1840 42 Carmelina, San Diego, CA 92116

Building Details

Year Built

1944

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Listing date Jun 19, 2026

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Overview

This fixer duplex is a restoration and reimagination opportunity with two separate 2-bedroom, 1-bath residences. The property is being offered as a two-unit residential income asset, with room to renovate and rework the existing layout to fit modern preferences.

Located in the heart of University Heights on a canyon-side street, the duplex sits across from Trolley Barn Park. The area is described as highly walkable and very bikeable, with walkScore of 98 and bikeScore of 80, and a transitScore of 55.

For buyers or investors seeking a value-add residential income project, this two-unit configuration provides a straightforward starting point: separate living units with 2-bedroom, 1-bath layouts. Because the property is presented as a fixer, prospective buyers should plan for renovation scope and budgeting to bring both units to their intended final condition.

Suggested Use

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Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

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City

San Diego

County

San Diego

State

California

Longitude

-117.1451002

Latitude

32.7634026

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Duplex - Fixer duplex with two 2-bedroom, 1-bath residences, offering a restoration project in a walkable urban pocket.

Where is this duplex located?

The property is located at 1840 42 Carmelina San Diego, CA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $899,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Fixer duplex built in 1944 with two 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath residences; Opportunity to restore and reimagine a 2‑unit property; Across from Trolley Barn Park on a canyon‑side street