A rare blend of architectural character and sophisticated design, this 1926 Tudor Revival, built by prominent San Diego master builder Lewis Henry Dodge, has been extensively renovated while preserving the details that make it truly special. The dramatic living room features soaring vaulted ceilings, exposed wood beams, original hardwood floors and a brick fireplace, anchored by an extraordinary 12-foot arched picture window that floods the room with natural light and beautifully frames the home from both inside and out. An extensive renovation took the home to the studs and thoughtfully built it back out with an emphasis on craftsmanship and high-end materials. At its heart is a spectacular kitchen featuring a 10-foot island, quartzite countertops, custom cabinetry and designer finishes. Remodeled baths feature striking checkered marble flooring, custom millwork and designer fixtures, while original woodwork, French doors and period details were carefully retained. Updated electrical, dual-zone HVAC, new ducting and extensive infrastructure improvements complete the transformation. Currently in line for historical designation this September, the property may then be eligible to pursue a Mills Act agreement, offering the potential for significant property-tax savings. Beautifully reimagined for modern living without sacrificing its soul.
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$2,499,000
4663 Biona Dr, San Diego, CA 92116
4beds
2,304sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,085/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Listed by:
Marty Castro DRE #01335276 619-820-4663,
The Castro Group
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260020026
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Fireplace, Energy Star, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Garage Door Opener, Refrigerator, Washer, Ice Maker, Recirculated Exhaust Fan, Self Cleaning Oven, Gas Range, Counter Top, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Gas
Features
- Bathtub, Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, Copper Plumbing Full, High Ceilings (9 Feet+), Kitchen Island, Low Flow Toilet(s), Open Floor Plan, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled Kitchen, Shower, Shower in Tub, Sump Pump, Cathedral-Vaulted Ceiling
- Flooring: Stone, Wood, Marble
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Living Room, Wood
- Common walls with other units/homes: Detached
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,304
- Total interior livable area: 2,304 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Slab
- Pool features: N/K
- Spa features: N/K
- Fencing: Full,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
- Frontage type: N/K
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: N/K
- Parcel number: 4653450500
- Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
- Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Tudor/French Normandy
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood/Stucco, Plaster
- Roof: Composition,Flat
Condition
- Turnkey,Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1928
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer
- Water: Meter on Property, Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: N/K
- Subdivision: Kensington (KENS)
HOA
- Services included: N/K
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,085/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,632,000
- Annual tax amount: $20,979
- Date on market: 8/15/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/1/2023 | Sold | $1,600,000+3.2%$694/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #SW23178984 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2023 | Pending sale | $1,550,000$673/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SW23178984 Report a problem | ||
| 10/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,550,000+421.9%$673/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #SW23178984 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/1996 | Sold | $297,000$129/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,979 +6.6% | $1,632,000 +2% |
| 2024 | $19,684 +241.9% | $1,600,000 +237.4% |
| 2023 | $5,757 +2.8% | $474,212 +2% |
| 2022 | $5,603 +0.7% | $464,915 +2% |
| 2021 | $5,563 +1.2% | $455,800 +1% |
| 2020 | $5,495 +2.5% | $451,128 +2% |
| 2019 | $5,363 +6.3% | $442,284 +2% |
| 2018 | $5,043 +2.5% | $433,613 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,922 +1.7% | $425,112 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,842 +1.5% | $416,777 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $4,769 +1.6% | $410,517 +2% |
| 2014 | $4,693 | $402,477 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $400,659 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $392,804 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $385,103 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $382,226 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $383,135 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $375,623 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $368,259 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $361,039 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $353,961 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $347,022 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $340,663 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $333,985 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $327,437 |
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Neighborhood: Kensington
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Franklin Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Wilson Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 4/10Hoover High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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