8515 Gardena Rd

1,156 Sq. Ft.
$584 / Sq. Ft.
1,156
Sq. Ft.
$584
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Opportunity knocks! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is brimming with potential and ready for a new vision. Perfect for investors, DIY enthusiasts, or buyers eager to create a custom dream home. This fixer-upper offers a rare chance to reimagine a property with strong bones and exciting possibilities. The main residence overlooks a private backyard featuring a pool, patio, and garden—an ideal setting for future outdoor entertaining. Situated on an expansive lot of over 10,000 sq ft, the property provides...Opportunity knocks! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is brimming with potential and ready for a new vision. Perfect for investors, DIY enthusiasts, or buyers eager to create a custom dream home. This fixer-upper offers a rare chance to reimagine a property with strong bones and exciting possibilities. The main residence overlooks a private backyard featuring a pool, patio, and garden—an ideal setting for future outdoor entertaining. Situated on an expansive lot of over 10,000 sq ft, the property provides ample space to explore expansion or enhancement opportunities. Inside, the functional layout offers a solid foundation for renovation and personalization. An existing unpermitted ADU adds flexible bonus space (buyer to verify permits and square footage). Conveniently located and sold as-is, this is a true value-add opportunity for those ready to bring their ideas and imagination to life. Private showings begin, Sunday, Feb. 1 and Open House is on Saturday, Feb. 7.
  1. Listed by Renee Fitzgerald • DRE #02134047 • Brokerage DRE #01517139 • Keller Williams-OC Coastal • reneefitzgerald@kw.com

Property Details for 8515 Gardena Road

View
Neighborhood
Parking Spaces Total
1
Private Pool
Yes
Cooling Type
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Building Type
Detached
Lot Size Source
Public Records
Living Area
1156
Assessor Parcel Number
388-531-08-00
LISTING UPDATED: 02/02/2026 01:14 AM

Property Details for 8515 Gardena Road

StatusActive
MLS #NDP2600848
Days on Market1
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1961
Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,488 SF
CountySan Diego County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams-OC Coastal, Renee Fitzgerald, DRE #02134047
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Building Information for 8515 Gardena Road

Stories1Year Built1961Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,488 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,558 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,290

Property Taxes

$268

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 8515 Gardena Road

Income / Expense / Tax Details
Tax / Assessment Info
  • Tax Tract Number: 001987
  • CFD/Mello-Roos Fee: $0
Community / Development
Community / Development
  • Assessments YN: No
  • Assessments: None
  • Community Features: Suburban
  • Number Of Units In Community: 1
Property / Structure Info
Interior Features
  • Equipment: Dryer, Washer
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Main Floor Bedroom, Main Floor Primary Bedroom, Primary Bathroom, Primary Bedroom
Exterior Features
  • Entry Location: Ground level
  • Fence: No
  • Structures: Suburban
  • Other Structures: Suburban
  • Miscellaneous: Suburban
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Pool Description: In Ground
  • Pool: Below Ground
  • Pool Heat: Below Ground
Land/Lot Info
  • Lot Features: Back Yard, Garden
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Number Of Units: 1
  • Available For Lease: No
  • Land Lease: No
  • Land Lease Type: Fee
  • Sprinklers: No
  • Levels: One
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
Parking Info
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking: No
  • Parking Garage Spaces: 1
  • Carport Spaces: 0
  • Attached Garage: Yes
Property / Structure Info
  • Residential Styles: Detached
  • Residential Unit Location: No Common Walls

Property History for 8515 Gardena Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2600848MR

$675,000
Feb 1, 2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2600848

$675,000
Jan 24, 2026

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2600848

$675,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/01/2026

Listed (Active)

CLAW #NDP2600848MR

$675,000
02/01/2026

Listed (Active)

CRMLS #NDP2600848

$675,000
01/24/2026

Listed (Active)

SDMLS #NDP2600848

$675,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 8515 Gardena Road

Taxable ValueLand$86,208Additions$122,269Total$208,477
Tax Record2025$3,217 ($268 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,156 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,156 SqFtLot Size10,488 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1961ZoningR-1:SINGLE FACountySAN DIEGOAPN388-531-08-00

Schools near 8515 Gardena Road

This home is within Grossmont Union High School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 1
Rating
School
Distance
Lemon Crest Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Lakeside Middle School
Public6 to 8

Santana High School
Public9 to 12

Winter Gardens Elementary School
PublicK to 1

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8515 Gardena Road is a single family home for sale in Lakeside, CA 92040. This property was listed for sale on January 24, 2026 by Keller Williams-OC Coastal, it's currently listed at $675,000. This listing's school districts are Lakeside Union Elementary School District, Grossmont Union High School District. Nearby schools include Lemon Crest Elementary School, Lakeside Middle School and Santana High School. 8515 Gardena Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,156 sqft single family home built in 1961.

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