5484 Santa Margarita Street
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5484 Santa Margarita Street

Ctop 80%

San Diego, CA 92114

$1,050,000
STR-eligible · San Diego Tier 3 · TOT 12.75%

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

25 licensed short-term rentals within ½ mile (16 whole home), from the cities' license and permit lists of Nov 13, 2026.

Pass at asking: -$4,076/mo full cashflow at 20% down, 7.36% rate.

Works at $516,531 (51% under asking), or at 77% down.

Rent $5,127/mo from 13 leases of houses within 1 mi, size-adjusted ($4,863–$5,477).

Beds

7

Baths

3

Sqft

2,738

Year Built

1956

Days on Market

86

Property Type

Single Family

HOA/mo

N/A

MLS ID

260020258SD

This property is in San Diego (92114). Browse neighborhood analytics →

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About This Property

Great opportunity to own a well-maintained three-unit property in San Diego! This spacious multifamily property offers 7 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms across approximately 2,738 square feet, all situated on a generous 9,164-square-foot lot. The property has seen several recent updates, including new roofs, new electrical panels in two of the units, new water heaters, fresh paint, and a new fence at one unit. Additional features include tile flooring, quartz countertops, a remodeled kitchen, attached garage, exterior laundry area, and full wood fencing. Public water and sewer, no HOA, and no Mello-Roos are additional benefits. Zoned RN-25: Minor Multiple, this property offers plenty of flexibility for those looking for a three-unit property in San Diego. Conveniently located near schools, shopping, dining, and major transportation routes.

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Est. Monthly Payment

$7,149

Principal & Interest$5,793
Property Tax$1,050
Insurance$306
%($210,000)
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Loan Term

Location

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Zoned Schools

  • Elementary

    Valencia Park Elementary · grades PK-5 · San Diego Unified

  • Middle

    Knox Middle · grades 6-8 · San Diego Unified

  • High

    Lincoln High · grades 9-12 · 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

33C
Est. Monthly Rent
$5,127

13 leases of houses within 1 mi, size-adjusted · $4,863–$5,477

Monthly Cashflow

Rent − PITIA

-$2,022
Full Cashflow

Incl. vacancy, PM, maint, capex

-$4,076

What would make this work?

$4,076/mo short at 20% down; 77% down or +$5,294/mo rent closes it.

Break-even price

51% under asking

$516,531
Break-even rent

$5,294/mo above the estimate

$10,421/mo
Cashflow at 35% down
−$2,990/mo
Down payment to break even

$808,500 cash

77%
Rate to break even

Negative even at a 0% loan

Not reachable

Mortgage (P+I)
$5,793
Cap Rate
2.26%
Cash-on-Cash
-23.29%
DSCR

Need ≥ 1.25 for DSCR loan

0.72

NOI (Annual)
$23,678
Price-to-Rent

Lower = better for investors

17.1

* Modelled at 20% down, 7.36% 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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CCashflow−$4,076/mo