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Three different views for La Jolla Mesa residents
Bordered by Bird Rock and La Jolla Alta, prospective La Jolla Mesa homebuyers are treated to a choice of views: the Pacific Ocean, the sparkling San Diego Bay, downtown San Diego's vibrant skyline or in some spots, all three. The neighborhood exudes a serene and beachy atmosphere, just minutes from the lively coastline full of beachside playgrounds and surfers. “Some of the best schools in the country are here,” says Whitney Peyser, La Jolla-based Real Estate agent with Compass. “The crowd here is a bit younger because of UC San Diego and Revelle, but that’s a draw for families too because they like the idea of their kids staying close by for college.”
Many homes have views of the downtown San Diego in La Jolla Mesa.
La Jolla Mesa is near by the beautiful scenic ocean bluffs.
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Custom-built homes with character
The neighborhood is comprised of two main winding streets, La Jolla Mesa Drive and Rutgers Road, which branch off into smaller cul-de-sacs. No two homes here are exactly alike, with many custom-built in the 1950s and remodeled between the 1990s and early 2000s. Architectural styles include Mediterranean Revival, Spanish Revival and Midcentury modern estates that are situated on gentle slopes and surrounded by lush landscaping. Ultra-contemporary remodels of 1950s mansions with ample windows offer unobstructed views of the city and Pacific Ocean. Home prices in this neighborhood range from around $2 million to roughly $6 million, with a typical sale time of 34 days on the market.
You can find large custom homes like this stunner in La Jolla Mesa.
The homes in La Jolla Mesa sit high up in the hills and have large plots.
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A’s across the board for local public schools
Part of the San Diego Unified District, which earns an overall A from Niche, students in the neighborhood can start out at the A-rated Bird Rock Elementary. They can continue to the A-minus rated Pacific Beach middle, then finish off at the A-rated La Jolla High, the first public high school west of the Mississippi to earn a chapter in the Cum Laude Society.
The award winning Bird Rock Elementary School in La Jolla Mesa.
Watch Friday night football at La Jolla High School home of the Vikings in La Jolla Mes
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Panoramic views from Kate Sessions Park
About 2 miles down Soledad Road, the 79-acre Kate Sessions Memorial Park is an ideal spot to unwind and take in stunning views of Mission Bay. Named after the architect and “Mother of Balboa Park" Kate Sessions, who famously planted thousands of plants and trees around San Diego in her lifetime, the park features a mile-long loop trail and playground. For a more family-friendly option, head to Kellogg Park, conveniently located right next to La Jolla Shores beach. Popular with surfers, this park features a playground and the only beachfront boat launch in the city.
The views on top of Mount Soledad and Kate Sessions park are unbeatable in La Jolla Mesa.
The view from Kate Sessions Park is a great place in Soledad South to walk your dog.
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Bird Rock Roasters in was founded in near La Jolla Mesa and now has several locations
Sip coffee at Bird Rock
Along Turquoise Street at the southern edge of La Jolla Mesa, residents can stock up on groceries at Gelson's Pacific Beach or Pavilions on Girard Avenue. On Sundays, the Open Aire Farmers Market on the La Jolla Elementary campus offers fresh goods from more than 100 local vendors. For a bite to eat, Pearl Street is lined with eateries like the cozy Italian restaurant Café Milano and Sammy's Woodfired Pizza and Grill.
Quick route to downtown
Commuters can take the major north-south route Interstate 5 to get to downtown San Diego and the airport in 10 miles. The number 30 MTS (San Diego Metropolitan System) bus connects downtown San Diego with La Jolla. The closest hospital is Scripps Memorial, located just off I-5 on Genesee Avenue.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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La Jolla Mesa Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in La Jolla Mesa, La Jolla sell after 37 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in La Jolla Mesa, La Jolla over the last 12 months is $2,400,000, up 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Tim Van DammBerkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties
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