1688 5th St, Los Osos, CA 93402
OFF MARKET
Listed by Lindsey Harn, Christie's International Real Estate Sereno . Bought with eXp Realty of California, Inc.

$936,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,288 sqft

1688 5th St, Los Osos, CA 93402

Est. Refi. Payment $5,890/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Nov 15, 2023 for $893,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$937K
Since last month
Decreased$12K (-1.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$18K (-1.9%)
Since last sale
Increased$42K (+4.7%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +102% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$935K
August 2026$947K
July 2026$951K
June 2026$959K
May 2026$961K
April 2026$959K
March 2026$960K
February 2026$943K
January 2026$941K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1819 6th St, Los Osos, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$840,000
08/18/26
3
2
1,360
1752 5th St, Los Osos, CA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,150,000
09/15/26
3
2
1,755
1847 8th St, Los Osos, CA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$800,000
04/10/26
3
2
1,395
1521 6th St, Los Osos, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$840,000
02/19/26
3
2
1,524
1558 8th St, Los Osos, CA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$875,000
12/02/25
3
2
1,858
1588 10th St, Los Osos, CA
0.34
Single-Family Home
$797,720
12/29/25
3
2
1,120
1739 12th St, Los Osos, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$875,000
05/18/26
3
2
1,189
1701 8th St, Los Osos, CA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$1,035,000
03/09/26
3
2.5
1,939
1792 7th St, Los Osos, CA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,040,000
08/13/26
4
2
2,134
914 El Morro Ave, Los Osos, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$725,000
03/27/26
3
2
1,175

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
1658 5th St, Los Osos, CA 93402
0.03
$792,800
2
1
1,425
Off Market
1668 6th St, Los Osos, CA 93402
0.07
$990,100
3
2.5
1,674
Off Market
1705 5th St #1, Los Osos, CA 93402
0.05
$145,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
1627 6th St #6, Los Osos, CA 93402
0.07
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1711 5th St #3, Los Osos, CA 93402
0.06
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1659 7th St, Los Osos, CA 93402
0.09
$649,900
2
1
909
Off Market
1717 5th St #5, Los Osos, CA 93402
0.07
$169,000
-
-
-
For Sale
1709 7th St, Los Osos, CA 93402
0.09
$709,300
2
1
865
Off Market
765 Ramona Ave #42-48, Los Osos, CA 93402
0.07
$149,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
1756 6th St, Los Osos, CA 93402
0.11
$734,000
2
1.5
1,064
Off Market
1752 5th St, Los Osos, CA 93402
0.10
$1,150,000
3
2
1,755
Recently Sold

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1971
1,288 sqft
$727/sqft
Garage

About this House

Charming Los Osos cottage in a fantastic location with views of Morro Rock! This adorable home has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, multiple brick patio spaces to enjoy the sunsets from, and owned solar panels. The large 6200+ sq ft lot also has a detached raised deck that sits under large, majestic trees. It's the perfect spot for entertaining or relaxing as you take in views of the ocean! Head inside to admire the home's old-world charm, due to the stunning beamed ceilings in every room, engineered wood floors, knotty pine interior walls, and brick fireplace. The dining room and kitchen overlook the backyard patio and koi pond. The kitchen also has plenty of storage, counter space and a walk-in pantry. A sitting area right off the kitchen could easily be made into a mudroom, should you have a need. In addition to the 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom that are located downstairs, you'll find the remaining 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on the second floor. The detached 2-car garage is a huge bonus, plus it has plumbing and provides ample parking, along with the driveway. Nestled near the Sweet Spring Nature Preserve, the pier, restaurants and more! Use this as your main home or as a vacation home... so many options with this desirable property!
1688 5th St, Los Osos, CA 93402 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,288 sqft single-family home built in 1971. It last sold for $893,000 on Nov 15, 2023 (1% below the $899,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $936,500, with a rent estimate of $3,409/month.

Home Details for 1688 5th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bathroom, Entry Foyer, Foyer, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Office, Pantry
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1288 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dryer, WasherDishwasherDryerLaundry: In GarageRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomSpa: NoneHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Photovoltaics Seller Owned
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: BlindsDoor: Sliding DoorsFlooring: VinylCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: 1Floors: Vinyl
View
Has a ViewView: Bay, Hills, Ocean, Peek-A-Boo, Rocks

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition ShinglePatio / Porch: Brick, Open, PatioFencing: WoodExterior: Koi PondNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2Open Parking Spaces: 5Has a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 7Parking: Driveway,Garage,One Space
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer, Sewer Assessment(s), Sewer On Bond
Surface & Elevation
Elevation Units: Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 8

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1971
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Bungalow,Cape Cod,Craftsman
Building
Not a New ConstructionNot Attached Property
Property Information
Included in Sale: Washer & Dryer included. Furniture negotiable.Parcel Number: 038431035

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $899,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Oct 11 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: Los OsosCommunity: Town Of El Moro(680)
School Information
High School District: San Luis Coastal Unified

