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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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Property Details

Building
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 1974
Stories: 1
Land
Lot Size: 0.13 acres
View: None
Money
County: San Diego
Association: Mission Bay Shores West
HOA: Yes
HOA Fee: $500 monthly
Rooms
Heating: Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Appliances: Counter Top, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
Interior: Balcony, Ceiling Fan(s)
Flooring: Laminate
Laundry: Washer Hookup, Electric Dryer Hookup
Accessibility: None
Structures
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking: Assigned, Door-Single, Garage Faces Front, Garage, Garage Door Opener, One Space
Pool: None
Construction: Stucco
Roof: Concrete
Fencing: None
Systems
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Gated Community

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.

Location

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Estimated Monthly Payment$4,323
$684,000Loan Amount
$171,000Down Payment
$872,404Total Interest

Principal and interest only. Taxes, insurance and HOA dues are extra.

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Local facts

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.

AddressSoldHomeSold priceDistance
1225 Pacific Beach Dr. 1-OAug 4, 20262 bd · 2 ba · 952 sqft$935,0000.1 mi
1225 Pacific Beach Drive 2EJun 22, 20262 bd · 2 ba · 981 sqft$1,015,0000.1 mi
4051 Fanuel #8Jul 10, 20262 bd · 2 ba · 865 sqft$785,0000.1 mi
1251 Parker Pl. 2JSep 30, 20262 bd · 2 ba · 971 sqft$860,0000.1 mi
1251 Parker Pl 2DApr 28, 20262 bd · 2 ba · 980 sqft$970,0000.1 mi
1235 Parker 3KOct 7, 20262 bd · 2 ba · 866 sqft$975,0000.1 mi
4007 Everts St 1GAug 31, 20261 bd · 1 ba · 494 sqft$725,0000.1 mi
4007 Everts Street 4DMay 1, 20262 bd · 2 ba · 989 sqft$1,002,5000.1 mi

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Listing timeline

Price and status history

DateEventPrice
Oct 2, 2026Active$855,000

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