4166 Monroe Avenue

A rare gateway position between two of San Diego's most desirable urban neighborhoods. Located at 4166 Monroe Avenue, the property sits squarely between of Normal Heights and Kensington—giving tenants the eclectic, walkable energy of one and the leafy, village charm of the other, all within a few blocks. To the north, the Adams Avenue corridor through Normal Heights offers live music at Lestat's Coffee House, craft cocktails at Sycamore Den and Polite Provisions, brewpubs like Blind Lady Ale House and Tiger! Tiger!, vintage shops, and an ever-evolving roster of award-winning independent restaurants and coffee houses. To the east, Kensington's quieter village core anchors the area with the historic Ken Cinema, the Kensington Library, and acclaimed dining at Bleu Bohème, Ponce's Mexican Restaurant, and Clem's Tap House—surrounded by tree-lined streets and storybook Tudor and Spanish Revival homes. The annual Adams Avenue Street Fair and Adams Avenue Unplugged underscore the broader area's creative, community-driven energy. Tenants are minutes from Ward Canyon Park, the Adams Avenue overlook, and a short drive from Balboa Park's trails, museums, and cultural institutions. Direct access to the I-805, I-15, and I-8 freeways places Mission Valley, San Diego State University, Downtown San Diego, and Mission Bay within a 10–15 minute drive—anchoring durable rental demand from professionals, students, faculty, and creatives drawn to the neighborhood's walkable, village-meets-urban lifestyle4166 Monroe Avenue presents a rare four-unit townhome-style offering positioned at the gateway of Kensington and Normal Heights—two of San Diego's most desirable urban neighborhoods. Built in 1987 on a 0.15-acre lot, the property comprises four spacious 2-bedroom / 2.5-bathroom townhome-style units, each approximately 1,100 SF, totaling 4,833 SF of improvements. Every unit includes an attached private garage, additional on-site parking, and a private balcony and patio space. The asset is ideally suited for an owner-occupant seeking premium rental income or an investor targeting durable, long-tenured tenancy in a high-barrier submarket. Units are fully appointed with open floor plans, upgraded kitchens and bathrooms, in-unit laundry, and gas fire places.