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2801-7 Columbia St, San Diego, CA, 92103

26,284beds
13,142baths
6,028sqft
$2,495,000
$414price/sqft
$15,639/moest. monthly cost
$625,560/yrincome needed

About This Home

Opportunity to acquire a well-maintained, 3-story, six-unit apartment property on Columbia Street, ideally situated between Mission Hills, Little Italy, and Bankers Hill. The property consists of two buildings. The front building at 2801–2807 Columbia Street features four spacious two-bedroom, one-bath units, three garages, and a shared laundry facility. The rear building at 962–964 W. Olive Street—accessed via a walkway along the south side of the property—offers two additional two-bedroom, one-bath units. All six residences provide over 900 square feet of living space and feature neutral finishes, abundant natural light, and private outdoor areas that enhance tenant appeal. The property is thoughtfully equipped with a new water heater, upgraded electrical panels, central forced heating, dual-pane windows, and hardwood flooring. Five of the six units boast west-facing balconies with sweeping views of the downtown San Diego skyline, San Diego Bay, and the Pacific Ocean. Residents can take in stunning sunsets, coastal breezes, and even watch planes arrive and depart—creating a uniquely dynamic urban-coastal living experience. This asset has demonstrated strong appeal to long-term tenants, contributing to stable occupancy and consistent cash flow. Its highly desirable location and unit mix position it for continued long-term appreciation in one of San Diego’s most sought-after rental markets. Tenants are responsible for the majority of utilities per their lease terms, while ownership covers water, hot water, and trash.

Getting Around

82
WalkingVery Walkable
63
TransitGood Transit
36
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
Grant K-8Grades K-81.1 mi
6/10
San Diego High SchoolGrades 9-121.4 mi

Construction

Materials

  • Roof: Composition,Other/Remarks
  • Construction materials: Part Landscaped

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Owned

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 26284
  • Bathrooms: 13142
  • Full bathrooms: 13142

Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Central Forced Air Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 6,028
  • Total interior livable area: 6,028 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 4516620700
  • Zoning: RM-2-5
  • Zoning description: RM-2-5

Features

  • Levels: 3 Story
  • Stories: 3

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,662 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 49 x 101

Parking

  • Total spaces: 3
  • Parking features: Garages,Other/Remarks
  • Has garage: Yes

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
    EarthquakeRelatively High
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Wildfire
    WildfireModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Earthquake
Heat Wave
Wildfire

FEMA Declared Disasters in San Diego County and California

Earthquake
Flood
Mud Landslide
Severe Storm
Tropical Storm
Winter Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $12,616$151,392
Home Insurance *$338$4,056
Property Taxes $1,393$16,716
Electricity $1,292$15,511
Total$15,639$187,668
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$536,194/yr
40% on housing$469,170/yr
45% on housing$417,040/yr

California FAIR Plan Programs

California FAIR Plan Association

Covered
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Current Policies
Residential: 417,310Commercial: 13,990
Total Premiums$1.42B
Total Exposure$429.84B

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 8.9%
8.9%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 4.3%
4.3%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.1%
1.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$414This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 92103$738
San Diego County$558

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 92103$928
San Diego County$576

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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-27Listed for sale$2,575,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentSteven E Cairncross
BrokerageBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties

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