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    • Price cut: $50K (6/12)
    $899,900

    1278 Pacific Beach Dr Unit 3, San Diego, CA 92109

    2beds
    1,032sqft
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    $6,499/mo
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    Condominium
    Built in 1974
    -- sqft lot
    $890,300 Zestimate®
    $872/sqft
    $500/mo HOA

    What's special

    Peek ocean viewsNew sink and fixturesUpdated doors and hardwareSpacious primary suiteFresh interior paintRooftop deckQuartz countertops
    Dwell West proudly presents this beautifully renovated, elevator-served, 2nd floor Pacific Beach condo. Ideally located just blocks from the sand, this move-in ready unit also has TWO dedicated parking spots - including a 1-car garage; a rare find in Pacific Beach. This is a perfect opportunity for a primary residence, vacation getaway, or investment property. Short-term rentals are currently unrestricted by the HOA! Inside, you’ll find in-unit laundry, fresh interior paint, new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, updated doors and hardware, mirrored closet doors in the bedrooms, and all-new lighting including recessed can lighting, modern fixtures, and ceiling fans. The home also features new dual-pane windows, and three new electric wall heaters. The fully renovated kitchen showcases white oak shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, a new sink and fixtures, stainless steel appliances, and a garbage disposal—designed for both style and functionality. The spacious primary suite features an upgraded bathroom with a new vanity, modern fixtures, and a beautifully tiled walk-in shower. The secondary bathroom has also been fully refreshed with a new vanity, upgraded fixtures, and a new acrylic shower/tub combination. Located in an 8-unit gated and self-managed building, the property offers privacy and a close-knit community feel. Head-up to the rooftop deck to take in unforgettable sunsets, peek ocean views, and front-row seats to SeaWorld's summer fireworks. A rare opportunity to own a freshly updated coastal retreat in one of San Diego’s most sought-after beach communities.
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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Marcel G Bonee DRE #01880761 858-314-9138,

    Mission Realty Group

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260012959MLS LogoOriginating MLS: SDMLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 2
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Heating
      • Wall/Gravity
      Cooling
      • N/K
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Garage Door Opener, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Counter Top, Gas Water Heater
      • Laundry: Electric, Washer Hookup
      Features
      • Balcony, Bathtub, Ceiling Fan
      • Flooring: Laminate
      • Fireplace features: N/K
      • Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,032
      • Total interior livable area: 1,032 sqft
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Assigned, Detached, Garage, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Single Door, Garage Door Opener
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: 1 Story
      • Stories: 3
      • Patio & porch: Balcony
      • Pool features: N/K
      • Spa features: N/K
      • Fencing: N/K
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: N/K
      • Frontage type: N/K
      Lot
      • Size: 5,662 Square Feet
      Details
      • Additional structures: N/K
      • Parcel number: 4232621403
      • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
      • Zoning description: R-1:SINGLE

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: Condo
      • Property subtype: Condominium
      Materials
      • Stucco
      • Roof: Concrete
      Condition
      • Repairs Cosmetic,Turnkey,Updated/Remodeled
      • Year built: 1974

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Sewer Connected, Public Sewer
      • Water: Meter on Property, Public
      • Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Pet Restrictions
      • Security: Gated Community, Carbon Monoxide Detectors
      • Subdivision: PACIFIC BEACH
      HOA
      • Amenities included: Call for Rules
      • Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Trash Pickup, Water
      • HOA fee: $500 monthly
      • HOA name: Mission Bay Shores West
      Location
      • Region: San Diego

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $872/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $740,000
      • Date on market: 7/6/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA
      • Electric utility on property: Yes

        Estimated market value

        $890,300

        $846,000 - $935,000

        $4,528/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/6/2026Listed for sale$899,900$872/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260012959 Report a problem
        6/26/2026Pending sale$899,900$872/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260012959 Report a problem
        6/12/2026Price change$899,900-5.3%$872/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260012959 Report a problem
        5/28/2026Listed for sale$949,900$920/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260012959 Report a problem
        5/27/2026Listing removed$949,900$920/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260011100 Report a problem
        5/7/2026Listed for sale$949,900-4.9%$920/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260011100 Report a problem
        4/21/2026Listing removed$999,000$968/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260005798 Report a problem
        3/26/2026Price change$999,000-4.9%$968/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260005798 Report a problem
        3/12/2026Listed for sale$1,050,000-4.5%$1,017/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260005798 Report a problem
        3/12/2026Listing removed$1,099,000$1,065/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260002887 Report a problem
        2/6/2026Listed for sale$1,099,000+48.5%$1,065/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #260002887 Report a problem
        12/18/2025Sold$740,000-12.9%$717/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #250044003 Report a problem
        11/29/2025Pending sale$850,000$824/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #250044003 Report a problem
        11/13/2025Listed for sale$850,000+200.9%$824/sqft
        Source: SDMLS #250044003 Report a problem
        3/29/2002Sold$282,500$274/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2026-- $740,000 +77.3%
        2025$5,254 +3.9%$417,319 +2%
        2024$5,056 +4.1%$409,137 +2%
        2023$4,859 +2.8%$401,116 +2%
        2022$4,729 +0.7%$393,252 +2%
        2021$4,695 +1.2%$385,542 +1%
        2020$4,637 +2.5%$381,590 +2%
        2019$4,523 +6.3%$374,109 +2%
        2018$4,256 +2.5%$366,775 +2%
        2017$4,154 +1.7%$359,585 +2%
        2016$4,086 +1.5%$352,535 +1.5%
        2015$4,024 +1.6%$347,241 +2%
        2014$3,960 $340,440 +2.5%
        2013-- $332,253
        2012-- $332,253 +2%
        2011-- $325,739 +0.8%
        2010-- $323,305 -0.2%
        2009-- $324,074 +2%
        2008-- $317,721 +2%
        2007-- $311,492 +2%
        2006-- $305,386 +2%
        2005-- $299,399 +2%
        2004-- $293,529 +1.9%
        2003-- $288,150 +100.2%
        2002-- $143,951 +2%
        2001-- $141,129
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Pacific Beach

        Getting around

        81 / 100
        Very Walkable
        44 / 100
        Some Transit
        70 / 100
        Very Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • 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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