OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2021 for $1.1M

$3,048,399

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $15,224/mo

•

7,500

sq ft

1685.5 Los Altos, San Diego, CA 92109

About this home

Build your dream home on this never before available lot in North Pacific Beach's most desirable neighborhood just west of Kate Sessions Park and only 1.5 miles from the Pacific Ocean. Lot is 10,075 square feet and comes with conceptual floor plans & elevations for a 4,200 square foot home designed by award winning Golba Architects. This lot is part of a 14 home site that was previously owned by the City of San Diego. ONLY ONLY LOT LEFT out of 14! There will be no HOA, no Mello Roos, and no Coastal Commission, meaning you can build sooner! A true single-family custom home opportunity NOT IN A GATED COMMUNITY in one of the most desirable locations in Pacific Beach!

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

10,075 sq ftLot Size

$406Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

8 spacesParking

Listed by Steven Cairncross •DRE #00859218 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

•858-859-3370 (agent)

•steve@teamcairncross.com (agent)

Listed by Patrick Cairncross •DRE #01984531 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

Bought with Steven Cairncross •DRE #00859218 • Berkshire Hathaway HomeService

•858-859-3370 (agent)

•steve@teamcairncross.com (agent)

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•Source:SDMLS #210022912

Redfin Estimate

$3,048,399

$1.9M since sold in November 2021$229K since October

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This home's estimate is 19.7% lower than the average sale price ($3.79M) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
5 beds4.5 baths4,206 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 8, 2026
$2,680,000
B
5 beds3.5 baths3,481 sq ft
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$4,875,000
C
6 beds4 baths4,106 sq ft
1715 Malden St, San Diego, CA 92109
SOLD JUL 20, 2026
$3,000,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,497 sq ft
1671 Los Altos Rd, San Diego, CA 92109
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$3,125,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths3,475 sq ft
1373 Caminito Halago, La Jolla, CA 92037
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$5,070,000
F
5 beds5.5 baths4,173 sq ft
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Market trends in Pacific Beach, CA

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.3%

0.8% MoM

Median sale price

$1.6M

$23K MoM

Avg. days on market

29d

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Sale history for 1685.5 Los Altos

Date

Event

Price

SDMLS #210022912

Nov 16, 2021

Sold

$1,160,000

$155/sq ft

Sep 17, 2021

Pending

—

Sep 2, 2021

Price Changed

$1,275,000

$170/sq ft

Aug 11, 2021

Listed

$1,375,000

$183/sq ft

SDMLS #210018493

Sep 3, 2021

Sold

$1,450,000

$193/sq ft

Jul 11, 2021

Pending

—

Jul 2, 2021

Listed

$1,495,000

$199/sq ft

Prime and user-friendly 10,699 square foot lot with panoramic bay, city, and ocean views in North Pacific Beach's gorgeous neighborhood west of Kate Sessions Park and surrounded by multi-million dollar homes. Stake your claim — Own 1 of 14 never before available lots and build your single family dream home with no HOA! ONLY THREE LOTS LEFT OUT OF 14! Option to use existing conceptual architectural plans for a stunning 4,652 square foot house boasting 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, roof deck, and 2-car garage. Property comes graded with utilities routed, and your street and sidewalks will be brand new. Now scheduling site visits by appointment.

SDMLS #210012289

Sep 21, 2021

Sold

$1,830,000

$244/sq ft

Jun 24, 2021

Pending

—

May 7, 2021

Listed

$1,895,000

$253/sq ft

+14

How about a brand new home on an oversized lot 1.5 miles to the beach with panoramic views in North Pacific Beach’s most exclusive neighborhood just west of Kate Sessions Park? This 10,122 square foot lot comes with approved plans (permit-ready) for a stunning 4,169 square foot house boasting 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, roof deck, 2-car garage, and gorgeous outdoor space and surroundings. Land comes graded with utilities routed. Streets and sidewalks are brand new. This is not a gated community. No HOA. Schedule your tour today.

