242 E Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA 91911
OFF MARKET
Listed by Katie Davidson, Realty Executives Dillon, (619) 482-9200 . Bought with Compass

242 E Palomar St
Chula Vista, CA 91911

Southwest
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,309 sqft

$931,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,672/mo*
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$931,200

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 14, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $5,672/mo*
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5 Beds
3 Baths
2,309 sqft

Local Information

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Description

This home has so much space for you and your loved ones with 2,309 sqft, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, plus an office/optional 6th bedroom and solar! Nestled in beautiful Chula Vista, the home features laminate and tile flooring throughout living and kitchen areas. Four bedrooms and the office are downstairs, with the primary getaway suite upstairs, including two walk in closets, and most importantly, sweeping views of San Diego and the ocean from the balcony! Recently installed fiber glass, double french door units by Millbrook lead you to your backyard. Speaking of that, get ready to host some epic gatherings in your backyard as there are two covered patios including one with an outdoor kitchen including, built-in grill, sink, fridge, and a large TV. Both front and backyard have automatic sprinklers and irrigation. Sheds on the side allow ample storage. Located minutes away from the 805 and the heart of Chula Vista!
242 E Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA 91911 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,309 sqft single-family home in Southwest, built in 1980. It last sold for $810,000 on Aug 2, 2023 (1% above the $799,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $931,200, with a rent estimate of $4,594/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
Pool
A/C
Cooling only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 242 E Palomar St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bedroom, Bonus Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 5Main Level Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (main level): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2309 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Laundry: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Has CoolingAir Conditioning: See RemarksNo Heating
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Family RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Number of Stories: 2Levels: TwoEntry Location: Front
View
Has a ViewView: City Lights, Ocean

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Has a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 2Has a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 3Parking: Garage Attached
Pool
Pool: Above GroundPool
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1980
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family Residence
Building
Not Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 6203010100

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $799,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Jul 13 2023

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Media

Location

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

Community

Community Features: Curbs, SuburbanNot Senior Community

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: PTP2302249Living Area Range Units: Square FeetWater ViewWater View: OceanActivation Date: Thu May 18 2023Back On Market Date: Sun Jul 02 2023Start Showing Date: Thu May 18 2023Universal Property Id: US-06073-N-6203010100-R-N

Additional Information

CurbsSuburban
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Katie Davidson DRE #01972793, (619) 921-5918
Realty Executives Dillon
Danny Boman DRE #02050731, (619) 246-7564
Realty Executives Dillon
Bought with: Nicolle Mackey DRE #01919493, (619) 818-2913, Compass
Originating MLS: California Regional MLS (North San Diego County & Pacific Southwest AORs)
Source: CRMLS, MLS#PTP2302249

Price History for 242 E Palomar St

DatePriceEventSource
05/06/2026$799,000ListingRemovedbridgeMLS/CCAR/Bay East AOR #CRPTP2302249
08/02/2023$810,000Sold
CRMLS #PTP2302249
07/13/2023$799,000PendingCRMLS #PTP2302249
07/02/2023$799,000PendingToActiveCRMLS #PTP2302249
06/26/2023$799,000PendingCRMLS #PTP2302249
06/16/2023$799,000PriceChange
CRMLS #PTP2302249
06/09/2023$829,000PriceChange
CRMLS #PTP2302249
05/18/2023$839,000Listed For SaleCRMLS #PTP2302249
08/26/2002$280,000Sold
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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$9,764
Assessment$826,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 242 E Palomar St

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Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1267 Melrose Ave, Chula Vista, CA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$822,500
04/16/26
3
3
1,672
305 Spruce St, Chula Vista, CA
0.34
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$1,010,000
10/16/25
5
2.5
2,132
141 E Orlando St, Chula Vista, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$790,000
07/08/26
4
2
1,872
1293 Nolan Ave, Chula Vista, CA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,012,000
11/21/25
5
3.5
3,237
121 E Orlando St, Chula Vista, CA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$601,000
06/23/26
4
3
1,300
152 E Orlando St, Chula Vista, CA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$820,000
02/02/26
3
2
1,400
1361 Monterey Ct, Chula Vista, CA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$890,000
01/07/26
4
2
1,284
352 Pearlwood St, Chula Vista, CA
0.40
Single-Family Home
$975,000
07/10/26
5
3
1,824
1184 Monterey Ave, Chula Vista, CA
0.29
Single-Family Home
$1,055,000
02/05/26
4
3
1,708
161 E Palomar St, Chula Vista, CA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$799,000
05/22/26
3
1.5
1,040

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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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    "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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    "I love the community feeling. Friendly to dog walkers. Quick commute close to parks recreation grocery coffee shops"
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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Best schools in the area. Safe and secure neighborhood for a child/children. Closest medical facilities. "
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    "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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