What $1.5 million buys right now in three San Diego communities

Here’s a look at what roughly $1.5 million buys right now in the Carmel Valley, La Jolla and Point Loma communities in San Diego.

CARMEL VALLEY: This Cape Cod-style charmer on a cul-de-sac features interior upgrades such as acacia-wood floors, crown molding and a steel farmhouse sink.

Address: 4825 Fairport Way, San Diego, 92130

Listed for: $1.499 million for five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms in 3,547 square feet (5,800-square-foot lot)

Features: Airy living spaces; high ceilings; spacious master suite; private patio

About the area: In the 92130 ZIP Code, based on 30 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $1.203 million, down 4.6% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

LA JOLLA: With a back wall lined with oversized windows, this bright home takes full advantage of its ocean and canyon views.

Address: 7656 Caminito Coromandel, La Jolla, 92037

Listed for: $1.499 million for four bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms in 3,154 square feet (5,500-square-foot lot)

Features: New hardwood floors; skylight; oversized windows; balcony

About the area: In the 92037 ZIP Code, based on 25 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $2.24 million, up 18.8% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

POINT LOMA: The kitchen is the highlight in this two-story contemporary, boasting Thomasville cabinets, Caesarstone countertops, a green subway tile backsplash and a large center island.

Address: 3412 Garrison St., San Diego, 92106

Listed for: $1.45 million for three bedrooms, three bathrooms in 2,516 square feet (5,000-square-foot lot)

Features: Remodeled kitchen; oversized master suite with balcony; backyard pavilion

About the area: In the 92106 ZIP Code, based on 20 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $942,000 million, down 4.4% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

CARMEL VALLEY: An expansive entry with 18-foot ceilings sets the tone in this two-story home complete with a pool and fire pit out back.

Address: 4722 Shadwell Place, San Diego, 92130

Listed for: $1.498 million for five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms in 3,620 square feet (6,477-square-foot lot)

Features: Family room with wet bar; solarium windows; master suite with vaulted ceilings; three-car garage

About the area: In the 92130 ZIP Code, based on 30 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $1.203 million, down 4.6% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

LA JOLLA: Lush landscaping surrounds this single-story home full of custom flair in the Windemere community of La Jolla.

Address: 2827 Caminito Merion, La Jolla, 92037

Listed for: $1.45 million for three bedrooms, three bathrooms in 2,679 square feet (3,500-square-foot lot)

Features: Custom built-ins; brick wall feature; unique kitchen; spacious patio

About the area: In the 92037 ZIP Code, based on 25 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $2.24 million, up 18.8% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

POINT LOMA: A red-brick walkway approaches this Cape Cod-style spot on a hill above the bay, leading into an airy open floor plan set under vaulted ceilings.

Address: 854 Bangor St., San Diego, 92106

Listed for: $1.495 million for four bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms in 2,208 square feet (8,717-square-foot lot)

Features: Custom floor plan; exposed beam ceilings; red-brick patio

About the area: In the 92106 ZIP Code, based on 20 sales, the median sales price for single-family homes in December was $942,000 million, down 4.4% year over year, according to CoreLogic.

jack.flemming@latimes.com

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