About This Home

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 4205 Alder in San Diego, CA is listed for $1,600,000 ($1,158 per sqft). Built in 1927, the home offers 1,382 sqft of living space on a 0.12 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1927
  • 0.12 acre lot
  • 3 parking spaces

Property Details

1 story
2 full
1-car garage
1927

Amenities

A/C
Listing Description

Tucked into highly desirable Kensington, North of Adams. Casa de Bleu is a 1927 Spanish Revival home blending historic charm with thoughtful modern upgrades. Behind a private courtyard gate on a sun-drenched corner lot, its turreted entry, crowned with a Moroccan lantern, opens to a dramatic formal living room with a whitewashed brick fireplace and large picture windows that flood the space with natural light.

Original hardwood floors run throughout, adding warmth at every turn. The kitchen has been tastefully remodeled to complement the home's vintage appeal, with marble countertops, open shelving, a professional stainless range, a glass-door Sub-Zero refrigerator, and a sunny breakfast nook, plus French doors to the courtyard for easy indoor-outdoor entertaining.

The primary suite is its own retreat, with French doors to a private Juliet balcony overlooking the courtyard with a bath in marble and classic black-diamond tile. The backyard is a true retreat: at its heart, a custom-built outdoor fireplace adds warmth and ambiance to evenings under the stars, while a covered, Saltillo-tiled loggia shaded by sign

ature striped awnings is perfect for al fresco dining, with multiple terraces wrapped in mature palms. A detached garage at the rear is accessed from the side street for added privacy and ease. Just blocks from vibrant Adams Avenue and Kensington Village, enjoy the historic Ken Cinema, trendy cafes, local shops, and popular restaurants. Enjoy the charm of North Kensington and the walkable lifestyle it provides!

Monthly Cost Estimate

$8,557/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,157
Interest$6,933
Insurance$467

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

4205 Alder

San Diego, CA 92116

KENSINGTON

Property Details

Heating

Floor FurnaceForced Air

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

DishwasherRange/Oven

Questions & Answers

This 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single family at 4205 Alder is listed at $1,600,000 ($1,158/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $8,557 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1927, 0.12 acre lot, 3 parking spaces.

This property is listed by Joseph A Acosta.

JA

Joseph A Acosta

License 02036760

Agent at Keller Williams San Diego Metro

Listed by Keller Williams San Diego Metro · Broker phone: (619) 233-5935 · View on Broker Site · Broker website

MLS# 260025365· Source: San Diego MLS· 6 days on PropertySimple

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4205 Alder, San Diego, CA 92116

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