SOLD NOV 12, 2025

Off Market Nov 2025 for $830K

$910,560

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,268/mo

•

640

sq ft

4481 Bancroft St, San Diego, CA 92116

About this home

Welcome to the Secret Garden Cottage in Normal Heights- a storybook craftsman where charm and clever design bloom at every turn. Immaculate shiplap walls, stained glass accents and warm wood flooring throughout. Thoughtful details like pocket doors, ceiling fans and a mini split blend character with modern comfort. Two bedrooms, 1 bath and versatile bonus spaces invite endless possibilities- a workshop, yoga studio, office or creative retreat make it as functional as it is delightful and maximizes every inch. Step outside into the lush and private backyard surrounded by mature greenery. Incredible location, just blocks from Adams Avenue's best restaurants, coffee shops, and more!

Single-familyProperty Type

1920Year Built

$1,423Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Ami LeWallen •DRE #01772992 • Red Rhino Realty, Inc.

•619-971-7699 (agent)

•ami@redrhinorealty.com (agent)

Bought with Tiffany Rose •DRE #01317868

•858-900-1205 (agent)

•tiffanymerierose@gmail.com (agent)

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•Source:SDMLS #250038273

Redfin Estimate

$910,560

$81K since sold in November 2025$1,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 3.3% higher than the average sale price ($881K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 16, 2026
$962,000
A
2 beds1 bath728 sq ft
4561 Louisiana St, San Diego, CA 92116
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$860,000
B
2 beds1 bath669 sq ft
2520 Madison Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
SOLD NOV 25, 2025
$947,000
C
2 beds1 bath744 sq ft
3303 Copley Ave, San Diego, CA 92116
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$935,000
D
2 beds1 bath842 sq ft
4383 Swift Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
BOUGHT WITH REDFIN JUN 24, 2026
$799,000
E
2 beds1 bath917 sq ft
4044 Cherokee Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
SOLD MAR 4, 2026
$784,000
F
2 beds1 bath906 sq ft
3055 Suncrest Dr, San Diego, CA 92116

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$2,954/mo

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Market trends in Adams Park, CA

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.6%

+0.6% MoM

Median sale price

$975K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

20d

15 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

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EARLY ACCESS
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4576 Hawley Blvd #5, San Diego, CA 92116
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4 beds4 baths2,481 sq ft
4343 Ridgeway Dr, San Diego, CA 92116
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1 bed1 bath608 sq ft
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HOT HOME
$695,000
2 beds2 baths1,140 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,299,900
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3 beds2 baths1,836 sq ft
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COMING SOON
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3D WALKTHROUGH
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Sale history for 4481 Bancroft St

Date

Event

Price

SDMLS #250038273

Nov 12, 2025

Sold

$830,000

$1,297/sq ft

Oct 30, 2025

Pending

—

Sep 6, 2025

Listed

$869,000

$1,358/sq ft

SDMLS #200018019

May 1, 2020

Sold

$610,000

$953/sq ft

May 1, 2020

Sold

$610,000

$953/sq ft

Apr 24, 2020

Pending

—

Apr 20, 2020

Listed

$549,000

$858/sq ft

Apr 20, 2020

Listed

$549,000

$858/sq ft

+20

Alice in Wonderland probably lived here long ago. 2 bed/1 bath darling in the Heights. Immaculate with Shiplap walls, Board and Batten ceiling, Queen Anne stainglass, repurposed furnishings, cozy from porch thru to backyard, tons of storage, pocketdoors for added space, ceiling fans, mini-split A/C, high end Bosch/Summit appliances. Wood floor. Cleverly designed for maximum use of this gently used Craftsman in Normal Heights, close to shops on Renaissanced Adams Ave. Unique features of this home is: many pieces of furniture are salvaged from all over the world. Bedroom stained glass from Scotland, pocket doors found and refinished like the Old Victorian Door on bathroom, medicine cabinet from architectural salvage center in Belgrade Eastern Europe, bathroom sink was an old cabinet, 20" gas stove/vent from New York, fridge is European from NY, washer/dryer and dishwasher are Bosch, backyard is cobblestone, mini-split A/C is best use of space, as is pocket doors. All doors are specially designed. Home has been well maintained for 27 years. In ground sprinklers. Transportation/freeways are close by. Someone already did all the creative things you love, just move in and relax with the water features front and back. Your own private oasis.. Neighborhoods: Normal Heights Equipment: Dryer, Washer Other Fees: 0 Sewer: Sewer Connected Topography: LL

