,201 + $308,045
$489,246
2020
$5,906 (+1.1%)
$177,649 + $302,005
$479,654
2019
$5,839 (+1.8%)
$175,828 + $298,909
$474,737
2018
$5,737 (+1.2%)
$172,381 + $293,049
$465,430
2017
$5,667 (+2.7%)
$165,688 + $281,670
$447,358
2016
$5,516 (+8.8%)
$165,688 + $281,670
$447,358
2015
$5,072 (+2.6%)
$162,440 + $276,148
$438,588
2014
$4,943 (+21.0%)
$160,000 + $222,000
$382,000
2013
$4,086 (+3.2%)
$160,000 + $222,000
$382,000
2012
$3,958 (+19.1%)
$132,600 + $177,480
$310,080
2011
$3,325 (+0.9%)
$130,000 + $174,000
$304,000
2010
$3,294 (+0.2%)
$133,000 + $157,000
$290,000
2009
$3,286 (−27.5%)
$133,000 + $157,000
$290,000
2008
$4,535
$133,000 + $157,000
$290,000
Tax history for 9160 Southern Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,706 (+3.0%)
$196,136 + $333,435
$529,571
2024
$6,513 (+3.3%)
$192,291 + $326,898
$519,189
2023
$6,307 (+1.6%)
$188,521 + $320,489
$509,010
2022
$6,206 (+1.7%)
$184,825 + $314,205
$499,030
2021
$6,103 (+3.3%)
$181,201 + $308,045
$489,246
2020
$5,906 (+1.1%)
$177,649 + $302,005
$479,654
2019
$5,839 (+1.8%)
$175,828 + $298,909
$474,737
2018
$5,737 (+1.2%)
$172,381 + $293,049
$465,430
2017
$5,667 (+2.7%)
$165,688 + $281,670
$447,358
2016
$5,516 (+8.8%)
$165,688 + $281,670
$447,358
2015
$5,072 (+2.6%)
$162,440 + $276,148
$438,588
2014
$4,943 (+21.0%)
$160,000 + $222,000
$382,000
2013
$4,086 (+3.2%)
$160,000 + $222,000
$382,000
2012
$3,958 (+19.1%)
$132,600 + $177,480
$310,080
2011
$3,325 (+0.9%)
$130,000 + $174,000
$304,000
2010
$3,294 (+0.2%)
$133,000 + $157,000
$290,000
2009
$3,286 (−27.5%)
$133,000 + $157,000
$290,000
2008
$4,535
$133,000 + $157,000
$290,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
8,700 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1952
Sq. Ft.
1,158
Year built
1952
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
4865710200
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 19, 2026.
R1
Urban Residential Zone
This zone is designed for the more urbanized areas of the city where streets and other public facilities are generally adequate to accommodate a dwelling unit density of seven dwelling units per net acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Mobile home park
Apr 17, 2025 • Final
Alteration
Roofing
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Parking Spaces: 2
# of Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Non-Garage Parking: Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14x12
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Interior Features
Equipment: Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Heating & Cooling
Cooling: Central Forced Air
Heat Source: Natural Gas
Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Garage
Laundry Utilities: Gas
Room Information
Square Feet (Estimated): 1,158
Dining Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
Family Room Dimensions:
Kitchen Dimensions: 12 x 12
Living Room Dimensions: 16 x 18
Breakfast Area, Dining Room/Separate
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction: Stucco, Wood
Fencing: Partial
Building Information
Year Built: 1952
Roof: Composition
Property Information
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Record
Lot Information
Lot Size: 7,500-10,889 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: City/County Records
Land Information
Topography: Level, Steep Slope
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer Connected
Water Information
Meter on Property
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,158
Stories: —
Lot Size: 8,700 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1952
Year Renovated: 1952
County: San Diego County
APN: 4865710200
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 19, 2026
Other
Listing Date Information
Off Market Status Date: 2015-03-02
Around this home
Schools
Northmont Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
4/10
West Hills High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.9mi
9/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
3 days above 98° expected this year, 9 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$806,000 – $975,000
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