5157-59 Muir Ave
San Diego, CA 92107
$1,395,000
Open Houses
5% cap rate! 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 3 dedicated parking spaces directly in front of the property, and laundry, a rare convenience in Ocean Beach. From the sand and surf to Newport Avenue’s eclectic shops, restaurants and bars, Voltaire Street, and the beloved Ocean Beach farmers market, the location puts the best ...
+ Read More| Listing Id: | 260026530 |
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| List Price: | $1,395,000 |
| Property Type: | Residential Income |
| Property Sub Type: | Res Income 2-4 Units |
| Status: | Active |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Association Fee: | $0 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 3,006.0 |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | San Diego |
| County Or Parish: | San Diego |
| Subdivision Name: | Ocean Beach |
| Postal Code: | 92107 |
| Year Built: | 1953 |
| Number Of Units Total: | 2 |
| Basement: | false |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Building Area Total: | 1,159.0 |
| Building Area Units: | Sqft |
| Feed Types: | IDX |
| Construction Materials: | Stucco |
| Cooling: | Central Forced Air |
| Directions: | Sunset Cliffs Blvd to Santa Monica Ave, then south on Muir Ave. Property is on the right. |
| Elementary School District: | San Diego Unified School Distric |
| Fencing: | Full |
| Heating: | Forced Air Unit |
| High School District: | San Diego Unified School Distric |
| Levels: | 1 Story |
| Living Area Units: | Sqft |
| Lot Size Area: | 0.07 |
| Lot Size Units: | Acres |
| MLS Area Major: | Coastal South |
| Middle Or Junior School District: | San Diego Unified School Distric |
| Parcel Number: | 448-043-08-00 |
| Photos Change Timestamp: | 2026-11-06T17:14:50Z |
| Roof: | Composition |
| Special Listing Conditions: | N/K |
| State Or Province: | CA |
| Stories Total: | 1 |
| Utilities: | Septic Installed |
| View: | Ocean |
| Water Source: | Meter on Property |
| Zoning: | R-4:MULTIP |
| Sdmls Neighborhood: | Ocean Beach |
| Building Name: | N/K |
| Sdmls Area Zip: | OCEAN BEACH (92107) |
| Sdmls Lvt Date: | 2026-11-06 |
| Original List Price: | $1,395,000 |
| Sale Or Rent: | For Sale |
| Sdmls Status Detail: | 0 |
| Community Features: | BBQ |
| Heat Source: | Electric |
| Security Features: | Other/Remarks |
| Tenant Pays: | Electricity |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional, Exchange, VA |
| Sdmls Short Sale: | No |
| Pets Allowed: | Yes |
| Sdmls Internet Address: | 5157-59 Muir Ave |
| Operating Expense: | $24,896 |
| Sdmls Unit1 Projected Rent: | 62,000 |
| Sdmls Unit2 Projected Rent: | 3,600 |
| Gross Scheduled Income: | $9,860,637 |
| Number Of Buildings: | 1 |
| Sdmls Max Search Price: | 1,395,000 |
| Sdmls Num Unitsw Cooling: | 1 |
| Sdmls Geo Update Timestamp: | 2026-11-06T17:14:49.7 |
| Sdmls Full Address: | 5157-59 Muir Ave |
| Sdmls Pp Insta: | https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/snd/260026530 |
| Sdmls Unit1 Full Baths: | 1.0 |
| Sdmls Unit2 Full Baths: | 1.0 |
| Sdmls Unit1 Beds: | 1.0 |
| Sdmls Unit2 Beds: | 2.0 |
| Sdmls Lot Size: | 1-3, 999 SF |
| On Market Date: | 2026-11-06 |
Listing Courtesy of: Compass
Listing Agent: Katie Herrick
619-865-2085
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