San Diego CA Real Estate

All San Diego County communities feature great living. Choosing where to relocate can be a daunting decision. For your convenience we've gathered some of the best Realtors and real estate agents that will not only help you find your ideal home, but will assist you in making informed home buying decisions.

Central Coastal County

Coronado CA Real Estate
Coronado is affluent and upscale. Property here is in great demand. Unlike other beach communities, homes in Coronado have larger yards and open space. Many homes are near the beach with oceanfront views. The large expansive family beaches have been called the best in the country. Ocean views are incredible, amenities abundant and the big city is just across the San Diego Bay Bridge. The average selling price for a home is about $1,200,000 (2006). Oceanfront real estate demands even greater prices. The population of Coronado is about 24,000 residents (2000).

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Clairemont Real Estate
Convenience, canyon views and affordability are Clairemont's attractions. Newer and remodeled homes are positioned with views of Mission Bay but carry a larger price tag.. Its open spaces are attractive for young families with children. Its close proximity to both I5 and 805, makes access to city areas convenient. The average selling price of a single family home or condo is about $500,000 (2006). The population of Clairemont is about 34,000 (2000).

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La Jolla Real Estate
Although the average home price in La Jolla is about $585,000 (2006), the values of property along the coast are substantially more expensive reaching into the millions of dollars. Inland La Jolla homes and condos are much more affordable. Your preferred La Jolla real estate agent can give you detailed insight into available homes for sale that fit your lifestyle and budget. The population of La Jolla is about 40,000 (2000).

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Mission Beach Real Estate
Mission Beach sits along The Strand, the most popular family beach in the San Diego area. Few homes are occupied all year by their owners since most of this oceanfront property is rented to vacationers and/or used as second homes. Land is compact here with little parking space so it is very "pedestrian friendly". Average home selling price is about $950,000 (2006). The resident population of Mission Beach is about 2,500.

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Ocean Beach Real Estate
Ocean Beach is a rather secluded oceanfront area and therefore does not attract a big tourist crowd. Its homes are typically older and smaller that other oceanfront enclaves. Parking is difficult to find and residents as well as tourists walk or take bicycles to where they want to go. Homes here average about $720,00 with condos selling for about $420,000 (2006). The resident population of Ocean Beach is about 28,000.

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Pacific Beach Real Estate
Like its sister community of Mission Beach, Pacific Beach lies along The Strand Beach. Ocean views here are awesome. Although this area is pedestrian friendly there are many homes with sizable lawns. There are zoning laws in Pacific Beach that limit the height of buildings that seem to protect ocean views. The average home selling price is about $910,000 (2006). The population of Pacific Beach is about 40,000.

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Point Loma Real Estate
Point Loma is a peninsula extending into the Pacific Ocean and is home to Cabrillo National Monument. Views across the ocean and San Diego Bay are breathtaking. Point Loma is a great family location. The average home selling price is about $1.1 million (2006). The inland homes are more affordable but the mansions along the oceanfront can sell well into several million dollars. The population of Point Loma is about 4,500 very lucky residents.

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Sorrento Valley Real Estate
Sorrento Valley boasts newer and spacious homes yet are surprisingly more affordable than many other areas of San Diego. It is located slightly inland from nearby La Jolla. An average home selling price is about $420,000 with many homes selling in the million dollar range. The population of Sorrento Valley is about 4,200 residents.

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University City Real Estate
University City is a modest to middle class suburban community next to La Jolla with nearby shopping along La Jolla Village Drive. It is a family-friendly environment in close proximity to major freeways. It offers some of the most affordable real estate in the San Diego area with a median home selling price of about $680,000 (2006). One can find homes from about $200,000 for smaller homes to over $1million. The population of University City is about 35,000 residents.

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North County Coastal

Carlsbad Real Estate
There is a big home value spread in Carlsbad where residences range from about $400,000 to several million dollars with the most expensive houses along the beachfront areas. The older, more spacious homes of Victorian style architecture lie along the beach. To the south of Carlsbad is the new Aviara master-planned community with its impressive golf courses and to the east is La Costa which is world famous to resort vacationers. The population of Carlsbad is about 87,000 (2003).

