Beautifully remodeled canyon-view home with 500+ sq ft basement featuring separate access and exciting ADU potential on an R-2 lot. Modern earth-tone finishes, an open-concept layout, and stylish upgrades create the perfect blend of comfort and future upside. The bright interior features a beautifully updated kitchen with quartz countertops, designer tile backsplash, stainless-steel appliances, and a spacious breakfast bar peninsula. The primary suite offers a spa-inspired bathroom with a chic dual-sink vanity and oversized tiled shower. The partially finished basement provides excellent flexibility for a future ADU, guest suite, office, gym, or rental opportunity (buyer to verify). A unique two-tiered lot and scenic canyon views add privacy and outdoor potential rarely found at this price point. Recent upgrades include updated plumbing and a newer roof. Conveniently located near parks, shopping, dining, schools, and major freeways in San Diego.
- Swimming Pool:
- N/K
- Heating System:
- Zoned Areas
- Cooling System:
- Zoned Area(s)
- Fence:
- Full
- Fireplace:
- Decorative, FP in Living Room
- Parking:
- Converted
- Fireplaces Total:
- 1
- Laundry Features:
- Gas, Washer Hookup
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Appliances:
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Stove
- Country:
- US
- State:
- CA
- County:
- SD
- City:
- San Diego
- Community:
- Encanto (31424)
- Zipcode:
- 92114
- Street:
- Merlin Dr
- Street Number:
- 866
- Longitude:
- W118° 55' 48.7''
- Latitude:
- N32° 42' 51.7''
- Mls Area Major:
- Metro Central
- Zoning:
- R-2:MINOR
- Office Name:
- Beach City Brokers, Inc.
- Agent Name:
- Omar Elminoufi
- Building Size:
- 1200
- Construction Materials:
- Stucco, Other/Remarks
- Levels:
- 2 Story
- On Market Date:
- 2026-07-15
- Stories Total:
- 2
- Water Source:
- Public
- Co List Agent Full Name:
- Brett Bowman
- Co List Agent Mls Id:
- 702471
- Co List Office Mls Id:
- 63659
- Co List Office Name:
- Beach City Brokers, Inc.
- List Agent Mls Id:
- 702450
- List Office Mls Id:
- 63659
- Listing Term:
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA, Submit
- Mls Status:
- ACTIVE
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-07-16T03:35:29Z
- Originating System Name:
- SDMLS
- Special Listing Conditions:
- Standard
Residential For Sale 3 Bedrooms 866 Merlin Dr, San Diego, CA 92114 - Scottway - San Diego Real Estate
866 Merlin Dr, San Diego, CA 92114
- Property Type :
- Residential
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 260017352
- Price :
- $749,900
- Bedrooms :
- 3
- Bathrooms :
- 2
- Square Footage :
- 1,200
- Year Built :
- 1952
- Status :
- Active
- Full Bathrooms :
- 2
- Property Sub Type :
- Detached
- Roof:
- Composition, Shingle, Flat
