720 W Montecito Way, San Diego, CA, 92103
About This Home
The cedar shingle siding of the Malcolm Nichols Residence, by architect Robert Bowlus, connects California's late 20th-century modernism (as popularized by Sunset Magazine) to longstanding Cape Cod style. Recently featured in Dwell, the property encompasses 6-contiguous parcels totaling 15,000 sq ft adjacent to canyon open space. The property offers significant development opportunities beyond just updating and enjoying the property in its current format. Situated in a perfect Mission Hills location, walking distance to a number of restaurants (Fort Oak, La Puerta, Farmer's Bottega, etc.), coffee shops, and grocery stores..
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Fixer,Repairs Cosmetic
- Year built: 1974
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Shingle Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Electric
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Features
- Shower
- Flooring: Laminate
- Common walls with other units/homes: Detached
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air Unit
- Cooling features: Central Forced Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 2,730
- Total interior livable area: 2,730 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 4444221300
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Pool features: N/K
- Patio & porch: Balcony,Terrace
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Valley/Canyon
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in San Diego County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $12,135 | $145,620 |
| Home Insurance * | $325 | $3,900 |
| Property Taxes | $2,273 | $27,276 |
| Electricity | $585 | $7,024 |
| Total | $15,318 | $183,816 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000 |
| 2018-03-22 | Sold | $1,030,000 |
| 2018-02-20 | Pending sale | $1,105,000 |
| 2018-02-10 | Price change | $1,105,000 |
| 2018-01-20 | Price change | $1,125,000 |
| 2017-12-09 | Pending sale | $1,157,000 |
| 2017-11-04 | Price change | $1,157,000 |
| 2017-09-21 | Listed for sale | $1,325,000 |
| 2017-04-11 | Listing removed | $345,000 |
| 2017-04-04 | Listed for sale | $345,000 |
| 2017-02-10 | Sold | $1,200,000 |
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