Welcome to 1185 Elm Ave, a charming traditional bungalow nestled in the desirable Castle Park community of Chula Vista. This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home sits on an expansive 9,420 sq ft lot, offering incredible ADU potential or the space to expand your dream home. Inside, you’ll find a cozy layout with warm natural light and wood-look flooring throughout. The galley kitchen opens to the backyard, where a blank canvas awaits your vision—whether it’s gardening, entertaining, or future development. The oversized lot is rare for the area and provides off-street parking and privacy. Enjoy close proximity to the San Diego Country Club, top-rated schools, shopping, and major thoroughfares. This property is brimming with opportunity in a highly sought-after South Bay location.
Sold for $655,000
Listed by: Coldwell Banker Realty • Steven Rotsart, Jr. • Contact: 619-461-5800
Bought with: Coldwell Banker Realty
$655,000
1185 Elm Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911
2beds
746sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1944
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$660,900 Zestimate®
$878/sqft
$2,793 Estimated rent
Home value
$660,900
$608,000 - $720,000
$2,793/mo
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Listed by:
Steven Rotsart, Jr. DRE #01254025 619-461-5800,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Steven Rotsart, Jr., DRE #01254025
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PTP2504779
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Kitchen, Living Room, Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Outside
Features
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 746 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: Font door
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights, Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Features: Front Yard, Level, Walkstreet, Yard
Details
- Parcel number: 6191910900
- Zoning: R-2:MINOR MULTIPLE
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1944
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Gutter(s), Street Lights, Sidewalks, Urban
Location
- Region: Chula Vista
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $878/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $74,958
- Annual tax amount: $1,507
- Date on market: 6/26/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2025 | Sold | $655,000+19.1%$878/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PTP2504779 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2025 | Pending sale | $549,900$737/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PTP2504779 Report a problem | ||
| 6/26/2025 | Listed for sale | $549,900$737/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PTP2504779 Report a problem | ||
| 12/4/2019 | Listing removed | $1,950$3/sqft |
Source: JD Property Management and Realty, Inc. Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2019 | Listed for rent | $1,950$3/sqft |
Source: Hunt.com Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,507 +9.9% | $74,958 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,371 +6.5% | $73,489 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,287 -7.1% | $72,049 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,386 +1.4% | $70,637 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,367 +15.2% | $69,253 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,187 +55.2% | $68,544 +2% |
| 2019 | $764 -39.8% | $67,201 +2% |
| 2018 | $1,269 +13.5% | $65,884 +2% |
| 2017 | $1,118 -2.6% | $64,593 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,148 +6.7% | $63,328 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,077 -3.2% | $62,378 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,112 | $61,157 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $60,882 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $59,689 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $58,520 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $58,084 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $58,223 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $57,083 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $55,965 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $54,868 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $53,794 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $52,740 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $51,774 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $50,760 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $49,765 |
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Neighborhood: Southwest
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- 6/10Castle Park Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.3 mi
- 3/10Hilltop Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 6/10Hilltop Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.7 mi
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