East San Diego Homes under $800,000

East San Diego Homes under $800,000

Welcome to East San Diego, a vibrant and diverse part of California’s beloved San Diego County! Nestled just east of the bustling downtown area, this enchanting region offers a unique blend of suburban charm and urban convenience, making it an ideal choice for families, young professionals, and retirees alike.

East San Diego is celebrated for its rich cultural tapestry, with a variety of dining options, parks, and recreational activities that cater to all lifestyles. Enjoy the stunning views and hiking trails at Mission Trails Regional Park, or explore the local farmer’s markets brimming with fresh produce and artisanal goods. The community spirit thrives here, with numerous events and festivals that bring residents together throughout the year.

For those seeking a new home in this inviting area, East San Diego presents an array of options under $800,000. This price point opens the door to a myriad of charming single-family homes, cozy townhouses, and modern condos, each offering unique features and character. Whether you’re looking for a spacious backyard for your kids to play in, a contemporary kitchen for entertaining, or a peaceful retreat close to nature, you’ll find it here.

With excellent schools, a strong sense of community, and easy access to major highways and public transportation, East San Diego is not just a place to live; it’s a place to thrive. Discover your dream home in this captivating corner of California, where affordability meets quality of life. Come explore the possibilities that await you in East San Diego!

Newest East San Diego Homes under $800,000

5118 Streamview Drive, East San Diego
$769,000
5 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260026200SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Five bedrooms of possibility in San Diego’s Chollas Creek. Opportunity is waiting at 5118 Streamview Drive, a 5-bedroom home pairing a flexible floor plan with the chance to build real equity. The main level features three bedrooms, newer flooring, and updated windows. Upstairs, two spacious bedrooms add privacy—ideal for a primary suite, home office, or guest retreat. Enjoy a cozy fireplace, forced-air heat, an oversized two-car garage, and a shaded outdoor area. The expansive lot offers ADU potential (buyer to investigate). Ready for updates and finishes, this solid home is a fantastic canvas for your vision. Welcome to 5118 Streamview Drive, a versatile 5-bedroom residence offering solid structure, functional living spaces, and exceptional value-add potential in San Diego’s Chollas Creek community.

5118 Streamview Drive, East San Diego
4085 48Th St Unit 5, East San Diego
$299,999
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260025915SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to this charming and move-in ready condo located in the heart of San Diego. This beautifully upgraded 1-bedroom, 1-bath home offers a comfortable and functional layout with modern touches throughout, creating a warm and inviting space that’s perfect for everyday living. Inside, you’ll find tasteful updates, a bright interior with natural light, and a well-maintained living space designed for convenience and comfort. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or looking for an investment opportunity, this condo provides low-maintenance living in a centrally located community. Situated in the vibrant City Heights area, the neighborhood offers easy access to shopping, restaurants, parks, public transportation, and major freeways, making commuting throughout San Diego simple and convenient. Residents enjoy the area’s diverse local culture, nearby entertainment, and close proximity to beaches, downtown San Diego, and popular surrounding neighborhoods.

4085 48Th St Unit 5, East San Diego
3117 19 N 45Th, East San Diego
$749,000
260025604SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
A wonderful opportunity to own a duplex in the heart of San Diego’s City Heights neighborhood! This property features TWO separate 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom units, each with its own private yard space. Both units are currently occupied by long-term tenants. Whether you’re looking to expand your rental portfolio, make improvements to increase future potential, or explore a value-add investment with resale upside, this duplex offers plenty of possibilities. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, schools, and major freeways. Bring your vision and explore the investment potential this property has to offer!

3117 19 N 45Th, East San Diego
4230 Copeland Ave Unit 6, East San Diego
$325,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260025168SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Light, bright, and beautifully upgraded! This inviting one-bedroom, one-bath condo features an open, airy layout that creates a welcoming atmosphere from the moment you step inside. With approximately 576 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home combines comfort and functionality. Nestled within a small, seven-unit community in a central San Diego location, you'll enjoy easy access to shopping, dining, and major freeways. Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking to downsize, or searching for an investment opportunity, this charming condo is one you won't want to miss. Welcome home!

4230 Copeland Ave Unit 6, East San Diego
4111 Poplar Unit 12, East San Diego
$539,999
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260024966SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Opportunity awaits across the street from Azalea Park! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath townhome-style condo in gated Poplar Place features a private balcony and attached 1-car garage. Bring your vision, great potential for an investment, flip, or first home for a cash buyer. Property is being sold AS IS. Buyer to investigate structural condition, repair scope, and costs. *Agent has Inspection Report and and a cost estimate of repairs*

4111 Poplar Unit 12, East San Diego
1649 Pentecost Unit 2, East San Diego
$288,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260024725SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to this charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath condominium located within the gated Harbor Vista community of San Diego. Offering approximately 668 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, this home features a comfortable and functional floor plan ideal for everyday living. The kitchen opens to the main living area, creating an inviting space to relax or entertain. An in-unit washer and dryer adds convenience, while the gated community offers additional amenities, including a community pool. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, public transportation, and major freeway access, this property provides easy connectivity to Downtown San Diego and surrounding areas. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer, looking to downsize, or searching for an investment opportunity, this Harbor Vista condo offers a great combination of location, convenience, and value.

1649 Pentecost Unit 2, East San Diego
3596 44th Street, East San Diego
$594,495
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260024722SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Inviting two-story corner-lot home in City Heights with a welcoming front porch and a comfortable layout. Previous improvements include a composition roof, ABS plumbing, interior and exterior paint, flooring, windows, kitchen updates, remodeled bathrooms, front landscaping, appliances and a water heater. The bright kitchen features light cabinetry, a farmhouse-style sink, gas range, microwave and dishwasher. Enjoy a fenced yard and convenient access to shopping, schools, parks and freeways. Kitchen appliances, washer and dryer are included.

