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3617 Monroe Ave, San Diego, CA, 92116

2beds
1baths
880sqft
$899,000
$1,022price/sqft
$6,087/moest. monthly cost
$243,480/yrincome needed

About This Home

Classic 1925 Craftsman in the heart of Normal Heights. Two blocks to Adams Avenue’s restaurants, live music, and street fairs. Single story with original character fully intact. A covered front porch with tapered columns opens to refinished oak floors, coved ceilings, picture rail, and tall original panel doors throughout. The living room centers on a brick fireplace with working gas insert, flanked by built-in bookcases and cabinetry, and flows into a separate formal dining room. Full house fan. he kitchen features quartz counters, marble herringbone backsplash, an apron-front double sink with drainboard and floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinetry and plumbed for gas cooking. Two bedrooms, both with closets, and a period bath with original octagon-and-dot tile floor, subway wainscot, and pedestal sink. A rear-entry butler’s pantry off the kitchen adds more quartz, more storage, and direct access to the yard, with a full-height hall linen closet as well — rare storage depth for a home of this era. Outside, a timber pergola over a paver patio creates a true outdoor living and dining space beneath a mature crape myrtle, with raised planting beds and full privacy fencing. Drought-tolerant landscaping front and back means no irrigation and no mowing. A gated side driveway runs the length of the lot for secure off-street parking. Section 1 termite clearance completed. Garage is AS IS. Move-in ready. Zoned R3 Restricted Multiple. Classic 1925 Craftsman in the heart of Normal Heights. Two blocks to Adams Avenue’s restaurants, live music, and street fairs. Single story with original character fully intact. A covered front porch with tapered columns opens to refinished oak floors, coved ceilings, picture rail, and tall original panel doors throughout. The living room centers on a brick fireplace with working gas insert, flanked by built-in bookcases and cabinetry, and flows into a separate formal dining room. Full house fan. The kitchen features quartz counters, marble herringbone backsplash, an apron-front double sink with drainboard and floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinetry and plumbed for gas cooking. Two bedrooms, both with closets, and a period bath with original octagon-and-dot tile floor, subway wainscot, and pedestal sink. A rear-entry butler’s pantry off the kitchen adds more quartz, more storage, and direct access to the yard, with a full-height hall linen closet as well — rare storage depth for a home of this era. Outside, a timber pergola over a paver patio creates a true outdoor living and dining space beneath a mature crape myrtle, with raised planting beds and full privacy fencing. Drought-tolerant landscaping front and back means no irrigation and no mowing. A gated side driveway runs the length of the lot for secure off-street parking. Section 1 termite clearance completed. Garage is AS IS. Move-in ready. Zoned R3 Restricted Multiple.

Getting Around

90
WalkingVery Walkable
49
TransitSome Transit
68
BikeBikeable

Schools

3/10
Wilson Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.4 mi
4/10
Hoover High SchoolGrades 9-121.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1925

Materials

  • Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
  • Construction materials: Shingle Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Craftsman/Bungalow
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Microwave,Refrigerator,Shed(s),Free Standing Range,Gas Oven,Gas Stove,Gas Cooking,Gas Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Electric,Gas,Washer Hookup

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Flooring: Tile,Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: FP in Living Room
  • Common walls with other units/homes: Detached

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Fireplace
  • Cooling features: Whole House Fan

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 880
  • Total interior livable area: 880 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 4471110100
  • Zoning: R3 restric
  • Zoning description: R3 restric

Features

  • Levels: 1 Story
  • Pool features: N/K
  • Patio & porch: Brick,Wood
  • Spa features: N/K
  • Fencing: Full,Gate,Wood
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: N/K

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Direct Garage Access,Garage
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

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
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters in San Diego County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,545$54,540
Home Insurance *$143$1,716
Property Taxes $1,001$12,012
Electricity $398$4,786
Total$6,087$73,044
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$208,697/yr
40% on housing$182,610/yr
45% on housing$162,320/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.9%
8.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.1%
1.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$1,022This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 92116$631
San Diego County$558

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 92116$993
San Diego County$576

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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-08Pending sale$899,000
2026-08-01Listed for sale$899,000
2024-06-18Listing removed--
2024-06-13Listed for rent$3,700
2024-06-01Listing removed--
2024-05-29Listed for rent$3,700
2023-06-15Listing removed--
2023-06-14Price change$3,500
2023-06-07Price change$3,699
2023-05-31Price change$4,200
2023-05-26Listed for rent$4,600
2018-06-08Sold$600,000
2018-05-07Pending sale$599,000
2018-05-04Listed for sale$599,000
2018-04-25Pending sale$599,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDeborah Mattas
BrokerageNavigation Realty

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