San Diego Central Homes with One Level Stories

San Diego Central Homes with One Level Stories

Welcome to San Diego Central, a vibrant heart of Southern California that seamlessly blends urban sophistication with coastal charm. Nestled in the picturesque San Diego County, this region boasts a rich tapestry of neighborhoods, each offering its own unique flavor and appeal. From the bustling energy of downtown to the serene beauty of nearby parks, San Diego Central is a place where you can truly experience the best of California living.

One of the standout features of homes in this area is the allure of single-story residences. These one-level homes provide not only convenience but also a sense of spaciousness and accessibility that many families and retirees seek. Imagine waking up to the gentle California sun filtering through large windows, with open floor plans that invite both relaxation and entertaining. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these thoughtfully designed spaces cater to your lifestyle.

San Diego Central is also home to a variety of amenities, including trendy restaurants, boutique shopping, and vibrant cultural attractions. With easy access to stunning beaches, hiking trails, and recreational activities, residents can enjoy an active lifestyle year-round. The community is known for its friendly atmosphere and diverse population, making it an inviting place for newcomers and long-time residents alike.

If you’re searching for a home that combines comfort, style, and a prime location, look no further than the one-level homes in San Diego Central. Here, you’ll find the perfect blend of relaxation and excitement, all while enjoying the beautiful Southern California climate. Your dream home awaits!

Newest San Diego Central Homes with One Level Stories

$429,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260018855SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Lowest-priced detached home in the area! Incredible opportunity for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to build equity. Property is currently configured as a 3-bedroom, 1-bath home, while public records reflect 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Buyer to verify all permits, square footage, bedroom/bath count, and satisfy themselves regarding all property information. Permits are unknown. Home needs TLC and is being sold in its present condition. The front yard features a mature guava tree, adding charm and fresh fruit to the property. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, parks, and freeway access. Don't miss this chance to own a detached home at an exceptional value in the heart of City Heights.

4262 Dwight St., East San Diego
$867,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018849SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
The view is immediate and expansive, taking in the iconic downtown skyline, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean and Coronado Islands. Sunsets and city lights take over in the evening, with holiday fireworks visible from four locations. The open living room is lined with triple-pane windows sliding doors opening to the balcony. Stylish bamboo entertainment center, custom lined Roman shades and a George Nelson fixture add modern style. Inviting open kitchen with bamboo cabinetry and a center island with seating and a built-in wine refrigerator. Cambria quartz counters and an ornamental backsplash with copper tile highlights complete the space. Induction cooking, a convection oven, new microwave and dishwasher, instant hot water and generous pantry storage handle the practical side. The separate dining room connects easily to both the living room and kitchen. Two generously sized primary suites sit on opposite sides of the single level layout. The primary suite has views from every window and direct balcony access. Well designed bath features bamboo cabinetry, multi-toned glass mosaic tile and an oversized limestone shower with a built-in bench. The 2nd suite has its own private bath with an oversized walk in shower and mosaic tile. Owned solar still under warranty, a new tower washer and dryer and a private storage room in the garage add everyday function. The shared backyard has mature avocado, tangerine and lime trees, along with space for a vegetable garden for your green thumb. Intimate 4 unit community near Mission Hills, Little Italy, downtown and Balboa Park.

1109 W Quince St, Mission Hills
$825,000
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260018848SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Discover the perfect blend of comfort and sustainable living in this beautifully maintained home featuring paid solar, a gray water system, whole-home water filtration, and a 1,000-gallon rain water storage tank for efficiency and long-term savings. A true highlight is the tranquil 400+ sq. ft. detached movement studio with full bath, offering endless possibilities as a yoga or meditation studio, art studio, home office, fitness room, workshop, or private retreat. The very private yard space is a peaceful oasis with expansive redwood deck, multiple sitting areas, mature fruit trees and lush landscape. Ideally located just moments from the award winning Azalea Park Water Conservation Garden, and in a caring community of neighbors. Additional features include an extra full bath off laundry room, central AC, 4 gated parking spots off alley, e-car charger. Lots of storage including custom built workshop