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Carmel Valley Real Estate
Carmel Valley was born to keep pace with an enlarging workforce at nearby La Jolla and Torrey Pines. It's a great community for families with children featuring an abundance of parks and hiking trails. Homes in Carmel Valley average about a million dollars ranging from $600,000 to about $5,000,000. The population of Carmel Valley Village is about 4,700 (2003).

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Cardiff By The Sea Real Estate
Cardiff By The Sea is a coastal community within "relaxed luxury". Expect awe-inspiring ocean views with a active boardwalk of bikers and joggers. Homes here run the gamut from about $300,000 for a condo to over $2.5 Million for up close beach views. The most expensive homes may have a canyon for a backyard or stunning panoramas of the Pacific Ocean. Real estate averages about $800,000 (2006) depending upon area. Cardiff By The Sea is tucked between Encinitas and Solana Beach. Its population is about is about 11,500.

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Del Mar Real Estate
Del Mar is a very strong real estate market. This is the cream of stunning coastal views with custom-built mansions dotting the lush hillsides and bluffs. Land here is exhausted so real estate values are at a premium and growing. Modern condominiums along the beachfront are primarily second homes for the rich and famous. Home values range from a low of about $700,000 to over $8,000,000 with an average home selling price of about $2 Million The population of Del Mar is about 4,500 (2004)

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Encinitas Real Estate
The city of Encinitas is actually combined of the communities of Encinitas, Olivenhain, Cardiff and Leucadia. Each has its own unique style. Encinitas is a laid-back surfing place along six miles of gorgeous beach dotted with small cottages. Slightly inland along the freeway one will find newer homes, golf communities and mansions tucked into the hillsides. The average home selling price is about $925,000 (2006) with an affordable low-side of about $400,000 to several $Million. The population of Encinitas is about 58,000 residents.

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Oceanside CA Real Estate
Oceanside has perhaps the best real estate values in San Diego County. Just north of the "rich and famous" enclaves of Del Mar and Carlsbad, Oceanside features great ocean views, beach-related recreation, and dynamic affordability with a great family lifestyle environment. Older and more expensive homes are along the beachfront. Newer suburban communities and condos are slightly inland. This a very affordable real estate compared to other San Diego areas particularly for newlyweds and young families. Comparing amenities and coastal-type lifestyle.... great home values exist here. The population of Oceanside is about 166,000 (2005).

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Rancho Santa Fe Real Estate
Ranch Santa Fe is one the ten most wealthy communities in the entire country. The trademark of Ranch Santa Fe is very big lots that typically range from 2 to 4 acres and spacious well-landscaped grounds. Many of the homes are privately gated. In these lush rolling hills with great views you'll find equestrian trails and private golf courses. The average home selling price is about $2,000,000 (2006) ranging from a million dollars to over $14,000,000. There are some condominiums available in this area. The population of Rancho Santa Fe is about 3,200 (2000).

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Solana Beach Real Estate
Solana Beach borders both the Pacific Ocean and the San Elijo Lagoon and is next to the freeway. East of the Interstate are larger more spacious gated homes with expansive views overlooking the sea. Smaller and older homes reside along the beach areas where you can get up close and personal with the sound of waves. The average home selling price as about $900,000 (2006). Expect to pay at least $2,000,000 for oceanfront real estate. Some condos are selling in the $550,000 range. The population of Solana Beach is about 12,700 (2005).

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North County Inland

Carmel Mountain Real Estate
Carmel Mountain is the land of master-planned communities offering great family living with wide open-spaces. This is suburban middle-class living with convenient access to major freeways. It is one of the most affordable real estate areas around San Diego with some homes beginning at about $250,000 (2006). While the average home selling price is about $510,000 (2006), some homes exceed 1 million dollars. The population of Carmel Mountain is about 12,000 residents.