Public Records

Jun 19, 1998

Sold

$108,000

$169/sq ft

SDMLS #986001112

Jun 15, 1998

Listing Removed

—

Jan 15, 1998

Listed

$109,900

$172/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 17, 1998

Sold

$105,000

$164/sq ft

CRMLS #972001938

Dec 11, 1997

Sold

$50,000

$78/sq ft

Apr 26, 1997

Listed

$61,500

$96/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,907 (+10.4%)

$546,820 + $120,298

$667,118

2024

$8,067 (+2.3%)

$546,820 + $120,298

$667,118

2023

$7,889 (+2.7%)

$536,099 + $117,940

$654,039

2022

$7,679 (+0.7%)

$525,588 + $115,628

$641,216

2021

$7,627 (+304.9%)

$515,283 + $113,361

$628,644

2020

$1,884 (+1.9%)

$505,180 + $111,139

$616,319

2019

$1,849 (+7.0%)

$87,590 + $69,924

$157,514

2018

$1,729 (+2.5%)

$85,873 + $68,553

$154,426

2017

$1,686 (+1.8%)

$82,540 + $65,892

$148,432

2016

$1,656 (+1.6%)

$82,540 + $65,892

$148,432

2015

$1,630 (+1.6%)

$80,922 + $64,600

$145,522

2014

$1,604 (+0.1%)

$78,146 + $62,384

$140,530

2013

$1,602 (+8.5%)

$78,146 + $62,384

$140,530

2012

$1,477 (+2.0%)

$77,793 + $62,103

$139,896

2011

$1,449 (+1.8%)

$76,268 + $60,886

$137,154

2010

$1,424 (−0.3%)

$74,773 + $59,693

$134,466

2009

$1,427 (+3.7%)

$74,215 + $59,247

$133,462

2008

$1,377

$74,392 + $59,388

$133,780

Tax history for 4481 Bancroft St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$8,907 (+10.4%)

$546,820 + $120,298

$667,118

2024

$8,067 (+2.3%)

$546,820 + $120,298

$667,118

2023

$7,889 (+2.7%)

$536,099 + $117,940

$654,039

2022

$7,679 (+0.7%)

$525,588 + $115,628

$641,216

2021

$7,627 (+304.9%)

$515,283 + $113,361

$628,644

2020

$1,884 (+1.9%)

$505,180 + $111,139

$616,319

2019

$1,849 (+7.0%)

$87,590 + $69,924

$157,514

2018

$1,729 (+2.5%)

$85,873 + $68,553

$154,426

2017

$1,686 (+1.8%)

$82,540 + $65,892

$148,432

2016

$1,656 (+1.6%)

$82,540 + $65,892

$148,432

2015

$1,630 (+1.6%)

$80,922 + $64,600

$145,522

2014

$1,604 (+0.1%)

$78,146 + $62,384

$140,530

2013

$1,602 (+8.5%)

$78,146 + $62,384

$140,530

2012

$1,477 (+2.0%)

$77,793 + $62,103

$139,896

2011

$1,449 (+1.8%)

$76,268 + $60,886

$137,154

2010

$1,424 (−0.3%)

$74,773 + $59,693

$134,466

2009

$1,427 (+3.7%)

$74,215 + $59,247

$133,462

2008

$1,377

$74,392 + $59,388

$133,780

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,805 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2020

Sq. Ft.

640

Year built

2020

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

4475310400

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jun 23, 2026.

RS-1-7

MID-CITY:NORMAL HEIGHTS

TAOZ

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

Transit Area Overlay Zone

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Recreation
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 3

Interior

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Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms Possible: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1

Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Has Heating
Heating: Electric

Exterior

Exterior Features
Fencing: Partial
Roof: Composition

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 640.0
# of Stories Total: 1

Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size : 1-3,999 SF
Lot Size Units: Acres

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected

Location

Location Information
Subdivision Name: NORMAL HEIGHTS

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 640
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2,805 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2020
Year Renovated: 2020
County: San Diego County
APN: 4475310400

Home facts updated by county records on Jun 23, 2026

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: San Diego Association of REALTOR

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Adams Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

7/10

Wilson Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi

3/10

Hoover High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

4/10

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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 89° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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San Diego, CA • 92116

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Estimated sale price

$866,000 – $1.05M

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Home values near 4481 Bancroft St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
4493 Bancroft Street, San Diego, CA 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 764 Sq. Ft.	$892,931
4457 Bancroft Street, San Diego, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1250 Sq. Ft.	$1,075,574

Address	Redfin Estimate
4477 Bancroft Street, San Diego, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 976 Sq. Ft.	$969,756
4451 Bancroft Street Unit 12, San Diego, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1504 Sq. Ft.	$1,071,162

Address	Redfin Estimate
4471 Bancroft Street, San Diego, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1002 Sq. Ft.	$878,802
4463 Bancroft Street, San Diego, CA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 978 Sq. Ft.	$1,132,682

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