For Sale: 3535 1st Ave #5A, San Diego, CA 92103. 2-bedroom 2-bath, 1470 sf, 1973 Bankers Hill $829,950 begin new search
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Overview

Welcome to Century Plaza Towers — one of San Diego's most iconic mid-century modern residences, ideally situated in prestigious Bankers Hill with easy access to Balboa Park, Little Italy, and the best of Hillcrest dining and shopping. This spacious upper-floor condo offers sweeping city and treetop views from nearly every room, thanks to floor-to-ceiling glass windows that flood the open living space with natural light. Step out onto your private balcony and soak in San Diego's skyline and year-round sunshine. The kitchen features warm wood cabinetry, dark granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, flowing seamlessly into a glass-wrapped dining area with panoramic views. Both bedrooms are generously sized, with large sliding windows framing gorgeous city vistas. A private in-unit laundry room adds everyday convenience, while a built-in wet bar with wine cooler brings a refined touch to entertaining. A rare bonus for buyers: this residence qualifies for the Mills Act, San Diego's historic preservation program that significantly reduces property taxes for owners of qualifying historic homes a valuable, money-saving benefit that's increasingly hard to find in San Diego's condo market. With a beautifully appointed lobby, secure entry, and an unbeatable location just minutes from Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, and major freeways, this is urban San Diego living and smart ownership at its finest.

Address 3535 1st Ave

Unit# 5A


San Diego, CA 92103
Listing Status Active
Asking Price $829,950
On Market Date $829,950 @ 2026-07-07
Listed / On-Market Entered 2026-07-07T16:19:48Z
Original Entry 2026-07-07T16:12:09Z
Rooms
See Remarks
Square Footage 1470 sf
Bedrooms 2
Full Bathrooms 2
Location
Directions Cross Street: 1st Ave.
Market Area 92103 - Mission Hills
Neighborhood Bankers Hill
School District Not Listed
Ownership
Age Restriction 0
Property Type
Mello-Roos Fee $0
HOA Fee $1,525
HOA Amenities Maintenance Grounds
Public Records
County San Diego
Assessor Parcel# 4524011409
Exterior
Style Condominium
Material Not Listed
Lot Size ~ 20,769 sf
Fencing Not Listed
Topography Not Listed
Roof See Remarks
Entry Steps 1
Swimming Pool None
Parking
Total Spaces: 1
Garage Spaces: 1
Non-Garage Spaces: 0 - 0.00
View Not Listed
Features
Year Built 1973
Laundry Location Individual Room,Electric Dryer Hookup
Elevator Not Listed
Cooling Central Air
Heating Electric, Forced Air
Fireplaces Not Listed (0)
Additional Parcels No
Appliances Yes
Assessments No
Association Yes
Association Fee 2 0
Association Fee Frequency Monthly
Attached Garage No
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Carport Spaces 0
Construction Materials Other
Cooling Yes
Eating Area See Remarks
Heating Yes
Land Lease No
Laundry Yes
Levels Multi/Split
Living Area Source Assessor
Lot Size Source Assessor
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Main Level Bathrooms 0
Main Level Bedrooms 0
New Construction No
Number Of Units Total 0
Number Remotes 0
Parking No
Patio No
Pool Private No
Property Attached No
Sprinklers No
View No
Well Depth 0
Well Gallons Per Minute 0
Well Pump Horsepower 0
Well Report No
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Property Tax estimate of 1% of listing price does not include local voter-approved bonds/assessments, supplemental taxes for new construction or ownership changes, extra local fees, etc.
Listing Source
Platform CRMLS
AOR San Diego
MLS Number 260016484SD
Courtesy of Pemberley Realty Inc.
Listing Agent Roxanne Govari