5551 Gala Ave, San Diego, CA, 92120
About This Home
Beautifully updated and move-in ready in the heart of Allied Gardens! This bright and inviting home offers abundant natural light, modern updates, and thoughtful improvements throughout. The major upgrades have already been completed for you, including a new roof (2025), tankless water heater (2025), remodeled kitchen (2023), beautifully updated primary bathroom (2026), fresh interior and exterior paint, luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, new carpet, updated bathroom fixtures, new medicine cabinets, and stylish finishes throughout. Simply move in and appreciate a home that has been thoughtfully updated and well maintained. The low-maintenance backyard is designed for year-round enjoyment with artificial turf, mature citrus trees, avocado trees, and plenty of space to relax or entertain. Ideally located in the highly desirable Allied Gardens neighborhood, this home is minutes to Lake Murray, Mission Trails Regional Park, shopping, dining, parks, top-rated schools, major freeways, SDSU, with close proximity to downtown San Diego, and the beaches. This turnkey home offers the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and the best of the San Diego lifestyle.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Some Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Laundry features: Electric Dryer Hookup,Gas Dryer Hookup,In Garage
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Cooling
- Cooling features: Central Air
Features
- Fireplace features: Family Room,Gas Starter,Masonry,Raised Hearth
- Fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 1,462 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 6720804200
- Zoning: R-1
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood,None
Lot
- Lot size: 6,000 sqft
- Features: Front Yard,Garden,Landscaped,Level,Sprinkler System,Yard
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Earthquake
- Heat Wave
- Wildfire
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in San Diego County and California
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $6,315 | $75,780 |
| Home Insurance * | $200 | $2,400 |
| Property Taxes | $1,376 | $16,512 |
| Electricity | $398 | $4,786 |
| Total | $8,289 | $99,468 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
California FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-25 | Listed for sale | $1,249,000 |
| 2023-04-24 | Sold | $901,000 |
| 2023-02-23 | Pending sale | $899,000 |
| 2023-02-16 | Listed for sale | $899,000 |
| 2021-03-04 | Sold | $805,000 |
| 2021-02-17 | Pending sale | $799,999 |
| 2021-02-11 | Listed for sale | $699,999 |
| 2005-08-26 | Sold | $470,000 |
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