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Otay Town

Otay Town

$670,562 Average Value
$531 Average Price per Sq Ft
2 Homes For Sale

Close to beaches and trails

Otay Town residents enjoy being close to both the beach and within walking distance of one of the South Bay area’s largest trail-patterned open spaces. While homes here are a bit older than in west Chula Vista, the city continues to invest in infrastructure improvements. Sidewalks and intersections are being upgraded to boost walkability, and plans for bike facilities, transit stops and aesthetic landscaping along its Main Street east-west artery are underway. “In the last decade, the city has been investing so much in the area that real estate values are rising fast,” says Nestor Rodriguez, area resident and Realtor with Real Broker. “You even have mobile homes doubling in value. And it’s only getting better. There’s a lot of potential here.”

A typical residential neighborhood in Otay Town features mostly ranch homes.
A typical residential neighborhood in Otay Town features mostly ranch homes.
The Bayshore Bikeway is a renowned bike path that circumnavigates the San Diego Bay.
The Bayshore Bikeway is a renowned bike path that circumnavigates the San Diego Bay.
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Manufactured home communities

Otay Town offers a large concentration of manufactured home communities. Options range from homes for around $100,000 in Palms Mobile Estates to three-bedroom units built in 2007 in Don Luis Estates for around $280,000. Residents can also find 55-and-older manufactured home communities complete with a clubhouse and pool at places like Hacienda Mobile Estates and Orange Tree. Streets of single-family residences feature renovated 1940s ranch-style homes for around $600,000, as well as larger homes built in the ‘70s for around $650,000. “The neighborhood is well-kept and quiet and filled with nice sturdy homes,” Rodriguez says.

Two 55 and better mobile home communities can be found in Otay Town.
Two 55 and better mobile home communities can be found in Otay Town.
This custom hilltop home in Otay Town stands tall over the ranch homes in the area.
This custom hilltop home in Otay Town stands tall over the ranch homes in the area.
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Over 8 miles of trails

Residents are just steps away from the vast Otay Valley Regional Park, located four miles north of the international border. Canyoneers from The San Diego Natural History Museum lead student groups on tours through original coastal sage scrub, chaparral and riparian topography. More than 8 miles of meandering trails pass by several ponds, providing natural refreshment for hikers, bikers and birdwatchers.

Large blue ponds are found in Otay River Park.
Large blue ponds are found in Otay River Park.
Residents of Otay Town can enjoy the Tijuana River Valley Regional Park.
Residents of Otay Town can enjoy the Tijuana River Valley Regional Park.
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Smoothies and global coffees

Living anywhere in Otay Town, locals are never more than a mile or so from name brand stores and restaurants like Ross and Applebee’s in the Food4Less anchor shopping center on Palomar. Just across the street in the Palomar Commerce Center and Broadway Plaza shopping malls, residents can stock up on groceries at Target or Walmart. A walk down the strip malls in the center of Otay Town on both sides of Broadway reveals dining options like street tacos in the Tijuana Food Court. Locals also enjoy stopping at Tropical Fruits' bright, barn-style juice bar for a smoothie, or visiting Heave Ho Coffee Co. roastery shop for a latte crafted from globally sourced beans.

Tropical Fruits Deli in Otay Town serves fresh smoothies and other treats from Latin America.
Tropical Fruits Deli in Otay Town serves fresh smoothies and other treats from Latin America.
Heave Ho Coffee Co. roasts its imported beans right in Otay Town.
Heave Ho Coffee Co. roasts its imported beans right in Otay Town.
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B rated schools

John J. Montgomery Elementary, Otay Elementary and Castle Park Middle schools serve public-school students in Otay Town, who then move on to Castle Park High, where they can participate in International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement programs. The school also offers a Medical Careers Pathway and Construction Certificate classes and is home to both the School of Business Leadership and the Science Innovation Academy. John J. Montgomery received a B-minus rating from Niche, Otay Elementary and Castle Park Middle both received C-plus ratings from Niche and Castle Park High received a B rating from Niche.

Castle Rock High School is home of the Trojans.
Castle Rock High School is home of the Trojans.
Learning becomes an adventure at Montgomery Elementary School.
Learning becomes an adventure at Montgomery Elementary School.
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Two interstate options

For those hoping to work locally, commercial and industrial businesses gather in Otay Town’s westernmost sector, in a range of specialties from piping to engineering to Boochcraft organic kombucha production, offering residents ample employment possibilities. Commuters are in luck as well, thanks to the neighborhood’s prime location. “What’s great about Otay Town is that you have metro San Diego just a few miles away, and the coast just west of you,” Rodriguez says. Locals can hop on Interstate 5 or Interstate 805 to head 20 minutes north into Downtown San Diego.

Palomar Trolly Station whisks Otay Town residents around greater San Diego
Palomar Trolly Station whisks Otay Town residents around greater San Diego
Otay Town's homes tend to have modest lots with great access to amenities.
Otay Town's homes tend to have modest lots with great access to amenities.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

San Diego International

20 min drive

Subway

Palomar Street

Bus

Main St & Mace St

Bus

4th Av & Montgomery St

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Palomar Street Transit Center

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3rd Av & Montgomery St

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Orange Av & Connoly Av

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Anita St & Broadway

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Hollister St & Main St

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Otay Town US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 5 4
Burglary 5 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,205
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Median Year Built
1971
Months of Supply
1.20
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,286
Significantly below the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,850
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
868
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
638
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534

Open Houses

  • Saturday, Mar 21
    1 - 3pm

    195 Montgomery Street # Abc, Chula Vista, CA 91911

    $1,050,000

    • 6 Beds
    • 3 Baths
    • 2,300 Sq Ft
    • 195 Montgomery Street # Abc
    • New 30 days ago

    Excellent investment opportunity in Chula Vista! This versatile income property features three total units: a detached 2-bedroom, 1-bath single-family home plus a duplex offering two 2-bedroom, 1-bath units. All units are occupied by long-term tenants with upside to increase rents to current market rents in future. Owner has managed & owned property for 40 yrs plus. The property has seen recent

    John Stenberg Coldwell Banker West

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  • Friday, Mar 20
    3 - 5pm

    444 Anita St Unit 95, Chula Vista, CA 91911

    $234,900

    • 2 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,440 Sq Ft
    • 444 Anita St
    • Unit 95

    NEW KITCHEN. BONUS ROOM. OPEN FLOOR PLAN. NATURAL LIGHT. AMENITIES. PRIVACY. METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED PARK. PRIME LOCATION. Located in a quiet, private, and meticulously maintained 55+ community, this spacious two-bedroom home offers approximately 1,440 sq ft of comfortable living space with an open floor plan and flexible layout potential. The home features a brand-new kitchen with stainless

    Angelo Peraza Finest City Homes

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Distribution of Home Values

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Property Mix - Square Feet

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Demographics

Total Population
11,852
Median Age
37
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.7%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$58,674
Significantly below the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$73,478

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
70.2%
Below the national average
89%
College Graduates
13%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.6%
% Population in Labor Force
62.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
47°F
Average Summer High Temperature
74°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Moderately friendly

Bike Score®

70 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walk Score®

50 / 100

Fairly friendly

Transit Score®

40 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

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