5361 Central Ave Bonita, CA 91902
Bonita South NeighborhoodEstimated payment $4,370/month
Total Views
16,755
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,304
Sq Ft
$574
Price per Sq Ft
Highlights
- Hot Property
- City Lights View
- End Unit
- Bonita Vista Senior High School Rated A
- Craftsman Architecture
- Corner Lot
About This Home
A rare Bonita opportunity to build significant equity awaits with this family home on a sprawling, park-like lot—the largest and most promising parcel available in its price range. The vast, usable land is a blank canvas, offering limitless potential for a high-income ADU, a private pool oasis, and your dream backyard. The home itself is a structurally sound foundation with unique, convenient features like a pass-through garage, awaiting your personal touches to add immense and immediate value. Nestled in a premier family community, enjoy a short, safe walk to the highly-regarded elementary school, with the vast greenbelts of Rohr Park, local golf courses, and the trails of Sweetwater Reservoir just minutes away. Your investment is strategically secured by the proximity to the multi-billion dollar Chula Vista Bayfront redevelopment, a landmark project set to boost the entire region's value. This is a unique opportunity to acquire a legacy property offering an unmatched combination of land, lifestyle, and financial upside. An opportunity that rarely emerges in the highly sought-after community of Bonita is now available for the discerning buyer with vision. This is your chance to build significant, lasting equity with a family home situated on an exceptionally rare and sprawling lot—the most promising and expansive parcel available in its price range. Forget the limitations of typical properties; this is a vast canvas offered at a compelling value, strategically positioned for you to customize, create, and capture the essence of the dream Southern California lifestyle. This sound and welcoming property is not just a house, but a strategic investment in space, freedom, and future prosperity, waiting for you to unlock its immense potential. The true heart of this property’s incredible value lies in its land. This immense, park-like parcel is a luxury that offers limitless possibilities. Imagine generating substantial passive income with a detached, high-end Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or creating a private granny flat for multi-generational living, all while preserving an enormous amount of space for your own enjoyment. Envision warm summer days spent by a sparkling saltwater pool, surrounded by lush landscaping and a custom outdoor kitchen perfect for entertaining. For families, this incredible lot provides a secure and expansive private park for kids and pets to run and play freely. With this much land, you never have to compromise; you have the room to bring every single one of your dreams to life. The home itself provides the perfect foundation for your masterpiece. Structurally and mechanically sound with a recently upgraded roof, the heavy lifting has been handled. The home’s practical and thoughtful layout includes unique features that elevate its convenience, such as a welcoming circular driveway that provides ample off-street parking for guests and a remarkably rare pass-through garage. This unique feature allows for direct vehicle access to the backyard, an invaluable asset for storing a boat or trailer, or for simplifying major landscaping projects. While the interior awaits your designer touches, it presents a perfect opportunity to infuse your personal style and add significant, immediate value through cosmetic updates. Nestled within one of San Diego County's most beloved and family-oriented communities, the location is simply unmatched. The morning school run becomes a pleasant and safe half-block stroll to the highly-regarded elementary school. The Bonita lifestyle is all about recreation and tranquility; weekends can be spent exploring the vast greenbelts of Rohr Park, teeing off at the nearby Bonita or Chula Vista Golf Courses, or enjoying nature along the equestrian and biking trails of the Sweetwater Reservoir. Your investment is further secured by the proximity to the multi-billion dollar Gaylord Pacific Resort on the Chula Vista Bayfront, a transformative project poised to elevate the entire region's pr
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Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,469
Year Built
- Built in 1954
Lot Details
- 0.26 Acre Lot
- End Unit
- Private Streets
- Masonry wall
- Wrought Iron Fence
- Partially Fenced Property
- Block Wall Fence
- Fence is in good condition
- Corner Lot
- Level Lot
- Private Yard
- Property is zoned R-1:SINGLE
Parking
- 1 Car Direct Access Garage
- Pull-through
- Oversized Parking
- Front Facing Garage
- Rear-Facing Garage
- Single Garage Door
- Garage Door Opener
- Circular Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
- RV Potential
Property Views
- City Lights
- Woods
- Park or Greenbelt
Home Design
- Craftsman Architecture
- Turnkey
- Cosmetic Repairs Needed
- Composition Roof
- Stucco Exterior
Interior Spaces
- 1,304 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Family Room
- Tile Flooring
- Crawl Space
Kitchen
- Oven or Range
- Stove
- Gas Range
- Range Hood
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Laundry
- Laundry in Garage
- Gas Dryer Hookup
Utilities
- Gravity Heating System
- Natural Gas Connected
- Separate Water Meter
- Gas Water Heater
- Septic System
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 590-160-08-00
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Home Values in the Area
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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 | $3,469 | $243,655 | $113,215 | $130,440 |
| 2024 | $3,469 | $238,879 | $110,996 | $127,883 |
| 2023 | $3,396 | $234,196 | $108,820 | $125,376 |
| 2022 | $3,285 | $229,605 | $106,687 | $122,918 |
| 2021 | $3,221 | $225,104 | $104,596 | $120,508 |
| 2020 | $3,114 | $222,797 | $103,524 | $119,273 |
| 2019 | $3,032 | $218,430 | $101,495 | $116,935 |
| 2018 | $2,942 | $214,148 | $99,505 | $114,643 |
| 2017 | $2,844 | $209,950 | $97,554 | $112,396 |
| 2016 | $2,756 | $205,835 | $95,642 | $110,193 |
| 2015 | $2,721 | $202,744 | $94,206 | $108,538 |
| 2014 | $2,681 | $198,773 | $92,361 | $106,412 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/22/2025 08/22/25 | For Sale | $749,000 | -- | $574 / Sq Ft |
Source: San Diego MLS
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $119,900 | -- | |
| Deed | $89,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
About the Listing Agent
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Source: San Diego MLS
MLS Number: 250036980
APN: 590-160-08
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