Community

Community Features: Biking, Hiking, Preserve/Public LandNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: California Regional MLS

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6250 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Terms: Submit

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: SC23160624Living Area Range Units: Square FeetWater ViewWater View: Bay, OceanActivation Date: Tue Oct 03 2023Common Interest: NoneStart Showing Date: Tue Oct 03 2023Universal Property Id: US-06079-N-038431035-R-N

Additional Information

BikingHikingPreserve/Public Land

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Nov 15, 2023
Source: CRMLS #SC23160624
Sold
$893,000
Oct 12, 2023
Source: CRMLS #SC23160624
Pending
$899,000
Oct 3, 2023
Source: CRMLS #SC23160624
Listed For Sale
$899,000
Oct 18, 2019
Source: CRMLS #SC19201177
Sold
$525,000
Sep 13, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Pending
$525,000

Market trends in Los Osos

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Sale-to-List Price
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Price per sq ft
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Available listings
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1MoM

Around this home

What Locals Say about Los Osos

At least 40 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 100 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 87 % Say parking is easy

  • 86 % Say it's quiet

  • 83 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 79 % Say car is needed

  • 77 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 74 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 66 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 63 % Say there's wildlife

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 40 % Say there are community events

  • 10 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 10 % Say streets are well-lit

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • G. B.
    "Backbay is very calm for swimming. Lots of beach sand to play in. Very quiet, with minimal traffic. "
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  • private
    "Nice place but the management could have been more understanding. Great area, not too private if your apartment is facing the side street. Great walk to farmer's market."
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  • Cindyogden
    "It’s a safe and close knit community. Beautiful weather most of the time. Hard to find good paying jobs though."
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  • Cynthia O. .
    "It’s a small town. Everyone knows everyone. Outsiders are not treated well. It’s like living in 1980. But the ocean and mountains and forests are very beautiful. "
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  • Cindyogden
    "It’s a retirement lifestyle mostly. Small town and everyone knows everyone. No jobs paying more than $15 hour. Expensive rent. Beautiful mountains and ocean next to you. "
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  • Cindyogden
    "This is a very friendly and welcoming small town. Everyone knows almost everyone and are very supportive and kind."
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  • Barbara H.
    "We live close to a park and a wilderness area. We have had coyote visitors so dogs need to be kept in sight. There are many great places to walk dogs from the beach to hiking the bluffs and hills. "
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  • Barbara H.
    "We live across the street from the Wilderness preserve and community park. we walk are dogs every night."
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  • Barbara H.
    "The only commute times I face are early morning work traffic and evening work traffic. Weekends are really busy with tourist traffic coming and going from the State Parks."
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  • Beachboundtoday
    "Great neighbors, great climate, easy access to amenities and nature. It’s close to beach and good hiking trails. Small town feel and not a lot of traffic."
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  • Barbara H.
    "Dog friendly town. A lot of outdoor seating for pizza, sandos, yogurt, burgers, sushi, latinx, thai food. "
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  • Barbara H.
    "We live a few miles from 5 different ocean themed nature trails and beaches. Camping, hiking, kayaking, bicycling, surfing, fishing or just walking your dog on the beach. it's paradise."
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  • Beachboundtoday
    "Usually quiet street, can hear ocean waves crashing, cool breezes and friendly neighbors make this a nice place to live."
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  • Kim B.
    "Walk to Baywood farmers market, wonderful restaurants, Music every Monday, amazing hikes, birding, beautiful views "
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  • Peter B.
    "This is one of the best neighborhoods in Los Osos. Its quiet, large lots, and green areas. Its close to shopping and the schools are great."
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  • Michael H.
    "Cuesta By the Sea is a walkable neighborhood full of water and mountain views, all kinds of migrating birds & monarch butterflies. Montana de Oro state park with all its splendor, hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails, and beaches is bicycling and walking distance, Sweet Springs Nature Reserve is a fun walk through a neighborhood trail at the end of the cul de sac Ash is on. There is a bird estuary there and a viewing area to sit and have a glass of wine, watch the sun set...Several restaurants in walking distance with water views to eat by. Kayak launching area in walking distance, you can even keep your canoe or kayak at the launching site if you live in the Cuesta neighborhood. Lots more!"
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Frequently asked questions about 1688 5th St

  • What is 1688 5th St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 1688 5th St in Los Osos, CA is $936,500.
  • What is the price history for 1688 5th St?
    1688 5th St in Los Osos, CA last sold for $893,000 in November 2023.
  • Is Los Osos a buyer's or seller's market?
    Los Osos is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Los Osos?
    Residents describe Los Osos, CA as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and quiet. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Los Osos, CA.
  • Does 1688 5th St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 1688 5th St in Los Osos, CA has in-unit laundry.
  • How big is the lot at 1688 5th St?
    The lot at 1688 5th St in Los Osos, CA is about 0.14 acres (6,250 sq ft).

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