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Property Description
Bring your hard hat and your imagination to this rare opportunity in one of San Luis Obispo's most desirable neighborhoods. Set on an R2-zoned parcel, this property offers exceptional potential for renovation, expansion, or redevelopment (buyer to verify). The driveway leads to a French-door style single-car garage with an attached 286± sq ft workshop perfect for projects or storage, and a brick paver patio.
Upstairs, a 273± sq ft porch deck with exceptional views welcomes you into the 540± sq ft home, featuring a living room, dining area, kitchen with breakfast nook and ample storage, a bedroom with ensuite bath, and a walk-in closet. Hardwood flooring and an abundance of windows provide natural light throughout, while a wall furnace serves the home.
The oversized lot is a standout-rich with mature vegetation, garden spaces, a citrus tree, and a mix of concrete and paver patio areas. An open shed currently houses the laundry.
Located close to Terrace Hill, Sinsheimer Park, French Hospital, San Luis Obispo High School, and Downtown SLO. This property offers endless potential to renovate, rebuild, or completely reimagine in a prime San Luis Obispo location.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1440 Ella St
General
- Sold For: $677,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRMLS
- MLS ID: SC25194011
- Added to Site: 366 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Walk-In Closet, Primary Bedroom, All Bedrooms Up, Kitchen, Living Room, Primary Bathroom
- Fireplace(s): None
- Eating Areas: Area, Breakfast Nook
- Flooring: Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 1
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Outside
Additional Information
- Pool Description: None
- Spa Description: None
Exterior
- Deck/Patio: Porch, Patio, Deck
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking: Garage
Location
- County: San Luis Obispo
- Subdivision: San Luis Obispo(380)
- Driving Directions: Take Johnson Ave East, Turn Left on Ella Street, House in on the Left
School Information
- School District: San Luis Coastal Unified
Community
- Community Features: Biking, Hiking, Sidewalks
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Wall Furnace
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Custom-Built
- Structure Type: Single Family Residence
- Common Walls: No Common Walls
- Entry Location: Side
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Stories Description: Two
- Square Feet: 540
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Year Built: 1968
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Workshop, Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: Neighborhood, Hills
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.0853
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Description: Level, Back Yard
- Fencing (Description): Block, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1,253.7
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: Standard
Listed and Sold by Christie's International Real Estate Sereno, Lindsey Harn
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Schools
Schools serving 1440 Ella St
School District:San Luis Coastal Unified School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bishop's Peak Elementary School 451 Jaycee Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 | K-6 | 2.5 mi |
Laguna Middle School 11050 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 | 7-8 | 2.9 mi |
San Luis Obispo High School 1499 San Luis Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 | 9-12 | 0.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1440 Ella St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/12/2026
Sold
$677,000
-1.74%
MLS
5/28/2026
Price Reduced
$689,000
-1.43%
MLS
1/26/2026
Listed
$699,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1440 Ella Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 (MLS# SC25194011) is a Single Family property that was sold at $677,000 on August 12, 2026. Want to learn more about 1440 Ella Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in San Luis Obispo? You can browse all San Luis Obispo real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

