Investor Opportunity! Mid-Century Fixer with RM-1-1 Zoning & Huge Upside Calling all investors and savvy buyers! Welcome to 5286 Churchward Street, a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom diamond in the rough located in San Diego’s vibrant Valencia Park neighborhood. Sitting on a generous 8,682 sq ft lot with RM-1-1 zoning, this 1,456 sq ft home offers endless potential for redevelopment, expansion, or adding an ADU. The home retains its mid-century charm and solid bones—but it does need work, making it a perfect candidate for renovation or value-add upgrades. Situated on a quiet street with ample off-street parking, this property is a rare find in a centrally located area near freeways, schools, and shopping.
Sold for $700,000 on 09/09/25
$700,000
5286 Churchward St, San Diego, CA 92114
3beds
1,456sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1957
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$699,600 Zestimate®
$481/sqft
$3,547 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: September 10, 2025 at 12:57pm
Listed by:
Amara Berg DRE #01961620 619-550-7074,
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Bought with:
Eric M Meeler, DRE #02086276
Real Broker
Source: SDMLS,MLS#: 250028408
Originating MLS: San Diego Association of REALTOR

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Forced Air Unit
Cooling
- Central Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas & Electric Range
- Laundry: Gas & Electric Dryer HU
Features
- Flooring: Linoleum/Vinyl
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,456
- Total interior livable area: 1,456 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: 1 Story
- Pool features: N/K
- Fencing: Blockwall,Partial
Lot
- Size: 8,712 sqft
Details
- Parcel number: 5481920300
- Zoning: R-2:MINOR
- Zoning description: R-2:MINOR
- Special conditions: NOD Filed/Foreclosure Pnd
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco, Wood, Wood/Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Sewer Connected
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: San Diego
- Subdivision: Valencia (VAL)
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
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Estimated market value
$699,600