8357 The Grant Place
8357 The Grant Place
Bonita, CA 91902
$1,500,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,296 Sq. Ft.
$653 / Sq. Ft.
2,296
Sq. Ft.
$653
per Sq. Ft.
Sold 5/15/23
Sold 5/15/23
Description
Historic Home of Ulysses S. Grant, Jr. son of Ulysses Grant, the 18th President of the United States. Build in 1894 and designed by William S. Hebbard, this one of a kind property is located on 2.6 acres of preserved land on a hill overlooking San Miguel Mountain, the Bonita Golf course and the Sweetwater Valley. The historic Grant House has been meticulously renovated and beautifully upgraded with a modern upscale interior while preserving the last century charm, elegance and character. It is subject...Historic Home of Ulysses S. Grant, Jr. son of Ulysses Grant, the 18th President of the United States. Build in 1894 and designed by William S. Hebbard, this one of a kind property is located on 2.6 acres of preserved land on a hill overlooking San Miguel Mountain, the Bonita Golf course and the Sweetwater Valley. The historic Grant House has been meticulously renovated and beautifully upgraded with a modern upscale interior while preserving the last century charm, elegance and character. It is subject to Mills Act Tax Savings! Welcome to The Grant House! The 2,296 square-foot Dutch Colonial Revival home is the former residence of Ulysses S. Grant Jr., son of the 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. The home features four white columns, leaded windows, brick walls, and a 129-year-old 25-foot Moreton Bay Fig tree in the back yard. The Grant House is one of the oldest homes in Bonita, built as a getaway for the son of the 18th U. S. president. It’s a teller of tales going back to its 1894 construction. It is now designated as a Historical Home and benefits from potential Mills Act tax savings. Once one of the most prominent, but now little-remembered, early civic leaders, the younger Grant (nicknamed Buck) had never been to San Diego before he and his family visited in 1893 and decided to stay. Like so many other newcomers at the time, they were seeking a better climate for Buck’s ailing wife, Fannie, and mother, Julia Dent Grant, the President’s widow. Buck’s younger brother Jesse also moved here with his family at the same time. On his arrival here, Buck Grant bought a three-story property at Eighth Avenue and Ash Street and hired noted San Diego architect William S. Hebberd to build the Bonita home in 1894. That same year Jesse Grant commissioned a similar home from Hebberd at Sixth Avenue and Quince Street, across the street from an as-yet undeveloped Balboa Park. Buck Grant took a prominent role in local causes, such as water development and Balboa Park’s development (he chaired the 1915 Panama-California Exposition board), and invested in numerous real estate ventures, most notably the U. S. Grant Hotel that opened in 1910. He died in 1929 and some descendants still live in San Diego County. The Grants sold the house in the 1920s (during Prohibition) to Universal Studios founder Carl Laemmle and his Hollywood friends as a “gentlemen’s retreat”. Mr. Laemmle owned racehorses that ran at Santa Anita. During the off-season, he would stable his horses at the Grant House during the racing season at Caliente Racetrack in Tijuana, Mexico. His horses would be trailered to Caliente. On the return trip, the empty trailers would be filled with booze. Mr. Laemmle hosted lavish parties for the stars of his movies: Clark Gable, John Wayne, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and Charlie Chaplin. Wyatt Earp, who owned a bar and brothel in downtown San Diego was also a frequent guest. Mr. Laemmle brough “wannabe” starlets from Hollywood to The Grant House to “entertain” his gentlemen guests. After several changes in ownership over the years, The Grant House fell into a state of disrepair. A detailed renovation was done by local developers Jeff Phair and Bill Davidson, San Diego’s most awarded homebuilder. The Grant House is now available to a new owner to purchase a piece of San Diego’s history.
- Listed by Leo Gonzalez • DRE #01708425 • Brokerage DRE #02091976 • FOSTER HAMILTON Real Estate Co
Property Details for 8357 The Grant Place
Area
91902 - Bonita
NeighborhoodBonita
CommunityBONITA
View DescriptionMountains/Hills, Valley/Canyon
City Postal IDBONITA (91902)
Cross Street(s)Sweetwater Road
Location
Listing Courtesy of FOSTER HAMILTON Real Estate Co, Leo Gonzalez, DRE #01708425
Sold By FOSTER HAMILTON Real Estate Co, Leo Gonzalez, DRE #01708425
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LISTING UPDATED: 05/16/2023 12:41 PM
Property Details for 8357 The Grant Place
| Status | Sold |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 230002958 |
| Days on Market | 41 |
| Taxes | - |
| HOA Fees | $379 / month |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1894 |
| Lot Size | 2.50 AC / 108,900 SF |
| County | San Diego County |
Location
Listing Courtesy of FOSTER HAMILTON Real Estate Co, Leo Gonzalez, DRE #01708425
Sold By FOSTER HAMILTON Real Estate Co, Leo Gonzalez, DRE #01708425
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Building Information for 8357 The Grant Place
Stories2Year Built1894Building Size-Lot Size2.50 AC / 108,900 SF
Payment Calculator
$8,827 per month
30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest
Principal and Interest
$8,186
Property Taxes
$262
HOA Dues
$379
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Property Information for 8357 The Grant Place
Summary Information
Property and Location
- System ID: 230002958
- Class: RESIDENTIAL
- Residential Styles: Detached
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Levels: 2 Story
- Year Built: 1894
- Street Number Numeric: 8357
- Street Name: The Grant Place
- Age Restrictions: N/K
- Exclusive Use Yard: Yes
- Market Area: South Bay
- Elementary School: Chula Vista Elementary District
- Middle School: Sweetwater Union High School District
- High School: Sweetwater Union High School District
- Middle School URL: http://www.suhsd.k12.ca.us/
- High School URL: http://www.suhsd.k12.ca.us/
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Parking
- Parking Garage: None Known
