




1040 Johnson, San Diego, CA 92103
This home has everything you are seeking in University Heights! The gorgeous canyon views and beautiful outdoors space will delight your senses. Mature eucalyptus trees frame your vantage to the serene canyon from the bedrooms, kitchen, elevated deck, and back yard areas as birds welcome the day. Originally built in 1914 and renovated in 2014, this home has classic Craftsman charm with a great layout, including a formal dining room with built-in vintage cabinetry, a bright sunroom, and a cozy fireplace. Wainscoting, classic styling, original window framing, and a true front porch make this exactly the adorable and functional home you've been dreaming of! The sparkling fountain in the front yard greets you as you enter your new home. The old-world styling is combined with modern upgrades like remodeled bathrooms, air conditioning, newer hot water heater, and an exquisite kitchen with Viking appliances. The view deck overlooking the canyon was renovated in 2022. You have every convenience, including a large laundry room with newer washer and dryer. The family room has its own kitchenette, so that you can use the downstairs as the perfect guest suite, game room, exercise room, indoor theater, or media room! Biking, strolling, and hiking paths take you all over town to the Farmer's Market, Vermont Street footbridge to Hillcrest, Bankers Hill, Balboa Park, Park West, South Park, North Park, Normal Heights, Kensington and Downtown. Blocks to Trader Joe's, Ralph's, restaurants, cafes, and the new Normal Street Promenade. Do not miss this one; come tour it and fall in love today!
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
2,314
Lot Size
10,419 sqft
Year Built
1914
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
16
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
0
MLS #
260008881SD
Interior Features
Separate Formal Dining Room, Walk In Closets
Fireplace
Gas
Appliances
Six Burner Stove, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Gas Range
Laundry
Laundry Room, See Remarks
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
Total Parking Spaces
3
Open Parking Spaces
3
Parking Features
Concrete, Other
Construction
Other, Unknown
Roof
Composition
Water Source
Public
$0
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Flood Risk
Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone
Wildfire Risk
Moderate — near wildland-urban interface
Heat Risk
Low — moderate summer temperatures
Earthquake Risk
Southern California seismic zone
Based on price, location, and features
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