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Escondido Real Estate
Escondido is suburban with a rural touch. Homes stand where avocado and citrus orchards once thrived. In fact citrus growers are still active in the area. The city is about 100 years old and turn of the century architecture is evident. Escondido is home to the San Diego Wild Animal Park one of the most popular attractions in the San Diego area. Homes here are relatively affordable with an average home selling of about $500,000 (2006) with less costly single family homes and luxury homes that can sell for millions of dollars. The population of Escondido is about 134,000 (2005).

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Fallbrook Real Estate
Fallbrook is the avocado capital of the world. Located in northern most San Diego County, it is an agricultural area. There is definitely a rural feel to Fallbrook where the typical home resides on multiple acres of land. Country club golf estates are also abundant. Generally, homes in Fallbrook range from about $300,000 to over $3,000,000. The average home selling price is about $700,000 (2006). The population of Fallbrook, California is about 29,000 (2000).

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La Mesa Real Estate
Although La Mesa lies in the middle of hustle-bustle of city activity, it is a fairly quiet and secluded environment of residential family life. Many homes in La Mesa are very affordable averaging about $475,000 (2006) but homes in the La Mesa hills that have views to the Pacific Ocean can sell for several million dollars. The population of La Mesa California is about 55,000 (2000).

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Mira Mesa Real Estate
Mira Mesa is a residential community of younger families many of which are stationed at the nearby Miramar Marine Corps Air Station. It is home to Miramar's Community College and Lake Miramar where families can picnic and fish. On the edges of Mira Mesa some homes have views of the surrounding hills and canyons. Living is fairly affordable in Mira Mesa where the average home selling price is about $390,000 (2006) with ranges from around $200,000 to $600,000. The population of Mira Mesa is about 74,000 (2000) residents.

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Poway Real Estate
Poway California has the lowest crime rate in San Diego County. If you love the outdoor life, Poway has horse property and Lake Poway for fishing and family picnics. There are plenty of wide open spaces accentuating its rural hometown appeal. Although there are some more affordable homes in Poway, the average home price for a 2,500 to 3,000 sq/ft house is about $900,000. The population of Poway is about 47,000 residents.

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Rancho Bernardo Real Estate
As the northernmost part of the city of San Diego, Rancho Bernardo was originally built in 1789. During the early 1960s it blossomed into a planned self-contained community where residential neighborhoods are designed to artfully intersperse with shopping, parks, restaurants, golf courses and other services to satisfy resident needs and commute convenience. Ranch Bernardo is a suburban middle-class community where homes sell for an average of about $500,000 (2006).

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Rancho Penasquitos Real Estate
Rancho Penasquitos is a 10,000 acre city with 51% of its land space dedicated to residential homes and 34% is committed to preserving natural space. This means wide open space while preserving the Black Mountain Regional Park. This middle-class residential community intersperses condos, apartments, and single family homes of which many have great views of the 1500 foot high Black Mountain. The average home price is about $500,000 (2006). The population of Rancho Penasquitos is about 46,500 (2000).

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San Marcos Real Estate
Real estate bargains can be found in San Marcos CA. That's because almost 40% of its land space is undeveloped leaving room for well-planned expansion. Potential homebuyers can expect to pay 20 to 30% less for a similar home in other San Diego communities. This means newer homes and larger houses for less investment. That transforms into value with even good upside potential. The average home selling price is about $500,000 (2006). The population of San Marcos California is about 73,000 (2005).

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Scripps Ranch Real Estate
Scripps Ranch offers the ideal lifestyle for young families. This middle to upper middle-class community is built with wide streets and a lot of shade trees. The community was carefully designed for the convenience of residents with self contained shopping amenities. Childrens' recreation programs abound here particularly with the outdoor activities at nearby Miramar lake. The median single family home price is about $700,000 while a condo is about $450,000. The population of Scripps Ranch is about 17,000 (2000).

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