1494 Union St, San Diego, CA 92101
What This Condo Offers
Top-Floor Penthouse with Ocean Views in the Heart of Little Italy
This spacious condo offers a rare combination of space, privacy, and location in one of San... Diego's most vibrant neighborhoods. As a top-floor unit, it features skylights and soaring high ceilings that create an airy and open retreat just steps from the ocean and the city's best attractions.
The Residence
-- Flexible Layout: Two bedrooms plus a loft space, perfect for a home office, creative studio, or additional living space.
-- Comfort & Convenience: 2.5 bathrooms and a thoughtful floor plan provides plenty of room to spread out.
-- Light & Airy: Penthouse positioning with skylights and floor-to-ceiling windows bathes the home in natural light, along with ocean views.
-- Outdoor Space: Enjoy a private balcony with an ocean view, ideal for catching the coastal breeze.
-- Parking: Includes two assigned parking spots in a secure attached garage, removing the stress of city parking.
-- Storage: Includes a large storage unit for bikes, surfboards, seasonal gear, etc., a major convenience for downtown living.
Location & Lifestyle - Situated in the highly walkable Little Italy neighborhood, you are perfectly positioned to enjoy:
-- Dining & Entertainment: Immediate access to renowned restaurants, local cafes, and the weekly Mercato Farmers Market.
-- Outdoor Recreation: Just a short stroll from the ocean, waterfront parks, and the trails and gardens of Balboa Park.
-- Urban Convenience: Everything you need is within walking distance in this lively, community-focused area.
This unit offers incredible square footage and a prime location at a competitive price point, making it a fantastic value for the neighborhood.
TOUR INFO & REQUIREMENTS
Logistics: This unit will be vacant; tours will be self-guided or via showing agent.
Pre-Screening: To ensure safety for our community and showing agents, tours will only be scheduled for applicants who have submitted an application via this site. (This includes a verified background and credit check; applicants with housing subsidies may provide alternative proof of ability to pay in lieu of credit history.)
Please note:
- No Credit Impact: This site uses a 'soft credit inquiry,' so this will not affect your credit score.
- Reusable: If you've already applied for another home on this site within the past 30 days (and haven't gone over the application limit), you can share that same report with us for free.
Once the application is received, we'll confirm your tour time and send over the building access and tour instructions. Thanks!
Unit 1009
- $5,200
Total Monthly Price 12 Month Lease
- 2 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1718 sq. ft.
- Available May 1
Condo Features
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Dishwasher
- Floor to Ceiling Windows
- High Ceilings
- Loft Layout
- Office
- Skylights
- Smoke Free
- Storage Units
- Washer/Dryer
Community Features
- Elevator
- Gated
- Storage Space
- Utilities Included
- Walking/Biking Trails
- Waterfront
1494 Union St Unit 1009 is a condo for rent in San Diego, CA
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
Cats Allowed
- Fee Not Specified
Dogs Allowed
- Fee Not Specified
Property Fee Disclaimer Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
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San Diego, CA 92101
Area Scores
Walkability
Exceptionally walkable90 / 100
Transit
Strong public transit80 / 100
Driveability
Moderately drivable70 / 100
Bikeability
Moderately bikeable70 / 100
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Local Education
Primary and Secondary Schools
Washington Elementary
Grades K-5
Public
San Diego International Studies
Grades 9-12
Public
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Colleges and Universities
School
Commute Time (Distance)
Calif. Western School of Law
Walk: 5 min (0.3 mi)
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Walk: 13 min (0.7 mi)
San Diego City College
Drive: 3 min (1.6 mi)
UC San Diego, Medical Center
Drive: 7 min (3.1 mi)
Discover Little Italy, San Diego, CA
Shopping Centers
Shoppers will appreciate 1494 Union St Unit 1009 proximity to Horton, West Laurel Studios, and The Headquarters at Seaport. Horton is 0.7 miles away, and West Laurel Studios is within a 16 minute walk.
Commuting
With a TransitScore of 80, 1494 Union St Unit 1009 has strong public transit, including 10 transit stops within 25.9 miles. Transit options include County Center/Little Italy and Courthouse Station.
Parks and Recreation
Recreational activities near 1494 Union St Unit 1009 are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 2 miles, including Maritime Museum of San Diego, The New Children's Museum, and Balboa Park.
Airports
Living in Little Italy provides easy access to San Diego International, located just 6 minutes from 1494 Union St Unit 1009.
Military Bases
There is San Diego Naval Medical Center near San Diego, CA.
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