SDMLS #210017990

Aug 12, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Jun 28, 2021

Listed

$1,395,000

$186/sq ft

SDMLS #210012774

Aug 17, 2021

Sold

$1,575,000

$210/sq ft

Jul 13, 2021

Pending

—

May 12, 2021

Listed

$1,650,000

$220/sq ft

SDMLS #210004808

Aug 12, 2021

Sold

$1,450,000

$193/sq ft

Jun 29, 2021

Pending

—

Feb 24, 2021

Listed

$1,495,000

$199/sq ft

SDMLS #210017638

Jun 24, 2021

Sold

$1,475,000

$197/sq ft

Jun 24, 2021

Listed

$1,500,000

$200/sq ft

SDMLS #210012979

Jun 28, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Jun 25, 2021

Price Changed

$1,395,000

$186/sq ft

May 14, 2021

Listed

$1,200,000

$160/sq ft

SDMLS #200053263

Jul 2, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Dec 4, 2020

Listed

$1,500,000

$200/sq ft

SDMLS #210008967

May 27, 2021

Sold

$1,675,000

$223/sq ft

May 7, 2021

Pending

—

Apr 7, 2021

Listed

$1,750,000

$233/sq ft

SDMLS #210002813

May 19, 2021

Sold

$1,200,000

$160/sq ft

Apr 7, 2021

Pending

—

Feb 2, 2021

Listed

$1,200,000

$160/sq ft

SDMLS #200049679

May 27, 2021

Sold

$2,200,000

$293/sq ft

Feb 5, 2021

Pending

—

Jan 22, 2021

Price Changed

$1,875,000

$250/sq ft

Oct 23, 2020

Listed

$1,800,000

$240/sq ft

SDMLS #200048472

May 14, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Oct 13, 2020

Listed

$1,200,000

$160/sq ft

SDMLS #210008933

Apr 7, 2021

Sold

$1,475,000

$197/sq ft

Mar 26, 2021

Listed

$1,475,000

$197/sq ft

SDMLS #200051785

Mar 30, 2021

Sold

$1,750,000

$233/sq ft

Feb 1, 2021

Pending

—

Nov 16, 2020

Listed

$1,800,000

$240/sq ft

SDMLS #200049248

Jan 26, 2021

Sold

$1,800,000

$240/sq ft

Oct 21, 2020

Pending

—

Oct 20, 2020

Listed

$1,800,000

$240/sq ft

SDMLS #200047308

Feb 11, 2021

Listing Removed

—

Oct 2, 2020

Listed

$2,200,000

$293/sq ft

SDMLS #200050649

Dec 29, 2020

Sold

$1,200,000

$160/sq ft

Nov 4, 2020

Pending

—

Nov 3, 2020

Listed

$1,200,000

$160/sq ft

SDMLS #200050184

Dec 15, 2020

Sold

$2,100,000

$280/sq ft

Oct 30, 2020

Pending

—

Oct 29, 2020

Listed

$2,100,000

$280/sq ft

SDMLS #170040969

Jul 16, 2018

Sold

$10,000,000

$1,333/sq ft

Sep 26, 2017

Pending

—

Aug 4, 2017

Listed

$10,000,000

$1,333/sq ft

Jul 10, 2017

Listed

$10,000,000

$1,333/sq ft

Public Records

Feb 22, 2005

Sold

$2,425,000

$323/sq ft

SDMLS #36041837

Apr 2, 2004

Listing Removed

—

Jul 27, 2003

Listed

$3,300,000

$440/sq ft

Public Records

Oct 20, 1995

Sold

$325,000

$43/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$42,761 (+5.2%)

$1,421,676 + $2,025,888

$3,447,564

2024

$40,643 (+2.3%)

$1,393,800 + $1,986,165

$3,379,965

2023

$39,748 (+2.7%)

$1,366,471 + $1,947,221

$3,313,692

2022

$38,689 (+8.8%)

$1,339,678 + $1,909,041

$3,248,719

2021

$35,557 (+5.3%)

$1,313,410 + $1,871,609

$3,185,019

2020

$33,767 (−0.2%)

$1,156,000 + $1,734,000

$2,890,000

2019

$33,826 (+4.9%)

$1,100,000 + $1,650,000

$2,750,000

2018

$32,252 (+2.3%)

$1,100,000 + $1,650,000

$2,750,000

2017

$31,531 (−0.4%)

$1,080,000 + $1,620,000

$2,700,000

2016

$31,653

$1,080,000 + $1,620,000

$2,700,000

2015

$31,661 (−0.4%)

$1,080,000 + $1,620,000

$2,700,000

2014

$31,781 (+7.7%)

$1,080,000 + $1,620,000

$2,700,000

2013

$29,517 (+6.4%)

$1,080,000 + $1,620,000

$2,700,000

2012

$27,741 (−5.4%)

$1,000,000 + $1,500,000

$2,500,000

2011

$29,313 (+1.8%)

$1,000,000 + $1,500,000

$2,500,000

2010

$28,798 (−0.3%)

$1,087,997 + $1,550,396

$2,638,393

2009

$28,878 (+3.7%)