4253 Poplar, East San Diego
$879,500
3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018840SD MLS ⋅ Coming Soon Status
Gracefully positioned on a charming street in El Cerrito, this turnkey 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home is ready for you to move in and start making memories. A spacious living room welcomes you inside, while hardwood floors throughout add timeless warmth and character. The bright, spacious kitchen features abundant cabinetry, gas cooking, and direct access to the covered patio and backyard, creating the perfect setting for effortless entertaining and summer barbecues. Central heating and air conditioning, along with dual-pane windows, provide year-round comfort and energy efficiency. Meticulously maintained, this home offers peace of mind with numerous improvements completed in 2026, including a new roof, new gutters, new foundation piers and posts, a new water heater, and fresh interior and exterior paint. Additional updates include new ABS plumbing beneath the home (2024), a new dishwasher (2025), a remodeled primary bathroom (2022), and a new HVAC system (2016). Situated on a generous 5,500 sq. ft. lot, the spacious backyard offers endless possibilities for gardening, play, or creating your own outdoor retreat. It may also present an excellent opportunity for an ADU (buyer to verify). A long driveway provides convenient off-street parking. Residents of El Cerrito enjoy a true sense of community with neighborhood happy hours, annual yard sales, parades, and other local events throughout the year. Conveniently located near SDSU, shopping, dining, coffee shops, parks, and major freeways, this home combines comfort, convenience, and community in one exceptional package.

Talmadge/San Diego Central
$975,000
4 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018828SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
4 Beds | 2 Baths | 1,441 Sq Ft | 1-Car Garage + Wide Driveway *Features 1 Bonus Room (Functions as 5 Bedrooms total)* VERSATILE LAYOUT — INVESTOR OR FAMILY READY Whether you're targeting high-yield SDSU student housing or looking for a primary residence with multigenerational/house-hacking potential, 5166 Brockbank Place delivers! VACANT and move-in ready. HIGHLIGHTS & UPGRADES: • Flat 7,200 SF Lot: Large, fully fenced yard—perfect for kids/pets or building a detached ADU (waived ADU parking thanks to TPA/SDA status!). • Move-In Ready Interior: Fresh interior paint, low-maintenance front synthetic turf, updated LED ceiling fans, and durable hardwood/tile floors. PROVEN SDSU CASH FLOW: PRICED TO SELL AT $975,000. Backed by a 10+ year track record: $419,245+ Gross Income & $301,461+ NOI (AppFolio, 9/2019–7/2026). Most recent lease was $6,225/mo. 8/1/25 - 7/22/26. PRIME LOCATION: Walkable to SDSU, located on a quiet, highly desirable street with top-rated schools (Patrick Henry High zone). Historically, this home hasn't seen a vacancy over 10 days in over a decade! Maximize rental yield, create your ideal family home, or build long-term equity through San Diego density initiatives. Schedule your showing today! Disclaimer: NOI based on historical cash-basis ledgers (before debt, tax, CapEx, insurance). Buyer to verify specs, zoning, schools, and ADU potential. Bonus room functions as a 5th bedroom with an adjacent closet located in the hallway.

