Seller's Agent in 2025
Jose Martija
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(760) 457-6063
3 in this area
23 Total Sales
221 Alvarado St Chula Vista, CA 91910
Downtown Chula Vista Neighborhood
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,032
Sq Ft
1929
Built
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- 1 Car Detached Garage
- Wood Fence
- 1 Fireplace
- 1-Story Property
About This Home
As of August 2025Your opportunity to create your DREAM HOME (or INVESTMENT) is here! First time on the market in more than 3 generations & is PRICED TO SELL. This 3 Bd/1 Bth, 1,032 SF home with a 1 car garage sits on an expansive 6,782 SF lot in a quiet, charming & up and coming neighborhood of Chula Vista and has R3 Zoning. This charming home is a fixer, but with a some TLC you can create your dream home & make lifelong memories with those you love. The vast backyard offers SO MUCH POTENTIAL. It can be an entertainer's paradise for any social gathering- build a BBQ area, a gazebo, a pool! It can be your children's favorite playground with swings, slides & so much space for them to run around. You can build (or convert garage into) an ADU for additional income or just for guests to stay or make it your MAN-CAVE! The possibilities are ENDLESS. Easy freeway access as both the 805 & 5 are just blocks away. Also the vibrant downtown Chula Vista is literally around the corner. Finally, the NEW Gaylord Pacific Resort has increased the desirability of this home's location - making home ideal for the SMART INVESTORS. Jump on this opportunity today and unleash this home's potential- it won't last long. Also, ask for BONUS property.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties License #02165142 Listed on: 06/06/2025
Last Buyer's Agent
Irasema Page
Coldwell Banker West License #01466994
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $680
Year Built
- Built in 1929
Lot Details
- Wood Fence
- Property is zoned R3
Parking
- 1 Car Detached Garage
Home Design
- Fixer Upper
- Shingle Roof
- Stucco
Interior Spaces
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1,032 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- 1 Fireplace
Kitchen
- Gas Oven
- Gas Range
Flooring
- Wood
- Linoleum
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Community Details
- Chula Vista Subdivision
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 6, 2025
Closed on
Aug 5, 2025
Sold by
Hernandez Veronica
Bought by
Hernandez Diego A
Seller's Agent
Jose Martija
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Irasema Page
Coldwell Banker West
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
7.69%
Views
192
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,361
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.91%
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Outstanding Balance
$524,548
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$172,091
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jun 6, 2025
Closed on
Jul 29, 2025
Sold by
Zertuche Esther and Elizabeth Montgomery Revocable Living Tr
Bought by
Hernandez Diego A
Seller's Agent
Jose Martija
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Buyer's Agent
Irasema Page
Coldwell Banker West
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$50,000
7.69%
Views
192
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$525,000
Outstanding Balance
$524,548
Interest Rate
6.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$172,091
Purchase Details
Closed on
Apr 8, 2002
Sold by
Montgomery Elizabeth A
Bought by
Montgomery Elizabeth
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 30, 1997
Sold by
Elvin Montgomery W and Elvin Elinor H
Bought by
Montgomery Elizabeth A
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Deed | -- | California Title Company | |
| Grant Deed | $700,000 | California Title Company | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Gift Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $525,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/27/2025 08/27/25 | Sold | $700,000 | +7.7% | $678 / Sq Ft |
| 07/17/2025 07/17/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/08/2025 07/08/25 | For Sale | $650,000 | -- | $630 / Sq Ft |
Source: San Diego MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $680 | $663,000 | $561,000 | $102,000 |
| 2024 | $680 | $55,202 | $31,227 | $23,975 |
| 2023 | $669 | $54,120 | $30,615 | $23,505 |
| 2022 | $650 | $53,060 | $30,015 | $23,045 |
| 2021 | $636 | $52,021 | $29,427 | $22,594 |
| 2020 | $622 | $51,489 | $29,126 | $22,363 |
| 2019 | $606 | $50,480 | $28,555 | $21,925 |
| 2018 | $597 | $49,492 | $27,996 | $21,496 |
| 2017 | $584 | $48,523 | $27,448 | $21,075 |
| 2016 | $570 | $47,572 | $26,910 | $20,662 |
| 2015 | $562 | $46,858 | $26,506 | $20,352 |
| 2014 | $554 | $45,941 | $25,987 | $19,954 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Jose Martija
-
Lee Shaprut
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Lee Shaprut
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
(858) 888-5251
4 in this area
72 Total Sales
-
I
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Irasema Page
Coldwell Banker West
Map
Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 250032723
APN: 568-511-07
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