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listing_id: CRPTP2606179
status: Active
price: 2295000
beds: 3
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 2021
sqft_lot: 4775
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1935
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "4338 Adams Ave"
city: San Diego
state: CA
zip: 92116
county: "San Diego County"
lat: 32.7635064
lng: -117.1003076
days_on_market: 0
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 2
list_agent: "Monique Motley"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(619) 838-2452"
list_agent_license: 02021206
mls_source: CRMLS
modified: 2026-08-13
transaction_type: buy
---

Home | San Diego County | San Diego | 92116 | 4338 Adams Ave

4338 Adams Ave, San Diego, CA 92116

MLS: CRPTP2606179 | Status: Active | Price: $2,295,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 3 2,021 4,775 1935

Upcoming Open Houses

Date Time Hosted By
Saturday, August 15 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Remarks

Welcome to the Cliff May House, in the heart of Kensington. Significant both as the first home built for the noted architect's own family and as an early expression of the California Rancheria style that would become his legacy, this residence reflects May's skillful merging of traditional Spanish hacienda architecture with modern ideals of functional elegance. New owners of this historically designated property with Mills Act in place will inherit an architectural gem, along with the benefit of reduced property taxes. Approaching the home, notice how seamlessly it integrates with the landscape and take in the decorative tile encircling the doorbell and colorful window grill (signature May touches). Step through the inviting Dutch door through the corredor and find yourself in a picturesque, private world that blurs the line between indoors and out. Mindful of arranging large windows and doors to capture vistas, the home wraps itself around a stunning interior courtyard anchored by a majestic olive tree (another May element). Once inside, find expansive and comfortable living spaces filled with original elements of design including a sculpted “beehive” fireplace, terracotta tile floors, wall niches, original light fixtures, notched & scalloped wood paneling, and open beam ceiling

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # CRPTP2606179
MLS Source California Regional MLS
Days on Site 0

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Bedrooms Ground Floor Bedroom, Primary Suite/Retreat
Bathrooms Jack and Jill
Family Room Other, Separate Family Room
Fireplace Family Room
Laundry In Garage
Cooling Central Forced Air, Other
Heating Multi Type

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Pool None

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking Garage: 2 Car(s)
Elementary District San Diego Unified
High School District San Diego Unified
HOA Fee $0
Zoning RS 1-7

Contact Information

Listing Agent Co-Listing Agent
Monique Motley Lisa Ashkins
Compass Lisa M. Ashkins, Broker
License #: 02021206 License #: 01764182
Phone: (619) 838-2452 Phone: (619) 888-2117

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Franklin Elementary School public K-5 0.40 mi 5
Hoover High School public 9-12 0.43 mi 4
Normal Heights Elementary School public K-5 0.75 mi 5
Euclid Elementary School public K-5 0.88 mi 8
Wilson Middle School public 6-8 0.91 mi 3
Central Elementary School public K-5 0.93 mi 4
Trace School public 9-12 0.98 mi N/A
Ibarra Elementary School public K-5 1.00 mi 7
Adams Elementary School public K-5 1.08 mi 7
Rosa Parks Elementary School public K-5 1.16 mi 4
Cherokee Point Elementary School public K-5 1.27 mi 3
Fay Elementary School public K-5 1.28 mi 2
Edison Elementary School public K-5 1.31 mi 7
Hardy Elementary School public K-5 1.35 mi 10
Mann Middle School public 6-8 1.36 mi 5
Joyner Elementary School public K-5 1.53 mi 4
Clark Middle School public 6-8 1.56 mi 2
Crawford High School public 9-12 1.58 mi 4
Marshall Elementary School public K-5 1.63 mi 7
Hamilton Elementary School public K-5 1.93 mi 8

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Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of August 13, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Monique Motley, (619) 838-2452.