Fixer Opportunity with Pool & Solar in Chula Vista! Attention investors, and cash buyers this 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers incredible upside potential on a spacious 7,000 sq ft lot in an established Chula Vista neighborhood. Featuring approximately 1,262 sq ft of living space, the property includes an oversized driveway with ample parking, attached garage, leased solar panels, and a BAckyard pool ready to be restored into an entertainer’s dream. Interior features include kitchen cabinets, open living areas, and a functional floor plan with room to modernize and add value. The large covered patio and expansive backyard offer endless possibilities for outdoor living or future improvements. Property needs updates and repairs, making it ideal for renovation, rental investment, or owner-user looking to customize. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and freeway access. Sold AS-IS. Don’t miss this value-add opportunity in a strong South Bay market!
For sale
Listed by: Palisade Realty, Inc • Alan Luken Barragan • Contact: alanlukenb@gmail.com
$699,000
1385 Melrose Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91911
3beds
1,262sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$4,566/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1964
7,000 Square Feet Lot
$731,900 Zestimate®
$554/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Backyard poolExpansive backyardAttached garageLeased solar panelsFunctional floor planLarge covered patioKitchen cabinets
- 48 days |
- 2,437 |
- 118 |
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Listed by:
Alan Luken Barragan DRE #02103226 alanlukenb@gmail.com,
Palisade Realty, Inc
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PTP2603506
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: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,262 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Entry location: Front
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Filtered
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City Lights
Lot
- Size: 7,000 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 6203702500
- Zoning: R-1:Single Fam-Res
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- Year built: 1964
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Biking
Location
- Region: Chula Vista
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $554/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $589,463
- Annual tax amount: $8,433
- Date on market: 5/7/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 49 days
- Listing terms: Cash
Estimated market value
$731,900
$695,000 - $768,000
$3,806/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/30/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000$554/sqft |
Source:  CRMLS #PTP2603506 Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2026 | Pending sale | $699,000$554/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PTP2603506 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $699,000+58.9%$554/sqft |
Source: CRMLS #PTP2603506 Report a problem | ||
| 10/18/2006 | Sold | $440,000$349/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,433 +17.6% | $589,463 +2% |
| 2024 | $7,170 +7.1% | $577,906 +2% |
| 2023 | $6,697 +3% | $566,576 +2% |
| 2022 | $6,505 +13.7% | $555,468 +13.4% |
| 2021 | $5,721 +12.9% | $490,000 +11.4% |
| 2020 | $5,069 +1.3% | $440,000 |
| 2019 | $5,004 -1.1% | $440,000 |
| 2018 | $5,057 +10.1% | $440,000 +10% |
| 2017 | $4,594 +5.6% | $400,000 +5.3% |
| 2016 | $4,349 +11.6% | $380,000 +11.8% |
| 2015 | $3,897 +12.9% | $340,000 +13.3% |
| 2014 | $3,452 | $300,000 +19% |
| 2013 | -- | $252,000 +7.2% |
| 2012 | -- | $235,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $235,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $235,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $235,000 -19% |
| 2008 | -- | $290,000 -34.1% |
| 2007 | -- | $440,000 +765.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $50,847 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $49,851 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $48,875 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $47,980 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $47,041 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $46,120 |
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Neighborhood: Southwest
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Palomar Elementary SchoolGrades: K-6Distance: 0.2 mi
- 2/10Castle Park Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1 mi
- 4/10Castle Park Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
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