




2036 38 Emerald St, San Diego, CA 92109
Variance granted for alternate property class. Must have confirmed appointment. Excellent coastal opportunity for this conveniently located triplex, just minutes from the freeway, a short bike ride to Mission Bay and Tourmaline, and steps from Pacific Plaza’s Trader Joe’s, Vons, and the vibrant offerings of Garnet Avenue. Perfect for investors or owner-occupants, this property offers potential for value-add improvements, short-term rental income, or personal use. The primary home (2036 Emerald) is a detached single-level 3-bed, 2-bath home, with a private patio, two-car garage, and additional driveway parking. It features recent kitchen and bathroom remodels and is move-in ready. The rear building, located on the alley (2038 Emerald), is a two-story duplex with mirror-image units, each around 1,100 square feet with 2 beds, 1.5 baths, in-unit laundry, and a roof replaced in 2023.
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
6
Square Feet
3,431
Year Built
1957
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
166
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
2
MLS #
250041753SD
Appliances
Counter Top, Dishwasher, Gas Cooking, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Inside, In Garage
Heating
Natural Gas
Total Parking Spaces
4
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
2
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Driveway
Fencing
Chain Link, Privacy, Wood
Construction
Stucco
Roof
Composition
$0
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Balanced market
Avg. time on market
This is a Balanced Market. Homes are selling at a moderate pace.
Flood Risk
Minimal — not in a FEMA flood zone
Wildfire Risk
Moderate — near wildland-urban interface
Heat Risk
Low — moderate summer temperatures
Earthquake Risk
Southern California seismic zone
Based on price, location, and features
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