Century Plaza Towers

3535 1st Ave, San Diego, CA 92103

Condo Building In Hillcrest

Units

52

Stories

13

Year Built

1973

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Units for Rent

1 Available Units

Century Plaza Towers

129,454

Total Sq Ft

Condominium

Building Type

Century Plaza Towers, a landmark high-rise in San Diego's Bankers Hill neighborhood, offers a blend of historic charm and modern luxury. Designed by renowned architect William Krisel and completed in 1973, this 13-story building houses 52 condominium units. The tower's simple, modern design features floor-to-ceiling windows that frame panoramic views of the city, bay, and beyond. As a recently designated historical landmark, Century Plaza Towers provides residents with the opportunity for property tax savings through the Mills Act, adding financial appeal to its architectural significance.

Century Plaza Towers is a condominium located in San Diego and the 92103 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego County attendance zone.

Building Amenities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Clubhouse
  • Dishwasher
  • Fitness Center
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Sauna
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Oven
  • Tub/Shower
  • Views

Location

3535 1st, San Diego,
CA 92103

Neighborhood

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 Hillcrest

Education

College & Universities Distance

Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.1 away
1.1 mi
Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.6 away
1.6 mi
Drive: 4 mins drive / 2.0 away
2.0 mi
Drive: 6 mins drive / 2.7 away
2.7 mi

Century Plaza Towers is within 4 minutes or 1.1 miles from UC San Diego, Medical Center. It is also near Calif. Western School of Law and Thomas Jefferson School of Law.

Schools

Florence Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-5

211 Students

AttendanceZone

7

Out of 10

Roosevelt International Middle School

Public Middle School

Grades 6-8

761 Students

AttendanceZone

5

Out of 10

San Diego Science and Technology School

Public High School

Grades 9-12

2105 Students

AttendanceZone

5

Out of 10

San Miguel Elementary School

Public Elementary School

Grades K-6

446 Students

Nearby

4

Out of 10

Montessori School Of San Diego

Private School

Grades PK, K-3

120 Students

Nearby

0

Out of 10

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Transportation

Transportation options available in San Diego include Middletown, located 1.7 miles from Century Plaza Towers.

Transit/Subway Distance

Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.7 away
1.7 mi
Drive: 4 mins drive / 2.1 away
2.1 mi
Drive: 4 mins drive / 2.1 away
2.1 mi
Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.3 away
2.3 mi
Drive: 7 mins drive / 3.3 away
3.3 mi

Commuter Rail Distance

Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.3 away
2.3 mi
Drive: 7 mins drive / 3.9 away
3.9 mi
Drive: 21 mins drive / 13.9 away
13.9 mi
Drive: 29 mins drive / 20.9 away
20.9 mi
Drive: 32 mins drive / 24.6 away
24.6 mi
Century Plaza Towers is near San Diego International, located 2.8 miles or 7 minutes away.

Airports Distance

San Diego International
Drive: 7 mins drive / 2.8 away
2.8 mi
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
90
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Good Transit
Transit Score®
53
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Bikeable
Bike Score®
57
Out of 100
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Scores provided by Walk Score

Points of Interest

Time and distance from Century Plaza Towers.

Shopping Centers Distance

Walk: 9 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Walk: 11 mins walk / 0.6 away
0.6 mi
Walk: 13 mins walk / 0.7 away
0.7 mi
Century Plaza Towers has 3 shopping centers within 0.7 mile, which is about a 13-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks & Recreation Distance

Friendship Garden
Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.7 away
1.7 mi
Fleet Science Center
Drive: 5 mins drive / 1.7 away
1.7 mi
San Diego Natural History Museum
Drive: 6 mins drive / 2.6 away
2.6 mi
Balboa Park
Drive: 6 mins drive / 2.6 away
2.6 mi
San Diego Zoo
Drive: 6 mins drive / 2.2 away
2.2 mi
Century Plaza Towers has 5 parks within 2.6 miles, including Friendship Garden, Fleet Science Center, and San Diego Natural History Museum.

Hospitals Distance

Walk: 14 mins walk / 0.8 away
0.8 mi
Walk: 18 mins walk / 0.9 away
0.9 mi
Drive: 7 mins drive / 3.2 away
3.2 mi
Century Plaza Towers has 3 hospitals within 3.2 miles, the nearest is Scripps Mercy Hospital which is 0.8 mile away and a 14 minute walk.

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