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  • Price cut: $190K (5/18)
    $1,995,000

    2831-37 Columbia St, San Diego, CA 92103

    8beds
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    $13,224/mo
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    Multi Family
    Built in 1959
    -- sqft lot
    $1,991,000 Zestimate®
    $--/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Premium in-unit amenities
    SELLER TO ENTERTAIN ALL OFFERS !!! 2831–2837 Columbia Street offers investors a rare opportunity to acquire a four-unit apartment building in one of San Diego’s most sought-after urban neighborhoods. Perfectly positioned between Mission Hills, Bankers Hill, and Little Italy, the property delivers the ideal balance of strong in-place income, long-term appreciation, and unbeatable tenant appeal. With immediate access to Downtown San Diego, Balboa Park, the San Diego International Airport, and all major freeways, this asset combines location, lifestyle, and investment strength. The property consists of four spacious and modernized two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments, each featuring premium in-unit amenities including its own washer/dryer and air conditioning (2 units), ensuring maximum comfort and convenience for tenants. In addition, every apartment comes with a separate oversized storage area—a highly desirable feature in this competitive rental market. Importantly, tenants are responsible for all utilities under their rental agreements, minimizing operating expenses and streamlining management for ownership. One of the most striking features of the property is its incredible, unobstructed views of Downtown San Diego and the San Diego Bay. This unique vantage point not only enhances the tenant living experience but also positions the property as a premier rental offering, creating consistently strong demand and long-term tenant retention.
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    Listed by:

    Josh Browar DRE #01824454 858-414-4398,

    The Browar Group

    Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 2600826MLS LogoOriginating MLS: SDMLS

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 8
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 4
      Cooling
      • Other/Remarks
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 2,860
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      Property

      Features
      • Levels: 2 Story
      • Fencing: Partial
      Details
      • Parcel number: 4516620400

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: Multi Family
      Materials
      • Stucco
      • Roof: Composition
      Condition
      • Year built: 1959

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: N/K
      • Subdivision: Mission Hills/Haciendas (32151)
      Location
      • Region: San Diego

      Financial & listing details

      • Tax assessed value: $1,293,274
      • Annual tax amount: $16,755
      • Date on market: 1/12/2026
      • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Exchange,Other/Remarks,VA
      • Tenant pays: Cable TV, Electricity, Gas/Propane, Hot Water, Other/Remarks, Sewer, Trash, Water

        Estimated market value

        $1,991,000

        $1.89M - $2.09M

        $2,742/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        5/18/2026Price change$1,995,000-8.7%
        Source: SDMLS #2600826 Report a problem
        5/4/2026Price change$2,185,000-0.2%
        Source: SDMLS #2600826 Report a problem
        2/24/2026Price change$2,190,000-0.2%
        Source: SDMLS #2600826 Report a problem
        1/12/2026Listed for sale$2,195,000+108.1%
        Source: SDMLS #2600826 Report a problem
        6/19/2014Sold$1,055,000+36.1%
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        11/15/2011Sold$775,000-23.3%
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/7/2006Sold$1,010,000
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$16,755 +7.3%$1,293,274 +2%
        2024$15,618 +2.3%$1,267,917 +2%
        2023$15,272 +2.7%$1,243,057 +2%
        2022$14,866 +0.7%$1,218,684 +2%
        2021$14,764 +1.2%$1,194,789 +1%
        2020$14,585 +2.1%$1,182,538 +2%
        2019$14,283 +6.7%$1,159,352 +2%
        2018$13,392 +2.4%$1,136,621 +2%
        2017$13,074 +1.6%$1,114,335 +2%
        2016$12,864 +1.5%$1,092,487 +1.5%
        2015$12,675 +34.8%$1,076,078 +35.5%
        2014$9,399 $794,088 +0.5%
        2013-- $790,500 +2%
        2012-- $775,000 -28.1%
        2011-- $1,077,328 +0.8%
        2010-- $1,069,277 -0.2%
        2009-- $1,071,819 +2%
        2008-- $1,050,804 +2%
        2007-- $1,030,200 +571.2%
        2006-- $153,483 +2%
        2005-- $150,474 +2%
        2004-- $147,525 +1.9%
        2003-- $144,822 +2%
        2002-- $141,983 +2%
        2001-- $139,200
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Midtown

        Getting around

        48 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        62 / 100
        Good Transit
        35 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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