SoldApr 4, 2025

Listed by Josette Alvarez from Compass

Bought with Robert Lopez from Compass

Source: San Diego MLS #250023528

5161 Dorman Drive, San Diego, CA, 92115

$1,135,000

3
2
4
1782 sq. ft.

SingleFam

Sold: Apr 4, 2025

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Now is the time to get ahold of a rare, mid-century find! First time on the market in over 50 years. A blank canvas for someone who wants a single story, canyon lot, with privacy on a cul-de-sac street! Welcome to this charming single-family residence nestled in the desirable College View Estates neighborhood. Built in 1959, this home offers a perfect blend of classic appeal and modern comforts. The large living area features a mid-mod brick fireplace, creating a cozy focal point for the room. Large picture windows allow natural light to flood the space, showcasing beautiful views of the surrounding canyon and bringing the outdoors in. Set on a 0.37-acre canyon lot, the property offers both privacy and tranquility, with plenty of room for outdoor activities, gardening, or simply relaxing while enjoying the peaceful, scenic surroundings. College View Estates is a distinct mid-century neighborhood situated between the gated Alvarado Estates Community and San Diego StateUniversity, Kensington and convenient freeway access to the 8, 805 and 15 freeways. Holding traditions such as the First Friday - where neighbors gather monthly for a happy hour style of socializing at a new home each month, the Annual Block Party, the Summertime IceCream Social and Annual Progressive Dinner. Enjoy the clear sky lines without above ground electrical poles or wires. The city also recently replaced the sewer lines and will be repaving the rest of the streets soon. Come take a look at this special home in a classic San Diego neighborhood!

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