4396 Arcadia Dr, San Diego, California 92103, San Diego, - bed, bath
ACTIVE$845,000
4396 Arcadia Dr, San Diego, California 92103
0Bed
1Bath
1,152Sqft
9,975Lot
Year Built
1918
Close
-
List price
$845K
Original List price
$895K
Price/Sqft
-
HOA
-
Days on market
-
Sold On
-
MLS number
250035938SD
Home ConditionTear down
Features
Good View: Golf Course
ViewGolf Course
About this home
Perched on the canyon rim in a prime location, this bungalow offers a unique opportunity for those seeking to design their dream home in Mission Hills. While not habitable in its current state, this home awaits transformation. Its generous lot with mature trees and sloping terrain offers countless possibilities for a visionary buyer wanting to restore or recreate. Cash offers only.
Nearby schools
8/10
Florence Elementary School
Public,•K-5•0.8mi
4/10
Carson Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.3mi
8/10
Birney Elementary School
Public,•K-5•1.5mi
8/10
Dewey Elementary School
Public,•K-4•2.2mi
5/10
Washington Elementary School
Public,•K-5•2.3mi
8/10
Grant K-8
Public,•K-8•0.6mi
5/10
Roosevelt International Middle School
Public,•6-8•1.9mi
6/10
Correia Middle School
Public,•7-8•3.5mi
6/10
Dana
Public,•5-6•3.9mi
4/10
Montgomery Middle School
Public,•7-8•14.3mi
8/10
Kearny Construction Tech School
Public,•9-12•2.9mi
7/10
Point Loma High School
Public,•9-12•3.4mi
Price History
Date
Event
Price
10/30/25
Price Change
$845,000
08/11/25
Listing
$895,000
Neighborhood Comparison
| Subject | Average Home | Neighbourhood Ranking (73 Listings) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 0 | 3 | |
| Baths | 1 | 3 | 14% |
| Square foot | 1,152 | 1,943 | 18% |
| Lot Size | 9,975 | 6,013 | 69% |
| Price | $845K | $1.84M | 1% |
| Price per square foot | $734 | $967 | 8% |
| Built year | 1918 | 9690970 | 27% |
| HOA | |||
| Days on market | 86 | 171 | 12% |
Condition Rating
Tear down
The property was built in 1918, making it over 100 years old. The listing description explicitly states, 'While not habitable in its current state, this home awaits transformation,' and 'Cash offers only.' The exterior images show a severely aged and neglected structure with weathered wood siding and old windows, indicating no significant renovations in many decades. This aligns perfectly with the 'tear-down' criteria, where the property is unlivable and its value is based solely on the land and potential for redevelopment.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Prime Location: Situated in the highly sought-after Mission Hills neighborhood, perched on a canyon rim, offering a prestigious address in San Diego.
Significant Development Opportunity: Presents a unique blank canvas for a visionary buyer to design and build a custom dream home tailored to their exact specifications.
Generous Lot Size: Features a substantial 9,975 sqft lot with mature trees, providing ample space, privacy, and potential for a significant new construction.
Potential for Scenic Views: Its canyon rim position and 'has_view' status strongly suggest the possibility of capturing desirable scenic views.
Access to Top-Rated Schools: Located within proximity to several highly-rated public schools, enhancing its appeal for families.
Cons
Uninhabitable Condition: The property is explicitly stated as 'not habitable in its current state,' requiring a complete overhaul or demolition before occupancy.
Cash Offers Only: This requirement severely limits the pool of potential buyers, as traditional financing options are unavailable for this property.
Extensive Renovation/Rebuild Required: Beyond the purchase price, the property demands substantial financial and time investment for reconstruction or a complete rebuild due to its age and condition.