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listing_id: SD260022053
status: Active
price: 1499000
beds: 0
baths_full: 0
baths_half: 0
sqft_living: 
sqft_lot: 3006
lot_acres: 
year_built: 1953
property_type: Residential Income
property_subtype: Duplex
address: "5157-59  Muir Ave"
city: San Diego
state: CA
zip: 92107
county: "San Diego County"
lat: 32.752921
lng: -117.250098
days_on_market: 15
hoa_fee: 
hoa_frequency: 
garage_spaces: 0
list_agent: "Katie Herrick"
list_office: "Compass"
list_agent_phone: "(619) 865-2085"
list_agent_license: 01800357
mls_source: SDMLS
modified: 2026-09-14
transaction_type: buy
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Home | San Diego County | San Diego | 92107 | 5157-59 Muir Ave

5157-59 Muir Ave, San Diego, CA 92107

MLS: SD260022053 | Status: Active | Price: $1,499,000
Beds/Baths: – / –
Property Type: Residential Income

Quick Facts

Beds Baths Sq Ft Sq Ft Lot Yr Built
– – – 3,006 1953

Remarks

Just one-half block from the beach and directly across from Ocean Beach Dog Beach, 5157-59 Muir Avenue presents a rare opportunity to own a versatile coastal duplex in one of San Diego’s most iconic neighborhoods. Whether you're seeking a strong rental asset, an owner-occupied property with income from the second unit, or a future development opportunity, this property offers multiple paths to maximize its value. Positioned on an RM-2-4 zoned lot, the property offers the potential to build up and capture sweeping Pacific Ocean views, creating the opportunity for an exceptional ocean-view coastal retreat. The existing two-unit configuration provides immediate flexibility and long-term upside for the savvy buyer. The front 1 bedroom, 1 bath cottage is currently operating as a sought-after vacation rental and features a modern kitchen, quartz countertops, stainless appliances, mini-split AC, built-in bedroom storage, and approximately 375 SF of additional front patio space for entertaining, dining al fresco, or an outdoor garden. The rear 2 bedroom, 1 bath residence features an updated kitchen, spacious backyard, and a private view deck with approximately 250 SF outdoor entertaining space and beautiful ocean views. Adding even more value are 2 dedicated parking spaces directly in

MLS Listing Information

Field Value
MLS # SD260022053
MLS Source San Diego MLS
Days on Site 15

Features

Interior Features

Feature Details
Cooling Central Forced Air
Heating Electric, Forced Air, Gas - Natural

Exterior Features

Feature Details
Roof Composition

Parking, School, and Other Information

Feature Details
HOA Fee $0
Complex Amenities Barbecue Area
Zoning R-4:MULTIP

Contact Information

Katie Herrick
Compass
License #: 01800357
Phone: (619) 865-2085

Property Units

# Buildings # Leased Units # Total Units
1 – 2

Unit Details

Unit # Sq Ft Beds Baths Rent
1 509 1 1/0 –
2 650 2 1/0 –

School Ratings

School data provided by GreatSchools.org

Nearby Schools

School Type Grades Distance Rating
Ocean Beach Elementary School public K-4 0.59 mi 10
Correia Middle School public 7-8 1.11 mi 6
Silver Gate Elementary School public K-4 1.48 mi 9
Dana Middle School public 5,6 1.68 mi 8
Point Loma High School public 9-12 1.70 mi 9
Loma Portal Elementary School public K-4 1.87 mi 7
Sunset View Elementary School public K-4 2.00 mi 9
Cabrillo Elementary School public K-4 2.41 mi 3
Dewey Elementary School public K-4 2.51 mi 6
Crown Point Jr Music Academy public K-5 2.87 mi 5
iHigh Virtual Academy public K-6 3.22 mi 7
Pacific Beach Middle School public 6-8 3.39 mi 10
Mission Bay High School public 9-12 3.57 mi 9
Bay Park Elementary School public K-5 3.59 mi 8
Barnard Elementary School public K-5 3.71 mi 7
Pacific Beach Elementary School public K-5 3.92 mi 6
Sessions Elementary School public K-5 4.02 mi 9
Bird Rock Elementary School public K-5 4.08 mi 9
Toler Elementary School public K-5 4.09 mi 8
Longfellow K-8 public K-8 4.14 mi 8

Nearby Homes

Address Price Beds Baths Sq Ft Status
809-11 Santa Clara Place $1,749,000 – – – Active
5161 W. Point Loma Blvd $1,400,000 – – – PendingDoNotShow
1817 1819 Sunset Cliffs Blvd $1,750,000 – – – Active
717-19 San Jose Pl $1,550,000 – – – Active

Disclosures

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This listing information is up-to-date as of September 14, 2026. For the most current information, please contact Katie Herrick, (619) 865-2085.