$475,000
SOLD JUL 3, 2025

3550 Ruffin Rd Unit 235 San Diego, CA 92123

Serra Mesa Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
762 Sq Ft
$375/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$623 Per Sq Ft

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • End Unit
  • Community Pool
  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Wegeforth Elementary School Rated A-
  • Home Office
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to Unit 235 at 3550 Ruffin Road! This top-floor, end-unit condo is tucked away in the desirable community of Serra Mesa. Featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath, this charming home offers a thoughtful and efficient layout filled with natural light. The open living and dining area flows seamlessly into a functional kitchen—perfect for daily living and casual entertaining. Step outside to your private balcony, an ideal spot to enjoy your morning coffee. As a top-floor end unit, you’ll appreciate the peace and privacy of having no neighbors above and only one shared wall. Additional highlights include an assigned parking space, ample storage, and access to a well-maintained, VA-approved complex with low monthly HOA dues. Centrally located with easy access to major freeways, shopping, dining (just minutes from the vibrant Convoy District!), parks, and schools—this home offers the perfect balance of comfort, convenience, and location. A great opportunity for first-time buyers, down sizers, or investors looking to own in the heart of San Diego!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Quy

Real Broker License #01892307 Listed on: 05/01/2025

Co-Listed By

Eunice Dillinger

Real Broker License #02049156

Last Buyer's Agent

Jesus Zambrano

The Mantelli Group License #01515474

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,333

Year Built

  • Built in 1973

Lot Details

  • End Unit
  • 1 Common Wall

HOA Fees

  • $375 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 762 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Entryway
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Living Room Balcony
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Interior Storage Closet

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub with Shower

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Assigned Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 421-230-22-35

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include common area maintenance, trash pickup
  • 6 Units
  • Sunburst Association, Phone Number (619) 697-3191
  • Sunburst Community

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Laundry Facilities

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Pet Policy

  • Pet Restriction
  • Call for details about the types of pets allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,333

Year Built

Built in 1973

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$375 per month

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Attached
  • Residential Styles: All Other Attached
  • Market Area: Metro
  • Cross Street: Ruffin Rd and Castle Glen Dr
  • Neighborhood: Serra Mesa
  • LP / Sq Ft: 623.36
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 623.36
  • Residential Unit Location: No Unit Above, End Unit, 1 common wall
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 623.36
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Stories In Building: 2
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1973
  • 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: 235
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Condos

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Ceiling Fan, Living Room Balcony, Shower In Tub, Storage Space, Unfurnished
  • Equipment Available: Disposal, Refrigerator, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Electric Stove
  • Searchable Rooms: Bedroom Entry Level, Breakfast Area, Dining Room/Separate, Family Room, Office, Kitchen, Living Room, Entry, Master Bathroom
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 11x22
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Community
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 762
  • Total Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Stucco
  • Pool: Community/Common
  • Roof: Composition

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Assigned
  • Non Garage Parking: Assigned
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 1

Utilities

  • Cooling: Wall/Window, Electric
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Heating: Radiant
  • Heating Fuel: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Complex Name: Sunburst
  • Total Fees: 4500.0
  • Pets Allowed: Allowed w/Restrictions
  • Units In Building: 6
  • Total Number of Units: 154
  • Complex Features: BBQ, Pet Restrictions, Pool
  • Home Owner Association: Sunburst Association
  • Home Owner Association Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Trash Pickup
  • Home Owner Association Fee Reflects: Month
  • Home Owner Association Fees: 375.0
  • HOA Payment Frequency: Monthly
  • Home Owner Association Phone: 619-697-3191
  • Association Amenities: Pet Rules, Pool

Fee Information

  • Total Monthly Fees: 375

Lot Info

  • Lot Size: 0 (Common Interest)
  • Zoning: R-1:Single
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 421-230-22-35

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
Jun 18, 2025
Sold by
Lau Betty
Bought by
Doan Davis
Seller's Agent
Jessica Quy
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Jesus Zambrano
The Mantelli Group
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Views
142
Current Estimated Value
$472,856

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,144
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.79%
Original Mortgage
$451,250
Outstanding Balance
$450,103
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$22,753

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2025
Closed on
Jun 13, 2025
Sold by
Davis Doan
Bought by
Molina Maria C
Seller's Agent
Jessica Quy
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Jesus Zambrano
The Mantelli Group
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Views
142

