$679,950For sale
3535 1st Ave 5A
San Diego, CA 92103 · MLS# 260019593SD
Listing courtesy of Pemberley Realty Inc.- 2Beds
- 2Baths
- 1,470Sq Ft
- 1973Year Built
About This Home
Welcome to Century Plaza Towers — one of San Diego's most iconic mid-century modern residences, ideally situated in prestigious Bankers Hill with easy access to Balboa Park, Little Italy, and the best of Hillcrest dining and shopping. This spacious condo offers sweeping city and treetop views from nearly every room, thanks to floor-to-ceiling glass windows that flood the open living space with natural light. Step out onto your private balcony and soak in San Diego's skyline and year-round sunshine. The kitchen features warm wood cabinetry, dark granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances, flowing seamlessly into a glass-wrapped dining area with panoramic views. Both bedrooms are generously sized, with large sliding windows. A private in-unit laundry room adds everyday convenience, while a built-in wet bar with wine cooler brings a refined touch. A rare bonus for buyers: as prime example of modernism, Century Plaza Towers has qualified for the Mills Act, San Diego's historic preservation program that significantly reduces property taxes. Assigned indoor parking included. With a beautifully appointed lobby, luxurious common penthouse and gym, full-time on-site building management, secure entry, and an unbeatable location just minutes from Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, and major freeways, this is urban San Diego living and smart ownership at its finest.
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Property at a Glance: 3535 1st Ave 5A
This condominium property at 3535 1st Ave 5A, San Diego, CA 92103 is for sale at $679,950. The home has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,470 square feet of living space. It was built in 1973 and sits on a lot of 0.48 acres. That comes to about $463 per square foot. Reach out to set up a showing or ask for more details about this home.
Snapshot
- Status
- For sale
- Price
- $679,950
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Full Baths
- 2
- Property Type
- Condominium
- Year Built
- 1973
- Square Feet
- 1,470
- Lot Size
- 0.48 acres
- Days on Market
- 65
- MLS #
- 260019593SD
- Price per Sq Ft
- $463
- County
- San Diego
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Facts and context beyond the MLS description
What the numbers say about 3535 1st Ave 5A and the San Diego area around it.
Current market context
How this home compares in San Diego
- $463This home per sq ft
- $584Median per sq ft
- 1,246Homes for sale like it
- 1Average days on market
At $463 per square foot, 3535 1st Ave 5A is priced about 21% below the $584 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 3535 1st Ave 5A in the last 6 months, at a median price of $662,500.
| Address | Sold | Home | Sold price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 140 Walnut 4B | Sep 29, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,158 sqft | $745,000 | 0 mi |
| 140 Walnut Ave 2A | Jul 23, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,147 sqft | $650,000 | 0 mi |
| 140 Walnut Avenue 4B | Jun 30, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,158 sqft | $585,000 | 0 mi |
| 3568 Front St A | Oct 6, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,489 sqft | $880,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 3644 3rd Avenue 5 | Jul 8, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 870 sqft | $570,000 | 0.1 mi |
| 3653 3rd Ave 1 | Jul 29, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,192 sqft | $885,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 3666 3rd Avenue 105 | Oct 2, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,042 sqft | $675,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 3266 1st Avenue 10 | Oct 13, 2026 | 1 bd · 1 ba · 724 sqft | $465,000 | 0.2 mi |
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Listing timeline
Price and status history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Active | $679,950 |
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