5166 Brockbank, Talmadge/San Diego Central
$415,000
1 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260018808SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
WELCOME TO 3532 MEADE AVENUE #28. THIS UPDATED UPPER-LEVEL CONDO IS IN THE HEART OF DESIRABLE NORMAL HEIGHTS AND IS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO BOTH DOWNTOWN NORMAL HEIGHTS AND NORTH PARK. THIS LIGHT-FILLED HOME FEATURES AN OPEN AND FUNCTIONAL LAYOUT WITH AC UNITS THROUGHOUT. THE REMODELED KITCHEN OFFERS MODERN CABINETRY, SLEEK QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, NEW STAINLESS-STEEL APPLIANCES, AND A CONVENIENT BREAKFAST BAR THAT OPENS TO THE LIVING AND DINING AREAS. THE SPACIOUS BEDROOM PROVIDES COMFORT AND FLEXIBILITY, WHILE THE UPDATED BATHROOM COMPLETES THE HOME WITH CLEAN, CONTEMPORARY FINISHES. SITUATED IN A WELL-MAINTAINED COMPLEX WITH A GATED ENTRY, OFF-STREET PARKING, LOUNGE POOL AND GARDEN, THIS PROPERTY OFFERS BOTH COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE. IDEALLY LOCATED NEAR LOCAL COFFEE SHOPS, FUN BARS AND RESTAURANTS, SHOPPING, AND EASY FREEWAY ACCESS, THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY VIBRANT URBAN LIVING IN ONE OF SAN DIEGO'S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER NEIGHBORHOODS. PET FRIENDLY WITH PLENTY OF PARKING SPACES AND COMES WITH 1 ASSIGNED PARKING SPACE #126. HOA FEES INCLUDES WATER, TRASH, SEWER, TERMITES, LANDSCAPING, MAINTENANCE BUILDING AND POOL. ***NO PET RESTRICTIONS & STORAGE UNITS ARE AVAILABLE FOR RENT***

3532 MEADE AVE. Unit #28, Normal Heights
$1,099,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018792SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
A RARE QUICK-MOVE-IN OPPORTUNITY IN NORTH PARK | NOW OFFERED AT SPECIAL PRICING. This brand-new, single-level residence at Rendezvous has been specially priced for a quick move-in. No stairs. No renovations. No waiting for construction. Just a thoughtfully designed home with an open floor plan, contemporary finishes, two secure parking spaces, and North Park waiting outside your door. Walk to coffee, dinner, nightlife, fitness, and the neighborhood places you already love then come home to a place you actually own. A beautifully finished home ready for its first owner. You already chose North Park. Now own it. Ask about available builder financing incentives for qualified buyers.

4473 30th street Unit 503, Normal Heights
$1,649,000
260018736SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Located in the Historic Landmark District of Old Trolley Barn Park, this exceptional corner-lot property features three well-appointed units, each with off-street parking and its own designated outdoor space. The setting offers a rare sense of tranquility, creating a peaceful, private living environment that’s hard to find in such a central location. Just a two-minute stroll away, Trolley Barn Park becomes an extension of your living space—ideal for relaxing walks, picnics, and enjoying the neighborhood’s charm. In the summer months, the park comes alive with outdoor movie nights and concerts, adding to the vibrant yet community-oriented atmosphere. Ideally situated within walking distance to restaurants, bars, and shopping, and just a quick bike ride to Hillcrest, this property presents a unique investment opportunity. The property includes two spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath units (approx. 1,080 sq ft each) and a well-designed 700 sq ft 1-bedroom ADU featuring a built-in Murphy bed for added functionality. The ADU also offers the potential to be split off from the duplex and sold as a separate parcel with a survey, providing exceptional flexibility and future value. Major upgrades include improvements to the roof, electrical, plumbing, and foundation. Don’t miss this rare opportunity.

1815 Mission Cliff Dr, Normal Heights
$700,000
2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260018730SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Open floor plan unit with a chef's dream kitchen just 4 blocks away from Balboa Park. Bright, 2 Full Bathrooms, Walk-in Closet, Gated Garage Parking, Central A/C, Stainless Steel Appliances, Abundant Cabinets in Kitchen, Recessed Dimmable Lighting. This unit is perfect for entertaining with a large kitchen island, open to the living room and patio and free use of in-building guest room next to the unit. Quiet and safe building with many owner occupied units located in a quiet serene part of Bankers Hill.

