$745,000

Agent Notes

This Otay Mesa West property represented an excellent opportunity for value-add investors and first-time buyers in 2025. Listed as a fixer-upper with cosmetic repairs needed, the property sold in just 22 days on June 20, 2025, demonstrating strong demand for affordable homes with upside potential in South Bay. At $558 per square foot, buyers recognized the value proposition: a single-story, 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home on a generous 6,700 square foot lot in the high-demand Maplewood Hills neighborhood. The functional layout, 2-car attached garage with direct access, and central forced air cooling provided a solid foundation for renovation. The real value driver was the large lot, offering multiple possibilities including ADU/JADU additions, pool installation, or expanded outdoor entertaining areas. With seller willingness to offer compensation with the right offer, we successfully marketed this property to buyers seeking to build instant equity through strategic improvements. The buyer, represented by Gregory Ruth of Real Broker, saw the potential to transform this blank canvas into a modern home with significantly higher market value in one of South Bay's most promising neighborhoods.