$855,000For sale
1278 Pacific Beach 3
San Diego, CA 92109 · MLS# 260012959SD
Listing courtesy of Mission Realty Group- 2Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,032Sq Ft
- 1974Year Built
About This Home
MOTIVATED SELLER will pay up to 1 year of HOA dues for buyers with acceptable offer!! Beautifully renovated, elevator-served, 2nd floor Pacific Beach condo. Ideally located just blocks from the sand, this move-in ready unit also has TWO dedicated parking spots - including a 1-car garage; a rare find in Pacific Beach. This is a perfect opportunity for a primary residence, vacation getaway, or investment property. Short-term rentals are currently unrestricted by the HOA! Inside, you’ll find in-unit laundry, fresh interior paint, new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, updated doors and hardware, mirrored closet doors in the bedrooms, and all-new lighting including recessed can lighting, modern fixtures, and ceiling fans. The home also features new dual-pane windows, and three new electric wall heaters. The fully renovated kitchen showcases white oak shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops, a new sink and fixtures, stainless steel appliances, and a garbage disposal—designed for both style and functionality. The spacious primary suite features an upgraded bathroom with a new vanity, modern fixtures, and a beautifully tiled walk-in shower. The secondary bathroom has also been fully refreshed with a new vanity, upgraded fixtures, and a new acrylic shower/tub combination. Located in an 8-unit gated and self-managed building, the property offers privacy and a close-knit community feel. A rare opportunity to own a freshly updated coastal retreat in one of San Diego’s most sought-after beach communities.
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Property at a Glance: 1278 Pacific Beach 3
This condominium property at 1278 Pacific Beach 3, San Diego, CA 92109 is for sale at $855,000. The home has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,032 square feet of living space. It was built in 1974 and sits on a lot of 0.13 acres. That comes to about $828 per square foot. Reach out to set up a showing or ask for more details about this home.
Snapshot
- Status
- For sale
- Price
- $855,000
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Year Built
- 1974
- Square Feet
- 1,032
- Lot Size
- 0.13 acres
- Days on Market
- 110
- MLS #
- 260012959SD
- Price per Sq Ft
- $828
- County
- San Diego
- Subdivision
- Pacific Beach
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Pacific Beach in San Diego, CA
1278 Pacific Beach 3 is in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego, CA. Ask Brad & Karen Mattonen about other homes for sale in Pacific Beach and what nearby homes have sold for.
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Facts and context beyond the MLS description
What the numbers say about 1278 Pacific Beach 3 and the San Diego area around it.
Current market context
How this home compares in San Diego
- $828This home per sq ft
- $582Median per sq ft
- 1,235Homes for sale like it
- 2Average days on market
At $828 per square foot, 1278 Pacific Beach 3 is priced about 42% above the $582 median for 2 bedroom homes for sale in San Diego now.
Nearby sold homes
Recent sold homes near this property
Homes that sold within 1.25 miles of 1278 Pacific Beach 3 in the last 6 months, at a median price of $952,500.
| Address | Sold | Home | Sold price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1225 Pacific Beach Dr. 1-O | Aug 4, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 952 sqft | $935,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 1225 Pacific Beach Drive 2E | Jun 22, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 981 sqft | $1,015,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 4051 Fanuel #8 | Jul 10, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 865 sqft | $785,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 1251 Parker Pl. 2J | Sep 30, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 971 sqft | $860,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 1251 Parker Pl 2D | Apr 28, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 980 sqft | $970,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 1235 Parker 3K | Oct 7, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 866 sqft | $975,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 4007 Everts St 1G | Aug 31, 2026 | 1 bd · 1 ba · 494 sqft | $725,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 4007 Everts Street 4D | May 1, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 989 sqft | $1,002,500 | 0.1 mi |
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Listing timeline
Price and status history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Active | $855,000 |
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