161 E Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA 91911
SOLD
MAY 22, 2026
Listed by Jose Valencia, Real Broker, (855) 450-0442 . Bought with Coldwell Banker West

161 E Palomar St
Chula Vista, CA 91911

Southwest
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,040 sqft

$799,000

Last Sold: May 22, 2026
3% over list $775K
$768/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,877/mo*
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$799,000

Last Sold: May 22, 2026
3% over list $775K
$768/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $4,877/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,040 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Description

Welcome to this beautiful 3 bedroom home featuring an updated kitchen and remodeled bathrooms designed with modern style and comfort in mind. From the moment you step inside, you’ll appreciate the fresh upgrades and inviting layout that make this home move in ready. Step outside to a jaw dropping backyard that truly steals the show. It is perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or creating unforgettable memories with family and friends. Conveniently located near the 805 freeway, this home offers easy access for commuters while still providing the comfort and charm you’ve been looking for.
161 E Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA 91911 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,040 sqft single-family home in Southwest, built in 1961. It last sold for $799,000 on May 22, 2026 (3% above the $774,999 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $801,100, with a rent estimate of $3,522/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Parking Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$768/sqft
Listed
98 days ago

Home Details for 161 E Palomar St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bonus Room, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1040 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
No CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneEntry Location: Front
View
Has a ViewView: Neighborhood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
No Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 1No GarageParking Spaces: 1
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 43

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1961
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Parcel Number: 6202622600

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $774,999Price Per Sqft: $768/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon May 04 2026

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Chula Vista
School Information
High School District: Sweetwater Union

Community

Community Features: Curbs, Street Lights, SidewalksNot Senior CommunityUnits in Building: 1

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)

Lot Information

Lot Area: 7000 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: PTP2602068Living Area Range Units: Square FeetAttribution Contact: 619-900-5843Activation Date: Thu Mar 19 2026Back On Market Date: Mon Mar 30 2026Start Showing Date: Thu Mar 19 2026Universal Property Id: US-06073-N-6202622600-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsStreet LightsSidewalksSource Internet Entire Listing Display
Last check for updates: about 21 hours ago
Listed by Jose Valencia DRE #01983948, (619) 900-5843
Real Broker
Bought with: Jae Anne Flores DRE #01755912, (619) 300-4538, Coldwell Banker West
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Source: CRMLS, MLS#PTP2602068

Price History for 161 E Palomar St

DatePriceEventSource
05/22/2026$799,000Sold
CRMLS #PTP2602068
05/05/2026$774,999PendingCRMLS #PTP2602068
03/30/2026$774,999PendingToActiveCRMLS #PTP2602068
03/30/2026$774,999PendingCRMLS #PTP2602068
03/19/2026$774,999Listed For SaleCRMLS #PTP2602068
03/08/2001$212,500Sold
N/A
04/07/1998$140,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Southwest

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$742K
$15.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
—
Price per sq ft
$510
$18MoM
Available listings
60
4MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,755
Assessment$320,190
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 161 E Palomar St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
152 E Orlando St, Chula Vista, CA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$820,000
02/02/26
3
2
1,400
122 E Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$780,000
07/10/26
3
2
1,203
96 E Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$750,000
02/06/26
3
1.5
1,040
1242 Josselyn Ave, Chula Vista, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$670,000
11/12/25
3
1.5
1,040
141 E Orlando St, Chula Vista, CA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$790,000
07/08/26
4
2
1,872
1360 Monterey Ct, Chula Vista, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$729,000
06/26/26
3
1.5
1,172
1438 Eckman Ave, Chula Vista, CA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$800,000
12/15/25
3
2
1,104
41 E Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$805,000
05/06/26
3
2
1,274
1268 Helix Ave, Chula Vista, CA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$775,000
05/29/26
3
1.5
1,664

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Southwest

At least 328 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 77 % Say car is needed

  • 73 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 60 % Say kids play outside

  • 58 % Say it's quiet

  • 57 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 57 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 56 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 55 % Say parking is easy

  • 51 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 44 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 32 % Say there's wildlife

  • 20 % Say there are community events

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  • Srmzxr4dh9
    "Very pet friendly, walkable neighborhood and lots of access to parks and green areas for dogs. "
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  • Melissa Arlene Camacho
    "There are a few events on 3rd ave. The most popular ones are the farmers market and starlight parade in December "
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  • Aletse_nagrom
    "Christmas Events at 3rd Ave in downtown Chula Vista, everything is nice and clean. The neighborhood is wonderful "
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  • Trulia User
    "I love the community feeling. Friendly to dog walkers. Quick commute close to parks recreation grocery coffee shops"
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived here in the area for the past 5 years, and see no harm in living is the Southwest area. It has entertainment, restaurants, and shopping within 30 min from one another. Five minutes away from I-5, 10 to 20 minutes away from freeway 54 and I-805."
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  • Trulia User
    "Walking distance from restaurant, and shopping. Less than 5 minutes away from the I-5 and less than 30 minutes away from I-805 freeways."
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    "The fact that it is close to shopping, public transit, and freeway if needed is a plus, also it is within driving distance to the nearest medical facility."
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  • Trulia User
    "you see people walking there dogs and see allt of kids playing outside. you can walk to the store . You can have friendly neighbors "
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  • Trulia User
    "Family friendly and safe. Schools are also very good and we enjoy the activities our association offers. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Quite, yet it can be super busy at times. Other than that it's an okay neighbor. It's close to a lot of shopping, and restaurants."
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  • Trulia User
    "Shopping is close, and if necessary, I can walk to the bus stop and catch the bus. After 8:30 the neighborhood starts to settle down."
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  • Trulia User
    "There are a lot of long time home owners who look out for one another. There are a lot of grocery stores, and being box stores, such as Costco, WalMart, Target nearby. There are a lot of restaurants like apple bee's, Mexican taco shops, and fast food. Everything is within walking distance. "
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    "Not safe for walks or runs or to walk your dogs a lot of druggies and bad people but the homes are nice inside "
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  • Maruarmour
    "I think its important to know your soroundings an to live in a safe area. I like to go for walks with my kids an dog"
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  • Maverick.concepcion
    "Just getting over populated, freeways and streets are packed. Bums come from time to time but 3rd Avenue in Chula Vista is dope"
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  • Krecillas
    "Living here just for the las 12 years of my life... And will never want to leave my child’s neighborhood."
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  • Jcryerson1
    "It’s a relatively safe neighbor, but not many families with children. Neighbors keep to themselves, with a few that occasionally say hi or wave"
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  • Richard L.
    "There are some good people here. The neighbor is convenient for shoppers. All within walking distance. "
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  • Brenda S.
    "It is safe and very Quiet, This is Senior Park and they allow 18 children as well. This park is near Coronado Military Base which is great for Retired Military who like to shop at the commisory for groceries, etc. They allow pets as well."
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  • Christine C.
    "We have block parties rarely, kid birthday parties at the community pool and close parks hold many movies in the park."
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  • Bruce H.
    "Presently live in old Chula Vista for the past 2 yrs and Lived in Eastlake for 6 yrs about 20 yrs ago. I feel safe where I'm at for the most part but, felt safer in Eastlake. Chula Vista overall has a somewhat negative reputation but that's not even close to the truth. It's a safe friendly neighborhood/City."
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  • digitalMOZ
    "Chula Vista resident for two years and feel it's safe but full of mentally handicapped and older residents.if you can deal with that then it's cool."
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  • Bruce H.
    "I have no children and have no idea how the schools rank in scholastic achievement. It’s my guess that the high Asian and Hispanic population brings that score above average. I see kids playing only occasionally"
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  • Luar O.
    "it isn't its ugly and not safe a bunch of drug addicts people and abandoned cars every where trash and loud music."
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  • Jessica O.
    "lived in southwest over 20 years and it's a very nice area depending where you live . we need more pet friendly areas due to us have 2 service dogs that help us and we love them and love that some rental areas allow pets "
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  • JPE
    "The area is decent for walking with good footpaths and also good sidewalks. The area is safe because the neighborhood is fairly quiet."
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  • Richard L.
    "It's a nice place to live, close to the freeway, trolley, shopping, and school. What more can be asked?"
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  • Victor
    "If Is there near to schools,bus stop,sings for streets, library,church, Farmacy’s, Doctors,Hospitals,Police Depart,Malls, Post Office ,Freeways Mexican Restaurant,Filipino food,American food etc etc "
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  • Haileymydear
    "There are a lot of parks nearly on each block. It might not be good to walk them on a hot day because not a lot of streets have shade coverage to make the sidewalk cooler. "
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  • Joel J.
    "the neighbors are very friendly, and almost every house has a beautiful garden outside of their house. The houses are very beautiful, "
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  • Richard L.
    "Best schools in the area. Safe and secure neighborhood for a child/children. Closest medical facilities. "
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  • Unspecified
    "There are plenty of dogs, hogs, and peacock's that walk around in my neighborhood but I don't own any animals. "
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