Welcome home to 5252 Balboa Arms Dr #153 — a beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath corner end-unit townhome tucked inside the gated, resort-style Balboa Ridge community in the heart of Clairemont. This turnkey residence lives bright, private, and effortlessly stylish, with soaring 9'+ ceilings, elegant crown molding, fresh paint, and gleaming stone counters that elevate every room. As a coveted corner end unit, you'll enjoy extra natural light, added privacy, and an assigned parking spot right outside your front door. Balboa Ridge offers true resort-style amenities: sparkling community pool, relaxing spa, and a clubhouse with fitness room — all wrapped in a gated setting with low monthly HOA dues. Minutes from beaches, freeways, shopping, and Clairemont's best dining, this is coastal San Diego living made simple.
Pending
$549,900
5252 Balboa Arms Dr Unit 153, San Diego, CA 92117
2beds
820sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1995
-- sqft lot
$549,900 Zestimate®
$671/sqft
$384/mo HOA
What's special
- 32 days |
- 432 |
- 21 |
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
J.R. St Julien DRE #02016233 858-212-8134,
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 260017186
Originating MLS: SDMLS
Originating MLS: SDMLSFacts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Other/Remarks
Cooling
- Electric, Other/Remarks
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Range
- Laundry: Electric
Features
- Flooring: Laminate
- Common walls with other units/homes: End Unit,No Unit Above or Below
Interior area
- Total structure area: 820
- Total interior livable area: 820 sqft
Video & virtual tour
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: None Known
Features
- Levels: 2 Story
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Enclosed
- Pool features: Community/Common
- Spa features: Community/Common
- Fencing: Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: N/K
Details
- Additional structures: N/K
- Parcel number: 3612614149
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Meter on Property, Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: BBQ, Clubhouse/Rec Room, Exercise Room, Gated Community, Pool, Sauna, Spa/Hot Tub
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Gated Community, Smoke Detector
- Subdivision: CLAIREMONT
HOA
- Amenities included: Club House, Gym/Ex Room, Hot Water, Spa, Barbecue, Pool
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Gated Community, Hot Water, Limited Insurance, Roof Maintenance, Sewer, Trash Pickup, Water
- HOA fee: $384 monthly
- HOA name: Balboa Ridge
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $671/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $437,453
- Annual tax amount: $5,419
- Date on market: 7/18/2026
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,VA
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$549,900
$522,000 - $577,000
$2,986/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2026 | Pending sale | $549,900$671/sqft |
Source:  SDMLS #260017186 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2026 | Listed for sale | $549,900+37.5%$671/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #260017186 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2020 | Sold | $399,999$488/sqft |
Source: SDMLS #200007877 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2020 | Price change | $399,999+1.3%$488/sqft |
Source: Priority One R.E. Consultants #200007877 Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2020 | Pending sale | $395,000$482/sqft |
Source: Priority One R.E. Consultants #200007877 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2020 | Listed for sale | $395,000+25.4%$482/sqft |
Source: Priority One R.E. Consultants #200007877 Report a problem | ||
| 3/30/2009 | Sold | $315,000$384/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,419 +3.9% | $437,453 +2% |
| 2024 | $5,213 +2.3% | $428,877 +2% |
| 2023 | $5,096 +2.8% | $420,468 +2% |
| 2022 | $4,959 +0.7% | $412,224 +2% |
| 2021 | $4,924 +7.3% | $404,142 +9% |
| 2020 | $4,590 +2.5% | $370,781 +2% |
| 2019 | $4,478 +6.2% | $363,512 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,216 +2.4% | $356,385 +2% |
| 2017 | $4,116 +1.6% | $349,398 +2% |
| 2016 | $4,051 +1.5% | $342,548 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $3,991 +1.6% | $337,404 +2% |
| 2014 | $3,929 | $330,796 +0.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $329,302 +2% |
| 2012 | -- | $322,847 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $316,518 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $314,153 +71.1% |
| 2009 | -- | $183,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Monthly payment
Est. payment
Payment breakdown
Explore the cost of this home by adjusting the details. Changes won't be saved.Climate risks
Neighborhood: Clairemont Mesa East
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Sequoia Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 6/10Innovation Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 6/10Madison High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
- $585,0002 bd2 ba768 sqft5252 Balboa Arms Dr UNIT 102, San Diego, CA 92117Sold
- $610,0002 bd2 ba768 sqft5252 Balboa Arms Dr UNIT 108, San Diego, CA 92117Sold
- $615,0002 bd2 ba768 sqft5252 Balboa Arms Dr UNIT 118, San Diego, CA 92117Sold
- $610,0002 bd2 ba768 sqft5252 Balboa Arms Dr UNIT 119, San Diego, CA 92117Sold
- $568,0002 bd2 ba768 sqft5252 Balboa Arms Dr UNIT 120, San Diego, CA 92117Sold
- $579,0002 bd2 ba768 sqft5252 Balboa Arms Dr UNIT 203, San Diego, CA 92117Sold
- $535,0002 bd2 ba768 sqft5252 Balboa Arms Dr UNIT 207, San Diego, CA 92117Sold
- $630,0003 bd2 ba970 sqft5252 Balboa Arms Dr UNIT 216, San Diego, CA 92117Pending
- $580,0002 bd2 ba768 sqft5252 Balboa Arms Dr UNIT 220, San Diego, CA 92117Sold
A local agent can set up tours, give advice and negotiate with sellers.