3450 2nd Ave Unit 14, Mission Hills
$899,000
2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260018722SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Classic 1925 Craftsman in the heart of Normal Heights. Two blocks to Adams Avenue’s restaurants, live music, and street fairs. Single story with original character fully intact. A covered front porch with tapered columns opens to refinished oak floors, coved ceilings, picture rail, and tall original panel doors throughout. The living room centers on a brick fireplace with working gas insert, flanked by built-in bookcases and cabinetry, and flows into a separate formal dining room. Full house fan. he kitchen features quartz counters, marble herringbone backsplash, an apron-front double sink with drainboard and floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinetry and plumbed for gas cooking. Two bedrooms, both with closets, and a period bath with original octagon-and-dot tile floor, subway wainscot, and pedestal sink. A rear-entry butler’s pantry off the kitchen adds more quartz, more storage, and direct access to the yard, with a full-height hall linen closet as well — rare storage depth for a home of this era. Outside, a timber pergola over a paver patio creates a true outdoor living and dining space beneath a mature crape myrtle, with raised planting beds and full privacy fencing. Drought-tolerant landscaping front and back means no irrigation and no mowing. A gated side driveway runs the length of the lot for secure off-street parking. Section 1 termite clearance completed. Garage is AS IS. Move-in ready. Zoned R3 Restricted Multiple. Classic 1925 Craftsman in the heart of Normal Heights. Two blocks to Adams Avenue’s restaurants, live music, and street fairs. Single story with original character fully intact. A covered front porch with tapered columns opens to refinished oak floors, coved ceilings, picture rail, and tall original panel doors throughout. The living room centers on a brick fireplace with working gas insert, flanked by built-in bookcases and cabinetry, and flows into a separate formal dining room. Full house fan. The kitchen features quartz counters, marble herringbone backsplash, an apron-front double sink with drainboard and floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinetry and plumbed for gas cooking. Two bedrooms, both with closets, and a period bath with original octagon-and-dot tile floor, subway wainscot, and pedestal sink. A rear-entry butler’s pantry off the kitchen adds more quartz, more storage, and direct access to the yard, with a full-height hall linen closet as well — rare storage depth for a home of this era. Outside, a timber pergola over a paver patio creates a true outdoor living and dining space beneath a mature crape myrtle, with raised planting beds and full privacy fencing. Drought-tolerant landscaping front and back means no irrigation and no mowing. A gated side driveway runs the length of the lot for secure off-street parking. Section 1 termite clearance completed. Garage is AS IS. Move-in ready. Zoned R3 Restricted Multiple.

3617 Monroe Avenue, Normal Heights
$699,900
3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260018717SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
Turnkey 3BR home w/ great curb appeal in desirable Redwood Village! This property sits on a large, corner lot decorated w/ all neutral decor & tasteful upgrades throughout. The pride of ownership here really shows! You’ll enjoy the spacious kitchen/ dining combo which adjoins to the large living room & features wood cabinetry w/ granite slab countertops, all stainless steel appliances & hardware including the gas range/ stove top, recessed lighting & more. Upgraded Low-E windows throughout allow for good natural lighting inside the home. The living area & all 3 bedrooms are upgraded w/ laminate wood flooring & ceiling fans & the large bathroom boasts a beautiful tile shower & flooring w/ glass tile trim & upgraded vanity w/ granite slab counter top. Other features include a large, enclosed patio adding another 140 sq ft. (approx) for more room to relax, full-size washer & dryer inside the enclosed patio, Tesla electric car charger & 'Ring' monitoring system & doorbell all to convey. The huge backyard offers plenty of room for play & potential expansion w/ room for an ADU, boasting a variety of fruit trees w/ tons of room for gardening & a detached shed for extra storage. Located conveniently close to local shopping, dining, freeways & all Central San Diego has to offer! NO HOA fees saves you thousands every year. Won’t last!

3504 Glade St, Talmadge/San Diego Central
$1,595,000
260018704SD MLS ⋅ Active Status
This rare two-unit multi-family property offers an incredible opportunity for investors or owner-occupants. Each unit features 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, providing spacious living for tenants or potential rental income. Perfectly located right next to San Diego State University, this property enjoys strong rental demand and consistent occupancy. Currently tenant-occupied with long-term leases, it offers immediate cash flow for the savvy investor. Both units boast functional layouts, full kitchens, and comfortable living spaces—ideal for students, faculty, or families. Don’t miss this chance to own a solid income-generating property in a high-demand San Diego location. Shown only with an accepted offer.

6266 68 Stewart St, Talmadge/San Diego Central
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