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    3753 59 N 42nd St, San Diego, CA 92105

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    Forty Second Street Apartments is a 5-unit apartment community with secure gated entry, communal courtyard, and separate gas and electric metering.

    Type:Investment
    Property size:
    3,000 SF
    Lot size:
    0.17 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $533/SF
    Added:
    Jun 18, 2026
    Days on Market:
    3
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 20 at 4:27 am

    Property Features for 3753 59 N 42nd St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,000 SF
    Lot size
    0.17 Acres
    Property subtype
    Investment

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1937

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    Eric von Bluecher
    Eric von Bluecher

    Listing agent Eric von Bluecher License #01926201

    Listing office Lee & Associates San Diego - Carlsbad

    Listing date Jun 18, 2026

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    HighLights

    • 5‑unit multifamily property at 3753–3759 42nd Street in San Diego, built in 1937
    • Approx. 7,427 SF lot with three separate residential buildings totaling approx. 3,000 SF
    • Unit mix includes four‑bedroom/2‑bath, two‑bedroom/1‑bath, one‑bedroom/1‑bath, and two studio units
    • Separate gas and electric metering and a secure gated entry
    • Two gated parking spaces plus communal courtyard
    • Parking revenue provides supplemental income

    Overview

    Forty Second Street Apartments is a 5-unit apartment community comprising three separate residential buildings totaling approximately 3,000 square feet. Constructed in 1937, the property includes a diverse unit mix: one four-bedroom/two-bath unit, one two-bedroom/one-bath unit, one one-bedroom/one-bath unit, and two studio units. The community is supported by separate gas and electric metering, and residents enjoy a secure gated entry and a communal courtyard. Parking is available via two gated parking spaces, and the property also generates supplemental income through parking revenue.

    Located in the City Heights / Colina Del Sol submarket of San Diego, the property is described as being in the heart of City Heights. The area is noted for convenient access to major employment centers, shopping, dining, schools, and public transportation. The remarks also cite proximity to Interstate 15 and Interstate 805, along with access to Downtown San Diego, Mission Valley, North Park, Kensington, and Balboa Park.

    For tenants and operators, the mix of studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and four-bedroom/two-bath units can support a range of household needs within a centrally located multifamily setting. The presence of separate utility metering and gated on-site access are practical management features for an owner seeking straightforward operations in a multi-building format. Buyer to verify all property information, including but not limited to square footage, lot size, unit count, unit mix, parking configuration, utility metering, permits, financial information, rental projections, and all other material aspects of the property.
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    City
    San Diego
    County
    San Diego
    State
    California
    Longitude
    -117.1041318
    Latitude
    32.7469921

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - Forty Second Street Apartments is a 5-unit apartment community with secure gated entry, communal courtyard, and separate gas and electric metering.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 3753 59 N 42nd St San Diego, CA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,600,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 5‑unit multifamily property at 3753–3759 42nd Street in San Diego, built in 1937; Approx. 7,427 SF lot with three separate residential buildings totaling approx. 3,000 SF; Unit mix includes four‑bedroom/2‑bath, two‑bedroom/1‑bath, one‑bedroom/1‑bath, and two studio units
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