San Diego County Homes under $1.5 million

Welcome to San Diego County, a vibrant coastal paradise nestled in sunny California! Known for its stunning beaches, year-round temperate climate, and rich cultural tapestry, San Diego is the perfect place to call home. With its diverse neighborhoods, each offering unique charm and amenities, this county is a haven for families, young professionals, and retirees alike.

One of the most appealing aspects of San Diego is the availability of beautiful homes under $1.5 million. Whether you're searching for a cozy bungalow in the heart of North Park, a modern condo with ocean views in La Jolla, or a spacious family home in the suburbs of Poway, San Diego has something to suit every lifestyle and budget. This price point opens up a world of possibilities, allowing you to enjoy the perks of San Diego living without breaking the bank.

Imagine waking up to the sound of waves crashing on the shore, enjoying outdoor activities in Balboa Park, or indulging in the vibrant culinary scene that San Diego is famous for—all while residing in a home that fits your needs. From charming historic properties to contemporary new builds, the real estate market here is as diverse as the people who live in it.

With a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and an array of recreational opportunities, San Diego County is not just a place to live; it's a lifestyle. Explore your options today and discover the perfect home that allows you to embrace the best of Southern California living!

Newest San Diego County Homes under $1.5 million

$1,039,999

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260024200 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Craft BLDG.

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1055 32nd St Unit 9, Golden Hill

4241 Mount Hukee Ave, Clairemont/Bay Park

$1,249,900

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260024201 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Welcome to this󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 fantastic 4-bedrooms, 3-bathrooms, single family home that is perfectly located on a level lot at one of the best neighborhoods of Clairemont. This single story home that was built in 1961 measures 1,784 square feet and has great foot print and amazing possibilities to customize it into your home. Well planned floor plan includes separate areas of the house, big bedrooms and enormous flat backyard for outdoor entertaining or gardening. The home is located near the best schools, parks, restaurants and shopping centers of San Diego and only minutes away from freeways, giving you an easy access to all the important places. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath home has about 1,784 square feet of living space on a 0.128-acre lot. Built in 1961, it has a practical layout with roomy living areas that can fit many needs. It’s a great chance to make a San Diego home your own in a well-established neighborhood. Located in the popular Clairemont area, this home puts you close to many of San Diego’s favorite spots. Mission Bay is about 10 minutes away, La Jolla and the beaches are 12 to 15 minutes, and Downtown San Diego and the airport are around 15 minutes. Shopping, dining, grocery stores, and main roads are all nearby.

4241 Mount Hukee Ave, Clairemont/Bay Park

$715,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260024199 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Pelican Cove BLDG.

Only a short󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 drive to the beach, your new home is here at Pelican Cove! From your large patio you view the park setting. Inside you'll find an open kitchen and living room with lots of natural light. Downstairs you'll see one bedroom and a full bathroom. Upstairs is the Primary suite and remaining bedrooms. Enjoy your large, attached, two-car garage, including space for laundry. Nearby is not just the beach, the pier, and coveted downtown Oceanside, but lots of shopping, eateries, and access to the I-5, 76 and 78 freeways! Close to Camp Pendleton's back gate. Walking distance to San Luis Rey Mission and the paved river trail! Dog friendly!

293 Reef Point Way Unit 5, Oceanside

$1,150,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ PTP2607499 MLS ⋅ COMING SOON Status

9215 Huntington Ave, Serra Mesa

$930,000

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 260024194 MLS ⋅ COMING SOON Status

Stop. The. Car.󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 — Views for days! From the moment you arrive, pride of ownership shines through the open front gate, inviting driveway, and lush fruit trees. Inside, an airy open-concept living space and kitchen frame those gorgeous views, making it a place you’ll never want to leave. All four bedrooms are generously sized, including a versatile fourth suite with its own private bath, entrance, and patio—perfect for guests or multi-generational living. Completely move-in ready with fresh paint, new carpet, and updated windows, this property also features a thriving garden, automatic irrigation, and a dreamy backyard split into cozy firepit and turf zones. Come see it for yourself—this is truly it! This home is a dream: move in ready and waiting for you to warm it up with your family, friends and gatherings. Welcoming and peaceful, just ready to become yours -you get to determine its best and highest use. In addition to being meticulously cared for and ready for new inhabitants, this property is nestled in a hilly area that feels remote yet is near the freeway and access to all. This is it!

