$630,000
SOLD MAY 27, 2025
2 Beds
2 Baths
880 Sq Ft
$224/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$716 Per Sq Ft

5% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Deck
  • End Unit
  • City View
  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to this beautifully updated top-floor corner unit in the heart of Golden Hill—one of San Diego’s most desirable and centrally located neighborhoods. This light-filled 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo offers 880 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, perfect for both comfort and convenience. Step inside to find fresh LVP flooring, crisp new paint, and a bright, modern kitchen featuring sleek quartz countertops and a brand-new refrigerator. The bathrooms have been completely remodeled with contemporary finishes for a spa-like feel, and the open living area flows seamlessly through charming French doors to your private balcony—ideal for morning coffee or relaxing evenings with stunning views toward downtown San Diego. Additional highlights include a detached garage for secure parking and storage, laundry hook-ups in unit, low HOA dues, and the unbeatable location: just minutes to Balboa Park, Downtown, South Park, and quick freeway access for easy commuting. Don't miss your chance to own this move-in-ready gem in one of San Diego's most vibrant neighborhoods!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ken Schwartz

Century 21 Affiliated License #01854235 Listed on: 05/01/2025

Century 21 Affiliated

Last Buyer's Agent

Ben Lucas

Compass License #02056740

Compass

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,987

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Gentle Sloping Lot

HOA Fees

  • $224 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Rolled or Hot Mop Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 880 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Linoleum Flooring
  • City Views

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Slab Porch or Patio

Utilities

  • Separate Water Meter

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 539-531-11-06

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, exterior (landscaping), exterior bldg maintenance, gated community, hot water, roof maintenance, sewer, termite, trash pickup, water
  • 10 Units
  • Balboa Gardens Association, Phone Number (858) 485-9811
  • Balboa Gardens Community

Pet Policy

  • Breed Restrictions

Security

  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,987

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$224 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Attached
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean/Spanish
  • Residential Styles: All Other Attached
  • Market Area: Metro Central
  • Cross Street: 30th St
  • Neighborhood: Golden Hill
  • LP / Sq Ft: 680.68
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 715.91
  • Residential Unit Location: No Unit Above, End Unit
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 715.91
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 2
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1982
  • A D U Yes No: No
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Unit Number Space Number: 6
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Linoleum/Vinyl
  • Equipment Available: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range/Oven, Refrigerator
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Fp In Living Room
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14x10
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Laundry Location: Closet Stacked
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 880
  • Total Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Patio: Deck, Slab
  • Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop
  • View: City
  • Three or more Steps To Entry: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 2

Utilities

  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Heating: Forced Air Unit
  • Heating Fuel: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Balboa Gardens
  • Total Fees: 2688.0
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions
  • Units In Building: 10
  • Total Number of Units: 10
  • Community: DOWNTOWN
  • Complex Features: Gated Community, Pet Restrictions
  • Home Owner Association: Balboa Gardens
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Exterior (Landscaping), Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Gated Community, Hot Water, Roof Maintenance, Sewer, Termite, Trash Pickup, Water
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 224.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 858-485-9811

Association/Amenities

  • Entry Level Building: 1
  • Entry Level Unit: 2

Fee Information

  • Total Monthly Fees: 224

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0 (Common Interest)
  • Topography: Slope Gentle
  • Zoning: R-1:SINGLE
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 539-531-11-06
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 6945
  • Estimated Number of Acres: 0.16
  • Map Code Column: E
  • Map Code Page: 1289
  • Map Code Row: 3

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
May 12, 2025
Sold by
Allen John M and Allen Joan M
Bought by
Soublet Richard and Mineo Lindsay
Seller's Agent
Ken Schwartz
Century 21 Affiliated
Buyer's Agent
Ben Lucas
Compass
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$630,000
Premium/Discount to List
$31,000
5.18%
Views
60

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-53.94%
Original Mortgage
$504,000
Outstanding Balance
$504,000
Interest Rate
6.62%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$92,721

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2012
Closed on
Aug 17, 2012
Sold by
Allen John M and Allen Joan M
Bought by
Allen John M and Allen Joan M
Seller's Agent
Hillary Knutson
Big Block Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Carla Sharpe
Dana Horne Realty
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$199,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.35%
Original Mortgage
$149,250
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2012
Closed on
Jun 20, 2012
Sold by
Kemy Properties Inc
Bought by
Allen John M and Allen Joan M
Seller's Agent
Hillary Knutson
Big Block Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Carla Sharpe
Dana Horne Realty
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$199,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,250
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 31, 2012
Closed on
May 18, 2012
Sold by
Amdemikeal Joy Tegist
Bought by
Kemy Properties Inc
Seller's Agent
Hillary Knutson
Big Block Realty, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Carla Sharpe
Dana Horne Realty
List Price
$199,000
Sold Price
$199,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$149,250
Interest Rate
3.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2007
Sold by
Amdemikeal Joy Tegist and Amdemikeal Joy T
Bought by
Amdemikeal Joy Tegist

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,000
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 2003
Sold by
Terry Kaaren J and Spielman Thomas
Bought by
Spielman Thomas and Terry Kaaren J

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,250
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 16, 2003
Sold by
Terry Kaaren J and Spielman Thomas
Bought by
Amdemikeal Joy T

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$140,250
Interest Rate
5.8%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2000
Sold by
Minteer Glenn L and Minteer Ellen J
Bought by
Terry Kaaren J and Spielman Thomas

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$93,600
Interest Rate
7.08%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 8, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 1985
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Grant Deed $630,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Grant Deed $199,000 Corinthian Title Company
Trustee Deed $130,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Lsi
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Diversified Title & Escrow
Grant Deed $165,000 Diversified Title & Escrow
Grant Deed -- --
Deed $76,000 --
Deed $54,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $504,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $65,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $232,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $188,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $149,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $220,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $214,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $85,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,000 Stand Alone First
Previous Owner $140,250 Unknown
Previous Owner $93,600 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Sold $630,000 +5.2% $716 / Sq Ft
05/07/2025 05/07/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $599,000 +201.0% $681 / Sq Ft
07/10/2012 07/10/12 Sold $199,000 0.0% $226 / Sq Ft
06/06/2012 06/06/12 Pending -- -- --
05/31/2012 05/31/12 For Sale $199,000 -- $226 / Sq Ft
Source: San Diego MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $2,987 $240,236 $90,540 $149,696
2023 $2,921 $235,526 $88,765 $146,761
2022 $2,844 $230,909 $87,025 $143,884
2021 $2,824 $226,382 $85,319 $141,063
2020 $2,790 $224,062 $84,445 $139,617
2019 $2,741 $219,670 $82,790 $136,880
2018 $2,564 $215,364 $81,167 $134,197
2017 $2,503 $211,142 $79,576 $131,566
2016 $2,463 $207,003 $78,016 $128,987
2015 $2,427 $203,895 $76,845 $127,050
2014 $2,389 $199,902 $75,340 $124,562
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250026147

San Diego MLS

APN: 539-531-11-06