San Diego Central Homes under $1.5 million

Welcome to San Diego Central, a vibrant and diverse region nestled in the heart of sunny California. Known for its stunning coastal views, rich cultural tapestry, and year-round pleasant climate, San Diego Central is the perfect place to call home. This area boasts an array of amenities, from world-class dining and shopping to beautiful parks and recreational facilities, making it an ideal spot for families, young professionals, and retirees alike.

One of the most appealing aspects of San Diego Central is the availability of homes under $1.5 million. This price point offers an impressive selection of properties, ranging from charming single-family homes to contemporary condos, all designed to cater to various lifestyles and preferences. Whether you’re seeking a cozy abode with a backyard oasis or a modern loft with urban flair, San Diego Central has something for everyone.

The neighborhoods in this region are as diverse as its residents, with each area offering its unique character and charm. From the bustling streets of Hillcrest, known for its vibrant nightlife and LGBTQ+ community, to the serene surroundings of Mission Hills, where tree-lined streets and historic architecture abound, there’s no shortage of options for homebuyers.

Moreover, San Diego Central is conveniently located near major highways, making commuting a breeze and providing easy access to the beautiful beaches, parks, and attractions that San Diego is famous for. With a thriving real estate market and a wealth of opportunities, now is the perfect time to explore what San Diego Central has to offer. Discover your dream home today in this enchanting region!

Newest San Diego Central Homes under $1.5 million

$420,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260024257 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Mayberry Estates BLDG.

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4489 Mayberry, Logan Heights

$599,000

1 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260024253 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Sunset Villas BLDG.

Rarely does a󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 one-bedroom condo offer this much outdoor living. Located in North Park, this remodeled, single-level residence combines a spacious open-flow interior with an enormous approximately 26' x 18' private patio, creating an inviting extension of the living space for al fresco dining, entertaining, or simply enjoying the outdoors.Inside, the reimagined kitchen features granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, while convenient in-unit hookups accommodate a stackable washer and dryer. The generously sized bedroom offers three closets, including a walk-in, providing exceptional storage. Crown molding and upgraded bathrooms add polished finishing touches to the thoughtfully updated interior. A secured building, two assigned parking spaces, and the rare combination of a one-bedroom floor plan with such an expansive patio add everyday convenience and versatility. Just one-half block from University Avenue shops, dining, and more, this North Park condo places you close to the acclaimed North Park dining, cafes and thriving nightlife that make the location so appealing. Come experience the space, style, and exceptional outdoor living this distinctive condo has to offer.

3939 Illinois Unit 1F, North Park

$1,120,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260024073 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Where timeless San󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 Diego character meets modern-day upgrades. This charming Craftsman-style home blends original character with thoughtful modern updates, all just moments from the energy of Adams Avenue. Inside, beautiful original hardwood floors and a classic living room fireplace showcase the home’s character, while updated finishes and air conditioning provide the modern comfort you want today. Step outside to an expansive backyard featuring established landscaping and a fire pit—an inviting setting for outdoor dining, entertaining, gardening, or simply enjoying San Diego’s year-round outdoor lifestyle. With plenty of room to spread out, there’s space for four-legged friends to roam and the opportunity to imagine even more ways to make the backyard your own. And when it’s time to head out, you may find yourself leaving the car at home. Restaurants, coffee shops, local businesses, and neighborhood favorites along Adams Avenue are close by, putting everyday conveniences and plenty to explore within easy reach. With distinctive curb appeal, classic architectural details, modern updates, air conditioning, and an unusually generous outdoor space, this home offers a special combination of character, comfort, lifestyle, and location.

4726 Bancroft St, Normal Heights

$760,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PTP2607517 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to 7121󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 Skyline Drive! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home offers approximately 1,274 square feet of comfortable living space in an established San Diego neighborhood. The home features a functional floor plan, an attached 2-car garage, and a spacious yard with plenty of room to relax, entertain, garden, or create your own outdoor retreat. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, parks, and major transportation routes. A wonderful opportunity for a buyer looking to make this home their own. Dont miss your chance to see all that this property has to offer! Welcome to 7121 Skyline Drive! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home offers approximately 1,274 square feet of comfortable living space in an established San Diego neighborhood. The home features a functional floor plan, an attached 2-car garage, and a spacious yard with plenty of room to relax, entertain, garden, or create your own outdoor retreat. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, parks, and major transportation routes. A wonderful opportunity for a buyer looking to make this home their own. Dont miss your chance to see all that this property has to offer!

