Welcome to this thoughtfully crafted 1928 single-family home in University Heights, offering 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms across 1,054 sq ft of inviting living space.
Surrounded by gardens on three sides, this private residence features fruit trees, a raised bed garden, solar fountains, and a tranquil backyard patio frequented by hummingbirds and butterflies. A unique outdoor wooden daybed transforms the front yard into a second living space, ideal for lounging or entertaining.
Inside, natural light flows through the living and dining rooms, highlighting original hardwood floors, historic rounded corners, and custom-built cabinetry. The kitchen includes tile accents, an electric range and oven, dishwasher, large refrigerator, and views of a lush mango tree.
Heated tile floors in the kitchen and full bath add year-round comfort, while the bathroom offers a tiled shower and tub under a charming archway.
Additional features include central heating and air via a new heat pump, rooftop solar panels, in-unit washer and dryer, a queen-sized Murphy bed, and custom stained glass. Street parking is plentiful, and trash service is included.
Perfectly situated within walking distance to cafes, restaurants, shops, parks, and just minutes from Balboa Park, the Zoo, and major freeways.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
- UTILITIES ARE CHARGED SEPARATELY AS FLAT FEE
- WASHER/DRYER: Included
- Solar panels + new heat pump (central A/C + heating)
- PARKING: Street Parking
APPLICATION, LEASE TERMS, AND FEES:
- APPLICATION FEE: Non-Refundable $49.99/adult (all occupants 18+ need to submit an application)
- APPLICATION TURNAROUND TIME: 2-3 business days
- LEASE LENGTH: 1 year
- LEASE START: You must start the lease within 14 days of approval. Up to 30 days max if you are the only applicant.
- RENTER’S INSURANCE: Required to carry renters' insurance policy w/ minimum $100k liability
SUMMARY RENTAL CRITERIA:
- Transunion credit score of 650+, monthly gross household income must be greater than 2.5x monthly rent.
- Transunion credit score of 630-649, monthly gross household income must be greater than 3.0x monthly rent.
- Transunion credit score of 629 or less will not be considered.
- If applying with another person(s), we will use the average credit score of all applicants.
- No legal evictions or housing related judgements/collections within the last 7 years.
- No open collections with any utility companies or providers.
- No open bankruptcies.
- No negative references from current or past landlords
- Only for applicants with no credit history, will a cosigner be considered. Cosigners must be a California resident, have a credit score of 700+, and provide documentation of verifiable individual income greater than 4x monthly rent (only 1 cosigner per lease).
**Should all or part of the applicant's income derives from any public assistance program, 2.5x gross income qualification shall apply only to the portion of the rent that the Tenant is accountable for after the voucher amount has been deducted.
Equal Housing Opportunity. All applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age, or because all or part of applicant's income derives from any public assistance program.
Price, terms, offerings, availability subject to change. All information deemed reliable, tenant to verify all.
Palm Tree Properties
DRE #02194966
(Updated 9/19/25)

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