NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5115 Lotus St San Diego, CA 92107

Ocean Beach Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $939,329 - $1,068,000

1 Bed
1 Bath
512 Sq Ft
$2,005/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 22, 2017

Last sale price $543,000 $1,061 Per Sq Ft

Est. 89% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,303/month

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Deck
  • Private Yard
  • Ocean Beach Elementary School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of March 2017

Beautifully remodeled craftsman beach cottage with incredible attention to detail. Exposed fir wood beam ceiling and original pine floors in the living room. The yard features multiple private decks and a 2 car detached garage, perfect for storing your beach cruisers. This property was formerly used as a vacation rental but would be perfect to call home as well or your own personal get-away! Fantastic location, just steps to the beach.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marty Castro

Green Leaf Group, Inc. License #01335276 Listed on: 01/11/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

John Collazo

Green Leaf Group, Inc. License #01372841

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,623

Year Built

  • Built in 1939

Lot Details

  • 1,873 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Plaster Walls
  • Composition Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 512 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wood Flooring
  • Crawl Space
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry closet
  • Stacked Washer and Dryer

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Slab Porch or Patio

Schools

  • San Diego Unified School District Elementary And Middle School
  • San Diego Unified School District High School

Utilities

  • Gravity Heating System
  • Separate Water Meter
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Drip Irrigation
  • West of 5 Freeway

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 448-050-29-00

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,623

Year Built

Built in 1939

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Sub Category: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman/Bungalow
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Market Area: Coastal South
  • Cross Street: W. Point Loma Blvd
  • Neighborhood: Ocean Beach
  • Estimated Living Space: 500 to 999 SqFt
  • LP / Sq Ft: 1033.2
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 1060.55
  • Residential Unit Location: Detached
  • SP/ Sq Ft: 1060.55
  • Stories: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Total Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1939
  • Allow Comments Review: Yes
  • Internet Address Field: Full Address
  • Internet Syndication Y N: Yes
  • Keyword1: 1
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Wood
  • Sub Flooring: Wood over Crawlspace
  • Equipment Available: Disposal, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Walls: Plaster
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Bedrooms: 1
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12x8
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Laundry Location: Closet Stacked
  • Estimated Sq Ft: 512
  • Total Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Material: Wood/Stucco
  • Fencing: Full
  • Patio: Deck, Slab
  • Roof: Composition
  • Exclusive Use Yard: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Details: Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Non Garage Parking: Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Spaces Total: 3

Utilities

  • Laundry Utilities: Gas
  • Sewer/Septic: Sewer Connected
  • Water: Meter on Property
  • Water Heater Type: Gas
  • Heating: Wall/Gravity
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Telecommunications: Cable (coaxial)

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Community: OCEAN BEACH

Schools

  • School District URL: https://www.sandiegounified.org/
  • Elementary School: San Diego Unified School District
  • Elementary School Website: https://www.sandiegounified.org/
  • High School: San Diego Unified School District
  • Middle School Url: https://www.sandiegounified.org/
  • Middle School: San Diego Unified School District

Lot Info

  • Irrigation: Drip
  • Lot Size: 1-3,999 SF
  • Site: Curbs, Public Street, Sidewalks, Street Paved, West of I-5
  • Topography: Level
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 448-050-29-00
  • Estimated Lot Sq Ft: 1873

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2017
Closed on
Feb 6, 2017
Sold by
Struck John Theodore
Bought by
Whitley T Alva
Seller's Agent
Marty Castro
Green Leaf Group, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
John Collazo
Green Leaf Group, Inc.
List Price
$529,000
Sold Price
$543,000
Premium/Discount to List
$14,000
2.65%
Current Estimated Value
$1,026,332

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$483,332
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.57%
Original Mortgage
$407,250
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2017
Closed on
Feb 3, 2017
Sold by
Whitley T Alva
Bought by
Spurr Tamara L and Spackman Michael G
Seller's Agent
Marty Castro
Green Leaf Group, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
John Collazo
Green Leaf Group, Inc.
List Price
$529,000
Sold Price
$543,000
Premium/Discount to List
$14,000
2.65%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$407,250
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2013
Sold by
Whitley T Alva
Bought by
Whitley T Alva

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,500
Interest Rate
3.49%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 18, 2000
Sold by
Whitley T Alva
Bought by
Whitley T Alva

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 1999
Sold by
Danon Keith S
Bought by
Whitley T Alva

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,800
Interest Rate
7.97%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 27, 1989

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 18, 1987

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 3, 1986
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Whitley T Alva -- Lawyers Title Company
Spurr Tamara L $543,000 Lawyers Title Company
Whitley T Alva -- Chicago Title Company
Whitley T Alva -- --
Whitley T Alva $171,000 Guardian Title Company
-- $131,000 --
-- $74,200 --
-- $81,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Spurr Tamara L $407,250
Previous Owner Whitley T Alva $292,500
Previous Owner Whitley T Alva $286,100
Previous Owner Whitley T Alva $250,000
Previous Owner Whitley T Alva $125,000
Previous Owner Whitley T Alva $118,200
Previous Owner Whitley T Alva $136,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/22/2017 03/22/17 Sold $543,000 +2.6% $1,061 / Sq Ft
01/21/2017 01/21/17 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2017 01/11/17 For Sale $529,000 -- $1,033 / 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 $7,623 $617,836 $557,534 $60,302
2023 $7,454 $605,722 $546,602 $59,120
2022 $7,256 $593,846 $535,885 $57,961
2021 $7,207 $582,203 $525,378 $56,825
2020 $7,120 $576,234 $519,991 $56,243
2019 $6,993 $564,937 $509,796 $55,141
2018 $6,538 $553,860 $499,800 $54,060
2017 $2,681 $226,438 $186,486 $39,952
2016 $2,637 $221,999 $182,830 $39,169
2015 $2,598 $218,665 $180,084 $38,581
2014 $2,558 $214,383 $176,557 $37,826
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Marty Castro

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Marty Castro

    Green Leaf Group, Inc.

    (619) 820-4663

    75 Total Sales

    Marty Castro
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  • John Collazo

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    John Collazo

    Green Leaf Group, Inc.

    (619) 379-5870

    19 Total Sales

    John Collazo
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Map

Source: San Diego MLS

MLS Number: 170001904

San Diego MLS

APN: 448-050-29

California San Diego County San Diego 92107 Ocean Beach

5115 Lotus St, San Diego, CA

This home is located at 5115 Lotus St, San Diego, CA 92107 since 11 January 2017 and is currently estimated at $1,026,332, approximately $2,004 per square foot. This property was built in 1939. 5115 Lotus St is a home located in San Diego County with nearby schools including Ocean Beach Elementary School, Richard Henry Dana Middle School, and Correia Middle School.

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