Home | San Diego County | San Diego | 92116 | 4811 E Alder Dr
MLS: CRNDP2602637 | Status: Active | Price: $2,459,000
Beds/Baths: 5 / 4
Property Type: Residential
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Acres Lot | Yr Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 4 | 3,222 | 0.57 | 1943 |
| Date | Time | Hosted By |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, June 27 | 11:00 am - 2:00 pm |
This 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom single-family home at 4811 E Alder Dr offers 3,222 sq ft of beautifully renovated living space on a private 0.57-acre canyon view lot in Kensington, San Diego, CA 92116 — with no HOA, an attached 2-car garage, driveway parking for four total vehicles, and one of the most adaptable and income-flexible floor plans available in this zip code at this price tier. Originally built in 1943 and extensively renovated throughout, the home delivers the timeless architectural character that defines Kensington while meeting every demand of modern California living — from open-concept main-level entertaining to a fully self-sufficient lower-level income-producing ADU-style suite with a private exterior entrance. Step inside the grand foyer and you are immediately welcomed by beamed ceilings, rich hardwood floors, and a wood-burning fireplace anchoring a sun-drenched living room measuring 25 by 16 feet — the kind of gracious entry that sets this Kensington, San Diego home apart from anything in the 92116 market at a comparable price. The renovated chef's kitchen features a professional 6-burner gas range, premium stainless appliances, a breakfast bar, and an open layout connecting directly to a formal dining room — designed equally for quiet weeknight dinners and larg
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| MLS # | CRNDP2602637 |
| MLS Source | California Regional MLS |
| Days on Site | 99 |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | Primary Suite/Retreat |
| Kitchen | Other |
| Appliances | Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Freezer, Garbage Disposal, Other |
| Dining Room | Breakfast Bar, In Kitchen, Other |
| Fireplace | Living Room |
| Laundry | Hookup - Gas Dryer, In Laundry Room |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fan, Central Forced Air, Other |
| Heating | Electric |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Pool | Heated, Heated - Gas, In Ground, Pool - Yes |
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Garage/Parking | Garage: 2 Car(s) |
| Elementary District | San Diego Unified |
| High School District | San Diego Unified |
| HOA Fee | $0 |
| Zoning | R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES |
Nick Wright
Compass
License #: 02036150
Phone: (760) 518-7240
School data provided by GreatSchools.org
| School | Type | Grades | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover High School | public | 9-12 | 0.57 mi | 4 |
| Franklin Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.58 mi | 5 |
| Normal Heights Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.89 mi | 5 |
| Euclid Elementary School | public | K-5 | 0.98 mi | 8 |
| Ibarra Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.07 mi | 7 |
| Wilson Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.09 mi | 3 |
| Central Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.11 mi | 4 |
| Trace School | public | 9-12 | 1.16 mi | N/A |
| Adams Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.20 mi | 7 |
| Hardy Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.20 mi | 10 |
| Rosa Parks Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.31 mi | 4 |
| Fay Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.33 mi | 2 |
| Mann Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.34 mi | 5 |
| Cherokee Point Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.46 mi | 3 |
| Edison Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.49 mi | 7 |
| Crawford High School | public | 9-12 | 1.58 mi | 4 |
| Joyner Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.69 mi | 4 |
| Clark Middle School | public | 6-8 | 1.72 mi | 2 |
| Marshall Elementary School | public | K-5 | 1.73 mi | 7 |
| Foster Elementary School | public | K-5 | 2.00 mi | 5 |
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