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Beautifully remodeled canyon-view home with a 500+ sq ft basement featuring separate access and exciting ADU potential on an R-2 lot. Modern earth-tone finishes, an open-concept layout, and stylish upgrades create the perfect blend of comfort and future upside. The bright interior features a beautifully updated kitchen with quartz countertops, designer tile backsplash, stainless-steel appliances, and a spacious breakfast bar peninsula. The primary suite offers a spa-inspired bathroom with a chic dual-sink vanity and oversized tiled shower. The partially finished basement provides excellent flexibility for a future ADU, guest suite, office, gym, or rental opportunity (buyer to verify). A unique two-tiered lot and scenic canyon views add privacy and outdoor potential rarely found at this price point. Recent upgrades include updated plumbing and a newer roof. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, dining, schools, and major freeways in San Diego.
| Address |
866 Merlin Dr
San Diego, CA 92114 |
| Listing Status | Active |
| Asking Price | $749,900 |
| Original Listing | $749,900 @ 2026-05-22 |
| Square Footage | 1200 sf |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Full Bathrooms | 2 |
| Directions | Cross Street: Merlin Dr & 60th St. |
| Market Area | 92114 - Encanto |
| Neighborhood | Encanto |
| School District | Not Listed |
| Age Restriction | 0 |
| Property Type | |
| Mello-Roos Fee | $0 |
| HOA Fee | $0 |
| County | San Diego |
| Assessor Parcel# | 5432031500 |
| Zoning | R-2:MINOR |
| Style | Single Family Residence |
| Material | Not Listed |
| Lot Size | ~ 5,900 sf |
| Fencing | Not Listed |
| Topography | Not Listed |
| Roof | Composition, Flat, Shingle |
| Swimming Pool | None |
| Parking |
Converted Garage
Driveway
Total Spaces: 1
Garage Spaces: 0
Non-Garage Spaces:
0 -
1.00
|
| View | Not Listed |
| Year Built | 1952 |
| Laundry Location | Gas Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,See Remarks |
| Elevator | Not Listed |
| Cooling | Zoned |
| Heating | Zoned, See Remarks |
| Fireplaces | Decorative,Living Room (1) |
| Additional Parcels | No |
| Appliances | Yes |
| Assessments | No |
| Association | No |
| Association Fee 2 | 0 |
| Attached Garage | No |
| Below Grade Finished Area | 0 |
| Carport Spaces | 0 |
| Construction Materials | Other, Stucco |
| Cooling | Yes |
| Eating Area | See Remarks |
| Heating | Yes |
| Land Lease | No |
| Laundry | Yes |
| Levels | Multi/Split |
| Living Area Source | Estimated |
| Lot Size Source | Assessor |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Main Level Bathrooms | 0 |
| Main Level Bedrooms | 0 |
| New Construction | No |
| Number Of Units Total | 0 |
| Number Remotes | 0 |
| Parking | Yes |
| Patio | No |
| Pool Private | No |
| Property Attached | No |
| Sprinklers | No |
| View | No |
| Well Depth | 0 |
| Well Gallons Per Minute | 0 |
| Well Pump Horsepower | 0 |
| Well Report | No |
| Platform | CRMLS |
| AOR | San Diego |
| MLS Number | 260012414SD |
| Courtesy of | Beach City Brokers, Inc. |
| Listing Agent | Omar Elminoufi & Brett Bowman |
https://www.carmelvalleysandiegohomes.com/260012414SD