7121 Skyline Dr, Encanto

1679 Pentecost Way Unit 6, East San Diego

$420,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ PTP2607512 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Harbor Vista BLDG.

Welcome to this󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom, 813 sq. ft. upstairs condo in the desirable gated community of Harbor Vista. This bright and spacious single-level home features an open and airy floor plan filled with abundant natural light and relaxing views overlooking the community pool and jacuzzi. The thoughtfully updated interior features a remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, fresh interior paint, new laminate flooring, new light fixtures, double-pane windows, and a beautifully remodeled bathroom. Enjoy the added convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer combination. The well-maintained Harbor Vista community offers a secure and inviting setting with a pool and jacuzzi. The property also includes one assigned parking space. Move-in ready! Welcome to this beautifully remodeled 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom, 813 sq. ft. upstairs condo in the desirable gated community of Harbor Vista. This bright and spacious single-level home features an open and airy floor plan filled with abundant natural light and relaxing views overlooking the community pool and jacuzzi. The thoughtfully updated interior features a remodeled kitchen with quartz countertops, fresh interior paint, new laminate flooring, new light fixtures, double-pane windows, and a beautifully remodeled bathroom. Enjoy the added convenience of an in-unit washer and dryer combination. The well-maintained Harbor Vista community offers a secure and inviting setting with a pool and jacuzzi. The property also includes one assigned parking space. Move-in ready!

1679 Pentecost Way Unit 6, East San Diego

$540,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ NDP2609275 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Cash Only. Fixer󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 with Potential in San Diego. This property presents an opportunity for a buyer looking for a renovation project in a convenient San Diego location. The home requires extensive repairs and updating and is being offered in its current condition. Bring your contractor, architect, and vision to transform this property into something special. Ideal for a cash buyer seeking a project with potential. Buyer to conduct their own inspections and due diligence regarding condition, permits, square footage, zoning, and future development possibilities. Property is being sold as is. Cash offers only. Cash Only. Fixer with Potential in San Diego. This property presents an opportunity for a buyer looking for a renovation project in a convenient San Diego location. The home requires extensive repairs and updating and is being offered in its current condition. Bring your contractor, architect, and vision to transform this property into something special. Ideal for a cash buyer seeking a project with potential. Buyer to conduct their own inspections and due diligence regarding condition, permits, square footage, zoning, and future development possibilities. Property is being sold as is. Cash offers only.

768 63rd St, Encanto

$1,290,000

5 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260024225 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

This is a󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 rare opportunity to find two separate houses on one large lot, including a 3 bedroom house and a 1 bedroom house. Both have spacious living rooms and separate space next to the kitchen for a dining table. This 6,080 sf lot is larger than most, which gives both homes nice fenced-off private yards. The property sits high off the street, offering nice breezes and open views. The side alley gives full access to the side yard for easy off-street parking. Located on the border of Golden Hills and South Park with wonderful walkability to lots of shops, restaurants, and coffee houses.

1213-1217 33rd St, Golden Hill

$450,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260024208 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

CASH ONLY OFFERS!󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 Calling all visionaries, investors, and dreamers, this is your chance to build true equity from the ground up. Nestled in the heart of Azalea Park, this home offers a complete transformation project bursting with potential, set on a quiet street with canyon views. This home needs a full renovation, which makes it the perfect opportunity to design and customize every detail to your taste. Whether you're an experienced flipper looking for your next project or a buyer ready to create your forever dream home, this property offers a rare blank slate in a convenient, centrally located neighborhood. Bring your contractor, your vision, and your creativity. The bones are here, and the possibilities are endless. Don't miss this chance to turn potential into reality. Azalea Park is a “hidden gem” with its many canyons, trails, parks, events, murals, gardens, and so much more! From this property, it’s a quick drive or an easy walk to the Manzanita Gathering Place, Hollywood & Azalea Community Parks, the City Heights Canyon Loop Hiking Trail, Water Conservation Garden, City Heights Swim Center, Weingart Library & Performance Annex, weekly Farmers' Market, Copley-Price YMCA, Ocean Discovery Institute, etc. With close proximity to the 805, 15, & 94 freeways, we have quick & easy access to the beaches, Mission Valley, Balboa Park, and downtown SD (only a 10-minute drive). PLUS, Azalea Park is known for being pet-friendly with an active (no dues!) neighborhood association and an up & coming arts community (murals, mosaics, & MORE)! PLEASE SEE 3 LOCAL MAPS IN THE PICS!