Similar homes
- $520,0002 bd2 ba923 sqft6602 Beadnell Way Unit 22, San Diego, CA 92117For Sale
MLS ID #WS26099179, Zhaoshan Huang, Pinnacle Real Estate Group. CRMLS - $599,0003 bd2 ba1k sqftVillage Square, San Diego, CA 92111For Sale
MLS ID #260019840, Carolina Juarez, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties. SDMLS - $649,0003 bd2 ba1.1k sqftBalboa Ridge, San Diego, CA 92117For Sale
MLS ID #260012603, Andrea Frank, Compass. SDMLS - $439,0002 bd2 ba840 sqftCole Manor North, San Diego, CA 92117For Sale
MLS ID #260019780, Davis Duong, JP Real Estate & Mortgage Inc.. SDMLS - $445,0002 bd2 ba896 sqft4851 Cole St Unit 2, San Diego, CA 92117For Sale By Owner
- $499,0002 bd2 ba920 sqftHeritage Park West, San Diego, CA 92117For SaleMLS ID #260016063, Cheryl Chen, Coldwell Banker Realty. SDMLS
- $489,0002 bd2 ba870 sqftClaimont Subdivision, San Diego, CA 92117For SaleMLS ID #260016292, Ronald R Navalta, LPT Realty, Inc. SDMLS
- $549,0002 bd2 ba780 sqftBay View Terrace, San Diego, CA 92117For SaleMLS ID #260017593, Carly Ferry, Compass. SDMLS
- $525,0002 bd2 ba1k sqft3282 Berger Ave Unit A3, San Diego, CA 92123For SaleMLS ID #PTP2605469, Sarah Meester, Real Broker. CRMLS
- $455,0002 bd2 ba794 sqftBlossom Walk, San Diego, CA 92111For SaleMLS ID #260013922, Jon Erro, Redfin Corporation. SDMLS
- $569,9002 bd2 ba878 sqftBayho, San Diego, CA 92117For SaleMLS ID #260016303, Kay Merg, RE/MAX Connections. SDMLS
- $419,0002 bd2 ba784 sqftCole Manor, San Diego, CA 92117For SaleMLS ID #260018794, Annie Decrescenzo, EXp Realty of California, Inc.. SDMLS
- $499,0002 bd2 ba816 sqftRegency Villas, San Diego, CA 92122For SaleMLS ID #260017860, Frank Powell, Discovery Property Group Inc. SDMLS
- $446,0002 bd1 ba889 sqftVillage Square Condominiums, San Diego, CA 92111For SaleMLS ID #260014939, Sandro Natale, LPT Realty, Inc. SDMLS
- $550,0002 bd2 ba977 sqftWoodbridge Estates, San Diego, CA 92123For SaleMLS ID #260015075, Alex Saavedra, CORE Real Estate Services. SDMLS
- $599,0002 bd2 ba1k sqftCity Scene, San Diego, CA 92111For SaleMLS ID #260013440, Corey Wyatt, Compass. SDMLS
- $555,0001 bd1 ba810 sqft2728 Ariane Dr Unit 52, San Diego, CA 92117For SaleMLS ID #PTP2605580, Carl Lemke, Coldwell Banker West. CRMLS
- $499,0002 bd2 ba1.1k sqft4182 Mount Alifan Pl Unit J, San Diego, CA 92111For SaleMLS ID #PTP2605561, Cindy Kellems, Keller Williams Realty. CRMLS
- $595,0002 bd2 ba1k sqftThe Plaza, San Diego, CA 92109For SaleMLS ID #260018651, Trish Yelenosky, Wedgewood Homes Realty. SDMLS
- $624,0002 bd2 ba1.1k sqftMission Bay Condo, San Diego, CA 92110For SaleMLS ID #260017915, Robert J Donahue, Compass. SDMLS
Local buyer's agents are ready to help
