5444 Barkla St

Perfectly positioned on University City's west end, this exceptional home offers refreshing coastal breezes, upgrades abound, and a great location close to everything around town. The thoughtfully designed layout features dual living areas – a formal dining/living room plus a separate family room with a wet bar – providing perfect spaces for both everyday life and entertaining. Your private backyard oasis includes a saltwater pool, spa, outdoor shower, expansive patio/deck areas, and storage shed. La Cantina sliding doors create seamless indoor-outdoor living, ideal for pool parties and weekend barbecues. Recent updates ensure move-in ready comfort: completely remodeled kitchen, updated bathrooms, new roof, modern flooring throughout, fresh paint inside and out, new carpeting, contemporary lighting, and brand-new stove/oven. Solar panels with three Tesla batteries provide complete energy independence. The location couldn't be better for families – just steps from newly renovated Marcy Park (featuring age-specific playgrounds for 2-5 and 5-12 year-olds), and minutes from La Jolla Shores, The Village, UTC Shopping Center, Sprouts, and convenient freeway/trolley access. This special home offers everything your family needs to thrive in one of San Diego's most desirable neighborhoods. Welcome home!