$1,079,866 + $1,538,809

$2,618,675

2008

$27,859

$1,082,432 + $1,542,465

$2,624,897

Tax history for 1685.5 Los Altos

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$42,761 (+5.2%)

$1,421,676 + $2,025,888

$3,447,564

2024

$40,643 (+2.3%)

$1,393,800 + $1,986,165

$3,379,965

2023

$39,748 (+2.7%)

$1,366,471 + $1,947,221

$3,313,692

2022

$38,689 (+8.8%)

$1,339,678 + $1,909,041

$3,248,719

2021

$35,557 (+5.3%)

$1,313,410 + $1,871,609

$3,185,019

2020

$33,767 (−0.2%)

$1,156,000 + $1,734,000

$2,890,000

2019

$33,826 (+4.9%)

$1,100,000 + $1,650,000

$2,750,000

2018

$32,252 (+2.3%)

$1,100,000 + $1,650,000

$2,750,000

2017

$31,531 (−0.4%)

$1,080,000 + $1,620,000

$2,700,000

2016

$31,653

$1,080,000 + $1,620,000

$2,700,000

2015

$31,661 (−0.4%)

$1,080,000 + $1,620,000

$2,700,000

2014

$31,781 (+7.7%)

$1,080,000 + $1,620,000

$2,700,000

2013

$29,517 (+6.4%)

$1,080,000 + $1,620,000

$2,700,000

2012

$27,741 (−5.4%)

$1,000,000 + $1,500,000

$2,500,000

2011

$29,313 (+1.8%)

$1,000,000 + $1,500,000

$2,500,000

2010

$28,798 (−0.3%)

$1,087,997 + $1,550,396

$2,638,393

2009

$28,878 (+3.7%)

$1,079,866 + $1,538,809

$2,618,675

2008

$27,859

$1,082,432 + $1,542,465

$2,624,897

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

10,075

Year renovated

1997

Sq. Ft.

7,500

Year built

1997

Style

Single Family Residential

County

San Diego County

APN

4161601200

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

$720 /month

Garage

Yes

Features

Views, Green, Pool

Last updated by owner on Dec 10, 2024.

RS-1-2

PACIFIC BEACH

CHLOZ

Residential-Single Unit Zone

The purpose of the RS zones is to provide appropriate regulations for the development of single dwelling units that accommodate a variety of lot sizes and residential dwelling types and which promote neighborhood quality, character, and livability. It is intended that these zones provide for flexibility in development regulations that allow reasonable use of property while minimizing adverse impacts to adjacent properties.

Zone overlays

Coastal Height Limit Overlay Zone

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Housing-Other
Recreation
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Virtual Tour

Exterior

Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 0.0

Property Information
Property Type: Land
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Lots/Land
Possible Use: Residential

Land Information
Irrigation Source: N/K

Lot Information
Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Lot Size Units: Acres
Zoning: R1

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Sewer Connected

Location

Schools Information
Elementary School District: San Diego Unified School Distric
Middle Or Junior School District: San Diego Unified School Distric
High School District: San Diego Unified School Distric

Location Information
Subdivision Name: PACIFIC BEACH

Community Information
Community Features: Curbs, Sidewalks
Building Name: Kate Sessions

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 7,500
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 8
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 10,075 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: 1997
County: San Diego County
APN: 4161601200
HOA Dues: $720/month
Garage: Yes
Features: Views, Green, Pool

Home facts updated by owner on Dec 10, 2024

Other

Listing Information
List AOR: San Diego Association of REALTOR

Around this home

Schools

Sessions Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

9/10

Pacific Beach Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi

10/10

Mission Bay High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

3/10 Heat Factor

6 days above 84° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

1/10 Wind Factor

Minimal risk of severe winds over next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

4 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

San Diego, CA • 92109

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

92/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home ranks in the top 17% for direct sun exposure in San Diego. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

9.7 hrs

7 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$2.90M – $3.51M

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Home values near 1685.5 Los Altos

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1686 Los Altos Road, San Diego, CA 5 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5520 Sq. Ft.	$4,876,325
1683 Los Altos Road, San Diego, CA 6 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 4773 Sq. Ft.	$4,306,871

Address	Redfin Estimate
1682 Los Altos Road, San Diego, CA 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1594 Sq. Ft.	$2,060,390
1681 Los Altos Road Unit 1, San Diego, CA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5500 Sq. Ft.	$5,188,937

Address	Redfin Estimate
1684 Los Altos Road, San Diego, CA 5 Beds \| 8 Baths \| 7286 Sq. Ft.	$5,370,573
1681 Los Altos Road, San Diego, CA 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 4381 Sq. Ft.	$3,705,952

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