Best Priced Loft in the City – Iconic Urban Living in Bankers Hill! Discover a rare opportunity to own a striking loft in one of San Diego’s most sought-after neighborhoods. Once home to the mid-century FBI Headquarters, this historic industrial-modern building has been thoughtfully reimagined to deliver style, character, and prime location in one unforgettable package. Inside, you’re welcomed by soaring 13-foot exposed waffle slab ceilings, oversized windows that flood the space with light, and a private balcony perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The open-concept design offers a bright, flexible layout with a spacious kitchen island, ideal for hosting, plus plenty of room for a home office or creative space. This unique unit features one full bathroom, in-unit laundry, central A/C, and a gated parking and storage space, an incredible find in urban living. The layout also offers potential to be converted into a true one-bedroom, giving you room to grow or adapt. Step outside and you’re moments from Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Spruce Street Suspension Bridge, and a vibrant mix of cafes, shops, and scenic walking trails. Whether you're looking for character, convenience, or unbeatable value, this Bankers Hill loft checks all the boxes.
Total Living Area:
500 to 999 SqFt
Total Floor Area:
803 sq. ft.74.6 m2
Price Per SqFt:
714.82
Lot Size:
0 (Common Interest)
Lot Size:
15,246 sq. ft.1,416 m2
Total Bedrooms:
1
Optional Bedrooms:
0
Bedrooms:
1
Bathrooms:
1.0
Full Bathrooms:
1
Half Bathrooms:
0
Fireplaces:
0
Fireplace Details:
N/K
Residential Style:
All Other Attached
Stories:
1 Story
Num Stories:
3
Total Stories:
1
Entry Level Unit:
2
Year Built:
2004
Number of Units in Building:
1
Number of Units in Complex:
24
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Market Area:
Metro Uptown
County:
San Diego
Neighborhood Code:
Bankers Hill
Name of Complex/Subdivision:
5th Avenue Lofts
Home Owner Fees:
750.0
Home Owner Fees Include:
Common Area Maintenance, Exterior Bldg Maintenance, Gated Community, Limited Insurance, Roof Maintenance, Sewer, Trash Pickup, Water, Security
Home Owner Fees Frequency:
Monthly
Home Owner Total Fees:
9000.0
Mello Roos Fee:
0.0
Other Fees:
0.0
Monthly Total Fees:
750.0
Terms:
Cash, Conventional, Other/Remarks, Submit
This unique loft includes one full bathroom, in-unit laundry, central A/C, and one gated parking & storage space, an exceptional luxury in city living. As a bonus, the unit has potential to be converted into a one-bedroom, offering flexibility to fit your future needs. Just steps from Balboa Park, the San Diego Zoo, Spruce Street Suspension Bridge, and a vibrant mix of dining, shopping, and outdoor trails, this location offers the perfect balance of urban energy and natural tranquility. This home delivers the very best of San Diego living, at an unbeatable price.
Spruce St
Floor
Type
Dimensions
Other
-
Master Bedroom
12'3.66 m
x
12'3.66 m
-
-
Living Room
16'4.88 m
x
14'4.27 m
-
-
Dining Room
8'2.44 m
x
8'2.44 m
-
-
Family Room
00
x
00
-
-
Kitchen
16'4.88 m
x
11'3.35 m
-
Short Sale:
No
Listing Type:
Exclusive Right (R)
Complex Features:
Gated Community, Pet Restrictions
Equipment Included:
Dishwasher, Disposal, Fire Sprinklers, Garage Door Opener, Microwave, Refrigerator, Convection Oven, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Energy Star Appliances, Built-In, Counter Top, Electric Cooking
Directions:
GPS
Exterior Features:
Brick
Parcel Number:
452-555-37-10
Heating:
Forced Air Unit
Heating fuel:
Natural Gas
Cooling:
Central Forced Air
Pool:
N/K
Roof:
Concrete, Other/Remarks
Rooms:
Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Family Room, Loft, Storage Room, Living Room, Entry, Laundry, Walk-In Closet
Patio:
Balcony
Sub-Flooring:
Slab on Grade
Interior Walls:
Drywall
Water supply:
Meter on Property
Irrigation:
N/K
Sewer Septic:
Sewer Connected
Laundry Location:
Closet Stacked, Laundry Room
Laundry Utilities:
Gas & Electric Dryer HU
Age Restrictions:
N/K
Sales Restrictions:
N/K
Garage:
Underground, Community Garage
Total Garage Spaces:
1
Total Non-Garage Spaces:
0
Pets:
Allowed w/Restrictions
Zoning:
R-1:SINGLE
Fencing:
Gate
Topography:
Other/Remarks
Ownership Type:
Condominium
Restrictions:
CC&R's
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
Data was last updated July 2, 2025 at 11:10 AM (UTC)
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