Welcome to 5278 Trojan Ave, a charming 3-bedroom, 1-bath single family home tucked into one of San Diego’s most established neighborhoods, Colina del Sol in the heart of Mid-City. Fresh paint, updated flooring, and a partially renovated kitchen and bathroom make this home ready to enjoy from the moment you move in. The renovated laundry room with French doors adds a bright, functional touch that feels anything but ordinary. One of the bedrooms is detached from the main living area, offering natural separation perfect for guests, a home office, or a teenager who needs their own space. The lot spans 5,326 sq ft with no HOA and no Mello-Roos, and this is where the opportunity gets exciting. The City of San Diego previously approved permits and completed plans for a garage conversion to a 1-bed, 1-bath ADU. The permit has since expired but is eligible for renewal, meaning the next owner skips the longest and most frustrating part of the ADU process and picks up right where it left off. On top of that, the zoning supports two additional full ADUs in the backyard, giving this property the potential to accommodate four separate living units on one lot. The plans are fully drawn by a licensed drafter, energy compliance is certified, and the City has already reviewed and approved the design. Renewing an expired permit is a far simpler process than starting fresh, and that advantage has real dollar value in today’s San Diego market. Live in the main house, build at your own pace, and let the property grow with you. Colina del Sol is a tight-knit, walkable community with great dining along El Cajon Blvd, easy access to local shopping, and quick freeway connections to all of San Diego. Whether you are planting roots, housing extended family, or simply buying smart, 5278 Trojan Ave delivers a real home today with serious long-term upside already in place.
Property Details
Price:
$729,000
MLS #:
NDP2603008
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
1
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
92115sandiego
Listed Date:
Mar 31, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
947
Lot Size:
5,400 sqft / 0.12 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1948
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Schools
School District:
ABC Unified
Interior
Bathrooms
1 Full Bathroom
Cooling
CA
Laundry Features
IR, DINC, WINC
Levels
A
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Main Level Bedrooms
3
Exterior
Attached Garage YN
1
Common Walls
NCW
Community Features
SDW, URB
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
View
NE
Financial
Map
Community
- Address5278 Trojan Ave San Diego CA
- CitySan Diego
- CountySan Diego
- Zip Code92115
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Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in San Diego as of Apr 23, 2026
2,440
Single Family Listed
69
Avg DOM
569
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,223,128
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 5278 Trojan Ave San Diego CA is a Single Family for sale in San Diego, CA, 92115. It is listed for $729,000 and features 3 beds, 1 baths, and has approximately 947 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1948. The current price per square foot is $770. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in San Diego is $569. The average listing price for Single Family in San Diego is $1,223,128. To schedule a showing of MLS#ndp2603008 at 5278 Trojan Ave in San Diego, CA, contact your Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty agent at 6193633000.
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