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Discover your private retreat in San Diego’s beloved Kensington neighborhood. This charming Spanish ranch offers 2 beds, 2 baths and a generous, private lot designed for both comfort and lifestyle. The Inside is a warm and inviting formal living room featuring a cozy fireplace adorned with original Batchelder tile, seamlessly flowing into the formal dining area complete with custom lighting, French doors, and custom built in cabinetry with library ladder. The thoughtfully renovated kitchen showcases designer cabinetry, a wine fridge, and bar seating, all overlooking a comfortable family room—ideal for both entertaining and daily living. The renovated primary bathroom offers a spa-inspired experience with a relaxing steam shower, designed for everyday modern luxury. Outdoors, the home truly shines. The covered patio opens to a resort-style backyard with a heated pool / spa, dry sauna, outdoor shower, and lush, mature landscaping. A private detached casita below offers the perfect space for exercise or a creative studio. Enjoy your own fruit garden with mature lime, avocado, lemon, nectarine, and tangerine trees. Timeless character remains with original windows and stucco (some thoughtfully restored), while tech upgrades include a SimpliSafe security system and app-controlled pool and lighting. The property includes an ADU conversion option, offering an exceptional opportunity for additional space or potential rental income. This is Kensington living at its finest—where charm, privacy, and lifestyle come together effortlessly near Adams Avenue eateries + shops.
| Address |
4209 Alder Dr
San Diego, CA 92116 |
| Listing Status | Active |
| Asking Price | $1,895,000 |
| Original Listing | $2,200,000 @ 2026-02-06 |
| Property Condition | Updated/Remodeled |
| Off-Market Date | 2026-02-12T09:25:34Z |
| Square Footage | 1588 sf |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Directions | From I-15, take Adams Ave East, Left onto Marlborough Dr, Right on Alder Drive. The property is on your right. Cross Street: Marlborough Drive. |
| Market Area | 92116 - Normal Heights |
| Neighborhood | Kensington |
| Complex | Kensington |
| School District | Not Listed |
| Age Restriction | 0 |
| Property Type | |
| Mello-Roos Fee | $0 |
| HOA Fee | $0 |
| County | San Diego |
| Assessor Parcel# | 4653001300 |
| Zoning | R-1:SINGLE |
| Geographic Areas |
Airport Compatibility Zone: Montgomery Field Community College District: San Diego CC |
| Highway Locator |
East of I-15 East of I-5 South of I-8 East of I-805 East of SR-163 South of SR-52 South of SR-56 South of SR-78 |
| Ocean Distance | 8.0 miles |
| Style | Single Family Residence |
| Material | Not Listed |
| Lot Size | ~ 10,250 sf |
| Fencing | Wood |
| Topography | Not Listed |
| Roof | Flat |
| Swimming Pool | In Ground, Private, Heated, Gas Heat |
| Patio | Front Porch |
| Exclusive Yard | 1 |
| Parking |
Garage
Garage - Single Door
Garage Faces Front
Driveway
Total Spaces: 3
Garage Spaces: 1
Non-Garage Spaces:
0 -
2.00
|
| View | Not Listed |
| Year Built | 1927 (source: Assessor) |
| Laundry Location | Inside,Gas Dryer Hookup,Electric Dryer Hookup |
| Elevator | Not Listed |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Heating | Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Forced Air |
| Fireplaces | Gas,Wood Burning (1) |
| Additional Parcels | No |
| Appliances | Yes |
| Assessments | Yes |
| Association | No |
| Association Fee 2 | 0 |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 0 |
| Carport Spaces | 0 |
| Construction Materials | Stucco |
| Cooling | Yes |
| Heating | Yes |
| Land Lease | No |
| Laundry | Yes |
| Levels | One |
| Living Area Source | Assessor |
| Lot Features | Sprinklers In Front, Sprinkler System, Sprinklers In Rear |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 0 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 0 |
| New Construction | No |
| Number Of Units Total | 0 |
| Number Remotes | 0 |
| Parking | Yes |
| Patio | Yes |
| Pool Private | Yes |
| Property Attached | No |
| Sprinklers | Yes |
| View | No |
| Well Depth | 0 |
| Well Gallons Per Minute | 0 |
| Well Pump Horsepower | 0 |
| Well Report | No |
| Platform | CRMLS |
| AOR | San Diego |
| MLS Number | 260003016SD |
| Courtesy of | Native |
| Listing Agent | Jessica Foote |
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