4077 3rd Ave APT 409, San Diego, CA, 92103
About This Home
Welcome to this unique top-floor corner unit in the vibrant North Hillcrest neighborhood. Enjoy sweeping southwest treetop views, spectacular sunsets, and even SeaWorld fireworks from your private rooftop sundeck. French doors open to a separate balcony, providing an impressive 350 square feet of outdoor living space—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, the spacious open floor plan features a secluded sleeping alcove along with a versatile window nook that can be used as a daybed retreat or home office. Thoughtful upgrades throughout include a cozy fireplace, newer air conditioning, four ceiling fans, updated light fixtures, a granite kitchen sink, newer faucets, plantation shutters, and retractable screen doors. The large, fully tiled shower offers dual showerheads for a spa-like experience. Additional conveniences include two secure underground parking spaces located near the elevator. The Hillcrest Palms community is beautifully maintained with lush tropical landscaping and is situated on a charming tree-lined street. Experience the very best of Uptown living, with popular coffee shops, restaurants, markets, and local boutiques just a short stroll away. All of this comes with the added benefit of low HOA fees. Welcome to this unique top-floor corner unit in the vibrant North Hillcrest neighborhood. Enjoy sweeping southwest treetop views, spectacular sunsets, and even SeaWorld fireworks from your private rooftop sundeck. French doors open to a separate balcony, providing an impressive 350 square feet of outdoor living space—perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, the spacious open floor plan features a secluded sleeping alcove along with a versatile window nook that can be used as a daybed retreat or home office. Thoughtful upgrades throughout include a cozy fireplace, newer air conditioning, four ceiling fans, updated light fixtures, a granite kitchen sink, newer faucets, plantation shutters, and retractable screen doors. The large, fully tiled shower offers dual showerheads for a spa-like experience. Additional conveniences include two secure underground parking spaces located near the elevator. The Hillcrest Palms community is beautifully maintained with lush tropical landscaping and is situated on a charming tree-lined street. Experience the very best of Uptown living, with popular coffee shops, restaurants, markets, and local boutiques just a short stroll away. All of this comes with the added benefit of low HOA fees.
Getting Around
Walker's Paradise
Good Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Turnkey,Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1988
Materials
- Roof: Flat
- Construction materials: Stucco
Type & Style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subType: Condominium
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Garage Door Opener,Microwave,Refrigerator,Electric Oven,Electric Range,Gas Water Heater
- Laundry features: Electric
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Balcony,Ceiling Fan,Living Room Balcony,Living Room Deck Attached,Low Flow Shower,Low Flow Toilet(s),Open Floor Plan,Partially Furnished,Remodeled Kitchen,Shower,Shower in Tub
- Flooring: Carpet,Tile
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room,Blower Fan,Decorative
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Unit Above,End Unit,Penthouse
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Other/Remarks
- Cooling features: Wall/Window
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 791
- Total interior livable area: 791 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 4445224040
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Stories: 4
- Pool features: N/K
- Patio & porch: Balcony,Deck
- Spa features: N/K
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City,Evening Lights,Neighborhood,City Lights
- Frontage type: Other/Remarks
Lot
- Lot size: 0.37 Acres
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Assigned,Underground,Garage Door Opener
- 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 | $3,028 | $36,336 |
| Home Insurance * | $81 | $972 |
| Property Taxes | $619 | $7,428 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $4,126 | $49,512 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Listed for sale | $599,000 |
| 2010-10-21 | Sold | $247,500 |
| 2010-09-23 | Price change | $267,000 |
| 2010-09-18 | Price change | $268,000 |
| 2010-09-10 | Price change | $269,000 |
| 2010-09-03 | Price change | $299,000 |
| 2010-08-29 | Listed for sale | $319,000 |
| 2010-08-26 | Sold | $152,000 |
| 2007-04-17 | Sold | $469,000 |
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