Investment & Development Opportunity in San Ysidro!
Don’t miss this rare gem—a 2-bedroom, 1-bath home on a large, flat lot, boasting incredible development potential! With an additional unpermitted studio featuring a private bathroom and kitchenette, this property is perfect for creative investors or developers seeking a valuable project.
Key Features:
? R-2 Minor Multiple Zoning – Ideal for multi-unit development.
? Comparable properties nearby with 6–8 units—imagine the possibilities!
? Flat, even-level lot—prime for building.
? Located in the heart of San Ysidro, near major amenities, transit, and schools.
Whether you're looking to maximize rental income, develop multi-family units, or secure a strategic investment, this property is your opportunity to build big!
?? Buyers are encouraged to verify building permits with the City of San Ysidro or San Diego County.
?? Don’t wait—opportunities like this are rare and won’t last long!
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Tammy Lathrop DRE #00775365 714-809-0477,
First Team Real Estate
$600,000
229 Cottonwood Rd, San Diego, CA 92173
2beds
672sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
9,507 Square Feet Lot
$611,300 Zestimate®
$893/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large flat lotFlat even-level lot
- 155 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 16, 2025 at 09:36am
Listing Provided by:
Tammy Lathrop DRE #00775365 714-809-0477,
First Team Real Estate
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: PW25019064
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Outside
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 672 sqft
Property
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Neighborhood
Lot
- Size: 9,507 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 6381102500
- Zoning: RM-1-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Tap Paid
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
- Subdivision: San Ysidro
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $893/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $246,827
- Annual tax amount: $3,085
- Date on market: 2/18/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Cash to New Loan,Conventional
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