
Pacifica, California 94044
Analysis of 189 Kent Road, Pacifica, California 94044 is currently available with a list price of $1,500,000. The property maintains a Poor Condition Rating (30/100), indicating the property requires renovation and updates to maximize its market potential. This presents opportunities for value-add investors. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the Pacifica Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for Experienced Investors and Fix-and-Flip Specialists.
Property is extensive renovation needed.
While the 2003-built interior appears to be in fair to good aesthetic condition with a functional kitchen and spacious layout, the property is rated poor due to severe geotechnical and geological instability. The listing explicitly states the home is currently unsafe for occupancy and uninhabitable, with significant defects affecting the soundness and safety of the structure.
Situated in the highly coveted Pedro Point neighborhood, this property offers breathtaking, unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean and Linda Mar Beach from a premium westside lot.
The residence features a generous 3,910 square foot layout with six bedrooms, five bathrooms, and a rare four-car garage, providing significant scale and utility for a coastal home.
Priced at $1.5M—nearly 50% below its original $2.9M listing price—the property offers a unique high-equity opportunity for investors capable of managing complex site conditions.
The property faces critical geological issues that have led experts to advise against residency or renting, rendering the home currently uninhabitable and unsafe for occupancy.
Ongoing litigation regarding the property's condition and the requirement for extensive engineering due diligence present significant financial risks and technical hurdles for any prospective buyer.
Oceanfront property with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and Linda Mar Beach. Located in Pacifica's coveted westside Pedro Point neighborhood, this 2-story, 3,910+/- sqft home sits on an oversized 9,180+/- sqft lot. The residence boasts a spacious layout with multiple bedrooms & bathrooms, a gourmet kitchen, ample storage and an attached 4-car garage as well as mature landscaping and a private backyard. NOTE: This property is priced below market value due to problematic geological and geotechnical issues that impact the use and desirability of the property. Sellers have engaged various soils consultants, geologists and geotechnical engineers to evaluate the condition of the property and there is related litigation pending against Sellers' predecessors in interest. Sellers have been advised by their geotechnical consultants not to reside in the Property nor rent the Property to third parties because of the geological and geotechnical issues. Due diligence is essential, and we recommend consulting legal and engineering professionals to assess the implications of these findings.
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-5 • 2.0 mi
Grades PK-5 • 4.3 mi
Grades K-8 • 0.7 mi
No sensitive facilities data found.
| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 6.0 | 3.0 | 98% |
| Baths | 5.0 | 2.0 | 98% |
| Square foot | 3,910 | 1,500 | 98% |
| Lot Size | 9,180 | 5,909 | 86% |
| Price | $1.50M | $1.29M | 73% |
| Price per sq ft | $384 | $843 | 2% |
| Built year | 2003 | 1961 | 94% |
| HOA | $0 | $0 | 50% |
| Days on market | 841 | 131 | 0% |
Feb 2, 2026
$1,500,000
$2,000,000
-25% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Sep 5, 2025
$2,000,000
Initial Listing
Jan 2, 2024
$2,900,000
Initial Listing