This Charming Bay Park home comes with a truly sought after permitted 18' X 20' detached Studio/Guest room. Large back yard boasts the second biggest Plumera tree in San Diego. Good investment property just two blocks from USD. Possible Potential Ocean and bay views with added second floor. Easy freeway access. Short drive to bay, downtown and airport. Great Bay Park/Overlook Heights neighborhood. Will close quickly!
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
5,168 sq ftLot Size
$1,206Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Frank Powell•DRE #01468779• Discovery Property Group Inc
•858-361-2488 (agent)
•powellhomes@gmail.com (agent)
Listed by Mark Powell•DRE #01429020• Discovery Property Group Inc
Bought with Frank Powell•DRE #01468779• Discovery Property Group Inc
This Charming Bay Park home comes with a truly sought after permitted 18' X 20' detached Studio/Guest room. Large back yard boasts the second biggest Plumera tree in San Diego. Good investment property just two blocks from USD. Possible Potential Ocean and bay views with added second floor. Easy freeway access. Short drive to bay, downtown and airport. Great Bay Park/Overlook Heights neighborhood. Will close quickly! Neighborhoods: Overlook Heights Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL
Public Records
Apr 6, 2009
Sold
$503,000
$470/sq ft
SDMLS #1
Mar 13, 2009
Price Changed
$449,000
$420/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,217 (+9.0%)
$617,186 + $257,775
$874,961
2024
$10,288 (+2.4%)
$605,085 + $252,721
$857,806
2023
$10,049 (+2.7%)
$593,221 + $247,766
$840,987
2022
$9,780 (+0.7%)
$581,590 + $242,908
$824,498
2021
$9,712 (+1.2%)
$570,187 + $238,146
$808,333
2020
$9,593 (+9.1%)
$559,007 + $233,477
$792,484
2019
$8,792 (+32.5%)
$553,276 + $231,083
$784,359
2018
$6,637 (+2.5%)
$542,428 + $175,572
$718,000
2017
$6,478 (+1.7%)
$421,633 + $136,474
$558,107
2016
$6,372 (+1.5%)
$421,633 + $136,474
$558,107
2015
$6,277 (+1.6%)
$413,366 + $133,799
$547,165
2014
$6,177 (+2.1%)
$399,182 + $129,209
$528,391
2013
$6,047 (+6.4%)
$399,182 + $129,209
$528,391
2012
$5,685 (+1.9%)
$389,592 + $126,103
$515,695
2011
$5,579 (+1.8%)
$389,592 + $126,103
$515,695
2010
$5,481 (+9.9%)
$381,953 + $123,631
$505,584
2009
$4,989 (+1,146.0%)
$379,099 + $122,708
$501,807
2008
$400
$360,000 + $90,000
$450,000
Tax history for 1537 Monitor Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,217 (+9.0%)
$617,186 + $257,775
$874,961
2024
$10,288 (+2.4%)
$605,085 + $252,721
$857,806
2023
$10,049 (+2.7%)
$593,221 + $247,766
$840,987
2022
$9,780 (+0.7%)
$581,590 + $242,908
$824,498
2021
$9,712 (+1.2%)
$570,187 + $238,146
$808,333
2020
$9,593 (+9.1%)
$559,007 + $233,477
$792,484
2019
$8,792 (+32.5%)
$553,276 + $231,083
$784,359
2018
$6,637 (+2.5%)
$542,428 + $175,572
$718,000
2017
$6,478 (+1.7%)
$421,633 + $136,474
$558,107
2016
$6,372 (+1.5%)
$421,633 + $136,474
$558,107
2015
$6,277 (+1.6%)
$413,366 + $133,799
$547,165
2014
$6,177 (+2.1%)
$399,182 + $129,209
$528,391
2013
$6,047 (+6.4%)
$399,182 + $129,209
$528,391
2012
$5,685 (+1.9%)
$389,592 + $126,103
$515,695
2011
$5,579 (+1.8%)
$389,592 + $126,103
$515,695
2010
$5,481 (+9.9%)
$381,953 + $123,631
$505,584
2009
$4,989 (+1,146.0%)
$379,099 + $122,708
$501,807
2008
$400
$360,000 + $90,000
$450,000
*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
Beds
2
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1942
Sq. Ft.
1,329
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
San Diego County
APN
4362710500
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 20, 2026.
RS-1-7
LINDA VISTA
PIOZ- CAMPUS-IMPACT
Residential-Single Unit Zone
The purpose of the RS zones is to provide appropriate regulations for the development of single dwelling units that accommodate a variety of lot sizes and residential dwelling types and which promote neighborhood quality, character, and livability. It is intended that these zones provide for flexibility in development regulations that allow reasonable use of property while minimizing adverse impacts to adjacent properties.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Garage Parking Spaces: 1
# of Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
Garage Type: Attached
Non-Garage Parking: Driveway, Deck
Interior
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 18X12
Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 11 x 13
Bedroom 4 Dimensions:
Bedroom 5 Dimensions:
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces(s): 1
Fireplace Information: Fireplace in Family Room, Patio/Outdoors, Bonus Room, Guest House
Interior Features
Bathtub
Equipment: Disposal, Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Cooking
Drywall Interior
Flooring: Wood
Heating & Cooling
Heat Source: Electric
Heat Equipment: Fireplace
Laundry Information
Laundry Location: Garage
Laundry Utilities: Electric, Gas
Room Information
Square Feet (Estimated): 1,070
Extra Room 1 Dimensions:
Extra Room 2 Dimensions:
Extra Room 3 Dimensions:
Breakfast Area Dimensions:
Dining Room Dimensions: 8 x 7
Family Room Dimensions:
Kitchen Dimensions: 7 x 13
Living Room Dimensions: 17 x 11
Basement, Guest/Maid Room, Storage Room, Utility Room, Art Studio
Exterior
Exterior Features
Construction: Stucco
Fencing: Partial
Patio: Awning-Covered Porch, Slab
Guest House
Building Information
Cottage
Year Built: 1942
Assessor
Repairs Cosmetic
Total Stories: 1
Roof: Composition
Guest House Information
Is Detached
Property Information
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Residential Sub-Category: Detached
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor Record
Pets Allowed
Known Restrictions: CC&R's
Unit Location: Detached
Sign on Property: Yes
Property Features
Storm Drains, Street Lighting, Urban
Lot Information
# of Acres (Approximate): 0.01
Frontage Dimensions in Ft.: 50
Lot Dimensions (Approximate): 50 x 103
Lot Size: 4,000-7,499 Sq. Ft.
Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
Public Street
View: Peek-A-Boo
Land Information
Irrigation: Automatic, Sprinklers
Topography: Level
Financial
Lease / Rental Information
Pets Allowed
Utilities
Utility Information
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected