From the moment you step into the backyard at 5198 Bocaw Place, the city disappears. A private canyon drops away behind the property into open sky, mature treetops, and the kind of stillness San Diego rarely offers. No rear neighbors. Just the canyon, and everything built around it. That backyard is something. A solar-heated pool anchors the space, with the deck and concrete patio flowing as one continuous level around it. A custom gazebo bar with reclaimed wood and iron barstools, a covered spa with full hot tub, a fire pit lounge overlooking the canyon, and a pergola-covered dining space strung with Edison lights make this one of the more complete outdoor entertaining setups you will find at any price in San Diego. A private botanical greenhouse, lit and fully planted, sits at the edge of the deck. Automated lighting and irrigation run everything front and back with no effort required. Inside, the kitchen features white shaker cabinetry, herringbone tile backsplash, a professional-grade range, quartz island with farmhouse sink, and Samsung stainless steel appliances throughout. Original hardwood floors. Swiss Coffee walls with coastal blue and canyon green accent walls in each bedroom that mirror the landscape outside. Thermally insulated windows and sliders keep the home quiet and full of natural light. The primary bath was fully reimagined with basketweave tile floors, frameless glass walk-in shower, and marble vanity. Custom closet systems in every bedroom. Electric fireplace with built-in heater and remote. Central air and heating. Updated electrical and copper plumbing throughout. The garage holds a PRX Performance fold-away power rack, Tonal system, full set of dumbbells, medicine balls, plyo box, and fold-away bench. Everything stores against the wall when you need the parking spot back. Minutes from SDSU, freeways, dining, and shopping. The buyers who find this home are those who toured the $2 million properties and walked away asking: beautiful, but where would I actually live? The answer is here, on a canyon, with a backyard worth never leaving and summers that will be remembered for a long time.
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Square Feet
1,272
Year Built
1954
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Days on Market
1
HOA Fee
N/A
Garage Total
1
MLS #
260013860SD
Interior Features
Bedroom On Main Level, Main Level Primary
Flooring
Wood
Fireplace
Living Room
Appliances
Dishwasher, Gas Cooktop, Disposal, Refrigerator, Range Hood
Laundry
Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, In Garage
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Forced Air, Fireplaces, Natural Gas
Total Parking Spaces
2
Garage Spaces
1
Open Parking Spaces
1
Attached Garage
Yes
Parking Features
Driveway
Patio & Porch
Covered, Front Porch
Fencing
Privacy, Wood
Construction
Stucco, Wood Siding
Roof
Shingle
Lot Features
Drip Irrigation Bubblers
Pool Features
In Ground, Solar Heat
Water Source
Public
$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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