For Sale: 4860 Marlborough Drive, San Diego, CA 92116. 3-bedroom 2-bath, 1836 sf, 1925 North Kensington $2,095,000 begin new search
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Overview

Just steps from the charming cafés, boutiques, and restaurants of Kensington Village, this beautifully restored 1925 Spanish Revival blends timeless architectural character with exceptional modern craftsmanship. Rich in original charm yet thoughtfully reimagined inside and out, the home showcases restored hardwood floors, designer lighting, handcrafted details, and abundant natural light throughout. The elegant formal living room is centered around a beautiful electric fireplace, while the spacious family room opens through French doors to a private patio, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living. The custom kitchen features bespoke cabinetry, striking Nouvel Lustral Crystal Bookmatch Quartzite countertops, Durango Travertine and Statuario Marble flooring, and a professional-grade KitchenAid appliance suite. The spa-inspired primary suite offers a luxurious retreat with a soaking tub, oversized walk-in shower, dual vanity, designer finishes, and a skylight that fills the space with natural light. Beyond its stunning finishes, the home has been extensively upgraded with a fully engineered foundation retrofit, new electrical and plumbing systems, dual-zone high-efficiency HVAC, tankless water heater, comprehensive roofing improvements, restored and new windows, a new garage door, and fully permitted structural improvements with final City approval. Combining historic character, modern performance, and an unbeatable location just moments from Kensington Village, this is a rare opportunity to own one of the neighborhood's finest Spanish homes.

Address 4860 Marlborough Drive

San Diego, CA 92116
Listing Status Active
Asking Price $2,095,000
On Market Date $2,095,000 @ 2026-08-04
Listed / On-Market Entered 2026-08-04T10:35:21Z
Original Entry 2026-08-04T10:28:48Z
Rooms
Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, Laundry, Bonus Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room, Primary Bathroom
Square Footage 1836 sf
Bedrooms 3
Full Bathrooms 2
Location
Directions Cross Street: Alder & E Canterbury.
Market Area 92116 - Normal Heights
Neighborhood North Kensington
School District Not Listed
Ownership
Age Restriction 0
Property Type
Mello-Roos Fee $0
HOA Fee $0
Public Records
County San Diego
Assessor Parcel# 4405112200
Zoning R-1:SINGLE
Geographic Areas

Airport Compatibility Zone: Montgomery Field

Community College District: San Diego CC

School District: San Diego Unified

Zip Code: 92116

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
Exterior
Style Single Family Residence
Material Not Listed
Lot Size ~ 5,989 sf
Fencing Partial
Topography Not Listed
Roof Spanish Tile, Flat
Swimming Pool None
Exclusive Yard 1
Parking
Concrete
Total Spaces: 6
Garage Spaces: 2
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 - 4.00
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Features
Year Built 1925
Laundry Location Gas Dryer Hookup,Individual Room,Electric Dryer Hookup
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling Central Air
Heating Fireplace(s), Natural Gas, Forced Air, Combination
Fireplaces Family Room (1)
Additional Parcels No
Appliances Yes
Assessments No
Association No
Association Fee 2 0
Attached Garage No
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Carport Spaces 0
Construction Materials Stucco
Cooling Yes
Eating Area Dining Room
Heating Yes
Land Lease No
Laundry Yes
Levels Two
Living Area Source Assessor
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 No
Pool Private No
Property Attached No
Sprinklers No
View Yes
Well Depth 0
Well Gallons Per Minute 0
Well Pump Horsepower 0
Well Report No
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Property Tax estimate of 1% of listing price does not include local voter-approved bonds/assessments, supplemental taxes for new construction or ownership changes, extra local fees, etc.
Listing Source
Platform CRMLS
AOR San Diego
MLS Number 260018989SD
Courtesy of Keller Williams La Jolla
Listing Agent Patrick Mercer