1608 Herbert Place

San Diego, CA 92103

Location, location location! Charming cottage, fully renovated in 2022, and nestled in historic Marston Hills, one of Hillcrest's and Mission HIll's most sought after neighborhoods! Biking close to Balboa Park, & within short walk to Hillcrest's restaurants, shopping & farmer's market. Spacious, light & bright throughout with an abundance of windows! Perfectly placed on quiet street with lushly landscaped very private yard. Custom kitchen enjoys quartz countertops, integrated smart appliances, pantry cabinet. & more. Sunny living room offers motorized shades & high-efficiency mini-split system. Primary suite has en-suite bath with custom shower & generous closet. Bright & cheery versatile guest suite / office includes full-sized Murphy bed, & motorized shades. Major systems were updated 2022–2023, inclusive of: kitchen, two baths, roof, electrical, plumbing, (including new sewer line to main), tankless water heater, plus whole-home Aquasana filtration system. Outdoors, enjoy two backyard decks with a gas BBQ hookup, built-in fire pit, and retractable sun shade — fully fenced yard with automated irrigation & post-beach rinse shower, plus automatic privacy gate. The detached 1.5-car garage (finished, with gas, electric & water to bldg.) is primed for ADU or guest house conversion. Ample parking includes gated tandem driveway + dedicated front space. Plus full laundry room A rare opportunity to own a charming renovated cottage nestled in one of San Diego's most walkable, character-rich, tree-lined, iconic neighborhoods! Fully reimagined hidden gem nestled in the highly coveted, historic Marston Hills. Prime location steps from Balboa Park and Hillcrest’s restaurants, vibrant nightlife, boutique shopping, and the iconic Sunday Farmer’s Market Effortless access to public transit and major corridors for a seamless trip to Downtown, North Park, and University Heights Kitchen remodeled 2022 with quartz countertops, integrated smart appliances, a built-in wine rack, cozy kitchen nook, and pantry cabinet. Sun-drenched living room featuring automated motorized shades and a high-efficiency mini-split climate system for year-round comfort Versatile guest suite/home office complete with a premium, full-sized Murphy wall bed, efficient closet, and motorized shades Primary bedroom features an en-suite bathroom with spacious custom shower, seat bidet, high efficiency mini-split for heat & air, plus generous closet. Secondary bathroom features a shower/tub combination Total peace of mind with updated electrical, plumbing, a new sewer line, and an energy-efficient tankless water heater (2022-2023) Eco-friendly solar system providing predictable energy costs (assumable at ~$133/month, installed 2022) Detached 1.5-car garage with finished interiors and existing water, electricity, and gas hookups—primed for an ADU conversion or guest cottage Large parking footprint featuring the garage, two secure tandem spaces, and an additional dedicated front space Fully fenced yard with an automatic privacy driveway gate and automated irrigation Seamless indoor-outdoor living with a front deck and two backyard decks—featuring a gas BBQ hookup, custom retractable shade, built in planters on rear deck, plus private yard and cozy built-in gas fire pit. Post-beach outdoor rinsing shower (cold water only) plus (non-enclosed) bonus storage area located beneath the garage. Separate, full-sized laundry room with extra utility storage Eco-friendly Aquasana whole home filtration system. Enjoy bottled-quality from every tap while protecting your plumbing and water heater Within 1/2 mile radius to walk: Sprouts, Ralph’s, Trader Joe’s, Saturday Farmers Market CVS pharmacy  Coffee - Dark Horse Coffee, LeStats (Hillcrest), Mostra Coffee, Better Buzz Restaurants- Trust, Rare Society, Origin, Alfredo’s Pizzeria, Rusticucina, InsideOUT, R Place Sports Bar, Baja Betty’s, Great Maple, Veganic Thai Cafe, and much more in the general area Several night spots and wine bars within one mile: 4 blocks to Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo Adjacent to University Heights and North Park Easy driving access to the 163, 5, and the 8 12 minute drive to Mission Beach 2 blocks from public transportation

Listed by Polly Rogers of Compass (858) 774-2505



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