4597 Long Branch Avenue 2, San Diego, California 92107, San Diego, 92107 - 2 bed, 2 bath
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4597 Long Branch Avenue 2
San Diego, California 92107
ACTIVE
CONDITION: FAIR
2Beds
2Baths
880Sq Ft
871.2Lot Size
Property Price
LIST PRICE$975,000
SUMMARY
NOW VACANT! 4597-99 Long Branch Ave, a studio-duplex situated on a desirable lot. Located just blocks from the beach, this property offers exceptional potential in one of San Diego's coastal communities. A rare chance to reimagine a coastal studio-duplex in a vibrant beach community.
Condition Analysis
See Full ReportOVERALL CONDITION SCORE
Fair
TeardownExcellent
Property is moderate renovation needed.
Built in 2000 (26 years old) and appears to be in mostly original condition. The interior shows a dated kitchen with basic cabinetry, older carpeting, and a wall-mounted heater rather than a modern central HVAC system. The listing description's emphasis on 'potential' and 'reimagining' the space aligns with the Fair criteria for a property that is functional but requires significant cosmetic and system updates.
PROSSTRENGTHS & OPPORTUNITIES
- Great Schools
Elementary School: Ocean Beach Elementary School (10/10).
- Prime Coastal Location
Situated just blocks from the beach in the highly desirable Ocean Beach community, this property offers an exceptional lifestyle and strong long-term appreciation potential in a vibrant coastal market.
- Investment Versatility
As a vacant studio-duplex, the property provides immediate flexibility for an owner-user to occupy one unit while generating income from the other, or for an investor to secure market-rate tenants without relocation hurdles.
CONSRISKS & DEFICIENCIES
- MLS Listing Discrepancy
Lot size discrepancy between mls listing and other public or private record. mls listing lot size in square feet =871, other record lot size in square feet = 949.
- High Price per Square Foot
With a list price of $1.1M for only 880 square feet on a very small 871 square foot lot, the property carries a high cost-to-space ratio that may challenge traditional valuation metrics.
- Extended Days on Market
Having remained active for 142 days, the property may be facing buyer hesitation due to its pricing strategy or specific studio-duplex configuration relative to other local inventory.
About 4597 Long Branch Avenue 2
Property Details
Public Facts
- Property Type
- Duplex
- Year Built
- 2000
- Lot Size
- 871.2 Sq. Ft.
Interior
- Total Bedrooms
- 2
- Total Bathrooms
- 2 (2 Full, 0 Half)
Exterior & Parking
No exterior & parking available.
Utilities & Misc
- HOA Fee
- $0 / Month
Neighborhood Insights
San Diego Unified Schools
Ocean Beach Elementary School
Grades K-4 • 0.3 mi
10/10
Silver Gate Elementary School
Grades K-4 • 0.9 mi
9/10
Sunset View Elementary School
Grades K-4 • 1.6 mi
9/10
Sensitive Facilities
No sensitive facilities data found.
Neighborhood Comparison
| Feature | Subject | Average Home |
|---|---|---|
| Beds | 2.0 | 3.9 |
| Baths | 2.0 | 3.1 |
| Square foot | 880 | 1,907.722 |
| Lot Size | 871.2 | 6,135.853 |
| Price | $975.0K | $1.09M |
| Price per sq ft | $1.1K | $597 |
| Built year | 2000 | 1971 |
| HOA | $0 | $365 |
| Days on market | 159 | 62 |
Pricing History
Listed for Sale
Oct 10, 2026
$975,000
$1,100,000
-11% Price Drop
Initial Listing
Price Change
May 19, 2026
$1,100,000
Initial Listing