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5278 Trojan Ave, San Diego, CA, 92115

3beds
1baths
947sqft
$729,000
$770price/sqft
$5,044/moest. monthly cost
$201,760/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 5278 Trojan Ave, a charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath single family home tucked into one of San Diego's most established neighborhoods, Colina del Sol in the heart of Mid-City. Fresh paint, updated flooring, and a partially renovated kitchen and bathroom make this home ready to enjoy from the moment you move in. The renovated laundry room with French doors adds a bright, functional touch that feels anything but ordinary. One of the bedrooms is detached from the main living area, offering natural separation perfect for guests, a home office, or a teenager who needs their own space. The lot spans 5,326 sq ft with no HOA and no Mello-Roos, and this is where the opportunity gets exciting. The City of San Diego previously approved permits and completed plans for a garage conversion to a 1-bed, 1-bath ADU. The permit has since expired but is eligible for renewal, meaning the next owner skips the longest and most frustrating part of the ADU process and picks up right where it left off. On top of that, the zoning supports two additional full ADUs in the backyard, giving this property the potential to accommodate four separate living units on one lot. The plans are fully drawn by a licensed drafter, energy compliance is certified, and the City has already reviewed and approved the design. Renewing an expired permit is a far simpler process than starting fresh, and that advantage has real dollar value in today's San Diego market. Live in the main house, build at your own pace, and let the property grow with you. Colina del Sol is a tight-knit, walkable community with great dining along El Cajon Blvd, easy access to local shopping, and quick freeway connections to all of San Diego. Whether you are planting roots, housing extended family, or simply buying smart, 5278 Trojan Ave delivers a real home today with serious long-term upside already in place.

Getting Around

82
WalkingVery Walkable
54
TransitGood Transit
29
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

2/10
Fay Elementary SchoolGrades K-50.3 mi
5/10
Mann Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.2 mi
4/10
Crawford High SchoolGrades 9-120.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1948

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dryer,Washer
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room

Bedroom

  • Features: All Bedrooms Down

Bedroom

  • Features: Bedroom on Main Level

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 3

Cooling

  • Cooling features: Central Air

Features

  • All Bedrooms Down,Bedroom on Main Level
  • Fireplace features: None
  • Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior Area

  • Total interior livable area: 947 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 4721700200
  • Zoning: R1 (Tax Records) and R2 (
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: One
  • Stories: 1
  • Entry location: Main
  • Pool features: None
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Neighborhood

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,400 sqft
  • Features: Back Yard

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage - Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1
  • Uncovered spaces: 1