# 5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280, San Diego, CA 92117 > **TL;DR:** 1bd/1ba condo, $399,000 ($707/sqft), built 1995, 564 sqft. > A/C. Est. $2,464/mo. Listed 109 days. ## Property at a Glance | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | Price | $399,000 | | Price/sqft | $707 | | Bedrooms | 1 | | Bathrooms | 1 full | | Square Feet | 564 | | Year Built | 1995 | | Stories | 1 | | Property Type | Condo (Condominium) | | Status | Active | | Days on Market | 109 | ## Estimated Monthly Costs | Category | Amount | |----------|--------| | Principal & Interest (20% down, 30-year at 6.5%) | $2,018 | | Estimated Insurance | $116 | | HOA | $330 | | **Total** | **$2,464** | ## Key Amenities - A/C ## Property Highlights - Built in 1995 - 1 parking spaces ## Description ### Agent Description **PRICED TO SELL** Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a private, light-filled residence in one of central San Diego's most convenient locations! Move-in will not be available until Feb 2027. Located at 5252 Balboa Arms Dr, this inviting one-bedroom home combines an open, airy interior with valuable features that enhance both everyday living and long-term investment potential. The home welcomes you with dramatic ceiling height, elevated windows, soft natural light, and a comfortable open-concept floor plan. The living room offers ample space for large furnishings, a home office area, and entertaining, while maintaining a warm and intimate atmosphere. The adjacent kitchen is equipped with granite counters, updated appliances, abundant wood cabinetry, and a convenient breakfast bar suitable for casual dining. The bedroom feels calm and private, with generous proportions, closet storage, and air conditioning. Enjoy the Balcony Views that extends the living space outdoors and offers a quiet place to enjoy morning coffee. The residence also includes in-unit laundry, air conditioning, assigned parking, and additional storage features that are increasingly difficult to find in centrally located one-bedroom homes. Set within the desirable Balboa Ridge community, residents enjoy a well-maintained community amenities including a swimming pool, spa, Gym, BBQ areas, landscaped common spaces, and controlled community access. HOA Covers Exterior Insurance, Roof Repairs, Pest Control, Trash, and More! Savings hundreds of dollars per month. Tenant occupied, lease ends in Feb 2027. ## Location - **Address:** 5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280, San Diego, CA 92117 - **County:** San Diego - **Neighborhood:** CLAIREMONT - **Coordinates:** 32.823979, -117.180742 - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=32.823979,-117.180742 ## Virtual Tour & Media - **Video Tour:** https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/snd/260017519 ## Listing Agent - **Name:** Christopher T Burgos · **License:** 02122669 - **Brokerage:** Coldwell Banker West - **Broker Phone:** (619) 737-2126 - **Listing URL:** [View original listing](https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/5252-Balboa-Arms-Dr-Unit-280_San-Diego_CA_92117_M12011-96474?f=listhub&s=SANDICOR&m=260017519&c=propsimple) ## Photos ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 1](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f2780858146r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 2](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f744349045r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 3](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f2844538439r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 4](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f2153378541r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 5](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f1352290164r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 6](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f2084634249r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 7](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f1041080620r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 8](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f3093947224r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 9](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f2649798028r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 10](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f1701300626r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 11](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f2268667658r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 12](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f2478069957r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 13](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f3359986125r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 14](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f2808324604r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 15](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f3600198495r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 16](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f3713472057r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 17](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f634577393r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 18](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f380838599r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 19](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f242860017r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 20](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f3734785383r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 21](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f3785350499r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 22](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f3129330725r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 23](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f305249252r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 24](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f781448947r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 25](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f2573266825r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 26](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f2781228233r.jpg) ![5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280 - Photo 27](http://lh.rdcpix.com/e5acb87f7b910c79a52be8f007b577c4l-f2492891102r.jpg) --- **MLS#:** 260017519 | **Updated:** 2026-10-31 **Source:** listhub *Copyright © 2026 San Diego MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.* [View on PropertySimple](https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/5252-balboa-arms-dr-san-diego-ca-92117-5e61ce25d14446e3baac45cba06e613c) --- ## Structured Data ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "RealEstateListing", "@id": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/5252-balboa-arms-dr-san-diego-ca-92117-5e61ce25d14446e3baac45cba06e613c#listing", "url": "https://staging.propertysimple.ai/listing/5252-balboa-arms-dr-san-diego-ca-92117-5e61ce25d14446e3baac45cba06e613c", "name": "5252 Balboa Arms Dr #280, San Diego, CA 92117", "description": "**PRICED TO SELL** Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a private, light-filled residence in one of central San Diego's most convenient locations! Move-in will not be available until Feb 2027. 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