4209 Alder Dr, San Diego, CA 92116

About this single-family home

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 description from the April 2026 sale, as reported to CRMLS.

Sale history

$1,891,000

Sold April 2026 · listed $1,930,000, orig. $2,200,000, on market February 2026 · MLS #260003016SD · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Jessica Foote · Listing Office: Native · Contact: 858-461-9612 · Bought with: Cay Bohnsack · Compass

$1,210,000

Sold July 2020 · listed $1,125,000, on market May 2020 · MLS #200023960 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Tamara Markey · Listing Office: Redfin Corporation · Contact: 877-973-3346 · Bought with: Jessica Foote · Compass

$1,020,000

Sold April 2018 · listed $979,000, on market February 2018 · MLS #180011769 · Source: CRMLS

Listing Agent: Shawn Dooley · Listing Office: Ascent Real Estate, Inc. · Contact: 619-297-9710 · Bought with: Mike Tristani · Tristani Real Estate Group

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