Rare opportunity to own a detached cottage in the heart of Coronado Village — and rarer still, priced under $1,000,000. Tucked away on the bayside, this charming one-bedroom, one-bath retreat offers the freedom of detached living without the shared walls of a condo. Enjoy morning walks along the bay, easy access to the Village's boutiques, restaurants, and beaches, and the timeless character that makes Coronado one of Southern California's most sought-after enclaves. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, a weekend getaway, or a smart foothold in an exclusive market, opportunities like this simply don't come along often. Own a piece of the Village before it's gone.
For sale
$899,000
278 C Ave, Coronado, CA 92118
1beds
512sqft
:
Get pre-qualified$5,873/mo
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$890,200 Zestimate®
$1,756/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 5 days |
- 1,133 |
- 53 |
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Listed by:
Dino Morabito DRE #01415017 619-987-3066,
BetterHomes&Gardens-Napolitano
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260017881
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Other/Remarks
Cooling
- N/K
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Gas Range
- Laundry: None Known
Features
- Flooring: Wood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 512
- Total interior livable area: 512 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None Known
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Patio & porch: Patio Open
- Pool features: N/K
- Spa features: N/K
- Fencing: Full,Gate
- Has view: Yes
- View description: N/K
Details
- Parcel number: 5361611700
- Special conditions: Call Agent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1925
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: N/K
- Subdivision: CORONADO VILLAGE
Location
- Region: Coronado
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,756/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $32,971
- Annual tax amount: $993
- Date on market: 7/21/2026
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Foreclosure details
Estimated market value
$890,200
$846,000 - $935,000
$3,160/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Listed for sale | $899,000-45.2%$1,756/sqft |
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| 10/3/2024 | Listing removed | $2,400$5/sqft |
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| 9/24/2024 | Price change | $2,400-3.8%$5/sqft |
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| 8/21/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,495$5/sqft |
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| 7/4/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 6/13/2024 | Listed for rent | $2,495+34.9%$5/sqft |
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| 3/6/2018 | Listing removed | $1,850$4/sqft |
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| 2/28/2018 | Listed for rent | $1,850$4/sqft |
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| 12/23/2015 | Sold | $1,640,000$3,203/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $993 +1% | $32,971 +2% |
| 2024 | $983 +0.7% | $32,326 +2% |
| 2023 | $976 +0.7% | $31,693 +2% |
| 2022 | $969 +0.5% | $31,073 +2% |
| 2021 | $964 +1% | $30,465 +1% |
| 2020 | $955 +206.3% | $30,154 +2% |
| 2019 | $312 -67.1% | $29,564 +2% |
| 2018 | $948 +5.2% | $28,985 +2% |
| 2017 | $901 +6.1% | $28,417 +2% |
| 2016 | $849 +5.6% | $27,861 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $804 +7.1% | $27,443 +2% |
| 2014 | $750 | $26,907 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $26,786 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $26,262 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $25,748 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $25,556 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $25,617 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $25,116 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $24,625 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $24,143 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $23,671 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $23,208 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $22,783 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $22,337 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $21,900 |
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Neighborhood: 92118
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Village Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.5 mi
- 7/10Coronado Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 10/10Coronado High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Coronado Unified School District
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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