
San Diego, California 92117
This Move-In Ready Condominium is a High-Potential Investment Opportunity, listed at $485,000—positioned well above the $439,965 Fair Market Value by 10%. Despite the premium, the property features an Excellent Condition Rating with recent upgrades including new hardwood flooring, a modern granite kitchen, and a newer HVAC system. Residents enjoy a resort-style lifestyle with a private fenced yard, pool, and spa. Located in central Clairemont near top-rated Holmes Elementary, this residence is an ideal choice for first-time buyers or low-maintenance investors seeking a turnkey asset.
Comparables within 1 miles sold in recently
| Address | Sold Price | Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | $/Sqft | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
★ 5252 Balboa Arms Drive 177 Subject | $485,000* List Price | 1 | 1 | 582 | $756 | - |
A 6666 Beadnell Way 3 Sold | $365,000 | 1 | 1 | 625 | $584 | 0.6 mi |
B 5252 Balboa Arms 120 Sold | $568,000 | 2 | 2 | 768 | $740 | 0.0 mi |
C 5252 Balboa Arms Drive 207 Sold | $535,000 | 2 | 2 | 768 | $697 | 0.0 mi |
* Subject property listed price vs sold prices of comps.
Property is new construction or fully renovated.
Although built in 2006, the property has undergone recent comprehensive renovations including new hardwood flooring, freshly painted cabinetry, and updated fixtures. Key systems are in top condition with a newer HVAC unit and stainless steel appliances, making it a mint-condition, move-in ready home.
Elementary School: Holmes Elementary School (9/10).
Situated in the heart of Clairemont with rapid access to Mission Bay, La Jolla, and downtown, this gated community offers a highly desirable coastal-adjacent lifestyle near top-tier dining and shopping.
The residence is move-in ready with high-value improvements including new hardwood flooring, a newer HVAC system, dual-pane windows, and updated stainless steel appliances, ensuring low immediate maintenance costs.
At just 582 square feet, the compact interior layout may feel restrictive for buyers with significant furniture or those requiring a more versatile home office setup.
While some nearby elementary schools perform well, the assigned middle and high schools have lower ratings, which could potentially limit the property's appeal to education-focused long-term investors.
Welcome to this beautifully updated Balboa Ridge condominium nestled in the heart of Clairemont, one of San Diego’s most central and sought-after communities. Ideally situated in one of the premier locations within the gated complex, this move-in ready residence offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience — all with low HOA fees and easy access to the very best of coastal San Diego. Just minutes from Mission Bay, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, downtown San Diego, and located down the street from an abundance of popular restaurants, cafés, and shopping destinations. Inside, you’ll find tasteful recent upgrades throughout, including new hardwood flooring, freshly painted kitchen and bathroom cabinetry, updated hardware and light fixtures, dual-pane windows, a newer A/C and heating unit, plus newer washer/dryer and refrigerator. The well-designed kitchen features granite countertops, decorative tile backsplash, and stainless steel appliances, opening seamlessly to the living space for easy everyday living and entertaining. Outside, enjoy your own spacious private fenced yard — an ideal setting for outdoor dining, relaxing, or hosting guests year-round in San Diego’s perfect climate. The generously sized bedroom offers a walk-in closet, while the bathroom is appointed with granite countertops and a tub/shower combination. Residents of Balboa Ridge enjoy resort-style amenities including swimming pools, spa, fitness center, clubhouse, BBQ areas, and picnic spaces. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, investor, or looking for a low-maintenance lifestyle in a prime location, this exceptional home checks all the boxes. Welcome home!
No exterior & parking available.
Grades K-6 • 0.3 mi
Grades K-6 • 0.7 mi
Grades K-6 • 1.1 mi
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| Feature | Subject | Average Home | Neighborhood Ranking (50 Listings) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beds | 1.0 | 2.0 | 19% |
| Baths | 1.0 | 2.0 | 31% |
| Square foot | 582 | 912 | 9% |
| Lot Size | - | 3,253.49 | 47% |
| Price | $485.0K | $527.5K | 31% |
| Price per sq ft | $833 | $590 | 97% |
| Built year | 2006 | 1981 | 97% |
| HOA | $330.0 | $472 | 6% |
| Days on market | 9 | 134 | 3% |
May 28, 2026
$485,000
Initial Listing
Aug 14, 2023
$460,000
Public Record
Aug 31, 2022
$420,000
Public Record
Oct 19, 2009
$210,000
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