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Sold for $680,000
  • Listed by: Compass • Robert Lopez • Contact: 619-807-8442
    Bought with: Prevail Realty Group, Inc.
    $680,000

    517 Sears Ave, San Diego, CA 92114

    3beds
    750sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1954
    0 Square Feet Lot
    $680,700 Zestimate®
    $907/sqft
    $2,670 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $680,700

    $626,000 - $735,000

    $2,670/mo

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    What's special

    Expansive backyardLush garden retreatFunctional well-laid-out floor plan
    Endless Potential in the Heart of San Diego Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath San Diego home where opportunity meets livability. Whether you’re a first-time buyer looking to put down roots or a savvy investor with an eye for value, this property delivers exactly what today’s market demands — space, location, and room to grow. Inside, you’ll find a functional, well-laid-out floor plan with three comfortable bedrooms and a full bath, ready for your personal touch. But the real story here is what’s outside. Step into the expansive backyard — a rare find in San Diego — and let your imagination run wild. Picture an ADU for rental income, a pool and outdoor entertaining oasis, a lush garden retreat, or simply the breathing room that’s nearly impossible to find at this price point. The lot offers the kind of flexibility that creates long-term equity and lifestyle value all in one. With San Diego’s continued growth and demand, properties with this kind of upside don’t sit long. Whether you’re building equity through thoughtful improvements or planning a future addition, the bones are here and the possibilities are yours to define. 3 Bed | 1 Bath | Expansive Lot | Prime San Diego Location Opportunity knocks — answer it.

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    Listed by:

    Robert Lopez DRE #02049134 619-807-8442,

    Compass,

    Rosalia Nieves DRE #02237671 619-905-1369,

    Compass

    Bought with:

    Arlene Alvarado, DRE #02240258

    Prevail Realty Group, Inc.

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PTP2602065MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bonus Room, Den, Family Room
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 750 sqft

    Property

    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: Front Door
    • Pool features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 0 Square Feet
    • Features: Back Yard
    Details
    • Parcel number: 5831400900
    • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • Year built: 1954

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Public Sewer

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Curbs
    Location
    • Region: San Diego

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $907/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $588,969
    • Annual tax amount: $7,929
    • Date on market: 3/18/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 6 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,1031 Exchange,FHA,VA Loan

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    4/28/2026Sold$680,000+1.5%$907/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PTP2602065 Report a problem
    3/25/2026Pending sale$669,999$893/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PTP2602065 Report a problem
    3/18/2026Listed for sale$669,999+20.7%$893/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #PTP2602065 Report a problem
    9/30/2023Listing removed--
    Source: SDMLS #210024797 Report a problem
    9/29/2021Sold$555,000+7.8%$740/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #210024797 Report a problem
    9/7/2021Pending sale$515,000$687/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #210024797 Report a problem
    8/31/2021Listed for sale$515,000+19.8%$687/sqft
    Source: SDMLS #210024797 Report a problem
    8/25/2021Listing removed--
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    8/18/2021Price change$2,895-3.5%$4/sqft
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    8/3/2021Listed for rent$3,000$4/sqft
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    6/17/2020Sold$430,000+0.2%$573/sqft
    Source: Glendale AOR ZDD #200019893 Report a problem
    5/18/2020Pending sale$429,000$572/sqft
    Source: Big Block Realty, Inc. #200019893 Report a problem
    5/2/2020Listed for sale$429,000+12.9%$572/sqft
    Source: Big Block Realty, Inc. #200019893 Report a problem
    8/31/2016Sold$380,000+31%$507/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    6/14/2013Sold$290,000-1.7%$387/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/16/2013Listed for sale$295,000+90.3%$393/sqft
    Source: CFL Realty #130024579 Report a problem
    7/19/2011Sold$155,000+0.1%$207/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/29/2011Price change$154,900-6.1%$207/sqft
    Source: Premium Realty Services #110004540 Report a problem
    3/23/2011Price change$164,900-5.7%$220/sqft
    Source: Premium Realty Services, Inc #110004540 Report a problem
    2/26/2011Price change$174,900-7.9%$233/sqft
    Source: Premium Realty Services, Inc #110004540 Report a problem
    1/23/2011Price change$189,900-42.9%$253/sqft
    Source: Premium Realty Services, Inc #110004540 Report a problem
    1/22/2011Listed for sale--
    Source: foreclosure.com Report a problem
    12/2/2010Sold$332,623+95.7%$443/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    8/15/2010Listed for sale$170,000-51.3%$227/sqft
    Source: All California Brokerage Inc #100048497 Report a problem
    3/13/2007Sold$349,000+5.8%$465/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem
    5/3/2004Sold$330,000$440/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$7,929 +11.3%$588,969 +2%
    2024$7,126 +2.3%$577,422 +2%
    2023$6,969 +2.7%$566,100 +2%
    2022$6,784 +25.9%$555,000 +27.7%
    2021$5,386 +7.9%$434,454 +7.7%
    2020$4,992 +2.5%$403,259 +2%
    2019$4,871 +6.2%$395,352 +2%
    2018$4,585 +2.4%$387,600 +2%
    2017$4,476 +25.3%$380,000 +26%
    2016$3,572 +1.5%$301,666 +1.5%
    2015$3,520 +1.6%$297,135 +2%
    2014$3,465 $291,315 +84.3%
    2013-- $158,100 +2%
    2012-- $155,000
    2011-- $155,000
    2010-- $155,000 -18%
    2009-- $189,000 -46.9%
    2008-- $355,980 +2%
    2007-- $349,000 +1.7%
    2006-- $343,332 +2%
    2005-- $336,600 +160.4%
    2004-- $129,247 +1.9%
    2003-- $126,879 +2%
    2002-- $124,392 +2%
    2001-- $121,954
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Jomacha-Lomita

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