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  • Listed by: Rise Realty • Ava Khamooshi • Contact: 619-212-0856
    Bought with: Compass
    $725,000

    5278 Trojan Ave, San Diego, CA 92115

    3beds
    947sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1948
    5,400 Square Feet Lot
    $725,200 Zestimate®
    $766/sqft
    $3,182 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $725,200

    $674,000 - $783,000

    $3,182/mo

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    What's special

    Three barn style structuresMature avocado treeReal grassEstablished gardenUpdated flooringCovered patio
    Welcome to 5278 Trojan Ave, a charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath single family home tucked into one of San Diego's most established neighborhoods, Colina del Sol in the heart of Mid-City. Fresh paint, updated flooring, and a partially renovated kitchen and bathroom make this home ready to enjoy from the moment you move in. The renovated laundry room with French doors adds a bright, functional touch that feels anything but ordinary. One of the bedrooms is detached from the main living area, offering natural separation perfect for guests, a home office, or a teenager who needs their own space. The lot spans 5,326 sq ft with no HOA and no Mello-Roos, and this is where the opportunity gets exciting. The City of San Diego previously approved permits and completed plans for a garage conversion to a 1-bed, 1-bath ADU. The permit has since expired but is eligible for renewal, meaning the next owner skips the longest and most frustrating part of the ADU process and picks up right where it left off. On top of that, the zoning supports two additional full ADUs in the backyard, giving this property the potential to accommodate four separate living units on one lot. The plans are fully drawn by a licensed drafter, energy compliance is certified, and the City has already reviewed and approved the design. Renewing an expired permit is a far simpler process than starting fresh, and that advantage has real dollar value in today's San Diego market. Live in the main house, build at your own pace, and let the property grow with you. Colina del Sol is a tight-knit, walkable community with great dining along El Cajon Blvd, easy access to local shopping, and quick freeway connections to all of San Diego. Whether you are planting roots, housing extended family, or simply buying smart, 5278 Trojan Ave delivers a real home today with serious long-term upside already in place.

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    Listed by:

    Ava Khamooshi DRE #02061463 info@avakbroker.com,

    Rise Realty

    Bought with:

    Sara Forgnone, DRE #02045480

    Compass

    Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2603008MLS LogoOriginating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bathrooms: 1
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Rooms
    • Room types: Bonus Room, Bedroom, Entry/Foyer, Living Room, Primary Bathroom
    Bedroom
    • Features: All Bedrooms Down
    Bedroom
    • Features: Bedroom on Main Level
    Cooling
    • Central Air
    Appliances
    • Included: Dryer, Washer
    • Laundry: Laundry Room
    Features
    • All Bedrooms Down, Bedroom on Main Level
    • Has fireplace: No
    • Fireplace features: None
    • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 947 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 2
    • Parking features: Garage - Attached
    • Attached garage spaces: 1
    • Uncovered spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Entry location: Main
    • Pool features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Neighborhood
    Lot
    • Size: 5,400 Square Feet
    • Features: Back Yard
    Details
    • Parcel number: 4721700200
    • Zoning: R1 (Tax Records) and R2 (
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1948

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Other
    • Water: See Remarks

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Sidewalks, Urban
    Location
    • Region: San Diego

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $766/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $426,681
    • Annual tax amount: $5,946
    • Date on market: 3/31/2026
    • Cumulative days on market: 41 days
    • Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Cal Vet Loan,FHA

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    6/18/2026Sold$725,000-0.5%$766/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #NDP2603008 Report a problem
    5/13/2026Pending sale$729,000$770/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #NDP2603008 Report a problem
    4/9/2026Price change$729,000-8.8%$770/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #NDP2603008 Report a problem
    3/31/2026Listed for sale$799,000+244.4%$844/sqft
    Source: CRMLS #NDP2603008 Report a problem
    11/3/2017Sold$232,000$245/sqft
    Source: Public Record Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025$5,946 +14%$426,681 +2%
    2024$5,218 +2.3%$418,315 +2%
    2023$5,102 +2.7%$410,114 +2%
    2022$4,968 +0.7%$402,074 +2%
    2021$4,934 +1.2%$394,191 +1%
    2020$4,875 +3.5%$390,150 +2%
    2019$4,712 +5.2%$382,500 +2%
    2018$4,481 +588.3%$375,000 +567.2%
    2017$651 +2%$56,202 +2%
    2016$638 +1.7%$55,101 +1.5%
    2015$628 +1.7%$54,274 +2%
    2014$617 $53,212 +0.5%
    2013-- $52,973 +2%
    2012-- $51,936 +2%
    2011-- $50,919 +0.7%
    2010-- $50,540 -0.2%
    2009-- $50,661 +2%
    2008-- $49,669 +2%
    2007-- $48,696 +2%
    2006-- $47,742 +2%
    2005-- $46,807 +2%
    2004-- $45,891 +1.9%
    2003-- $45,051 +2%
    2002-- $44,168 +2%
    2001-- $43,303
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: Colina del Sol

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