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listing_id: SD250045915
status: Closed
price: 1251000
beds: 3
baths_full: 3
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 1766
sqft_lot: 
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1924
property_type: Residential
property_subtype: Single Family Residence
address: "1042  Lincoln Ave"
city: San Diego
state: CA
zip: 92103
county: "San Diego County"
lat: 32.752393
lng: -117.154745
days_on_market: 103
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Andy Acosta"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(619) 323-4922"
list_agent_license: 02211701
mls_source: SDMLS
modified: 2026-01-21
transaction_type: recentlySold
---

Home | San Diego County | San Diego | 92103 | 1042 Lincoln Ave

1042 Lincoln Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

MLS: SD250045915 | Status: Sold | Price: $1,251,000
Beds/Baths: 3 / 3
Property Type: Residential

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
3 3 1,766 1924

Remarks

Live the sought-after, close-to-everything lifestyle in this charming University Heights home. You will be perfectly located just a block from Hillcrest via the Vermont Street Bridge leading directly to The HUB, with a Trader Joe’s, popular restaurants, and everyday conveniences along University Avenue. Tucked away on a quiet street near the end of a private cul-de-sac, the property offers beautiful canyon views, a private yard, and a peaceful home that feels personal yet connected. This sun-filled Craftsman-style residence features a desirable southern exposure, hardwood floors, and a decorative fireplace. The lower level is thoughtfully configured with flexible living options, including a fully separate 1-bed/1-bath guest unit with a full kitchen and its own patio currently being used as a revenue-generating Airbnb rental, plus an additional private 1-bed/1-bath guest suite—ideal for extended family, a home office, or home gym. Modern upgrades add both convenience and efficiency, including leased solar at just $75/month, an EV charger, and a new water heater. This is more than a home—it’s a smart investment with lifestyle perks built in. Whether you’re a savvy house hacker looking to live in one unit and offset your mortgage, or a multi-generational household seeking space a

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # SD250045915
MLS Source San Diego MLS

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Kitchen Other
Appliances Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Other, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Dryer, Washer
Laundry In Common Area, Other, Inside
Cooling Other
Heating Forced Air, Other

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Other
Pool Other
Style Craftsman

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
Garage/Parking No Garage, Other, Garage: 0 Car(s)
Sewer Public Sewer
HOA Fee $0

Contact Information

Andy Acosta
Compass
License #: 02211701
Phone: (619) 323-4922

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Home & Hosp/Transition Support public K-12 0.40 mi N/A
Birney Elementary School public K-5 0.44 mi 10
Florence Elementary School public K-5 0.60 mi 7
Roosevelt International Middle School public 6-8 0.89 mi 4
Alba School public 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12 1.16 mi 1
Grant K-8 public K-8 1.21 mi 6
Garfield Elementary School public K-5 1.23 mi 6
Jefferson Elementary School public K-5 1.29 mi 7
San Diego Adult public UG 1.52 mi N/A
Nipaquay Elementary public K-5 1.77 mi 6
Carson Elementary School public K-5 1.87 mi 2
San Diego County Special Education School public K-12 1.88 mi N/A
San Diego County Rop School public 9,10,11,12,AE 1.88 mi N/A
San Diego County Community public K-12 1.88 mi 1
Hope Infant-Toddler Special Education public UG 1.88 mi N/A
Twain High School public 7-12 2.01 mi 2
Washington Elementary School public K-5 2.08 mi 4
Edison Elementary School public K-5 2.17 mi 6
Adams Elementary School public K-5 2.19 mi 7
San Diego High School of Business and Leadership public 9-12 2.22 mi 1

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of January 21, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Andy Acosta, (619) 323-4922.