$2,764,325Average Value$1,115Average Price per Sq Ft6Homes For Sale
Practicality amid luxury
While most neighborhoods in the upscale, seaside community of La Jolla boast eclectic, custom-built homes that often exceed $10 million, La Jolla Heights stands out as a more modest (still, luxurious) comparatively affordable enclave where architecture does not take center stage. As La Jolla-based Realtor Whitney Peyser with Compass notes, "You really can't go wrong with any La Jolla neighborhood, but La Jolla Heights is one of the most practical for families. It's private and tucked away but still puts you central to great shopping, schools and healthcare." Residents here are minutes away from the sparkling coastline, waterfront dining and the dynamic Downtown San Diego.
Coasta, residential La Jolla Heights is a desirable neighborhood in greater San Diego.
Mediterranean homes are found throughout San Diego and La Jolla Heights.
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Comparatively affordable La Jolla homes
Set atop a hill between La Jolla Shores and La Jolla Village, the neighborhood is accessed by the main roads, La Jolla Scenic Way and La Jolla Scenic Drive. Homes are set into smaller, winding streets, fronted by well-manicured gardens and topiary. Many residences offer sweeping views of the cityscape, stretching from the downtown skyline to the ocean. Large Spanish and Tuscan-style homes are sprinkled throughout, built in the early 2000s, but smaller builds consisting of 1960s ranch-style homes can be found on each street. Older homes typically range from $1.8 million to $2.5 million, while the newer, larger residences fetch between $4.5 million and $6 million.
Multiple architectural styles can be found adjacent on La Jolla Heights streets.
Tidy yards and landscaping can be expected while touring homes in La Jolla Heights.
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Top-rated schools minutes from home
Public school students have the option of attending San Diego Unified District schools. They can start out at Torrey Pines Elementary, continue to Muirlands Middle and finish up at La Jolla High; all three schools earn an A from Niche, along with their district. La Jolla High is the first public high school on the west coast to earn a chapter in the Cum Laude Society.
Muirlands Middle School
stands proud as a beacon where local kids can learn.
Watch Friday night football at La Jolla High School which is home of the Vikings.
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Watch the paragliders soar through Torrey Pines
Mount Soledad Memorial Park, marked by a towering cross honoring the nation’s veterans, attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually – one of the most popular attractions in San Diego. The park features native flora, walking trails and panoramic ocean and city views. When residents want to hit the beach, all they have to do is head downhill to enjoy miles of pristine coastline. The famous Torrey Pines Gliderport is 5 miles up the coastline, a spot for paragliding and hang gliding over La Jolla’s bright blue shores. Within La Jolla Heights, Cliffridge Park is primarily used for baseball practice, but offers unobstructed ocean views.
Torrey Pines Gilder Port is a historic place to take flight-- no reservation required.
Torrey Pines Glider Port features a cafe with beer and wine available.
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Prime shopping to the east, west and south
With The Shops at La Jolla Village, Westfield UTC and La Plaza La Jolla each about 3 miles away, La Jolla Heights' residents sit central to the areas prime shopping, restaurants and entertainment. The Shops at La Jolla Village are conveniently anchored by a Whole Foods and a CVS for quick errands, while Westfield UTC offers everything from luxury stores like Chanel and Louis Vuitton to AMC Theatres. The open-air La Plaza La Jolla is ideal for grabbing lunch over ocean views, featuring upscale restaurants like Catania, serving up Italian cuisine, and Elixir Espresso & Wine Bar. For a more low-key experience, La Jolla Village Square features a Ralphs, Trader Joe’s and Marshalls.
High end retailers, such as Rolex, can be found at Westfield's University Town Center Mall.
The Shops at La Jolla Village features a well attended Whole Foods.
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Downtown commuters can hop on the 5
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla sits about 3 miles north of La Jolla Heights, while Interstate 5 sits to the far east. The 5 leads commuters south to Downtown San Diego and the San Diego International Airport in about 12 miles. The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) bus and the Blue Line Trolley serve the area, with the closest bus stop being on La Jolla Village Drive & North Torrey Pines Road.
Visitors can enjoy picnic atop of Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial.
La Jolla Heights is a quiet and family-friendly neighborhood with excellent schools.
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La Jolla Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in La Jolla Heights, La Jolla sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 55 days. The median sale price for homes in La Jolla Heights, La Jolla over the last 12 months is $2,865,000, up 20% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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