Address
4250 Arguello Street, San Diego, CA
Price
$ 3,495,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#260022158SD
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Pending
- CountySan Diego
- CitySan Diego
- Area Mission Hills
- NeighborhoodMission Hills
- Zip92103
- Style
- Year Built1917
- Price$ 3,495,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2500
- Lot Size0.1567 Acres
Data Source:
California Regional MLS (CRMLS)
Property Description
Historic masterpiece in Mission Hills. Faithfully restored 1917 Prairie landmark built by master builder Nathan Rigdon. Rich in San Diego heritage, this Mills Act 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence seamlessly blends timeless Craftsman artistry with high-end modern upgrades. This significant home is on one of the best streets in Mission Hills. The home welcomes you with a classic full-width porch set above the street. Inside, discover pristine quarter-sawn oak flooring, octagonal oak columns, coved ceilings in oak, oak beams and mullion pocket doors. There are Craftsman fixtures throughout, period fireplace tile, and an oak-paneled dining room complete with a stunning built-in china cabinet and period fixture. The Craftsman kitchen features green granite countertops and serves as a natural gathering spot for guests and family. The spacious living room leads into an inviting family room and out to a charming sunroom that opens to a Tuscan Villa-inspired walled courtyard. This outdoor space is remarkable and visually arresting. It represents the best of indoor-outdoor living, featuring a vine-covered al fresco dining area, a spacious sunny garden built for entertaining, drought-resistant landscaping, teak gates, mature olive trees, serene fountains, and a gas firepit. Solar panels, three tankless water heaters, and significant Mills Act property tax savings make this home as practical as it is beautiful. A custom finished garage built in 2007 offers alley access, epoxy floors, full cabinetry, wine and full-sized refrigerators, sink, ceiling fans, and a 220V EV charger. The exterior stucco is a very fine Santa Barbara finish. Xeriscape front and and back. Solid teak gates. Masonry walls provide the back yard a private and secure environment. Terrazo soaking tub in the patio with hot and cold water. Full sized refrigerator and wine frig in the garage. View all pictures at: https://greg-hoxsie-photography-1.aryeo.com/sites/4250-arguello-st-san-diego-ca-92103-28080143/branded Legend has it the home was crafted using lumber from the 1915 Panama-California Exposition in Balboa Park for original owner Robert E. Hicks, founder of the historic Balboa, Plaza, and Cabrillo Theaters.4250 Arguello Street was built in 1917 by master builder Nathan Rigdon. It is an outstanding example of a Prarie-style home, with classic Rigdon touches including a sunny porch that spans the front of the house, octagonal columns in the living and dining rooms, and four bedrooms upstairs. The interior features the original craftsman woodwork, pocket doors fireplace tile and quarter-sawn oak flooring. The house has been owned by two families in the past 99 years and has never been on the market. The first owners were Robert E. and Charlotte Lewis Hicks, who moved to San Diego from Denver with their children, James and Elizabeth. Hicks was a newspaperman in Denver who came to San Diego to help promote the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. It is believed that the lumber used to build the house may have come from buildings in Balboa Park that were torn down following the Exposition. Hicks had a deep and abiding interest interest in theater; in San Diego, he opened and operated the Plaza, Cabrillo and Balboa Theaters and also staged Buffalo Bill's farewell tour.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Listed $3,495,000 |
General Features
| Living Area | 2500 |
|---|---|
| Heating | Forced Air,Natural Gas,Zoned |
| Cooling | None |
| Possession | Close Of Escrow |
| Roof | Composition,Shingle |
| Appliances | Built-In Range,Dishwasher,Disposal,Gas Range,Gas Water Heater,Ice Maker,Refrigerator,Range Hood,Tankless Water Heater |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Patio,Stone |
| Architectural Style | Craftsman |
| Pool Features | None |
| Construction Materials | Stucco |
| Year Built | 1917 |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Levels | Two |
| Property Subtype | Single Family Residence |
| County | San Diego |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Residential |
| HOA | false |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Subdivision Name | Mission Hills |
| Garage Y/N | true |
| Full Baths | 3 |
| Status | Pending |
| Directions | Cross Street: Sunset Boulevard. |
| City | San Diego |
| Disclosures | Incorporated |
| Senior Community Y/N | false |
| MLS Area | 92103 - Mission Hills |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 6825 |
| Listing Terms | Conventional |
| Property Attached Y/N | false |
| Land Lease Y/N | false |
| Virtual Tour | https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/snd/260022158 |
| Standard Status | Pending |
| Occupancy Type | Owner |
| Property Sub Type Additional | Single Family Residence |
| PostalCity | SAN DIEGO |
Interior Features
| Interior Amenities | Crown Molding,Separate/Formal Dining Room,All Bedrooms Up,Dressing Area |
|---|---|
| Fireplace Features | Living Room |
| Total Stories | 2 |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | false |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
| Laundry Features | Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,In Garage |
| Total Bedrooms | 3 |
| LivingAreaSource | Assessor |
| Total Baths | 3 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior Amenities | Fire Pit |
|---|---|
| Fencing | Block,Privacy |
| Lot Features | Drip Irrigation/Bubblers |
| Total Parking | 2 |
| Lot Size Area | 6825 |
| Spa | false |
| Lot Dimensions | 140x49 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.1567 |
| Private Pool | false |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 92103
Price
Year Built
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