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$451,250
Outstanding Balance
$450,103
Interest Rate
6.86%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$22,753

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2020
Closed on
Jul 28, 2020
Sold by
George Heather
Bought by
George Stephen Kyle
Seller's Agent
Afroditi Krozos
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Quy
Cristal Cellar
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
13.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.73%
Original Mortgage
$313,500
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 9, 2020
Closed on
Jul 20, 2020
Sold by
George Stephen Kyle
Bought by
Doan Davis
Seller's Agent
Afroditi Krozos
Real Broker
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Quy
Cristal Cellar
List Price
$290,000
Sold Price
$330,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,000
13.79%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$313,500
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 18, 2017
Closed on
Dec 5, 2017
Sold by
Zeitler Scott
Bought by
George Stephen Kyle
Seller's Agent
Jacqueline Cox-Anderson
Aquila Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Afroditi Krozos
Xavier Dean Realty
List Price
$275,000
Sold Price
$267,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,000
-2.91%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.29%
Original Mortgage
$272,740
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 28, 2012
Closed on
Feb 1, 2012
Sold by
Tran Van Tuyet
Bought by
Zeitler Scott
Seller's Agent
Thao Nguyen
Prime Coast Realty
Buyer's Agent
Bortai Shaw
Aquila Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$125,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.08%
Original Mortgage
$118,750
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 25, 2003
Sold by
Fitzgerald Jeffrey M and Davidovskaya Marina
Bought by
Tran Van Tuyet

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$181,600
Interest Rate
5.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 20, 2001
Sold by
Mortimer Ian and Mortimer Arcadia
Bought by
Davidovskaya Marina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,500
Interest Rate
7.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 15, 2001
Sold by
Davidovskiy Aleksey
Bought by
Davidovskaya Marina

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$111,500
Interest Rate
7.06%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 12, 1996
Sold by
Va
Bought by
Mortimer Ian

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$64,695
Interest Rate
8.3%
Mortgage Type
Seller Take Back

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 2, 1996
Sold by
Gariepy Donald J
Bought by
Nationsbanc Mtg Corp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 26, 1996
Sold by
Nationsbanc Mtg Corp
Bought by
Va

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 1990

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 6, 1986
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 -- Lawyers Title
Grant Deed $475,000 Lawyers Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First American Title Company
Grant Deed $330,000 First American Title
Grant Deed $267,000 Corinthian Title Company
Grant Deed $125,000 Chicago Title Company
Grant Deed $227,000 Commonwealth Land Title
Grant Deed $124,000 Commonwealth Land Title Co
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Commonwealth Land Title Co
Deed $68,500 South Coast Title Company
Deed In Lieu Of Foreclosure -- Fidelity National Title
Grant Deed -- Fidelity National Title
Deed $79,900 --
Deed $57,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $451,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $313,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $272,740 VA
Previous Owner $118,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $181,600 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $111,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $64,695 Seller Take Back
Closed $45,400 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Sold $475,000 0.0% $623 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $475,000 +43.9% $623 / Sq Ft
08/12/2020 08/12/20 Sold $330,000 +13.8% $433 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/14/2020 07/14/20 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2020 07/09/20 For Sale $290,000 +8.6% $381 / Sq Ft
12/15/2017 12/15/17 Sold $267,000 -2.9% $350 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/01/2017 12/01/17 Pending -- -- --
11/18/2017 11/18/17 For Sale $275,000 +120.0% $361 / Sq Ft
03/12/2012 03/12/12 Sold $125,000 0.0% $164 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/11/2012 02/11/12 Pending -- -- --
01/28/2012 01/28/12 For Sale $125,000 -- $164 / 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
2025 $4,333 $357,199 $232,959 $124,240
2024 $4,333 $350,196 $228,392 $121,804
2023 $4,237 $343,330 $223,914 $119,416
2022 $4,125 $336,599 $219,524 $117,075
2021 $4,097 $330,000 $215,220 $114,780
2020 $3,447 $277,785 $181,166 $96,619
2019 $3,386 $272,339 $177,614 $94,725
2018 $3,166 $267,000 $174,132 $92,868
2017 $1,612 $135,277 $88,225 $47,052
2016 $1,585 $132,626 $86,496 $46,130
2015 $1,562 $130,635 $85,197 $45,438
2014 $1,539 $128,077 $83,529 $44,548
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 250026025

San Diego MLS

APN: 421-230-22-35