- Parking Non-Garage: Driveway - Concrete
- Parking Garage Spaces: 0
- Number of Parking Spaces: 4
- Parking for RV: None Known
HOA and Fees
- Home Owner Fees: $379
- Home Owner Total Fees: $4,548
- Home Owners Fee Includes: Gated Community
- Home Owner Fee Reflects: Month
- Home Owner Association: Carriage Hills
- Monthly Total Fees: $379
- CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
- Other Fees: $0
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour Link: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/snd/230002958
Supplement
- Supplement: Welcome to The Grant House! The 2,296 square-foot Dutch Colonial Revival home is the former residence of Ulysses S. Grant Jr., son of the 18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant. The home features four white columns, leaded windows, brick walls, and a 129-year-old 25-foot Moreton Bay Fig tree in the back yard. The Grant House is one of the oldest homes in Bonita, built as a getaway for the son of the 18th U.S. president. It’s a teller of tales going back to its 1894 construction. It is now designated as a Historical Home and benefits from potential Mills Act tax savings. Once one of the most prominent, but now little-remembered, early civic leaders, the younger Grant (nicknamed Buck) had never been to San Diego before he and his family visited in 1893 and decided to stay. Like so many other newcomers at the time, they were seeking a better climate for Buck’s ailing wife, Fannie, and mother, Julia Dent Grant, the President’s widow. Buck’s younger brother Jesse also moved here with his family at the same time. On his arrival here, Buck Grant bought a three-story property at Eighth Avenue and Ash Street and hired noted San Diego architect William S. Hebberd to build the Bonita home in 1894. That same year Jesse Grant commissioned a similar home from Hebberd at Sixth Avenue and Quince Street, across the street from an as-yet undeveloped Balboa Park. Buck Grant took a prominent role in local causes, such as water development and Balboa Park’s development (he chaired the 1915 Panama-California Exposition board), and invested in numerous real estate ventures, most notably the U. S. Grant Hotel that opened in 1910. He died in 1929 and some descendants still live in San Diego County. The Grants sold the house in the 1920s (during Prohibition) to Universal Studios founder Carl Laemmle and his Hollywood friends as a “gentlemen’s retreat”. Mr. Laemmle owned racehorses that ran at Santa Anita. During the off-season, he would stable his horses at the Grant House during the racing season at Caliente Racetrack in Tijuana, Mexico. His horses would be trailered to Caliente. On the return trip, the empty trailers would be filled with booze. Mr. Laemmle hosted lavish parties for the stars of his movies: Clark Gable, John Wayne, Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., and Charlie Chaplin. Wyatt Earp, who owned a bar and brothel in downtown San Diego was also a frequent guest. Mr. Laemmle brough “wannabe” starlets from Hollywood to The Grant House to “entertain” his gentlemen guests. After several changes in ownership over the years, The Grant House fell into a state of disrepair. A detailed renovation was done by local developers Jeff Phair and Bill Davidson, San Diego’s most awarded homebuilder. The Grant House is now available to a new owner to purchase a piece of San Diego’s history.
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heat Equipment: Fireplace, Forced Air Unit
- Heat Source: Natural Gas
- Laundry Location: Closet Full Sized
- Equipment: Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Oven, Gas Stove, Barbecue, Built-In
- Laundry Utilities: Gas
- Optional Bedrooms: 0
- Fireplaces(s): 1
- Fireplace: FP in Living Room
- Approximate Living Space: 2, 000 to 2, 499 SqFt
- Bedrooms Count: 3
- Searchable Rooms: Formal Entry, Kitchen, Living Room
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 11x17
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 11x11
- Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 13x12
Interior Dimensions
- Dining Room Dimensions: 10x7
- Family Room Dimensions: 0
- Kitchen Dimensions: 13x10
- Living Room Dimensions: 22x16
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Brick, Shake Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Fencing: N/K
- Pool: N/K
- Patio: Deck, Wood
- Square Footage: 2296
Property Information
Property and Assessments
- Units in Building: 1
- Total Stories: 2
- Stories in Building: 2
- Elevator: No
- Pets: Allowed w/Restrictions
- Entry Only: No
- Entry: 3+ Steps to Entry: Yes
- Entry Level Unit: 1
- Entry Level Building: 1
- Lot Size: 2+ to 4 AC
- Lot Size Source: Assessor Record
- Boat Facilities: No/Unknown
- Topography: Level
- Zoning: SFR
- Complex/Park: Carriage Hills
- Land Use Code: SFR
- Assessors Parcel Num: 586-052-19-00
Utilities
- Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Phone Connected, Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
- Water District: SWEETWATER AUTHORITY
- Water District URL: www.sweetwater.org
- Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
Multi Family Information
Building Details
- Heating: Natural Gas, Fireplace(s), Forced Air
Property History for 8357 The Grant Place
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 8357 The Grant Place
Taxable ValueLand$155,215Additions$103,477Total$258,692
Tax Record2023$3,143 ($262 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,132 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,132 SqFtLot Size113,691 SqFtStyleMiscellaneous AgriculturalYear Built1930ZoningSPECIAL AND/OCountySAN DIEGOAPN586-052-19-00
Schools near 8357 The Grant Place
This home is within Chula Vista Elementary School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 6 | |||
| Public - | 7 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Charter - | K to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Valley Vista Elementary School PublicK to 6 | ||
Bonita Vista Middle School Public7 to 8 | ||
Bonita Vista Senior High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Discovery Charter School CharterK to 8 |
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