$1,930,000

4209 Alder Dr, San Diego, CA 92116

2 beds |
2 baths |
1,588 sqft

Single-Family Home
Built in 1927
10,250sqft lot
1 car garage
$1,215/sqft
Listed 1 month ago

Property Description

Discover your private retreat in San Diego’s beloved Kensington neighborhood. This charming Spanish ranch offers 2 beds, 2 baths and a generous, private lot designed for both comfort and lifestyle. The Inside is a warm and inviting formal living room featuring a cozy fireplace adorned with original Batchelder tile, seamlessly flowing into the formal dining area complete with custom lighting, French doors, and custom built in cabinetry with library ladder. The thoughtfully renovated kitchen showcases designer cabinetry, a wine fridge, and bar seating, all overlooking a comfortable family room—ideal for both entertaining and daily living. The renovated primary bathroom offers a spa-inspired experience with a relaxing steam shower, designed for everyday modern luxury. Outdoors, the home truly shines. The covered patio opens to a resort-style backyard with a heated pool / spa, dry sauna, outdoor shower, and lush, mature landscaping. A private detached casita below offers the perfect space for exercise or a creative studio. Enjoy your own fruit garden with mature lime, avocado, lemon, nectarine, and tangerine trees. Timeless character remains with original windows and stucco (some thoughtfully restored), while tech upgrades include a SimpliSafe security system and app-controlled pool and lighting. The property includes an ADU conversion option, offering an exceptional opportunity for additional space or potential rental income. This is Kensington living at its finest—where charm, privacy, and lifestyle come together effortlessly near Adams Avenue eateries + shops.

Listing Status:: Pending
Date Added:: February 6, 2026
Data Last Updated:: April 5, 2026 at 4:18AM
Listing Office:: Native : 858-461-9612
Listing Agent:: Jessica Foote : 858-461-9612
MLS ID:: 260003016SD

General: Bedroom on Main Level
Appliances: DishwasherDisposalGas Water HeaterMicrowaveRefrigeratorRange HoodWater Softener
Laundry: Electric Dryer HookupGas Dryer HookupInside
Flooring: Wood
A/C: Central Air
Heating: Forced AirFireplace(s)Natural Gas
Fireplace: GasWood BurningFireplace

General: OutbuildingShed(s)HeatedIn GroundPrivate
Style: Mediterranean
Other Structures: OutbuildingShed(s)Front Porch
Pool: Gas HeatHeatedIn GroundPrivate
Parking: Door-SingleDrivewayGarage Faces FrontGarageParking spaces: 3

Roofing: Flat
General: Stucco1

Originating MLS: CRMLS_SAND
County: San Diego

Zoning: R-1:SINGLE4653001300
Fencing: Wood

Utilities: Phone AvailableSewer ConnectedWater Connected
Water: Public

Source: CRMLS_SAND

This listing courtesy of Jessica Foote , Native

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Location

Schools Nearby

Franklin Elementary School

4481 Copeland Ave, San Diego, CA, 92116

Grades KG-5

0.44 miles away

Wilson Middle School

3838 Orange Ave, San Diego, CA, 92105

Grades 6-8

0.85 miles away

Hoover High School

4474 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92115

Grades 9-12

0.69 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.