3031 Kalmia St, San Diego, CA 92104

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3031 Kalmia St,San Diego, CA 92104
$2,100,000
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,792 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: layne harrison, rachel m harrison
Office: compass
MLS#:260013269
Source:San Diego MLS via CRMLS

Price summary

  • Price:$2,100,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,171.88

About this home

Set in the heart of historic Burlingame, this architectural masterpiece seamlessly blends historic charm with award winning modern design. Originally built as a Craftsman bungalow, the home was thoughtfully transformed by architects Rene Davids & Christine Killory into a striking residence now famously known as The Observatory House. The defining feature of the home is its iconic stucco & marble clad tower, an architectural landmark that has earned multiple regional & national design awards, including an AIA Honor Award & recognition as San Diego Home & Garden’s Home of the Year. Inside the tower, a dramatic 19-foot library showcases floor to ceiling built-in shelving with space for approximately 5,000 books, a reading room complete with built-in desk & dumbwaiter, & steel stairways leading to two observation decks. From the upper deck, enjoy breathtaking 360 degree panoramic views spanning Balboa Park, downtown San Diego, the Coronado Bridge, Point Loma’s coastline, & the Jamul...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1953
  • Listing ID #:260013269
  • Added:17 day(s) ago
  • Updated:June 19, 2026 at 02:13 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:3
  • Total bathrooms:2
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Living area:1,792 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Heating:Forced Air Unit

Structure and exterior

  • Roof:Flat
  • Year built:1953
  • Building area:1,792 sq. ft.
  • Construction Materials:Wood/Stucco
  • Exterior Features:Balcony, Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Levels:1 Story

Utilities

  • Water:Meter on Property
  • Sewer:Sewer Connected

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$2,100,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$1,171.88

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Laundry features:Gas

Parking

  • Total parking spaces:5
  • Parking description:Detached
  • Garage spaces:2
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