3596 44th Street, East San Diego
5343 Caminito Mindy, East San Diego
$489,900
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260024503SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Welcome to 5343 Caminito Mindy! This 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath, two-story condo offers 1,020 square feet of living space with fresh updates. Step inside to find new flooring on the main level, new carpet upstairs, and fresh interior paint, giving the home a clean and refreshed feel. The functional floor plan features the living and dining areas, kitchen, and a convenient half bath downstairs, with all three bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs. Enjoy your own private patio with dedicated washer and dryer hookups, adding the convenience of laundry right at home. A covered carport provides dedicated parking, a second assigned parking space, and an additional storage area. The community also features a pool for residents to enjoy. Walking distance to the library and elementary school. With recent updates, three bedrooms, private outdoor space, dedicated laundry hookups, covered parking, storage, and community amenities, this home is ready for its next owner.

5343 Caminito Mindy, East San Diego
2716 Columbine St, East San Diego
$450,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260024208SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
CASH ONLY OFFERS! Calling all visionaries, investors, and dreamers, this is your chance to build true equity from the ground up. Nestled in the heart of Azalea Park, this home offers a complete transformation project bursting with potential, set on a quiet street with canyon views. This home needs a full renovation, which makes it the perfect opportunity to design and customize every detail to your taste. Whether you're an experienced flipper looking for your next project or a buyer ready to create your forever dream home, this property offers a rare blank slate in a convenient, centrally located neighborhood. Bring your contractor, your vision, and your creativity. The bones are here, and the possibilities are endless. Don't miss this chance to turn potential into reality. Azalea Park is a “hidden gem” with its many canyons, trails, parks, events, murals, gardens, and so much more! From this property, it’s a quick drive or an easy walk to the Manzanita Gathering Place, Hollywood & Azalea Community Parks, the City Heights Canyon Loop Hiking Trail, Water Conservation Garden, City Heights Swim Center, Weingart Library & Performance Annex, weekly Farmers' Market, Copley-Price YMCA, Ocean Discovery Institute, etc. With close proximity to the 805, 15, & 94 freeways, we have quick & easy access to the beaches, Mission Valley, Balboa Park, and downtown SD (only a 10-minute drive). PLUS, Azalea Park is known for being pet-friendly with an active (no dues!) neighborhood association and an up & coming arts community (murals, mosaics, & MORE)! PLEASE SEE 3 LOCAL MAPS IN THE PICS!

2716 Columbine St, East San Diego
1611 Pentecost Way Unit 3, East San Diego
$370,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260024065SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Updated 2BR/1BA condo in gated community featuring wood-style flooring, remodeled kitchen with white shaker cabinets, black counters, and stainless steel appliances, plus updated bath. Community pool, lounge area, and on-site laundry. Convenient San Diego location near shopping, dining, schools, and freeways. Move-in ready and ideal for owner-occupants or investors.

1611 Pentecost Way Unit 3, East San Diego
3562 Marlborough Ave Unit 14, East San Diego
$549,000
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260023958SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Three bedrooms flooded with natural light for under $550,000! This large 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, top floor, corner unit condo is move-in ready and waiting for you. Entering Unit 14 on Marlborough Avenue, you will feel right at home. This bright and inviting 1,075 SF condo is located in a gated community in the heart of City Heights. This beautifully landscaped complex has Tuscan-style trees, stone walkways, stone arch details and a central courtyard you can see from your living room. This unit only shares 1 wall with the neighbor (one wall of the guest bedrooms). The kitchen has stainless steel appliances that have all been replaced since owner purchased: refrigerator (July 2026), garbage disposal and kitchen sink along with faucet, valves and pipes (May 2026), dishwasher (2023) and gas range including range hood that vents to rooftop (2022). Community itself is also pet-friendly. Located 3 blocks from University Ave where you’ll find restaurants, coffee shops, grocery stores, shopping and your straight shot to North Park, Normal Heights and Balboa Park. Only 5 blocks from City Heights Park and 2.5 blocks from Central Avenue Park and Playground. Easy access to 15 and 805 freeways for commuting and 4 blocks from Fairmount Avenue for additional markets and shopping. This central San Diego-located, beautiful condo is ready for its next owner!

3562 Marlborough Ave Unit 14, East San Diego
1631 Bayview Heights Dr Unit 12, East San Diego
$325,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260023791SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Move-In Ready Oak Park Condo in the Gated Las Palmas Villas with Low HOA! Welcome home to this upstairs 1 bed, 1 bath condo. At 521 sq ft, the open, functional layout makes the most of every inch, and it's ready for you to move right in. The upgraded kitchen is the heart of the home, with granite countertops, an accented backsplash, shaker-style cabinetry, and stainless steel appliances. Recessed and pendant lighting over the eat-in bar makes it a great spot for morning coffee or casual dinners. The bathroom has been tastefully updated with a quartz countertop vanity and a custom tiled shower. The spacious bedroom features a large walk-in closet with plenty of room for storage. Las Palmas Villas is a gated, community with some of the lowest HOA dues around. Dues cover water, trash, and general maintenance, and on-site laundry facilities add everyday convenience. The location is hard to beat. You're about 10 minutes from downtown San Diego and Petco Park, with quick access to the 94 and 805 for an easy commute. Downtown restaurants, entertainment, and coffee shops are just a short drive away. Whether you're a first-time buyer or an investor, this condo offers low-maintenance living, a central location, and a lot of value.

1631 Bayview Heights Dr Unit 12, East San Diego
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