525 S Darwood Avenue
San Dimas, CA, 91773
$880,000
MLS: CV26059084
Beds
4
Baths
2
Sq Ft
1,501
Lot
0.19 ac
Year Built
1963
MLS #
CV26059084
Days on Market
16
Listed
Apr 25, 2026
Description
This is the one! Single-story living • Recent upgrades • RV parking • Fruit trees + backyard chickens • Walkable to San Dimas Rec Center • Excellent Location near shopping, dining, and hospitals • Nearby outdoor recreation including Bonelli Regional Park and Walnut Creek Trail • Commuter friendly access to the 10, 210, and 57 freeways. This is the perfect, established, homestead nestled within the desirable city of San Dimas. Great location is convenient to shopping, dining, and multiple freeways, to simplify your commute. All this, AND over 10 varieties of producing trees, plus three, sweet, egg-laying hens! Imagine stepping out on your patio Saturday morning to collect fresh eggs for breakfast, and picking oranges for fresh squeezed juice. Varieties include plum, nectarine, lemon, orange, persimmon, avocado, apple, blackberries, pomegranate, goji berry, passion fruit, pears, and atemoya. Inside, you’ll find a convenient floor plan with tons of recent upgrades. The kitchen has just been refreshed, with new appliances- even the garbage disposal is new! Direct access from the 2-car garage makes unloading groceries a cinch. The kitchen peninsula overlooks the dining room, which features a sliding glass door opening on to an inviting patio and direct access to the chicken coop. The family room is anchored by a large cozy fireplace, and the glass doors open on to a relaxing back deck. Back inside, you’ll appreciate that both bathrooms have been updated over the years, with upgraded tile shower surrounds and new vanities. The primary bedroom is spacious and has private access to the backyard. The gated RV parking is perfect for all your toys, boat, or extra vehicles. Many new valuable upgrades were completed in 2025, including all new Pergo vinyl flooring, completely updated electrical wiring, added recessed lighting, new light fixtures and fans, new rain gutters, even the water line from the street is updated! Other upgrades over the years have included copper plumbing, double-pane windows, in-wall insulation, tile roof, and upgraded central air conditioning. If you are an avid gardener or dream of the farmstead lifestyle, you do not want to miss out on this rare gem!
Location
San Dimas, Los Angeles County, CA 91773
Open on Google Maps ↗Listed by: Michelle Lombardo · REAL BROKERAGE TECHNOLOGIES
Payment estimate
$6,485
/ month (est.)
Principal, interest, taxes, and insurance + PMI. Down payment: $88,000 · Loan: $792,000
- Principal & Interest
- $4,938
- Property tax (1.25%)
- $917
- Homeowners insurance
- $300
- Mortgage insurance
- $330
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Today's Rates
As of May 7, 2026
- 30-year fixed
- 6.37%
- 15-year fixed
- 5.72%
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Financing Options
FHA Financing — 3.5% Down＋
First-time and repeat buyers can purchase this San Dimas home with as little as 3.5% down using an FHA loan — roughly $30,800 down. FHA loans feature flexible credit guidelines and government-backed rates, making homeownership accessible for buyers who haven't saved a large down payment. Seller concessions up to 6% of the purchase price are also allowed.
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