2716 Columbine St, East San Diego

$1,039,999

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260024200 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Craft BLDG.

Discover modern living󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 in the heart of Golden Hill with this contemporary 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome at Craft. Built in 2023, Residence 9 offers a thoughtfully designed two-story layout with soaring 12-foot ceilings in the main living area, wood-style flooring, a full appliance package, side-by-side laundry, and direct access from the two-car garage. One of only five residences at Craft featuring its own private rooftop deck, this home offers sweeping bay views and beautiful San Diego sunsets. The spacious rooftop is pre-plumbed for a gas BBQ and fireplace, creating an ideal setting for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. A second private outdoor space adds even more indoor-outdoor living. Located directly across from the 32nd Street Canyon trailhead and just minutes from Downtown San Diego, the airport, dining, and entertainment. Residence 9 is also one of only five homes in the entire Craft community eligible to register for short-term rental use, creating a unique opportunity for both homeowners and investors. Great potential of a turnkey, plug-and-play investment.

1055 32nd St Unit 9, Golden Hill

$1,100,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260024190 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Private BLDG.

Perched on an󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 elevated CORNER LOT north of Adams Ave, in the heart of Normal Heights, this beautifully updated 2 bed, 2 bath Vintage Spanish bungalow, classic character paired with modern comfort. Hardwood floors, coved ceilings, built-ins, and a brick fireplace complement the home's upgraded, modern finishes. Recent improvements include a complete kitchen and primary bath update/remodel, newer dual-pane windows, central air conditioning and heating, fresh paint, and crown molding. An en-suite washer and dryer add everyday convenience, while the exceptional outdoor living space for entertaining. This residence includes a storage and driveway parking for two cars.

4797 Wilson Ave, Normal Heights

$1,450,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 260024189 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Complex BLDG.

215 Spruce Street󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-maintained four-unit apartment property in the highly desirable Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego. The property features an attractive unit mix of three 1-bedroom/1-bath residences of approximately 480 square feet and one studio of approximately 400 square feet. The building retains much of its original character, including hardwood flooring, custom built-ins, original cabinetry and woodwork, while select areas feature updated vinyl plank flooring and a mix of newer appliances. Unit A is further distinguished by a fireplace and newly installed floor heater, while the remaining residences are equipped with wall heaters. Each unit benefits from its own individual water heater, and residents have access to a rear courtyard, common-area deck and tenant storage. A single-car garage, currently utilized for owner storage, provides additional utility and potential future flexibility. The property has been self-managed by the same ownership for approximately 29 years and reflects a history of attentive ownership and long-term tenant retention, with residents having occupied the property for as long as 20 years. Importantly, three of the four units have not received rent increases in years, creating a compelling opportunity for a new investor to capture meaningful rental upside over time while implementing a targeted capital improvement program. Original kitchens, cabinetry, appliances and interior finishes provide a clear pathway for strategic modernization and enhanced rental positioning. Combining a highly sought-after central San Diego location, historically stable occupancy, distinctive vintage character and significant embedded income growth potential, 215 Spruce Street offers investors an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a manageable multifamily asset in one of San Diego’s most established rental submarkets.

215 Spruce St, Mission Hills

4515 College Way Unit O, Talmadge/San Diego Central

$550,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ NDP2609262 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Bring your vision󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 to this spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome offering 1,196 square feet of living space and a 2 car garage. With a functional floor plan, generous living space, and plenty of opportunity to update and personalize, this home is ready for its next chapter. The property is being offered in its current condition and presents an excellent opportunity for a buyer looking to renovate and create a home tailored to their own style. Whether you're looking to build equity, take on a renovation project, or simply want the flexibility to make a home your own, this property offers a great starting point. Ideally suited for someone who can see beyond the existing finishes and recognize the potential. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and major transportation routes, with the space and layout to make the renovation worthwhile. A great opportunity to create something special in San Diego. Bring your vision to this spacious 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome offering 1,196 square feet of living space and a 2 car garage. With a functional floor plan, generous living space, and plenty of opportunity to update and personalize, this home is ready for its next chapter. The property is being offered in its current condition and presents an excellent opportunity for a buyer looking to renovate and create a home tailored to their own style. Whether you're looking to build equity, take on a renovation project, or simply want the flexibility to make a home your own, this property offers a great starting point. Ideally suited for someone who can see beyond the existing finishes and recognize the potential. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and major transportation routes, with the space and layout to make the renovation worthwhile. A great opportunity to create something special in San Diego.

4515 College Way Unit O, Talmadge/San Diego Central

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