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3853 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 Property Information

3853 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 3853 1st Avenue, San Diego
Alternate address(es) 3855 1st Ave
3857 1st Ave
Zip code 92103
County San Diego
Neighborhood Hillcrest

Sales & Tax Overview for 3853 1st Avenue, San Diego

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Sale date 11/05/1999
Sale price $302,000
Arm's length
Property tax $8,999

Lot & Building Information for 3853 1st Avenue, San Diego

Building sqft 3,766
Building class Multiple 5 to 15 Units (Residential) (14)
Acreage 0.155
Units 6
Year built 1925
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About 3853 1st Avenue, San Diego

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 3853 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103?

3853 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 was built in 1925 and has a total of 3,766 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 3853 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $719,283, the tax amount paid for 3853 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 is $8,998.

When was 3853 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 last sold and what was the last sale price?

3853 1st Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103 was last sold in 11/05/1999 for $302,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

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Past Sales & Property History for 3853 1st Avenue, San Diego

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/05/1999 $302,000

Title Documents for 3853 1st Avenue, San Diego

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Document
11/05/1999 Deed
           
           
           
           
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Property Taxes for 3853 1st Avenue, San Diego

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax $8,999
Market value $719,283

Assessment History for 3853 1st Avenue, San Diego

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Year Assessment value Total tax rate Property tax Year over year change
2025-2026 $719,283 1.2511 $8,999 +3.92%
2024-2025 $705,181 1.228 $8,660 +2.24%
2023-2024 $691,355 1.2251 $8,470 +2.73%
2022-2023 $677,800 1.2164 $8,245 +0.70%
2021-2022 $664,511 1.23219 $8,188 +0.20%

Permits for 3853 1st Avenue, San Diego

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San Diego residential market stats

Median Sale Price
$870,000
-5.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$656
-3.1% YoY
San Diego County Median Sale Price
$865,000
-1.1% YoY

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Demographics by Zip Code

Total population 34,836
Median age 40.8
Average household income $147,096
Family households 33.3%
Occupied housing units 19,935
Owner occupied units 35.2%
Average number of people per household 1.71
Median year structure built 1974
Median value for units with a mortgage $1,043,700
Median value for units without a mortgage $1,093,800

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Transportation

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Neighbors for 3853 1st Avenue, San Diego

Here are the neighbors for 3853 1st Avenue, San Diego.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
121 University Ave, San Diego 2,554 07/15/2010 $745,000
3838 1st Ave, San Diego 5,915 07/01/1994 $118,000
108 W Robinson Ave, San Diego 05/10/1993
3783 1st Ave, San Diego 5,304 05/31/2018 $2,295,000
109 University Ave, San Diego 4,256 07/14/2022
3852 1st Ave, San Diego 2,824 08/10/2016 $1,250,000
3805 Front St, San Diego 2,122 01/11/1989 $317,000
112 Robinson Ave, San Diego 548 04/15/2004 $444,000
115 Robinson Ave, San Diego 1,861 09/25/2003 $478,000
3864 1st Ave, San Diego 1,204 08/30/2011
106 Robinson Ave, San Diego 2,736 08/05/1999 $365,909
111 Robinson Ave, San Diego 1,848 12/23/2013 $590,000
3776 3rd Ave, San Diego 3,596 05/25/2006
3844 1st Ave, San Diego 1,755 01/06/2005 $300,000
3839 1st Ave, San Diego 3,346 02/01/1990 $291,000
3837 1st Ave, San Diego 5,915 08/21/2025 $3,550,000
3818 1st Ave, San Diego
120 Robinson Ave, San Diego 652 10/24/2008 $260,000
3831 1st Ave, San Diego 5,502
3830 1st Ave, San Diego 1,728 06/07/2021 $1,600,000

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