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$1,195,000
1608 Herbert Place, San Diego, CA 92103
Compass
2Beds
2Baths
694Sq Ft
5Parking
1960Built
11Days Listed
About This Property
Location, location location! Charming cottage, fully renovated in 2022, and nestled in historic Marston Hills, one of Hillcrest's and Mission HIll's most sought after neighborhoods! Biking close to Balboa Park, & within short walk to Hillcrest's restaurants, shopping & farmer's market. Spacious, light & bright throughout with an abundance of windows! Perfectly placed on quiet street with lushly landscaped very private yard. Custom kitchen enjoys quartz countertops, integrated smart appliances, pantry cabinet. & more. Sunny living room offers motorized shades & high-efficiency mini-split system. Primary suite has en-suite bath with custom shower & generous closet. Bright & cheery versatile guest suite / office includes full-sized Murphy bed, & motorized shades. Major systems were updated 2022–2023, inclusive of: kitchen, two baths, roof, electrical, plumbing, (including new sewer line to main), tankless water heater, plus whole-home Aquasana filtration system. Outdoors, enjoy two backyard decks with a gas BBQ hookup, built-in fire pit, and retractable sun shade — fully fenced yard with automated irrigation & post-beach rinse shower, plus automatic privacy gate. The detached 1.5-car garage (finished, with gas, electric & water to bldg.) is primed for ADU or guest house conversion. Ample parking includes gated tandem driveway + dedicated front space. Plus full laundry room A rare opportunity to own a charming renovated cottage nestled in one of San Diego's most walkable, character-rich, tree-lined, iconic neighborhoods!
Polly RogersCompass858-774-2505
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Property Details
- Property Type
- Detached
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Building Area
- 694 Sqft
- Living Area
- 694 sqft
- Year Built
- 1960
- Status
- Active
- Days on Market
- 11
- Cumulative Days on Market
- 4
- Original Price
- $1,195,000
Location & Neighborhood
What's nearby 1608 Herbert Place, San Diego, CA 92103
Nearby Schools
- Roosevelt Middle School0.4 mi
elementary
- Aseltine School0.4 mi
elementary
Parks & Recreation
- Pride Plaza0.3 mi
park
Transit Access
- Park Boulevard & Cypress Avenue0.1 mi
Bus Stop
- 0.2 mi
- 0.2 mi
- 0.3 mi
- 0.3 mi
Local Amenities
POI data updated 6/4/2026
San Diego Market Snapshot
2,704
Active Listings
$849K
Median Price
33
Avg Days on Market
Last updated: Jun 8, 2026
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$1,195,000