4596 Vista St

$1,600,000
Price
3
Beds
1,400 Sq. Ft.
$1,143 / Sq. Ft.
1,400
Sq. Ft.
$1,143
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath Spanish Revival treasure, built in 1927, radiates timeless charm and character. From its graceful arches to its hand-crafted details, every corner whispers of a bygone era—lovingly preserved and thoughtfully updated for modern living. Whether you are sipping coffee on the sunlit breakfast nook, hosting friends in the elegant living room or creating memories in the cozy sandstone covered backyard, this home invites you to slow down, savor, and truly feel at home. Interior Features:...This 3-bedroom, 2-bath Spanish Revival treasure, built in 1927, radiates timeless charm and character. From its graceful arches to its hand-crafted details, every corner whispers of a bygone era—lovingly preserved and thoughtfully updated for modern living. Whether you are sipping coffee on the sunlit breakfast nook, hosting friends in the elegant living room or creating memories in the cozy sandstone covered backyard, this home invites you to slow down, savor, and truly feel at home. Interior Features: Vaulted ceilings and gas-burning fireplace Hardwood and tile flooring Granite countertops in a designer kitchen Full suite of appliances: LG Refrigerator, Viking Range/Oven, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer & Dryer, Garbage Disposal Central A/C and forced air heating (gas-powered) Window treatments Exterior & Outdoor Living: Stucco exterior with Spanish tile roof 2 total parking spaces Fenced yard, sprinkler system Multiple outdoor spaces: Patio, Courtyard, Stone covered backyard Level corner lot with drought tolerant landscape Bonus Spaces: Detached garage conversion to a Studio – 272 square feet, perfect for guests or ideal for creative pursuits ( Bathroom and kitchen in the studio are not permitted . Sold as is) Neighborhood Highlights: Located a block away from Adams Ave in the heart of Kensington, one of San Diego’s most beloved historic neighborhoods, this home offers a walkable lifestyle with tree-lined streets, charming cafes, breweries, restaurants and boutique shops. You're just minutes from: Normal Heights – known for its eclectic vibe, music venues, and local eateries University Heights – offering a mix of historic charm and trendy dining spots Talmadge – a quiet, residential enclave with classic architecture and community spirit North Park – a cultural hub with art galleries, craft breweries, and vibrant nightlife Whether you're strolling to dine or exploring nearby parks and farmers markets, this location offers the perfect blend of urban convenience and neighborhood charm.

Property Details for 4596 Vista Street

Architectural Style
Spanish
View
Courtyard
Parking Spaces Total
4
Private Pool
No
Cooling Type
Central Air, Gas
Total Units
1.0
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Estimated
LISTING UPDATED: 11/04/2025 11:22 AM

Property Details for 4596 Vista Street

StatusActive
MLS #FR25220895
Days on Market82
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1927
Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,188 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Dombroski Realty, Brian Dombroski, DRE #01919504
Add your commute

Building Information for 4596 Vista Street

Stories1Year Built1927Building Size-Lot Size0.10 AC / 4,188 SF

Payment Calculator

$8,146 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,906

Property Taxes

$240

HOA Dues

$0

The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.

Property Information for 4596 Vista Street

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 1953
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
  • Tax Lot: 0
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, 32 Inch Or More Wide Doors, Doors - Swing In, No Interior Steps, Parking
  • Disability Access: 2+ Access Exits, 32 inch or more wide doors, Doors - Swing In, No Interior Steps, Other Main Level Modifications
  • Assessments YN: Yes
  • Assessments: Unknown
  • Community Features: Biking, Dog Park, Park, Sidewalks, Street Lights, Urban
  • Community: KENSINGTON
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Water Line to Refrigerator
  • Equipment: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Water Line to Refr
  • Interior Features: Attic Fan, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Copper Plumbing Full, Granite Counters
  • Room Type: All Bedrooms Down, Attic, Bonus Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, See Remarks
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bathroom Features: Bathtub
  • Bedroom Features: All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Bedroom
  • Room Kitchen Features: Granite Counters, Remodeled Kitchen
  • Eating Area: Breakfast Nook, Dining Room
  • Water Heater Features: Gas, Tankless
  • Water Heater Type: Gas, Tankless
  • Laundry: Yes
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Included, Gas Dryer Hookup, Individual Room
  • Laundry Location: Gas
  • Laundry Utilities: Gas
  • Fireplace Features: Living Room, Gas
  • Fireplace Rooms: Gas, Living Room
  • Fireplace: FP in Living Room, Gas
  • Cooling: Central Air, Gas
  • Heating Type: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heat Source: Natural Gas
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Heat Equipment: Forced Air Unit
  • Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
  • Floor Coverings: Tile, Wood
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior Features
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Drapes, Screens, Skylight(s)
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s), Wired for Alarm System
  • Security: Wired for Alarm System
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Drywall Walls, Stucco
  • Exterior Construction: Concrete, Stucco
  • Exterior: Stucco, Concrete
  • Exterior Features: Lighting
  • Roof: Flat, Spanish Tile
  • Entry Location: East
  • Fence: Yes
  • Fence: Wood
  • Fencing: Average Condition, Wood
  • Foundation Details: Combination, Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised
  • Foundation Details: Combination, Concrete Perimeter, Pillar/Post/Pier, Raised
  • Structures: Urban
  • Structure Type: House
  • Other Structures: Urban
  • Property Condition: Turnkey
  • Miscellaneous: Urban
  • View Description: Courtyard
  • Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Front Porch, Stone, Tile
  • Pool Features: None
  • Pool Description: None
  • Pool: N/K
  • Pool Heat: N/K
  • Spa Features: None
  • Spa Heat: N/K
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot, Front Yard, Landscaped, Park Nearby, Sprinklers In Front, Sprinklers Timer
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Direction Faces: East
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Levels: One
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
  • Electric: Standard
  • Water Source: Public
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Yes
  • Parking Garage: Converted Garage
  • Uncovered Spaces: 2
  • Open Other Spaces Total: 2
  • Parking Non-Garage: Converted
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Garage: Converted
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Converted Garage, Concrete, Driveway Level
Property / Structure Info
  • Builders Tract Name: Kensington
  • Builders Tract Code: Kensington
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean/Spanish
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 4596 Vista Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #FR25220895MR

