Hard to find, beautifully upgraded 3 bedroom 2 full bath condo in Sunburst. Top floor, end unit. Park like views. Granite counter tops, tile flooring, tile back splash, stainless steel appliances, and new cabinets in kitchen. Master bath has been enclosed, upgraded tile and fixtures in both baths. Vaulted ceiling and skylight in family room. Balcony with additional storage. Community features pool, spa, and rec room. Don't wait to make an offer on this one.
CondoProperty Type
1973Year Built
$549Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Karl Niederer•DRE #01798133• Invested Real Estate, Inc.
•858-349-7435 (agent)
Bought with Kevin Matulac•DRE #01496119• Century 21 Award
•619-253-0636 (agent)
•kevinmatulac@gmail.com (agent)
Source:SDMLS #140000916
Redfin Estimate
$522,303
$147K since sold in June 2018$10K since August
Recently sold homes
Estimate history
Homes for sale
This home's estimate is 3.5% lower than the average sale price ($541K) of 6 comparable homes.
Hard to find, beautifully upgraded 3 bedroom 2 full bath condo in Sunburst. Top floor, end unit. Park like views. Granite counter tops, tile flooring, tile back splash, stainless steel appliances, and new cabinets in kitchen. Master bath has been enclosed, upgraded tile and fixtures in both baths. Vaulted ceiling and skylight in family room. Balcony with additional storage. Community features pool, spa, and rec room. Don't wait to make an offer on this one.
Public Records
Feb 24, 2010
Sold
$158,500
$166/sq ft
CRMLS #90043409
Feb 24, 2010
Sold
$158,400
$166/sq ft
Jul 30, 2009
Listed
$161,000
$169/sq ft
What a deal for a 3 bed/2 bath up the street from Qualcomm Stadium. Upper Unit is centrally located close to pool and mailboxes. Easy access to hwy 15. [Supplement]: What a steal; last sold for $316,000! This listing is NOT an auction. Standard C. A. R. forms will be used. No sign at property. Buyer must verify all information prior to removing contract contingencies.
SDMLS #1
Oct 25, 2009
Price Changed
$161,000
$169/sq ft
CRMLS #61018599
Apr 28, 2006
Sold
$316,000
$332/sq ft
Mar 3, 2006
Listed
$319,000
$335/sq ft
SDMLS #51022610
Jul 11, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Jul 11, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Apr 6, 2005
Listed
$340,000
$357/sq ft
Apr 6, 2005
Listed
$340,000
$357/sq ft
SDMLS #56009593
Feb 18, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Feb 10, 2005
Listed
$329,888
$347/sq ft
CRMLS #41075964
Feb 9, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Feb 9, 2005
Listing Removed
—
Dec 6, 2004
Listed
$352,000
$370/sq ft
Dec 6, 2004
Listed
$352,000
$370/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 21, 2001
Sold
$166,000
$174/sq ft
SDMLS #16005894
Aug 20, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Mar 14, 2001
Listed
$165,000
$173/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1999
Sold
$95,000
$100/sq ft
SDMLS #986028116
Mar 27, 1999
Listing Removed
—
Dec 12, 1998
Listed
$95,000
$100/sq ft
SDMLS #986021541
Nov 16, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Sep 14, 1998
Listed
$93,000
$98/sq ft
SDMLS #986026560
Dec 11, 1998
Listing Removed
—
Sep 11, 1998
Listed
$89,900
$94/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 17, 1986
Sold
$65,000
$68/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,284 (+4.0%)
$302,236 + $132,976
$435,212
2024
$5,083 (+2.3%)
$296,310 + $130,369
$426,679
2023
$4,969 (+2.8%)
$290,500 + $127,813
$418,313
2022
$4,836 (+0.7%)
$284,804 + $125,307
$410,111
2021
$4,801 (+1.2%)
$279,220 + $122,850
$402,070
2020
$4,742 (+1.8%)
$273,746 + $120,442
$394,188
2019
$4,656 (+58.7%)
$270,940 + $119,208
$390,148
2018
$2,934 (+2.5%)
$265,628 + $116,871
$382,499
2017
$2,863 (+1.7%)
$173,107 + $76,164
$249,271
2016
$2,815 (+1.5%)
$173,107 + $76,164
$249,271
2015
$2,773 (+39.0%)
$169,713 + $74,671
$244,384
2014
$1,995 (+0.1%)
$115,827 + $50,963
$166,790
2013
$1,992 (+8.4%)
$115,827 + $50,963
$166,790
2012
$1,838 (+1.9%)
$115,304 + $50,733
$166,037
2011
$1,805 (+6.4%)
$113,044 + $49,739
$162,783
2010
$1,697 (−7.0%)
$110,828 + $48,764
$159,592
2009
$1,825 (−31.5%)
$110,000 + $48,400
$158,400
2008
$2,664
$116,000 + $54,000
$170,000
Tax history for 3550 Ruffin Rd #259
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,284 (+4.0%)
$302,236 + $132,976
$435,212
2024
$5,083 (+2.3%)
$296,310 + $130,369
$426,679
2023
$4,969 (+2.8%)
$290,500 + $127,813
$418,313
2022
$4,836 (+0.7%)
$284,804 + $125,307
$410,111
2021
$4,801 (+1.2%)
$279,220 + $122,850
$402,070
2020
$4,742 (+1.8%)
$273,746 + $120,442
$394,188
2019
$4,656 (+58.7%)
$270,940 + $119,208
$390,148
2018
$2,934 (+2.5%)
$265,628 + $116,871
$382,499
2017
$2,863 (+1.7%)
$173,107 + $76,164
$249,271
2016
$2,815 (+1.5%)
$173,107 + $76,164
$249,271
2015
$2,773 (+39.0%)
$169,713 + $74,671
$244,384
2014
$1,995 (+0.1%)
$115,827 + $50,963
$166,790
2013
$1,992 (+8.4%)
$115,827 + $50,963
$166,790
2012
$1,838 (+1.9%)
$115,304 + $50,733
$166,037
2011
$1,805 (+6.4%)
$113,044 + $49,739
$162,783
2010
$1,697 (−7.0%)
$110,828 + $48,764
$159,592
2009
$1,825 (−31.5%)
$110,000 + $48,400
$158,400
2008
$2,664
$116,000 + $54,000
$170,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Retail-Grocery
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Senior
Housing-Student
Housing-Other
Office
Medical office
Recreation
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SUNBURST CONDO
Living Sq. Ft: 952
Building Sq. Ft: 952
# of Units: 1
Legal Description: US259PER DOC79-530413&UND INT IN LOT 1 TR 9489
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Legal Lot Number: 1
Zoning Code: RM-3-7
County Use Description: CONDOMINIUM
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 952
Stories: —
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1973
Year Renovated: 1973
County: San Diego County
APN: 4212302259
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 20, 2026