9612 Lamar, Spring Valley

$799,000

4 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260024192 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

A Rare Multi-Use󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 Opportunity Minutes From the I-15 Corridor: This unique property offers exceptional flexibility for commercial operations, residential living, or a blend of both. Ideally located just minutes from the I-15 transportation corridor, it provides convenient access while maintaining privacy and space on over 3 acres. The primary structure was previously used as the office headquarters for a construction company and features an expansive great room that can easily be reimagined as a traditional living room and kitchen. Its current configuration includes 5–6 private offices—each readily convertible to bedrooms—along with a dedicated conference room, making the layout adaptable to a wide range of needs. Its current configuration includes 5–6 private offices—each readily convertible to bedrooms—along with a dedicated conference room, making the layout adaptable to a wide range of needs. The grounds offer extensive parking, two legal access points, a sea container for storage, and full perimeter fencing. Whether you envision a commercial hub, a family farm, or a live-work compound, this property delivers the space, infrastructure, and flexibility to bring your plans to life.

5461 Rainbow Crk, Fallbrook

$880,000

260024193 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

Opportunity awaits at󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 8109 Winter Gardens Blvd! Situated on a highly visible corner at a busy Lakeside intersection, this commercial property offers excellent exposure and tremendous potential for an owner-user, investor, or developer. The existing building is in need of significant renovation, creating an opportunity to reimagine the property and bring your vision to life. With strong traffic counts, prominent street frontage, and flexible commercial potential, this property is ready for its next chapter. Whether you envision retail, office, service, or another commercial concept, 8109 Winter Gardens Blvd provides a unique opportunity to transform a well-located property into something special. Bring your imagination and unlock the potential of this high-visibility Lakeside location.

8109 Winter Gdns, Lakeside

7988 Mission Center Ct Unit H, Mission Valley

$469,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ PTP2607495 MLS ⋅ COMING SOON Status ⋅ Park Villas North BLDG.

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7988 Mission Center Ct Unit H, Mission Valley

$540,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ NDP2609269 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Citro BLDG.

SELLER IS OFFERING󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 $20,000 CREDIT FOR BUYERS INTEREST RATE BUY DOWN. SAME MODEL JUST CLOSED ESCROW AT $550,000 WITH NO CREDIT TO BUYERS! Modern features, smart home solutions with easy care cool LVP flooring, beautiful quartz countertops with contrasting cabinets throughout, upgraded appliances, level 2 EV charger, PAID OFF SOLAR SYSTEM, attached TWO CAR GARAGE, window treatments...but also clean and easy to customize to your taste. The home is nestled in the vibrant Citro Community in the rolling hills of Monserate Mountain Preserve, enhanced by the nature's tranquility, long walking trails, year round mountain breezes and panoramic views. Citro community is perfectly positioned between San Diego, Orange County and Temecula with easy access to 15 and 76 freeways. The community offers a gorgeous swimming pool and play area with a massive modern farmhouse style party room with a large tv, fireplace and multiple sitting options as well as adjacent bbq spot that are conveniently available for full enjoyment and the nearby new sports park is ideal for fun play time. The Citro community's natural beauty is unique with the backdrop of rocky mountain hills and the canvas of the vast blue sky, offering amazing sunset views throughout the year. VA approved. SELLER IS OFFERING $20,000 CREDIT FOR BUYERS INTEREST RATE BUY DOWN. SAME MODEL JUST CLOSED ESCROW AT $550,000 WITH NO CREDIT TO BUYERS! Modern features, smart home solutions with easy care cool LVP flooring, beautiful quartz countertops with contrasting cabinets throughout, upgraded appliances, level 2 EV charger, PAID OFF SOLAR SYSTEM, attached TWO CAR GARAGE, window treatments...but also clean and easy to customize to your taste. The home is nestled in the vibrant Citro Community in the rolling hills of Monserate Mountain Preserve, enhanced by the nature's tranquility, long walking trails, year round mountain breezes and panoramic views. Citro community is perfectly positioned between San Diego, Orange County and Temecula with easy access to 15 and 76 freeways. The community offers a gorgeous swimming pool and play area with a massive modern farmhouse style party room with a large tv, fireplace and multiple sitting options as well as adjacent bbq spot that are conveniently available for full enjoyment and the nearby new sports park is ideal for fun play time. The Citro community's natural beauty is unique with the backdrop of rocky mountain hills and the canvas of the vast blue sky, offering amazing sunset views throughout the year. VA approved.

