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3536 First Ave
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Property Information
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Built in 1967
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6 units/2 stories
About 3536 First Ave
3536 First Ave., is a? small 8 apartment complex building located in the Hillcrest neighborhood, San Diego, CA 92103. Hillcrest has everything that exemplifies a pedestrian-friendly, lively, urban neighborhood. It has blocks and blocks of restaurants, bars, entertainment, shopping and services, so residents and visitors can do pretty much everything in Hillcrest. The best way to take in Hillcrest is to take a stroll through the neighborhood. Best place to start? Under the iconic Hillcrest sign that spans University Avenue at Fifth Avenue. Dining, shopping and entertainment of every taste can be found along the adjacent streets. Nearby schools include Florence Elementary School, San Diego Cooperative Charter School and Museum Elementary School. The closest grocery stores are Shalimar, Royal Food Mart and Back to Roots Market. Nearby coffee shops include La Marque, Pappalecco and 7-Eleven. Nearby restaurants include Royal Stone, Spitz - Hillcrest and Poke Go. Near this property you can also find Beth Israel Park, Nate's Point Dog Park and Mission Hills Park.
3536 First Ave is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92103 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified School District attendance zone.
Unique Features
- 1 laundry facility
- 24 hour emergency service
- 4 garages available and 4 outside parking places
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Community Amenities
- Laundry Facilities
One of San Diego’s most densely populated neighborhoods, Hillcrest remains a quaint, affluent part of the city that prides itself in its diversity. Local businesses thrive in this lively neighborhood, with pedestrian-friendly streets and a variety of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and boutiques.
Hillcrest resides just three miles north of bustling downtown San Diego and four miles east of the San Diego International Airport. Residents enjoy living just minutes from the San Diego Bay, waterfront parks, sandy beaches, and the historical Balboa Park. Visit Marston House Museum & Gardens to learn about one of the city’s most prominent families and the master architects and landscapers who created one of the region’s most important estates in 1905 in Balboa Park.
Enjoy some of the local eateries around town by ordering an authentic pie or calzone at Bronx Pizza, or grabbing some brunch at Snooze an A.M. Eatery.
Learn more about living in HillcrestCompare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.
| Hillcrest | San Diego, CA | |
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| Studio | $2,157 | $2,057 |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,387 | $2,448 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $3,076 | $3,084 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,979 | $3,944 |
- Laundry Facilities
- 1 laundry facility
- 24 hour emergency service
- 4 garages available and 4 outside parking places
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 6 min | 2.8 mi |
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Transportation options available in San Diego include Middletown, located 1.7 miles from 3536 First Ave. 3536 First Ave is near San Diego International, located 2.8 miles or 7 minutes away.
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.7 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.0 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 2.1 mi |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.2 mi |
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi | |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.9 mi |
| Drive: | 24 min | 17.8 mi |
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 7 min | 2.8 mi |
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 9 min | 0.5 mi | |
| Walk: | 10 min | 0.5 mi |
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Fleet Science Center
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Drive: | 5 min | 1.7 mi |
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Friendship Garden
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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San Diego Zoo
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.2 mi |
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Balboa Park
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
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San Diego Natural History Museum
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Drive: | 6 min | 2.6 mi |
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 18 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.3 mi |
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 4.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 11 min | 7.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 19 min | 8.6 mi |
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While 3536 First Ave does not provide in‑unit laundry, on‑site laundry facilities are available for shared resident use.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Contact this property for parking details.
3536 First Ave does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.
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