Welcome to Serra Mesa’s highly sought-after Birdland neighborhood, where location truly shines. Centrally positioned with easy access to the 805 and 163 freeways, this home places you just minutes from everything San Diego has to offer.This property is a true diamond in the rough, offering a fantastic opportunity to create your dream home. With solid bones and a well-designed layout, it’s ready for your personal touch and updates. A second-story primary suite features its own private balcony, where you can take in canyon views overlooking Mission Valley. Enjoy the convenience of having an elementary school and park just one block away, along with nearby shopping, dining, and a major hospital within minutes. Lovingly owned for years, this home has been filled with cherished memories—and now it’s ready for its next chapter with a new owner to make it their own.
Sold for $1,060,000
$1,060,000
2225 Cardinal Dr, San Diego, CA 92123
4beds
1,892sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
-- sqft lot
$1,062,700 Zestimate®
$560/sqft
$4,969 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,062,700
$978,000 - $1.15M
$4,969/mo
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Listed by:
Peter P Lustria DRE #02081930 Preferred:619-786-2243,
Real Broker,
Lizzie R Le DRE #01981602 858-414-3615,
Real Broker
Bought with:
Chris Johnston, DRE #02150887
LPT Realty, Inc
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260008960
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Shed(s), Electric Range
- Laundry: Gas
Features
- Balcony, Bar, Shower, Shower in Tub
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: FP in Family Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,892
- Total interior livable area: 1,892 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Wood
Details
- Additional structures: Shed
- Parcel number: 6771230700
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood/Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Repairs Cosmetic
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: San Diego
- Subdivision: SERRA MESA
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Sold | $1,060,000-1.4%$560/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #260008960 Report a problem | ||
| 4/28/2026 | Pending sale | $1,075,000$568/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #260008960 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000$568/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #260008960 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,733 +49.1% | $100,729 +2% |
| 2024 | $1,162 +2.5% | $98,755 +2% |
| 2023 | $1,134 +2.9% | $96,820 +2% |
| 2022 | $1,102 +0.8% | $94,923 +2% |
| 2021 | $1,093 +1.3% | $93,062 +1% |
| 2020 | $1,080 +5.2% | $92,109 +2% |
| 2019 | $1,026 +3.6% | $90,304 +2% |
| 2018 | $990 +2.6% | $88,535 +2% |
| 2017 | $965 +1.9% | $86,800 +2% |
| 2016 | $947 +1.6% | $85,099 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $932 +1.6% | $83,821 +2% |
| 2014 | $917 | $82,180 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $81,810 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $80,207 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $78,635 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $78,048 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $78,234 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $76,701 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $75,198 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $73,724 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $72,279 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $70,863 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $69,565 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $68,202 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $66,865 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Bird Land
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Fletcher Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.1 mi
- 7/10Montgomery Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Kearny Digital Media & Design SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 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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- California
- San Diego County
- San Diego
- 92123
- Bird Land
- 2225 Cardinal Dr
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