3031 Kalmia St, San Diego, CA 92104
Local realty services provided by:ERA North Orange County Real Estate
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 mountains. The home beautifully preserves many of its original details, including refinished maple hardwood floors, gum wood crown molding & millwork, custom built-ins, & stained glass windows. Designed around a central courtyard, the grand living room with fireplace, spacious formal dining room, breakfast nook with built-in hutch, & private downstairs office all feature French doors that open to the serene outdoor space, filling the home with natural light & creating seamless indoor outdoor living....
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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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