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5252 Balboa Arms Dr 280

San Diego, CA 92117 · MLS# 260017519SD

Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker West
  • 1Beds
  • 1Baths
  • 564Sq Ft
  • 1995Year Built

About This Home

**PRICED TO SELL** Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a private, light-filled residence in one of central San Diego’s most convenient locations! Move-in will not be available until Feb 2027. Located at 5252 Balboa Arms Dr, this inviting one-bedroom home combines an open, airy interior with valuable features that enhance both everyday living and long-term investment potential. The home welcomes you with dramatic ceiling height, elevated windows, soft natural light, and a comfortable open-concept floor plan. The living room offers ample space for large furnishings, a home office area, and entertaining, while maintaining a warm and intimate atmosphere. The adjacent kitchen is equipped with granite counters, updated appliances, abundant wood cabinetry, and a convenient breakfast bar suitable for casual dining. The bedroom feels calm and private, with generous proportions, closet storage, and air conditioning. Enjoy the Balcony Views that extends the living space outdoors and offers a quiet place to enjoy morning coffee. The residence also includes in-unit laundry, air conditioning, assigned parking, and additional storage features that are increasingly difficult to find in centrally located one-bedroom homes. Set within the desirable Balboa Ridge community, residents enjoy a well-maintained community amenities including a swimming pool, spa, Gym, BBQ areas, landscaped common spaces, and controlled community access. HOA Covers Exterior Insurance, Roof Repairs, Pest Control, Trash, and More! Savings hundreds of dollars per month. Tenant occupied, lease ends in Feb 2027.

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Property at a Glance: 5252 Balboa Arms Dr 280

This condominium property at 5252 Balboa Arms Dr 280, San Diego, CA 92117 is for sale at $399,000. The home has 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom and 564 square feet of living space. It was built in 1995. That comes to about $707 per square foot. Reach out to set up a showing or ask for more details about this home.

Snapshot

Status
For sale
Price
$399,000
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Property Type
Condominium
Year Built
1995
Square Feet
564
Days on Market
74
MLS #
260017519SD
Price per Sq Ft
$707
County
San Diego
Subdivision
Clairemont

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Property Details

Building
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 1995
Stories: 1
Money
County: San Diego
Association: Balboa Ridge HOA
Association Includes: Pest Control, Sewer
HOA: Yes
HOA Fee: $330 monthly
Rooms
Heating: Combination, Electric, Zoned
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s), Zoned
Appliances: Counter Top, Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances, Electric Cooktop, Exhaust Fan, Electric Cooking, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Freezer, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Self C
Interior: Bedroom on Main Level, Main Level Primary, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup
Structures
Garage Spaces: 0
Parking: Assigned, Controlled Entrance, Other, Private, One Space
Pool: Association, Community, Heated Passively, In Ground
Construction: Stucco, Wood Siding
Roof: Asphalt, Composition, Membrane, Shingle
Fencing: Security
Systems
Water Source: Public
Green Features: Appliances

Clairemont in San Diego, CA

5252 Balboa Arms Dr 280 is in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, CA. Ask Brad & Karen Mattonen about other homes for sale in Clairemont and what nearby homes have sold for.

Location

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Estimated Monthly Payment$2,018
$319,200Loan Amount
$79,800Down Payment
$407,122Total 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 5252 Balboa Arms Dr 280 and the San Diego area around it.

Current market context

How this home compares in San Diego

  • $707This home per sq ft
  • $588Median per sq ft
  • 488Homes for sale like it
  • 20Average days on market

At $707 per square foot, 5252 Balboa Arms Dr 280 is priced about 20% above the $588 median for 1 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 5252 Balboa Arms Dr 280 in the last 6 months, at a median price of $534,500.

AddressSoldHomeSold priceDistance
5252 Balboa Arms Dr 216Oct 28, 20263 bd · 2 ba · 970 sqft$612,0000 mi
5252 Balboa Arms Dr 153Aug 31, 20262 bd · 2 ba · 820 sqft$540,0000 mi
5252 Balboa Arms 181Jul 22, 20261 bd · 1 ba · 582 sqft$417,5000 mi
5252 Balboa Arms 120May 29, 20262 bd · 2 ba · 768 sqft$568,0000 mi
5404 Balboa Arms Dr 469Aug 14, 20261 bd · 1 ba · 577 sqft$430,0000.1 mi
5404 Balboa Arms Drive 352Jul 30, 20261 ba · 414 sqft$375,0000.1 mi
5402 Balboa Arms 348Jun 11, 20262 bd · 2 ba · 782 sqft$529,0000.1 mi
4560 Derrick DriveSep 14, 20263 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft$905,0000.2 mi

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Listing timeline

Price and status history

DateEventPrice
Sep 30, 2026Active$399,000

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