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Off-marketCompass Private Exclusive$2,295,0005 bd · 3 ba · 2,448 sq ftNear Point Loma · 92107
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For saleBalanced MarketHillcrest · 4.3 months of condos for sale · typical home sells in 47 daysMarket report 7 days on market · MLS# 260026359
$599,000
1442 Essex Unit 4, San Diego, CA 92103
2Beds
2Baths
913Sq ft
1984Built
6,692Lot sq ft
Listed by Agne K Isidro, Innovate Realty, Inc. · 619-892-2020
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About this home
No neighbors above or below! Central HVAC! In-unit washer/dryer! Private Garage! Outdoor patio!!!! Set behind the gates of an intimate Hillcrest community, this light-filled residence delivers the rare combination of architectural character, privacy, and unbeatable urban convenience. Soaring vaulted ceilings create an immediate sense of volume and drama, while updated vinyl windows flood the interiors with natural light throughout the day. The living space centers around a beautiful fireplace and leads to a private patio designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living. Upstairs, a separate balcony retreat offers the perfect place to unwind after a busy day. Freshly updated with new flooring in most spaces and interior paint, dual pane vinyl windows. Located just moments from Balboa Park and within walking distance to some of San Diego’s best restaurants, cafés, nightlife, and shopping, this is elevated Hillcrest living with easy freeway access and exceptional convenience. A rare opportunity to own a stylish, move-in ready residence in one of San Diego’s most vibrant neighborhoods.
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Home facts
Everything SDMLS reports for this home$656Price per sq ft
$500/moHOA dues
NoneMello-Roos / CFD
6,692 sq ftLot · 0.15 acres
1 garageParking spaces
NoADU / guest unit
198442 years old
7Days on market
Interior
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms1 full, 1 half
Living area913 sq ft
Levels2 Story
RoomsBreakfast AreaDining AreaKitchenLiving RoomEntryLaundry
AppliancesDishwasherDisposalDryerGarage Door OpenerMicrowaveRefrigeratorTrash CompactorWasherElectric OvenElectric RangeElectric StoveElectric Cooking
Fireplace1 · FP in Living Room
LaundryElectric
Heating, cooling & utilities
HeatingForced Air Unit (Electric)
CoolingCentral Forced Air, Electric
WaterMeter on Property
SewerSewer Connected
Exterior & lot
Lot size6,692 sq ft (0 (Common Interest))
FencingExcellent Condition, Full, Gate
Construction
Year built1984
Exterior wallsWood/Stucco
RoofComposition
Parking
Garage spaces1
Total spaces1
Parking featuresAssignedDetachedGarage - Single DoorGarage Door Opener
HOA, fees & community
HOA dues$500 a month
Total monthly fees$500
Mello-Roos / CFDNone
AssociationEssex Villas Owners Assoc
ComplexEssex Villas
PetsAllowed w/Restrictions
Known restrictionsCC&R's
Property & listing details
Home typeTownhome
OwnershipCondominium
ZoningR-1:SINGLE
Parcel number (APN)452-191-18-04
NeighborhoodHillcrest
Subdivision / tractSAN DIEGO
MLS areaMetro Uptown
Unit4
CountySan Diego
Accepted financingCash, Conventional
Listed onNov 3, 2026
Original list price$599,000
Last price changeNov 3, 2026
Days on market7
MLS #260026359
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What it costs to own
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HOA dues$500
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Rate starts at the Freddie Mac 30-year average, week of November 5, 2026.
Rent vs. buy
Typical rent in 92103 is about $2,764/month. Owning this home runs about — more each month before tax benefits and equity.
Home values in 92103
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+15%5 years
+47%10 years
Estimates, not a loan quote. Tax uses the San Diego County City of San Diego rate on the list price; insurance is the California average policy; rent and value trends are Zillow indexes for the ZIP. Mortgage calculator · Cost to own in San Diego · Insurance and lending pros
Hillcrest is a Balanced market
4.3 months of inventory for condos in October 2026. Under 3 months favors sellers, 3 to 6 is balanced, over 6 favors buyers.
$656Price per sq ft (area: $698, 6% below)
7 daysOn market (area median: 47 days)
$649,000Area median condo price (−18% vs last year)
99%Of list price that sellers got
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Area figures: San Diego MLS closed sales, October 2026, condos in ZIP 92103, compiled by Jeff Brick.
The neighborhood
Living in Hillcrest
$725,000Median sale price
64Avg. days on market
45Homes for sale
Market data: SDMLS.
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Based on information from the San Diego Multiple Listing Service as of November 11, 2026 at 7:10 PM. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Listing information is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
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