$895,000For sale
5151 Ewing St
San Diego, CA 92115 · MLS# 260019306SD
Listing courtesy of Fine & Coastal Real Estate- 2Beds
- 1Baths
- 1,077Sq Ft
- 1951Year Built
About This Home
Exceptional investment and redevelopment opportunity in the heart of the College Area. Situated on a 12,100 sq. ft. lot with canyon views, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers immediate rental income today and outstanding long-term potential under the recently adopted College Area Community Plan, allowing for 5–9 units per acre (buyer to verify). Whether you're looking to add to your investment portfolio, develop additional units, or hold for future appreciation, this property offers exceptional flexibility in one of San Diego's strongest student housing markets. While planning your future project, this charming home is ready to rent and features a functional layout, abundant natural light, bamboo flooring, fresh interior paint, wall-unit air conditioning, and off-street driveway parking—an invaluable feature in this permit parking neighborhood. The home also offers wonderful curb appeal, and the timeless character buyers love in the College Area, including a large mid-century picture window that fills the living room with natural light and the original interior doors that adds to its classic charm. The converted garage expands the home's living space with a kitchen, dining area, and laundry room, while an additional bonus space between the kitchen and living room offers flexibility for a home office, study area, or extra storage. The expansive backyard, canyon views, and existing pool provide the perfect setting to renovate, reimagine, or incorporate into a future redevelopment project. Located within walking distance of San Diego State University and just minutes from restaurants, shopping, parks, and public transportation, this property offers the rare combination of immediate cash flow, redevelopment potential, and an unbeatable location. Rent it today while planning your next project or maximize the full potential of this oversized College Area lot.
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Property at a Glance: 5151 Ewing St
This single family residence property at 5151 Ewing St, San Diego, CA 92115 is for sale at $895,000. The home has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and 1,077 square feet of living space. It was built in 1951 and sits on a lot of 0.28 acres. That comes to about $831 per square foot. Reach out to set up a showing or ask for more details about this home.
Snapshot
- Status
- For sale
- Price
- $895,000
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Full Baths
- 1
- Property Type
- Single Family Residence
- Year Built
- 1951
- Square Feet
- 1,077
- Lot Size
- 0.28 acres
- Days on Market
- 50
- MLS #
- 260019306SD
- Price per Sq Ft
- $831
- County
- San Diego
- Subdivision
- San Diego
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Local facts
Facts and context beyond the MLS description
What the numbers say about 5151 Ewing St and the San Diego area around it.
Current market context
How this home compares in San Diego
- $831This home per sq ft
- $582Median per sq ft
- 1,235Homes for sale like it
- 2Average days on market
At $831 per square foot, 5151 Ewing St is priced about 43% 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 5151 Ewing St in the last 6 months, at a median price of $925,000.
| Address | Sold | Home | Sold price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5045 La Dorna St | Sep 8, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,550 sqft | $1,015,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 5120 CATOCTIN DR | Oct 5, 2026 | 2 bd · 1 ba · 928 sqft | $870,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 4941 Gary St. | Sep 15, 2026 | 8 bd · 4 ba · 2,770 sqft | $1,490,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 5127 Catoctin Dr | Oct 15, 2026 | 2 bd · 1 ba · 884 sqft | $753,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 5169 Catoctin | Oct 15, 2026 | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,462 sqft | $980,000 | 0.2 mi |
| 6315 17 Montezuma Road | Aug 7, 2026 | $1,155,555 | 0.2 mi | |
| 6334 Mesita Dr | Jul 22, 2026 | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft | $847,500 | 0.3 mi |
| 6335 Cleo Street | May 6, 2026 | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,156 sqft | $850,000 | 0.3 mi |
Every home is different. Ask for a full price review before you make an offer.
Listing timeline
Price and status history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 2026 | Active | $895,000 |
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