308 Seedling Way, Fallbrook

$1,100,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 260024190 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Private BLDG.

Perched on an󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 elevated CORNER LOT north of Adams Ave, in the heart of Normal Heights, this beautifully updated 2 bed, 2 bath Vintage Spanish bungalow, classic character paired with modern comfort. Hardwood floors, coved ceilings, built-ins, and a brick fireplace complement the home's upgraded, modern finishes. Recent improvements include a complete kitchen and primary bath update/remodel, newer dual-pane windows, central air conditioning and heating, fresh paint, and crown molding. An en-suite washer and dryer add everyday convenience, while the exceptional outdoor living space for entertaining. This residence includes a storage and driveway parking for two cars.

4797 Wilson Ave, Normal Heights

$799,000

4 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 260024191 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status

This property offers󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 multiple options for a 3-acre parcel that is flat and accessible from both Rainbow Creek and Cousey road. Multiple shipping containers, for storage or workspaces. The property has water and power to the lot, and the current house operates as an office with a full bath, and a newer HVAC system. The house is plumbed for a kitchen, but the kitchen was removed.

5461 Rainbow Crk, Fallbrook

$1,450,000

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ 260024189 MLS ⋅ ACTIVE Status ⋅ Complex BLDG.

215 Spruce Street󠃳󠂠󠂀󠂠󠃢󠂁󠂢󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃢󠂁󠂣󠃍󠂏󠃍󠂏 presents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-maintained four-unit apartment property in the highly desirable Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego. The property features an attractive unit mix of three 1-bedroom/1-bath residences of approximately 480 square feet and one studio of approximately 400 square feet. The building retains much of its original character, including hardwood flooring, custom built-ins, original cabinetry and woodwork, while select areas feature updated vinyl plank flooring and a mix of newer appliances. Unit A is further distinguished by a fireplace and newly installed floor heater, while the remaining residences are equipped with wall heaters. Each unit benefits from its own individual water heater, and residents have access to a rear courtyard, common-area deck and tenant storage. A single-car garage, currently utilized for owner storage, provides additional utility and potential future flexibility. The property has been self-managed by the same ownership for approximately 29 years and reflects a history of attentive ownership and long-term tenant retention, with residents having occupied the property for as long as 20 years. Importantly, three of the four units have not received rent increases in years, creating a compelling opportunity for a new investor to capture meaningful rental upside over time while implementing a targeted capital improvement program. Original kitchens, cabinetry, appliances and interior finishes provide a clear pathway for strategic modernization and enhanced rental positioning. Combining a highly sought-after central San Diego location, historically stable occupancy, distinctive vintage character and significant embedded income growth potential, 215 Spruce Street offers investors an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a manageable multifamily asset in one of San Diego’s most established rental submarkets.

215 Spruce St, Mission Hills

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