Why Live in Bonita Long Canyon
Bonita Long Canyon in Chula Vista offers panoramic mountain views and a variety of spacious housing options, making it one of the most picturesque neighborhoods in eastern Chula Vista. The community features single-family homes with Spanish-style architecture, Craftsman homes with stone accents, and ranch homes with low, gabled roofs. Most homes were built between the 1970s and 1990s and sit on large lots, some exceeding half an acre. The neighborhood is known for its low crime rate, safer than the national average. Local schools, including Burton C. Tiffany Elementary School, Bonita Vista Middle, and Bonita Vista Senior High, are highly rated and just minutes away. Bonita Long Canyon Park, a 10-acre space with walking paths, playgrounds, and open areas, is a central feature of the community. Sweetwater Summit Regional Park, located two miles away, offers 500 acres of play areas, hiking trails, and fishing spots. For shopping and dining, residents can visit Otay Ranch Town Center, Eastlake Village Marketplace, and Bonita Centre shopping plaza, all within a few miles. The neighborhood is 6 miles east of downtown Chula Vista and 16 miles southeast of San Diego, with convenient access to the 805 freeway and South Bay Expressway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bonita Long Canyon a good place to live?
Bonita Long Canyon is a good place to live. Bonita Long Canyon is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. Bonita Long Canyon is a suburban neighborhood. Bonita Long Canyon has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 4.3 people per acre and a median age of 46. The average household income is $154,395 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 48% of residents. A majority of residents in Bonita Long Canyon are home owners, with 12.6% of residents renting and 87.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Bonita Long Canyon can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
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How much do you need to make to afford a house in Bonita Long Canyon?
The median home price in Bonita Long Canyon is $924,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $185,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,780 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $205K a year to afford the median home price in Bonita Long Canyon. The average household income in Bonita Long Canyon is $154K.
What are the best public schools in Bonita Long Canyon?
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Home Trends in Bonita Long Canyon, CA
On average, homes in Bonita Long Canyon, Chula Vista sell after 27 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Bonita Long Canyon, Chula Vista over the last 12 months is $613,000, up 18% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$613,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$700,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$255,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,494,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$403
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Last 12 months Home Sales
40
Median List Price
$924,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
18%