1225 Island Ave #114
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1225 Island Ave #114

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San Diego, CA 92101

$514,999
STR-eligible · San Diego Tier 3 · TOT 13.75%

One license per person in San Diego: whether you can hold it depends on you, not only the home.

224 licensed short-term rentals within ½ mile (141 whole home), from the cities' license and permit lists of Nov 6, 2026.

1 short-term rental license on file in this 53-unit complex, so its HOA has allowed them. Confirm in the CC&Rs: an HOA can ban stays under 30 days (Civ. Code §4741).

Pass at asking: -$2,492/mo full cashflow at 20% down, 7.43% rate.

Works at $190,514 (63% under asking), or at 90% down.

Rent $2,658/mo from 2 leases in this building (±1 bed) ($2,607–$2,708).

Beds

1

Baths

1

Sqft

892

Year Built

2005

Days on Market

114

Property Type

Condo

HOA/mo

$583

MLS ID

260014050SD

This property is in San Diego (92101). View neighborhood stats →

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About This Property

Ideally located just minutes from Petco Park and the vibrant dining, entertainment, and waterfront attractions of downtown San Diego, this charming ground-level condo offers exceptional value with low HOA fees. The well-maintained interior features an updated kitchen and bathroom, a versatile Murphy bed for guests or flexible living space, and a private patio perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Additional conveniences include one assigned parking space in a secure underground garage. Whether you're seeking a primary residence, second home, or investment property, this centrally located condo combines comfort, convenience, and affordability in one of San Diego's most desirable urban locations.

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Est. Monthly Payment

$4,109

Principal & Interest$2,861
Property Tax$515
Insurance$150
HOA$583
%($103,000)
%
Loan Term

Location

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Zoned Schools

  • Elementary

    Sherman Elementary · grades PK-5 · San Diego Unified

  • Middle

    Logan Memorial Educational Campus · grades PK-12 · San Diego Unified

  • High

    Logan Memorial Educational Campus · grades PK-12 · San Diego Unified

The district's assigned schools for this parcel, from its attendance boundaries and rules. Boundaries change: confirm with the district before you buy.

Investment Score

37B
Est. Monthly Rent
$2,658

2 leases in this building (±1 bed) · $2,607–$2,708

Thin data: only 2 leases behind this number.

Monthly Cashflow

Rent − PITIA

-$1,451
Full Cashflow

Incl. vacancy, PM, maint, capex

-$2,492

What would make this work?

$2,492/mo short at 20% down; 90% down or +$3,236/mo rent closes it.

Break-even price

63% under asking

$190,514
Break-even rent

$3,236/mo above the estimate

$5,894/mo
Cashflow at 35% down
−$1,955/mo
Down payment to break even

$463,499 cash

90%
Rate to break even

Negative even at a 0% loan

Not reachable

Mortgage (P+I)
$2,861
Cap Rate
1.17%
Cash-on-Cash
-29.03%
DSCR

Need ≥ 1.25 for DSCR loan

0.65

NOI (Annual)
$6,029
Price-to-Rent

Lower = better for investors

16.1

* Modelled at 20% down, 7.43% rate, 30yr · vacancy 8% · PM 10% · capex 5% · maintenance 1%/yr.

Estimates only. Not financial advice. Verify all figures independently with a licensed professional before making any investment decision.

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BCashflow−$2,492/mo