$1,600,000
Sep 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #FR25220895

$1,600,000
Sep 19, 2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #FR25220895

$1,600,000
May 25, 2018

Sold

CRMLS #180020929

$980,000
May 25, 2018

Sold

SDMLS #180020929

$980,000
May 15, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #622319457

$980,000

+4.3% / yr

Apr 26, 2018

Pending

SDMLS #180020929

Apr 26, 2018

Pending

CRMLS #180020929

Apr 21, 2018

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #180020929

$995,000
Apr 21, 2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #180020929

$995,000
Jan 27, 2017

Sold

CRMLS #170001161

$905,000
Jan 27, 2017

Sold

SDMLS #170001161

$905,000
Jan 13, 2017

Pending

CRMLS #170001161

Jan 13, 2017

Pending

SDMLS #170001161

Jan 6, 2017

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #170001161

$950,000
Jan 6, 2017

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #170001161

$950,000
Apr 30, 2014

Sold

CRMLS #140012461

$803,000
Apr 30, 2014

Sold

SDMLS #140012461

$803,000
Apr 30, 2014

Sold

CLAW #140012461SD

$803,000
Mar 26, 2014

Pending

SDMLS #140012461

Mar 26, 2014

Pending

CLAW #140012461SD

Mar 26, 2014

Pending

CRMLS #140012461

Mar 6, 2014

Listed (Active)

CLAW #140012461SD

$839,000
Mar 6, 2014

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #140012461

$839,000
Mar 6, 2014

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #140012461

$839,000
Sep 30, 2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #121303898

$530,000
Sep 30, 2003

Sold

CRMLS #36037539

$530,000
Jul 7, 2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #36037539

$495,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/19/2025

Listed (Active)

CLAW #FR25220895MR

$1,600,000
09/19/2025

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #FR25220895

$1,600,000
09/19/2025

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #FR25220895

$1,600,000
05/25/2018

Sold

CRMLS #180020929

$980,000
05/25/2018

Sold

SDMLS #180020929

$980,000
05/15/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #622319457

$980,000

+4.3% / yr

04/26/2018

Pending

SDMLS #180020929

04/26/2018

Pending

CRMLS #180020929

04/21/2018

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #180020929

$995,000
04/21/2018

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #180020929

$995,000
01/27/2017

Sold

CRMLS #170001161

$905,000
01/27/2017

Sold

SDMLS #170001161

$905,000
01/13/2017

Pending

CRMLS #170001161

01/13/2017

Pending

SDMLS #170001161

01/06/2017

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #170001161

$950,000
01/06/2017

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #170001161

$950,000
04/30/2014

Sold

CRMLS #140012461

$803,000
04/30/2014

Sold

SDMLS #140012461

$803,000
04/30/2014

Sold

CLAW #140012461SD

$803,000
03/26/2014

Pending

SDMLS #140012461

03/26/2014

Pending

CLAW #140012461SD

03/26/2014

Pending

CRMLS #140012461

03/06/2014

Listed (Active)

CLAW #140012461SD

$839,000
03/06/2014

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #140012461

$839,000
03/06/2014

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #140012461

$839,000
09/30/2003

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #121303898

$530,000
09/30/2003

Sold

CRMLS #36037539

$530,000
07/07/2003

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #36037539

$495,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 4596 Vista Street

Taxable ValueLand$227,563Additions-Total$227,563
Tax Record2025$2,875 ($240 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size2,342 SqFtStyleResidentialZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN465-375-24-00

Schools near 4596 Vista Street

This home is within San Diego Unified School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Franklin Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lewis Middle School
Public6 to 8

Wilson Middle School
Public6 to 8

Patrick Henry High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

Similar Homes

Similar Sold Homes

4596 Vista Street is a single family home for sale in San Diego, CA 92116. This property was listed for sale on September 19, 2025 by Dombroski Realty, it's currently listed at $1,600,000. It has been on the market for a total of 82 days and was last sold on May 25, 2018. This listing's school district is San Diego Unified School District. Nearby schools include Franklin Elementary School, Lewis Middle School and Wilson Middle School. 4596 Vista Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,400 sqft single family home built in 1927.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Listing Courtesy of Dombroski Realty, Brian Dombroski, DRE #01919504

This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. You should rely on this information only to decide whether or not to further investigate a particular property. BEFORE MAKING ANY OTHER DECISION, YOU SHOULD PERSONALLY INVESTIGATE THE FACTS (e.g. square footage and lot size) with the assistance of an appropriate professional. You may use this information only to identify properties you may be interested in investigating further. All uses except for personal, non-commercial use in accordance with the foregoing purpose are prohibited. Redistribution or copying of this information, any photographs or video tours is strictly prohibited. This information is derived from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) service provided by SDMLS®. Displayed property listings may be held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent responsible for this display. The information and any photographs and video tours and the compilation from which they are derived is protected by copyright. Compilation © 2025 SDMLS®, Inc.