5404 Balboa Arms Drive 369

San Diego, CA 92117

Welcome to this updated 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo in a gated San Diego community, offering comfortable living with fresh interior paint and luxury vinyl flooring. The bright kitchen features white shaker cabinets, stainless steel appliances, touch-free sink, pull-out drawers, and lazy Susan. The bathroom includes a hidden medicine cabinet and toilet bidet for added comfort. Recessed lighting enhances the open layout, flowing to a private front patio ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The inside laundry closet includes a stacked washer dryer. Community amenities boast three pools, a gym, and secure gated entry, dog runs, BBQ area, with HOA covering trash and water. Centrally located just 15 minutes from the beach, it's near shopping, dining, and major freeways for effortless daily life and weekend adventures. Nestled in vibrant Clairemont Mesa East, this property blends suburban charm with urban convenience. This well-established neighborhood is known for midcentury homes, cozy condos, and panoramic canyon views. With ~81,600 residents across 13.3 sq mi, bordered by I-805, it offers urbanized residential vibes, ample shopping centers, parks, recreational facilities, and educational options. Up-and-coming and affordable compared to nearby University City, it mixes big-name retailers, international cuisine, and gentrifying working-class character.At your doorstep: walkable grocery stores, Target, Home Depot, restaurants, and a shopping center. Excellent connectivity via I-805, I-5, I-15, SR-52, and SR-163 puts San Diego hotspots minutes away.Proximity highlights:Downtown San Diego: 15-min drive for work, nightlife, cultural events. UCSD in La Jolla: 10-18 min by car (4-6 mi), ideal for students, faculty, biotech hub. Local community college: San Diego Mesa College, 5-8 min (2.7 mi) for accessible higher ed. Beaches: Pacific Beach, La Jolla Shores, Mission Beach all under 15-20 min for sun, surf, relaxation. Asian shopping/dining: Convoy District in Kearny Mesa (one of the U.S.'s largest Pan-Asian hubs), 5-10 min drive, with supermarkets like Mitsuwa (Japanese), Zion (Korean), 99 Ranch (Chinese), Thuan Phat (Vietnamese), plus fresh sushi, snacks, and international eateries. This location embodies San Diego's best: central, convenient, and rich in amenities for work, play, and ease.

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