Move-in ready, and offered at a great value! This first-floor corner unit features 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and a spacious enclosed private patio, providing additional outdoor living space to relax or entertain. The interior features granite countertops, upgraded kitchen cabinets, stainless steel appliances, ceiling fans, laminate wood flooring, tile flooring in the kitchen and bathroom, and generous closet and storage space throughout. Enjoy a well-maintained community with a pool and one assigned parking space. Centrally located in the established Serra Mesa neighborhood with convenient access to shopping, dining, freeways, and everything San Diego has to offer. A great opportunity in a desirable central locationcome see it! (Some photos have been virtually staged. ) Sunburst offers a community pool and spa, clubhouse/recreation room, BBQ area, community laundry facilities, landscaped common areas and assigned parking
Serra Mesa, located between Mission Valley and Kearny Mesa, is a residential and centrally located San Diego neighborhood with canyon edges and mid-century ranch streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Sandrock Road and Murray Ridge Road corridor, where local eateries, small storefronts, and everyday errands cluster in a low-key strip-mall rhythm. Serra Mesa Recreation Center anchors community routines with courts, fields, and a pool beside open green space. Housing leans toward single-story homes with tidy yards, plus pockets of apartments along major arterials. Tecolote Canyon’s trails and views shape the outdoor cadence, while nearby stadium energy spills in on event days.
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Market insights
3550 Ruffin Rd #144 · $380,000
DAYS ON MARKET
7 days
The average home goes pending in 47 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.5%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$380,000
Median sale price in this area is $624,432. (64% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
24% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
One-story unit
End unit with 2+ common walls
Has spa
Entry level 1
Bedrooms
See remarks
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom with bathtub
Kitchen
Remodeled kitchen with granite counters
Microwave
Refrigerator
Electric range
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Community laundry
Flooring
Tile
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Radiant heating
Electric heating
Exterior features
Patio
Community pool
Has view
Home design
Condominium
Single-story (1 story)
Attached property
Parking
1 uncovered parking space (1 total parking space)
Construction
Year built source: Assessor
Utilities
Public sewer
HOA & community
Part of SUNBURST association
Monthly association fee of $385
Association covers insurance, water, pool, trash, clubhouse, spa
Community of 154 units
Suburban community
Other
Zoning: R1
Electricity and solar
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Traditional sale, can close quickly. Conveniently located condo, situated in a well maintained condo community. Location is close to everything and plenty of off-street parking. This unit is an end unit and just around the corner from community laundry. Unit has been updated with granite counters and new kitchen cabinets and floors. See for yourself...this will make a great starter home for a single person or young couple. Will also work as an investment property! Property is an "as is" sale.
All room measurements are estimates only. Master only has a vanity sink and door access to the full bath. Buyer and buyer agent to verify all prior to close of escrow.
SDMLS #140018628
Jun 12, 2014
Sold
$205,000
$259/sq ft
May 27, 2014
Pending
—
May 7, 2014
Relisted
—
May 5, 2014
Pending
—
Apr 9, 2014
Listed
$209,000
$264/sq ft
+8
Traditional sale! Wonderfully updated condo with gorgeous new details throughout! New paint, nice, light flooring and new cabinets, granite counters and stainless steel appliances give the home a fresh, modern feel. Two large bedrooms with great natural light offer plenty of space. Enjoy the community's lovely pool! Located in a quiet area of Serra Mesa, you are very near schools, parks, freeways and all the shopping and restaurants Mission Valley offers!
The buyer is to complete thorough investigations before close of escrow. Information contained herein is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Monthly and yearly fees such as HOA fees, special assessments, taxes, and Mellos Roos to be verified by buyer prior to expiration of contingency periods. Room measurements are approximate, buyer to verify all during inspection period.
Public Records
Mar 14, 2014
Sold
$142,000
$179/sq ft
CRMLS #130064954
Mar 14, 2014
Sold
$141,750
$179/sq ft
Mar 7, 2014
Pending
—
Feb 13, 2014
Pending
—
Feb 11, 2014
Relisted
—
Jan 13, 2014
Listing Removed
—
Dec 19, 2013
Listed
$185,850
$235/sq ft
SDMLS #120023019
Sep 9, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Aug 16, 2013
Price Changed
$165,000
$208/sq ft
Aug 27, 2012
Price Changed
$120,000
$152/sq ft
Jul 25, 2012
Price Changed
$140,000
$177/sq ft
Jul 20, 2012
Price Changed
$125,000
$158/sq ft
May 4, 2012
Listing Removed
—
May 4, 2012
Listed
$105,000
$133/sq ft
Public Records
Jan 31, 2002
Sold
$141,000
$178/sq ft
Public Records
May 19, 1980
Sold
$59,500
$75/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,983 (+4.0%)
$108,708 + $138,907
$247,615
2024
$2,869 (+2.3%)
$106,577 + $136,184
$242,761
2023
$2,804 (+2.8%)
$104,488 + $133,514
$238,002
2022
$2,728 (+0.7%)
$102,440 + $130,897
$233,337
2021
$2,708 (+1.2%)
$100,432 + $128,331
$228,763
2020
$2,674 (+1.9%)
$98,463 + $125,815
$224,278
2019
$2,625 (+7.0%)
$97,454 + $124,525
$221,979
2018
$2,454 (+2.5%)
$95,544 + $122,084
$217,628
2017
$2,394 (+1.7%)
$91,835 + $117,345
$209,180
2016
$2,354 (−5.2%)
$91,835 + $117,345
$209,180
2015
$2,484 (+25.9%)
$90,035 + $115,045
$205,080
2014
$1,973 (+16.3%)
$90,000 + $75,000
$165,000
2013
$1,696 (+16.0%)
$90,000 + $75,000
$165,000
2012
$1,462 (−0.1%)
$63,000 + $85,000
$148,000
2011
$1,464 (+1.0%)
$58,000 + $78,000
$136,000
2010
$1,450 (−16.4%)
$58,000 + $78,000
$136,000
2009
$1,734 (+3.7%)
$58,000 + $78,000
$136,000
2008
$1,672
$68,828 + $92,919
$161,747
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
1973
Finished Sq. Ft.
792
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
792
Year built
1973
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
San Diego County
APN
4212302144
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 28, 2026.
RM-3-7
SERRA MESA
Residential-Multiple Unit Zone
The purpose of the RM zones is to provide for multiple dwelling unit development at varying densities. The RM zones individually accommodate developments with similar densities and characteristics. Each of the RM zones is intended to establish development criteria that consolidates common development regulations, accommodates specific dwelling types, and responds to locational issues regarding adjacent land uses.