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$1,500,000

5920 Scripps St, San Diego, CA 92122

3Beds
2Baths
1,309Sq ft
1962Built
5,700Lot sq ft

Listed by Qian Li, Golden Shore Realty · 858-776-1908

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About this home

Welcome to this beautiful detached single-family home offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and the perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and Southern California living. The home features hard-surface flooring throughout with no carpet, along with abundant cabinetry and generous storage space for everyday living. Step outside to your own private backyard retreat featuring a sparkling swimming pool and relaxing spa—perfect for entertaining, weekend gatherings, or simply enjoying the San Diego sunshine. Mature fruit trees in both the front and backyard add greenery, charm, and the enjoyment of fresh seasonal fruit. A major highlight is the PAID-OFF SOLAR system, providing valuable energy savings with no ongoing solar lease payment. The convenient location puts you close to UCSD, shopping, dining, schools, and major freeways, with easy access to La Jolla, beautiful San Diego beaches, UTC, and Downtown San Diego.Whether relaxing by the pool, enjoying the spa, picking fruit from your own yard, or heading to the coast, this home offers an exceptional San Diego lifestyle. Private pool and spa, paid-off solar, abundant storage, no carpet, and a desirable central location make this property a wonderful place to call home.

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Home facts

Everything SDMLS reports for this home
$1,146Price per sq ft
NoneHOA dues
NoneMello-Roos / CFD
5,700 sq ftLot
2 garage + 2Parking spaces
NoADU / guest unit
196264 years old
48Days on market

Interior

Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2 full
Living area1,309 sq ft
Levels1 Story
RoomsBedroom Entry LevelBreakfast AreaDining Area
AppliancesDishwasherGarage Door OpenerMicrowavePool/Spa/EquipmentRange/OvenRefrigeratorSolar PanelsWasher6 Burner StoveBuilt In RangeGas & Electric RangeGas OvenGas StoveGrillIce MakerBarbecueGas RangeGas Cooking
LaundryGas

Heating, cooling & utilities

HeatingFireplace, Forced Air Unit (Electric, Natural Gas, Solar)
CoolingCentral Forced Air, Gas, High Efficiency
WaterAvailable, Meter on Property
SewerSewer Available, Public Sewer

Exterior & lot

Lot size5,700 sq ft (4,000-7,499 SF)
PoolBelow Ground
FencingFull, Gate, Brick Wall, Excellent Condition

Construction

Year built1962
Exterior wallsStucco
RoofAsbestos Shingle

Parking

Garage spaces2
Other spaces2
Total spaces4
Parking featuresAttached

HOA, fees & community

HOA duesNone
Mello-Roos / CFDNone

Property & listing details

Home typeDetached
OwnershipFee Simple
Parcel number (APN)6702221600
NeighborhoodUTC
Subdivision / tractSAN DIEGO
MLS areaMetro
CountySan Diego
Accepted financingCash, Conventional, FHA, VA
Listed onSep 22, 2026
Original list price$1,550,000
Last price changeOct 1, 2026
Days on market48
MLS #260023076

Facts from San Diego MLS as reported by the listing agent. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Questions about any detail? Text Jeff.

Price & status history

DateEventPrice
Sep 22, 2026Listed for sale$1,550,000
Off-market · not on Zillow, Redfin or the MLS

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What it costs to own

Your estimated monthly cost

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Property tax (1.251% a year)—
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HOA duesNone listed
Income needed (housing at 28% of gross pay)—
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Rate starts at the Freddie Mac 30-year average, week of November 5, 2026.

Rent vs. buy

Typical rent in 92122 is about $3,285/month. Owning this home runs about — more each month before tax benefits and equity.

Home values in 92122
−1%1 year
+22%5 years
+86%10 years

Estimates, not a loan quote. Tax uses the San Diego County City of San Diego rate on the list price; insurance is the California average policy; rent and value trends are Zillow indexes for the ZIP. Mortgage calculator · Cost to own in San Diego · Insurance and lending pros

This home vs. its market

University City / UTC is a Seller's market

1.2 months of inventory for houses in October 2026. Under 3 months favors sellers, 3 to 6 is balanced, over 6 favors buyers.

$1,146Price per sq ft (area: $840, 36% above)
48 daysOn market (area median: 16 days)
$1,725,000Area median house price (+6% vs last year)
98%Of list price that sellers got

Price reduced $50,000 from the original list price.

Area figures: San Diego MLS closed sales, October 2026, houses in ZIP 92122, compiled by Jeff Brick.

The neighborhood

Living in University City / UTC

$840,000Median sale price
46Avg. days on market
80Homes for sale

Market data: SDMLS.

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Schools

Schools for this home

Schools as listed in SDMLS. Confirm enrollment boundaries with the school district.

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Based on information from the San Diego Multiple Listing Service as of November 11, 2026 at 6:46 PM. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Listing information is provided for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

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