4250 Arguello Street, San Diego, CA 92103
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4250 Arguello Street,San Diego, CA 92103
$3,495,000
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,500 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: jim scott
Office: scott & quinn real estate619-296-9511
MLS#:260022158SD
Source:CRMLS
Price summary
- Price:$3,495,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,398
About this home
Historic masterpiece in Mission Hills. Faithfully restored 1917 Prairie landmark built by master builder Nathan Rigdon. Rich in San Diego heritage, this Mills Act 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom residence seamlessly blends timeless Craftsman artistry with high-end modern upgrades. This significant home is on one of the best streets in Mission Hills. The home welcomes you with a classic full-width porch set above the street. Inside, discover pristine quarter-sawn oak flooring, octagonal oak columns, coved ceilings in oak, oak beams and mullion pocket doors. There are Craftsman fixtures throughout, period fireplace tile, and an oak-paneled dining room complete with a stunning built-in china cabinet and period fixture. The Craftsman kitchen features green granite countertops and serves as a natural gathering spot for guests and family. The spacious living room leads into an inviting family room and out to a charming sunroom that opens to a Tuscan Villa-inspired walled courtyard. This outdoor space is remarkable and visually arresting. It represents the best of indoor-outdoor living, featuring a vine-covered al fresco dining area, a spacious sunny garden built for entertaining, drought-resistant landscaping, teak gates, mature olive trees, serene fountains, and a gas firepit. Solar panels, three tankless water heaters, and significant Mills Act property tax savings make this home as practical as it is beautiful. A custom finished garage built in 2007 offers alley access, epoxy floors, full cabinetry, wine and full-sized refrigerators, sink, ceiling fans, and a 220V EV charger. The exterior stucco is a very fine Santa Barbara finish. Xeriscape front and and back. Solid teak gates. Masonry walls provide the back yard a private and secure environment. Terrazo soaking tub in the patio with hot and cold water. Full sized refrigerator and wine frig in the garage. View all pictures at: https://greg-hoxsie-photography-1.aryeo.com/sites/4250-arguello-st-san-diego-ca-92103-28080143/branded Legend has it the home was crafted using lumber from the 1915 Panama-California Exposition in Balboa Park for original owner Robert E. Hicks, founder of the historic Balboa, Plaza, and Cabrillo Theaters.4250 Arguello Street was built in 1917 by master builder Nathan Rigdon. It is an outstanding example of a Prarie-style home, with classic Rigdon touches including a sunny porch that spans the front of the house, octagonal columns in the living and dining rooms, and four bedrooms upstairs. The interior features the original craftsman woodwork, pocket doors fireplace tile and quarter-sawn oak flooring. The house has been owned by two families in the past 99 years and has never been on the market. The first owners were Robert E. and Charlotte Lewis Hicks, who moved to San Diego from Denver with their children, James and Elizabeth. Hicks was a newspaperman in Denver who came to San Diego to help promote the 1915 Panama-California Exposition. It is believed that the lumber used to build the house may have come from buildings in Balboa Park that were torn down following the Exposition. Hicks had a deep and abiding interest interest in theater; in San Diego, he opened and operated the Plaza, Cabrillo and Balboa Theaters and also staged Buffalo Bill's farewell tour....
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Home facts
- Year built:1917
- Subdivision & Development:Mission Hills
- Listing ID #:260022158SD
- Added:1 day(s) ago
- Updated:September 11, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:3
- Kitchen Description:Built In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Ice Maker, Range Hood, Refrigerator
- Living area:2,500 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Forced Air, Natural Gas, Zoned
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Composition, Shingle
- Year built:1917
- Building area:2,500 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.16 Acres
- Lot Features:Drip Irrigation/Bubblers
- Architectural Style:Craftsman
- Construction Materials:Stucco
- Exterior Features:FirePit, Patio, Stone
- Levels:2 Story
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$3,495,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,398
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Built In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal
- Amenities:All Bedrooms Up, Crown Molding, Dressing Area, Fire Pit, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
Parking
- Total parking spaces:2
- Garage:Yes
- Garage spaces:2
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