Bring your imagination and unlock the potential of this character-filled property in the heart of Clairemont. This is a fantastic opportunity for a buyer with vision and imagination to transform an existing home into something truly special. From the moment you arrive, the home’s personality shines through with a gorgeous wooden front door flanked by charming dolphin details and a lovely, private front yard that creates a welcoming sense of seclusion. Inside, the home offers a spacious living area with wood-look flooring and French doors opening to the backyard, creating a natural connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. The home already features double-pane windows, a newer roof, and solar panels, providing a solid foundation for future improvements. A portion of the garage has been converted to a bonus room, providing additional flexible space. Outside, the backyard is brimming with possibilities, featuring an existing porch, mature landscaping, fruit trees, raised garden beds, and multiple areas for outdoor seating. Envision a lush private oasis with gardens, entertaining areas, and spaces to relax and enjoy the San Diego sunshine. Bring your creativity and make this property your own—whether you’re looking for a renovation project, a home with unique character, or an opportunity to create something truly personalized.
Property Details
Price:
$900,000
MLS #:
NDP2608531
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
2
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
92117clairemontmesa
Listed Date:
Sep 12, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
1,216
Lot Size:
6,600 sqft / 0.15 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1961
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Schools
School District:
San Diego Unified
Interior
Appliances
GD, RF, GS, EO
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms
Cooling
NO
Laundry Features
DINC, WINC
Levels
A
Exterior
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
NCW
Community Features
SDW, SL, SUB, CRB
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spots
4
Parking Total
4
Patio And Porch Features
PTO
View
NE
Financial
Map
Community
- Address4242 Tolowa St San Diego CA
- CitySan Diego
- CountySan Diego
- Zip Code92117
Subdivisions in San Diego
- Bay Park
- BP
- Carmel Mountain Ranch
- Carmel Valley
- Casa Dorado 32501
- CAV
- CH
- Chula Vista
- City Heights
- Civita CIVI
- Clairemont
- CLM
- College Grove
- Crown Point
- Del Cerro
- Downtown
- Downtown Area DOWN
- DWTN
- East San Diego
- Encanto
- ENCTO
- Escala ESCL
- Hillcrest
- Imperial Beach
- Kearny Mesa
- Kensington
- La Jolla
- La Mesa
- Linda Vista
- Logan Heights
- LV
- Middletown
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- Mirador MIRD
- Mirasol MIR
- Mission Beach
- Mission Hills
- Mission Valley
- Mission Village
- Mount Helix
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- North Park
- NP
- Ocean Beach
- Old Town
- Pacific Beach
- Paradise Hills
- Park Villas PKVL
- Park Vista PV
- Point Loma
- Poway
- Rancho Bernardo
- Rancho Pacifica 1 261701
- Rancho Penasquitos
- Rancho Santa Fe
- Sabre Spr
- San Carlos
- San Diego
- San Ysidro
- SANT
- Santaluz
- Scripps Ranch
- SD
- Serra Mesa
- Smoke Tree SMTR
- South Sd
- Stonebridge 3700
- Talmadge
- The Lakes LK
- Tierrasanta
- Torrey Highlands
- University City
- University Heights
- Villa Portofino 32283
- Woodcrest WT
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in San Diego as of Sep 13, 2026
2,009
Single Family Listed
71
Avg DOM
574
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,218,906
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 4242 Tolowa St San Diego CA is a Single Family for sale in San Diego, CA, 92117. It is listed for $900,000 and features 3 beds, 2 baths, and has approximately 1,216 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1961. The current price per square foot is $740. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in San Diego is $574. The average listing price for Single Family in San Diego is $1,218,906.
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