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Set behind the gates of an intimate Hillcrest community, this light-filled residence delivers the rare combination of architectural character, privacy, and unbeatable urban convenience. Soaring vaulted ceilings create an immediate sense of volume and drama, while updated vinyl windows flood the interiors with natural light throughout the day. The living space centers around a beautiful fireplace and leads to a private patio designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, a separate balcony retreat offers the perfect place to unwind after a busy day. Freshly updated with new flooring in most spaces and interior paint, the home also features central HVAC, in-unit washer and dryer, a private garage, and the highly sought-after benefit of no neighbors above. Located just moments from Balboa Park and within walking distance to some of San Diego’s best restaurants, cafés, nightlife, and shopping, this is elevated Hillcrest living with easy freeway access and exceptional convenience. A rare opportunity to own a stylish, move-in ready residence in one of San Diego’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
| Address |
1442 Essex
Unit# 4 San Diego, CA 92103 |
| Listing Status | ACTIVE |
| Asking Price | $599,000 |
| On Market Date | $699,000 @ May 13, 2026 |
| Square Footage | 913 sf |
| Flooring | Laminate |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Bathrooms Total Integer | 2 |
| Beds | 2 |
| Eating Area | Area |
| Est SF | 913 |
| Full Bathrooms | 1 |
| Laundry YN | 1 |
| Living Area Source | Assessor |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 0 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 0 |
| Half Bathrooms | 1 |
| Rooms Total | 0 |
| Serchbl Rms | Primary Bedroom,Entry,All Bedrooms Up,Kitchen,Living Room |
| Tot Bds | 0 |
| Address | 1442 Essex |
| Addr Number | 1442 |
| Addr Street | Essex |
| Add Srch Num | 1442 |
| City | San Diego |
| Cmplx | Essex Place |
| Dir | Cross Street: Richmond St.. |
| Geo Latitude | 32.74772253 |
| Geo Longitude | -117.15026836 |
| Geo Match Code | 0 |
| Geo Matched Method | 0 |
| Geo Quality | 0 |
| Geo Zoom Level | 0 |
| Market Area | 92103 - Mission Hills |
| Neighborhd | Hillcrest |
| State | CA |
| Un Sp Num | 4 |
| Waterfront YN | No |
| Zip | 92103 |
| Assessments YN | 0 |
| Association Dues 2 | 0 |
| Association Fee2 | 0 |
| Association Fee Frequency | Monthly |
| Association YN | 1 |
| HOA Fee | $500.00 |
| Electric Expense | 0 |
| Fuel Expense | 0 |
| Gross Income | 0 |
| Insurance Expense | 0 |
| Land Lease YN | No |
| Lease Amount | 0 |
| Maintenance Expense | 0 |
| Manager Expense | 0 |
| Net Operating Income | 0 |
| Other Expense | 0 |
| Professional Management Expense | 0 |
| Tax Annual Amount | $0.00 |
| Tax Year | 0 |
| Trash Expense | 0 |
| Water Sewer Expense | 0 |
| Seller Consider Concession YN | 0 |
| Concessions Amount | 0 |
| Sold Price | 0 |
| Cmplx Units | 6 |
| Ent Stps | 1 |
| Excl Yrd | 1 |
| Fencing | Excellent Condition |
| Lot SFApx | 6692.00 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.1536 |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Patio YN | 0 |
| Pool | None |
| Pool Private YN | 0 |
| Property Attached YN | Yes |
| Roof | Composition |
| Spa | 0 |
| Style | Townhouse |
| Total Stories | 2 |
| Lot Size Area | 6692 |
| Horse YN | No |
| Attached Garage YN | No |
| Carport Spaces | 0 |
| Number Remotes | 0 |
| Parking Features | Garage - Single Door,Garage Door Opener |
| Parking Garage Spaces | 1 |
| Parking Non Garage | 0.00 |
| Parking Total | 1 |
| Parking YN | 1 |
| Garage YN | No |
| Carport YN | No |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 0 |
| Basement YN | No |
| Additional Parcels YN | No |
| Appliances | Electric Oven,Free-Standing Range,Electric Cooktop,Ice Maker,Refrigerator,Electric Range,Disposal,Dishwasher,Trash Compactor,Microwave,Electric Cooking |
| Appliances YN | 1 |
| Asctn Amnts | Insurance,Water,Hot Water,Sewer,Trash,Pest Control,Maintenance Grounds |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Cooling YN | 1 |
| Fireplace | 1 |
| Flor Cvrngs | Laminate |
| FP | Living Room |
| Heat Eqpmnt | Fireplace(s),Electric,Forced Air |
| Heating YN | 1 |
| Keyword | 0 |
| Landry Lctn | Electric Dryer Hookup |
| Levels | Two |
| New Construction YN | No |
| Number Of Units Total | 0 |
| Sprinklers YN | 0 |
| View YN | 0 |
| Well Depth | 0 |
| Well Gallons Per Minute | 0 |
| Well Pump Horsepower | 0 |
| Well Report YN | 0 |
| Yr Blt | 1,984 |
| Yr Built Src | Assessor |
| Assoc ID | San Diego |
| LA1 First Nm | Agne |
| LA1 Last Nam | Isidro |
| Timeline | Notes |
|---|---|
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| County | San Diego |
| Assessor Parcel# | 4521911804 |
| Zoning | R-1:SINGLE |
| Geographic Areas |
Community College District: San Diego CC |
| Highway Locator |
West of I-15 East of I-5 South of I-8 West of I-805 East of SR-163 South of SR-52 South of SR-56 South of SR-78 |
| Ocean Distance | 5.0 miles |
| Platform | CRMLS |
| AOR | San Diego |
| MLS Number | 260011483SD |
| Courtesy of | |
| Listing Agent | Agne Isidro |
https://www.californiatophomes.com/260011483SD
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