2101 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo, California 93401, San Luis Obispo, 93401 - 4 bed, 3 bath

2101 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo, California 93401 home-pic-0

2101 Johnson Avenue

San Luis Obispo, California 93401

ACTIVE
CONDITION: GOOD
4Beds
3Baths
1,727Sq Ft
7,250Lot Size

Property Price

LIST PRICE$1,299,000

SUMMARY

Analysis of 2101 Johnson Avenue, San Luis Obispo, California 93401 is currently available with a list price of $1,299,000. The property maintains a Good Condition Rating (78/100), reflecting solid structural condition with well-maintained systems. The property presents an attractive opportunity for buyers seeking a move-in ready home. Located in a high-demand neighborhood within the San Luis Obispo Unified School District, this asset is categorized as a low-risk, high-reward acquisition suitable for both Buy-and-Hold Investors and Owner-Occupants willing to undertake light renovation work.

Condition Analysis

OVERALL CONDITION SCORE

Good
TeardownExcellent

Property is move-in ready.

This 1939 triplex is in turnkey, move-in ready condition following extensive interior updates. The front cottage features refinished hardwood floors, an updated kitchen and bathroom, and newer windows, while the studio units offer modern flooring and vaulted ceilings. While the property is well-maintained with functional systems and updated components, its 1930s origin and the nature of the updates align best with the 'good' category rather than a full 'excellent' new-build standard.

PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES

  • Prime Investment Location

    Situated in a highly walkable San Luis Obispo neighborhood near downtown and Cal Poly, ensuring consistent rental demand and low vacancy rates.

  • Turnkey Condition

    The property features extensively remodeled interiors, including updated kitchens, baths, and refinished hardwood floors, offering immediate income with minimal initial capital expenditure.

  • Significant Value-Add Potential

    Existing architectural concepts to convert the studio units into two-bedroom residences provide a clear path for future equity growth and increased rental yields.

CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES

  • MLS Listing Discrepancy

    Living area discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing living area = 1727, other record living area = 774. Bedroom count discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing bedroom count = 4, other record bedroom count = 2.

  • Historic Infrastructure

    Originally built in 1939, the property may require more frequent maintenance of aging systems compared to modern builds, despite recent interior updates.

  • Compact Studio Footprints

    The two 450-square-foot studio units offer limited living space, which may restrict the tenant profile primarily to single occupants or students.

About 2101 Johnson Avenue

2101 Johnson Avenue is a rare, turnkey triplex in a highly walkable San Luis Obispo location—close to downtown and Cal Poly, yet set on a tree-lined residential street with excellent parking and privacy. The property blends updated interiors, strong operations, and clear upside, making it an appealing option for investors or future owner-users. The front home is a remodeled 2-bed/1-bath cottage of roughly 900 SF with refinished hardwood floors, newer windows, an updated kitchen and bath, fresh paint, and its own single-car garage plus two additional off-street spaces. Behind it are two elevated studio units of about 450 SF each, positioned over their own garages and featuring vaulted ceilings, modern flooring, large decks, generous closets, and loft areas many tenants use as sleeping or office space. Each studio has two designated parking spaces, and there is one extra space on site. All utilities are separately metered, there is coin-operated laundry, and site planning allows for easy access while preserving privacy. Preliminary architectural concepts exist to convert the studios into two-bedroom, two-story units for long-term value-add potential. Offering a blend of stable income performance, desirable location, and strong tenant appeal, this triplex represents an excellent Central Coast income opportunity for investors seeking long-term potential.

Property Details

Public Facts

Property Type
Triplex
Year Built
1939
Lot Size
7,250 Sq. Ft.

Interior

Total Bedrooms
4
Total Bathrooms
3 (3 Full, 0 Half)

Exterior & Parking

No exterior & parking available.

Utilities & Misc

HOA Fee
$0 / Month

Neighborhood Insights

Sensitive Facilities

No sensitive facilities data found.

Neighborhood Comparison

FeatureSubjectAverage HomeNeighborhood Ranking (50 Listings)
Beds4.04.5
50%
Baths3.03.5
50%
Square foot1,7272,694
25%
Lot Size7,2507,192
50%
Price$1.30M$1.58M
25%
Price per sq ft$752$630
50%
Built year19391932
50%
HOA$0$0
50%
Days on market8103
25%

Pricing History

Listed for Sale

Feb 27, 2026

$1,299,000

Initial Listing

Sold

Dec 1, 2015

$630,000

Public Record

Sold

Apr 5, 1996

$255,000

Public Record

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