$3,700
Total Monthly Price
6974 Ballinger Ave
San Diego, CA 92119
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Bedrooms
3
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Bathrooms
2
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Square Feet
1,536 sq ft
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Available
Available Oct 1
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- Fireplace
6974 Ballinger Ave
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About This Home
12 Month Lease,
$3,700 deposit,
Available Oct 1
Spacious light open floor plan of a 3 bedroom/ 2 bath home in the desirable San Carlos neighborhood. Located by Gage elementary and 2 blocks from the Barker Way Cowles Mountain hiking trail. Enjoy a living room in the front of the house and an additional 325 sq ft family room with cozy fireplace. This home comes with a two car garage where you conveniently enter into the family room from the garage. Full size two car garage with washer/dryer hookups. Enjoy family meals in a separate dining room with pantry. Family friendly neighborhood in award winning school district. Double pane vinyl windows, black granite kitchen counters, central forced air/AC, and vinyl plank flooring throughout. Home recently received a fresh coat of exterior paint in May 2026. Don't miss out, Lake Murray and Mission Trails, are just 2 miles away.
6974 Ballinger Ave is a house located in San Diego County and the 92119 ZIP Code. This area is served by the San Diego Unified School District attendance zone.
* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
* Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.
House Features
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Fireplace
Dining Room
Kitchen
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Fireplace
- Pantry
- Kitchen
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- Walking/Biking Trails
Fees and Policies
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Property Information
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Built in 1963
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Lake Murray, a terrific neighborhood located about 15 miles northeast of Downtown San Diego, blends natural beauty with the convenience of urban living. Filled with ranch-style homes near the foothills of Mission Trails Park, residents enjoy the namesake lake and the outdoor activities that come with it. Enjoy hiking and fishing at Lake Murray Park, which is home to a historic 117-foot dam built in 1916. Apartments in Lake Murray can easily be found, especially along Navajo Road and Lake Murray Boulevard.
Home to Grossmont College, a community college established in 1961, Lake Murray is filled with students and the businesses that cater to them. From shops to restaurants, residents enjoy having local favorites like Patty’s Cafe, Vine Cottage Bistro, and Navajo Shopping Center all in the heart of the neighborhood.
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Education
| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 5 min | 2.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 5.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 15 min | 10.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 24 min | 15.8 mi |
6974 Ballinger Ave is within 5 minutes or 2.4 miles from Grossmont College. It is also near San Diego State University and Cuyamaca College.
Schools
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
469 Students
Nearby
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
698 Students
Attendance Zone
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
980 Students
Attendance Zone
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,485 Students
Attendance Zone
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
72 Students
Nearby
School data provided by
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in San Diego include Amaya Drive, located 2.7 miles from 6974 Ballinger Ave. 6974 Ballinger Ave is near San Diego International, located 13.5 miles or 23 minutes away.
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Drive: | 5 min | 2.7 mi |
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 4.1 mi |
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.2 mi |
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| Commuter Rail | Distance | ||
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Drive: | 20 min | 12.7 mi |
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Drive: | 20 min | 15.4 mi |
| Drive: | 21 min | 15.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 22 min | 18.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 31 min | 24.4 mi |
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 23 min | 13.5 mi |
Getting Around
What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean?
Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs.
Transit measures access to public transportation.
Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads.
Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling.
How It Works
Active
Soundscore™
76
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Traffic
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HowLoud What is a Sound Score Rating? A Sound Score Rating aggregates noise caused by vehicle traffic, airplane traffic and local sources. How It WorksTime and distance from 6974 Ballinger Ave.
| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
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| Shopping Centers | Distance | ||
| Walk: | 15 min | 0.8 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.2 mi |
6974 Ballinger Ave has 3 shopping centers within 1.2 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
| Parks and Recreation | Distance | ||
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Mission Trails Regional Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.2 mi |
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Eucalyptus County Park
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Drive: | 8 min | 4.3 mi |
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Mt. Helix Park
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Drive: | 12 min | 5.8 mi |
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Lamar County Park
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Drive: | 11 min | 6.4 mi |
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Lonny Brewer County Park
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Drive: | 13 min | 8.8 mi |
6974 Ballinger Ave has 5 parks within 8.8 miles, including Mission Trails Regional Park, Eucalyptus County Park, and Mt. Helix Park.
| Hospitals | Distance | ||
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 6 min | 3.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 7 min | 3.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 10 min | 4.2 mi |
6974 Ballinger Ave has 3 hospitals within 4.2 miles, the nearest is Grossmont Hospital which is 3.4 miles away and a 6 minute drive.
| Military Bases | Distance | ||
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 20 min | 15.5 mi | |
| Drive: | 25 min | 16.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 28 min | 18.0 mi |
6974 Ballinger Ave has 3 military bases within 18.0 miles, the nearest is San Diego Naval Base which is 15.5 miles away and a 20 minute drive.
Amenities
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Fireplace
- Pantry
- Kitchen
- Dining Room
- Family Room
- Walking/Biking Trails
6974 Ballinger Ave Photos
6974 Ballinger Ave
San Diego, CA 92119