INVESTOR & DEVELOPER ALERT – AUCTION STYLE LISTING! STARTING AT $899,000 Welcome to 3153 Idlewild Way, San Diego CA 92117, an incredible development opportunity in one of San Diego’s most desirable central neighborhoods. This 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom single-story home offers 899 sq ft of living space situated on a spacious, flat 6,400+ sq ft lot. The home is in original condition, having some tasteful bathroom upgrades, making it the perfect starting point for investors, flippers, or homeowners ready to build sweat equity. With no HOA, a wide lot configuration, and alley access, the property offers the ideal layout for adding ADUs, a second story, or even a complete redevelopment. The large backyard provides more than enough room for a pool, garden, outdoor entertainment space, or multiple units—whatever your vision, this is your blank canvas. Whether you’re looking to modernize, expand, or build new, the possibilities here are endless. Offers encouraged immediately—auction-style pricing starts at $899,000. Submit your highest and best. This one will not last. Located in the highly sought-after Clairemont Mesa West community, this home sits just minutes from everything that makes San Diego one of the most livable cities in the country. You're less than 10 minutes from Mission Bay, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, and Downtown San Diego, and you’ll enjoy quick freeway access to the 5, 805, and 52. Clairemont offers the perfect blend of residential comfort and urban convenience, with nearby shopping at Target, Costco, Home Depot, and Clairemont Town Square. You’ll also find a wide selection of gyms, coffee shops, restaurants, and parks, as well as highly rated public and private schools. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the proximity to Tecolote Canyon Natural Park, Bay Park, and miles of scenic trails. Whether you're planning a rental portfolio, custom dream home, or a multi-unit investment play, this location delivers on lifestyle, access, and long-term upside.
For sale
Listing Provided by:
Ava Khamooshi DRE #02061463 619-212-0856,
AK Broker
$899,000
3153 Idlewild Way, San Diego, CA 92117
3beds
899sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1954
5,900 Square Feet Lot
$950,900 Zestimate®
$1,000/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large backyardOutdoor entertainment spaceTasteful bathroom upgradesAlley accessWide lot configuration
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Listing updated: 10 hours ago
Listing Provided by:
Ava Khamooshi DRE #02061463 619-212-0856,
AK Broker
Source: CRMLS,MLS#: NDP2507675
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Other
Bedroom
- Features: All Bedrooms Down
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Disposal, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator
- Laundry: In Garage
Features
- All Bedrooms Down
- Flooring: Carpet
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: See Remarks
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 899 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Entry location: 1
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5,900 Square Feet
- Features: 0-1 Unit/Acre
Details
- Parcel number: 3591720600
- Zoning: R1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1954
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Other
- Water: See Remarks
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Urban
Location
- Region: San Diego
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,000/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $414,485
- Annual tax amount: $5,125
- Date on market: 8/4/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
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