8868 Gowdy Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
- 5 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,140 sqft
- 6,098 sqft lot
- $443 per sqft
- 1958 build
- – on site
Charming “Fixer-Upper” in desirable Serra Mesa. Nestled in the sought-after community of Serra Mesa, this spacious 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home offers endless potential for investors or buyers looking to create their dream property. With a generous floor plan spanning over 2140sqft., this home is perfect for those with a vision and a knack for renovation. The expansive living spaces provide ample room for reimagining, while the five well-sized bedrooms offer the flexibility for family living, home offices, or guest accommodations. The large, open living areas also provide the perfect foundation for creating a modern, functional, and stylish space. The 3 bathrooms offer the opportunity for updates, and with a bit of TLC, this home will shine as the crown jewel of the neighborhood. The large backyard is a blank canvas for creating your own outdoor retreat, with plenty of space for entertaining, gardening, or play. Located in the highly desirable Serra Mesa neighborhood, this home is just minutes away from shopping, dining, schools, and freeway access. With its prime location and great potential, this property presents an exciting opportunity to invest in a home that can be transformed into your personal sanctuary. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to make this house your own! Schedule a showing today and bring your vision to life!
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Last updated Mar 28, 2025
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MLS# PTP2502192 —
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The Building
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Year Built:1958
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Year Built Source:Assessor
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Stories Total:1
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Entry Level:1
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Common Walls:No Common Walls
Interior
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Levels:Two
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Entry Location:Front door
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Room Type:Entry, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Two Primaries
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Living Area Source:Assessor
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Fireplace:Yes
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Fireplace:Living Room
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Laundry:Washer Hookup
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Laundry:1
Room Dimensions
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Living Area:2140.00
Location
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Directions:Turning onto Gowdy Ave. from Greyling Dr., property is 0.1 miles down the street on the left hand side.
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Latitude:32.79490400
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Longitude:-117.14149300
The Property
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Property Type:Residential
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Subtype:Single Family Residence
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Zoning:R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES
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Lot Features:Back Yard, Yard
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Lot Size Area:0.1400
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Lot Size Acres:0.1400
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Lot Size SqFt:6098.40
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Lot Size Source:Assessor
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View:1
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View:Neighborhood
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Fence:No
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Sprinklers:No
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Land Lease:No
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Lease Considered:No
Listing Agent
- Contact info:
- No listing contact info available
Taxes
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Tax Tract:003621
Beds
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Total Bedrooms:5
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Main Level Bedrooms:5
Baths
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Total Baths:3
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Full & Three Quarter Baths:3
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Main Level Baths:3
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Full Baths:3
The Listing
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Special Listing Conditions:Trust
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Parcel Number:4284710800
Heating & Cooling
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Cooling:No
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Cooling:None
Utilities
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Sewer:Public Sewer
Appliances
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Included:No
Schools
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High School District:San Diego Unified
The Community
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Units in the Community:No
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Features:Curbs, Sidewalks
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Association:No
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Pool:None
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Senior Community:No
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Private Pool:No
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Assessments:No
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Assessments:None
Parking
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Parking:No
Monthly cost estimate

Asking price
$949,000
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Mortgage
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$5,081
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Taxes | N/A |
Insurance | $260 |
Utilities | $223 See report |
Total | $5,564/mo.* |
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Soundscore™
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Sale history
Date | Event | Source | Price | % Change |
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3/27/25
Mar 27, 2025
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Listed / Active | CRMLS_CA | $949,000 |

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