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5252 Balboa Arms Dr 280, San Diego, CA, 92117
$399,000·San Diego MLS #260017519
Every completed rebate is published: see all 256 closings.
Listing data from San Diego MLS. Rebate estimate calculated by Arrivva.
How the rebate is calculated
- Buyer-broker fee at 2%
- $7,980
- Buyer-broker fee at 3%
- $11,970
- Arrivva flat fee
- - $9,750
- Estimated rebate range
- $0 to $3,000
*Estimate only. Actual rebate may vary based on final price, lender requirements, MLS rules, and broker policies. How the rebate works
Balboa Ridges5252 Balboa Arms Dr 280San Diego, CA 92117
**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.
| 4 weeks ago | Listing updated with changes from the MLS | |
| 3 months ago | Price changed to $399,000 | |
| 3 months ago | Listing first seen on site |
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Last checked 2026
*Estimate only. Actual rebate may vary based on final price, lender requirements, MLS rules, and broker policies.
Questions about this listing
- How much could a buyer get back on 5252 Balboa Arms Dr 280, San Diego, CA, 92117?
- Arrivva estimates a buyer rebate of $0 to $3,000 on this listing. The buyer-broker fee, typically 2 to 3% of the price, goes back to you minus Arrivva's flat $9,750 fee. Every completed rebate is published on the Arrivva results page. See every completed closing
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