Move-in ready with incredible value-add potential—this beautifully upgraded Pacific Beach classic with detached 400 sq ft unit is located just six blocks from the beach on a desirable 6300 sq ft corner lot. Whether you’re looking to move right in, expand the main home, explore the potential for an income-generating ADU, or create your dream backyard oasis with a pool, this property offers endless opportunities in one of San Diego’s most coveted coastal neighborhoods. Recent exterior enhancements include high-quality acrylic stucco, new roof and gutters, fully owned 10-panel solar system, tankless water heater, and new sewer line. Enjoy pet- and kid-friendly turf, custom redwood gates, privacy stucco wall, and an outdoor shower as well. Inside, refinished hardwood floors and solid wood doors preserve original charm, while modern features include dual-pane windows, updated plumbing, HVAC, and electrical, quartz countertops, solid wood cabinets, and premium appliances. The separate permitted bonus unit offers polished concrete floors, full bath, upgraded systems, and hookups for a potential kitchenette or laundry. Don’t miss the chance to live within walking distance to grocery stores, shops, restaurants, the beach, the bay, and everything else PB has to offer!
Sold for $2,097,000
$2,097,000
1275 Emerald St, San Diego, CA 92109
3beds
1,607sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$2,112,100 Zestimate®
$1,305/sqft
$7,007 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,112,100
$1.94M - $2.30M
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Pet- and kid-friendly turfNew roof and guttersUpdated plumbingCorner lotUpgraded systemsQuartz countertopsOutdoor shower
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Listed by:
Peter Middleton DRE #01224842 858-258-7383,
eXp Realty of California Inc,
Andrea Fulop DRE #02009450 858-888-6115,
eXp Realty of California Inc
Bought with:
Sylvia H Bendelstein, DRE #00958370
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250025442
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Solar Panels, Washer, Gas Range, Counter Top, Gas Cooking, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Other/Remarks
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Common walls with other units/homes: Detached
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,607
- Total interior livable area: 1,607 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: None Known
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: No Interior Steps, Parking
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Concrete, Porch - Front
- Pool features: N/K
- Spa features: N/K
- Fencing: Full,Gate,Stucco Wall,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 54 x 126
Details
- Parcel number: 4156331000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Turnkey,Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
- Subdivision: PACIFIC BEACH
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,305/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $971,389
- Annual tax amount: $12,694
- Date on market: 4/24/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/29/2025 | Sold | $2,097,000+0.1%$1,305/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #250025442 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2025 | Pending sale | $2,095,000$1,304/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #250025442 Report a problem | ||
| 4/24/2025 | Price change | $2,095,000-4.6%$1,304/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #250025442 Report a problem | ||
| 3/20/2025 | Price change | $2,195,000-4.6%$1,366/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #250021977 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000+189.3%$1,431/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #250020116 Report a problem | ||
| 11/12/2014 | Sold | $795,000-3%$495/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/5/2014 | Listed for sale | $820,000+215.4%$510/sqft |
Source: Person Realty, Inc. #140054303 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/1997 | Sold | $260,000+13%$162/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/1/1994 | Sold | $230,000$143/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,694 +8.4% | $971,389 +2% |
| 2024 | $11,710 +2.3% | $952,343 +2% |
| 2023 | $11,445 +2.7% | $933,671 +2% |
| 2022 | $11,141 +0.7% | $915,365 +2% |
| 2021 | $11,060 +1.2% | $897,418 +1% |
| 2020 | $10,924 +2.6% | $888,217 +2% |
| 2019 | $10,642 +6.1% | $870,802 +2% |
| 2018 | $10,030 +4.2% | $853,729 +3.7% |
| 2017 | $9,629 +1.6% | $823,264 +2% |
| 2016 | $9,475 +1.5% | $807,123 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $9,333 +134.1% | $795,000 +134.9% |
| 2014 | $3,986 | $338,511 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $336,982 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $330,375 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $323,898 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $321,479 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $322,243 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $315,926 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $309,732 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $303,659 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $297,706 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $291,869 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $286,520 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $280,902 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $275,395 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Pacific Beach
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Pacific Beach Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.7 mi
- 10/10Pacific Beach Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10Mission Bay High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: San Diego Unified School Distric
Source: SDMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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