106 Thorn St

San Diego, CA 92103

Rare opportunity to own a character-rich 1911 corner-lot building in the heart of Bankers Hill, designed with architectural pedigree and situated just steps from Balboa Park. Currently operating as 2nd gen medical office space, this 2,385sqft building sits on a 3,383sqft corner lot zoned RM-3-9, offering exceptional flexibility for the next owner. Recent improvements include electrical panel and fixtures upgrades, central HVAC + mini-split, new plumbing, foundation, remodeled bathrooms and kitchenette, rebuilt staircase, new tile flooring, and restoration of original architectural details ie. wood floors, mouldings and window casings, pocket doors, hardware. Multiple use paths available: continue as office/retail/creative space, reconfigure as a live/work property, convert to a 4-unit multifamily with 2 additional ADUs, or convert to a single-family residence. Property is also eligible for CCHS Tier 2 development at 8.0 FAR, supporting up to 27,000+ SF of potential buildable area for a full redevelopment play. Prime corner location in one of San Diego's most walkable, historic neighborhoods. Minutes to dining, shopping, hiking, Balboa Park, Hillcrest, downtown, San Diego Bay and the airport.

Listed by Caroline E Tumidajski of Serhant California, Inc. (858) 229-2078



This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. You should rely on this information only to decide whether or not to further investigate a particular property. BEFORE MAKING ANY OTHER DECISION, YOU SHOULD PERSONALLY INVESTIGATE THE FACTS (e.g. square footage and lot size) with the assistance of an appropriate professional. You may use this information only to identify properties you may be interested in investigating further. All uses except for personal, non-commercial use in accordance with the foregoing purpose are prohibited. Redistribution or copying of this information, any photographs or video tours is strictly prohibited. This information is derived from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) service provided by San Diego MLS®. Displayed property listings may be held by a brokerage firm other than the broker and/or agent responsible for this display. The information and any photographs and video tours and the compilation from which they are derived is protected by copyright. Copyright © 2026 San Diego MLS®.

Last checked 2026