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A rare canvas in the heart of West Chula Vista sits 15,000 square feet of possibility on desirable First Avenue. Set on one of the area's increasingly hard-to-find oversized lots, this property pairs a classic 1949 four bedroom, three bath residence with genuine room to dream. The expansive grounds and convenient alley access open the door to exciting next chapters: a thoughtful renovation, a custom rebuild, or a multi-unit vision under California's SB 9 lot split provisions, with room for primary homes, ADUs, and junior ADUs across two future homesites (buyer to verify all zoning, density, and development options with the City of Chula Vista). The alley isn't just practical, it's a developer's friend, offering rear-entry garage potential, flexible parking layouts, and smarter site design for whatever comes next. Location does the rest of the talking. You're moments from the H Street corridor's shops and dining, quick freeway access, quality schools, and the energy of the Chula Vista bayfront's ongoing transformation. This is a neighborhood on the rise, and large infill parcels like this simply don't come along often. Whether your plans call for restoring a charming mid-century home, holding a well positioned rental, or unlocking the full development potential of a third-of-an-acre lot, this is your invitation to build what's next in the South Bay. Buyer to verify all development possibilities, zoning, and permitted uses with the City of Chula Vista.
| Address |
881 First Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91911 |
| Listing Status | Active |
| Asking Price | $1,999,095 |
| On Market Date | Oct 17, 2026 |
| Special Listing Conditions | Standard |
| Senior Community | No |
| Previous List Price | $1,999,095 |
| Price per Sq Ft | $903.75 |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Lease Considered | No |
| Rooms | Primary Bedroom, Entry, All Bedrooms Down, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Family Room, Primary Bathroom |
| Square Footage | 2,212 sq ft (Assessor) |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 3 full |
| Bedrooms on Main Level | 4 |
| Bathrooms on Main Level | 3 |
| Levels | One |
| Fireplace Features | Fire Pit |
| Laundry Location | In Garage, Washer Hookup |
| Year Built | 1949 |
| Year Built Source | Assessor |
| New Construction | No |
| Property Style | Single Family Residence |
| Attached Property | No |
| Common Walls | No Common Walls |
| Stories | 1 |
| Entry Level | 1 |
| Entry Location | First Floor |
| Fire Sprinklers | No |
| View | Ocean, Bay, Neighborhood, Peek-A-Boo |
| Lot Size | 15,000 sq ft (Assessor) |
| Lot Features | Near Public Transit, Level, Lot 10000-19999 Sqft, Front Yard, Back Yard, Yard, Value In Land |
| Fenced Yard | No |
| Pool Features | None |
| Private Pool | No |
| Total Parking Spaces | 4 |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Attached Garage | Yes |
| Uncovered Spaces | 2 |
| Homeowners Association | No |
| Assessments | None |
| Community Features | Gutters, Curbs, Street Lights, Sidewalks, Suburban |
| Cooling | None |
| Neighborhood | Country Club |
| MLS Area | 91911 - Chula Vista |
| Directions | L Street to First (1st) Avenue |
| High School District | Sweetwater Union |
| Timeline | Notes |
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| County | San Diego |
| Assessor Parcel# | 5750100800 |
| Zoning | R-1:SINGLE FAM-RES |
| Geographic Areas | |
| Highway Locator |
East of I-5 South of I-8 West of I-805 South of SR-52 |
| Ocean Distance | 4.2 miles |
| Tax Model | |
| Tract Num | 001723 |
| Platform | CRMLS |
| AOR | Pacific Southwest |
| MLS Number | PTP2607839 |
| Courtesy of | Coldwell Banker West |
| Listing Agent |
Martin
Barros
greatersdrealtor@gmail.com |
https://www.californiatophomes.com/PTP2607839
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