A rare opportunity to own a home along the coveted “Kalmia Loop. ” Offered for the first time in decades and only the second ownership in its history, this 1934 residence is filled with original character, architectural detail and incredible potential, all set against sweeping views of San Diego Bay, the downtown skyline and golf course. From the front porch, enjoy the views before stepping inside to tall coved ceilings, a classic Batchelder fireplace and formal dining room with original 1934 built-ins. The kitchen offers space for eat-in seating and connects to a dedicated laundry room. The home features a primary bedroom with en suite bath, secondary bedroom with adjoining bonus room, and a separate office overlooking the golf course. Outside, the tiered backyard descends toward the golf course with views of the downtown skyline. A finished basement of approximately 400 sf with a separate entrance offers additional flexible space. Additional improvements include dual-pane windows, a 200-amp electrical panel, central forced air and an ABS main plumbing line beneath the home. With its original details, incredible setting and location that rarely becomes available, 2881 Kalmia Pl is a special opportunity to restore and reimagine a distinctive piece of San Diego history.
Single-familyProperty Type
1934Year Built
$1,000Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Evan Tando•DRE #01443545• ANR Finance and Real Estate
North Park, located between Balboa Park and City Heights, is a historic and walkable San Diego neighborhood with a craft-beer corridor and a strong arts scene. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around 30th Street and University Avenue, where indie boutiques, espresso bars, record bins, and patio dining line the blocks. The Observatory North Park anchors the live-music calendar in a restored theater setting. North Park Beer Co. and Fall Brewing Company act as local gathering rooms with rotating taps and street-facing energy. Spanish Revival and Craftsman homes sit on canyon-edged streets, while mid-century apartments cluster near the commercial spine. Morley Field and nearby park trails add green space to the urban grid.
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Market insights
2881 Kalmia Pl · $1,495,000
DAYS ON MARKET
17 days
The average home goes pending in 24 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.4%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$1,495,000
Median sale price in this area is $1,096,403. (27% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
21% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
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Dining
Interior features
Central air conditioning
Forced air heating using natural gas
Bedrooms
Up to 4 possible bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Exterior features
Partial fencing
Lot between approximately 4,000 and 7,499 square feet
Home design
Single-family detached residence
Single-story
Parking
Detached garage
Total of 2 parking spaces (1 garage space)
Construction
Stucco construction
Composition and rolled/hot mop roofing
Utilities
Sewer connected
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Located in the South Park subdivision
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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.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Recreation
Park & open space
Climate risks
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
7 days above 86° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
1/10 Wind Factor
Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
89/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 2881 Kalmia Pl
$1,470,912
$24K under list price of $1.50M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.3M to $1.8M.