Point Loma Heights
Homes on the hills with ocean views
Single-family homes are set in the neighborhood's south, on hilly streets lined with palms and evergreen trees. Most houses here are from the early 20th-century, either Craftsman, American Colonial Revival or Spanish-style, but there are also midcentury and newer custom-built versions of these styles; residences set uphill usually offer sweeping ocean views. Single-family homes here typically go for between $1.5 to $3 million. “The homes here don’t have a super high turnover rate because people tend to stay here,” says Danny Gibbel, Realtor with Swell Property. “People find their forever homes here.” The northern half of the neighborhood is full of apartment buildings, but there are also townhouses and condos built between the 1990s and early 2000s, which range from $600,000 and $1 million.
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Point Loma High’s renowned college prep programs
Public schools in Point Loma Heights are zoned within the San Diego Unified district, which earns an overall A from Niche. Students might start out at the A-rated Ocean Beach Elementary, then advance to the A-minus rated Correia Middle. Point Loma High also earns an A-minus, offering students in all grades a College, Career Technical Education (CCTE) program that includes courses like Sports Medicine, Cinematic Arts and Principles of Engineering.
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Shopping at a historic repurposed naval training center
About a mile from the neighborhood, three lively blocks of Newport Avenue are lined with locally owned businesses like Cow Records and 1 Oak Jewelry, as well as fresh seafood restaurant Blue Water. Liberty Station shopping center is 4 miles away, set in a Spanish Colonial Revival-style building from 1923 that once served as San Diego’s naval training center. Today, Liberty Station houses boutiques, restaurants, art galleries and a popular public market. Here, residents can stock up on groceries at Vons or Trader Joe’s or dine at the market’s Cane Patch Kitchen, which serves up Creole classics like seafood gumbo. Cesarina on Voltaire Street is a local favorite for their modern takes on Italian classics and vegan options, but the ambiance is what truly sets it apart - a rustic yet stylish dining room with midcentury accents and a lush patio.
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City beach for dogs, surfers and sun-bathers
The 68-acre Sunset Cliffs Natural Park is about 2 miles from Point Loma Heights, and features sea caves and coastal bluffs; thrill-seeking locals might head here for cliff-diving, but most residents go to watch the sun as it sets over the Pacific. OB City Beach, located 2 miles north, features surfable waves, beach volleyball nets and a special off-leash area for dogs, known as Dog Beach. The 15-acre Bill Cleator Community Park, located behind Correia Middle School, offers open fields for softball and baseball games.
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A quick route to downtown San Diego
Interstate 8 forms the neighborhood's northern border and travels about 7 miles to downtown San Diego and Scripps Mercy Hospital. San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) buses stop locally on the corner of Voltaire Street and Catalina Boulevard and travel the greater San Diego area. Major thoroughfare Nimitz Boulevard starts just east of the neighborhood and travels about 3 miles to San Diego International Airport.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Bill Hays
Bill Hays
Select California Homes
(760) 512-8327
35 Total Sales
1 in Point Loma Heights
$1,350,000 Price
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Andres Santana Blasco
Andres Santana Blasco
ShoppingSDHouses
(619) 359-2272
68 Total Sales
1 in Point Loma Heights
$530,000 Price
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Philip Gant Morgner
Philip Gant Morgner
Philip Gant Morgner, Broker
(619) 810-5564
22 Total Sales
1 in Point Loma Heights
$660,000 Price
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Karlee Vandyke
Karlee Vandyke
eXp Realty of California, Inc.
(858) 293-4318
78 Total Sales
1 in Point Loma Heights
$750,000 Price
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Gregory Jewett
Gregory Jewett
Lightning Real Estate
(818) 418-8546
40 Total Sales
1 in Point Loma Heights
$1,350,000 Price
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Neal Berry
Neal Berry
Legacy Real Estate & Assoc.
(925) 709-5019
19 Total Sales
1 in Point Loma Heights
$630,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 7th to 8th
- Public
- 5th to 6th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Plumosa Park
- Dog Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Cleator Community Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Dusty Rhodes Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Collier Neighborhood Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
Ocean Beach Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Ebers Street Park and Playground
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Point Loma Heights | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 5 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Point Loma Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Point Loma Heights, Ocean Beach sell after 71 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Point Loma Heights, Ocean Beach over the last 12 months is $291,500, down 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$308,000
Median Sale Price
$291,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$235,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$630,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,850,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
160
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-32%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$192
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
5,100
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1965
Months of Supply
0.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,699
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,667
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,075
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
680
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
418
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$3,115 - $5,061 per month
- Dylan Point Loma
- 1-3 Beds
- 1-3 Baths
- 828+ Sq Ft
- 2930 Barnard St
- San Diego, CA
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$2,387 - $3,387 per month
- The Summit at Point Loma
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 670+ Sq Ft
- 3950-3950 Leland St
- San Diego, CA
Condo Buildings
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
20,032
Median Age
39
Population Density
17 ppl/acre
Population under 18
20.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$106,476
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$127,036
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.5%
College Graduates
55.9%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.5%
% Population in Labor Force
75.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
76°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
55
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
70
/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
24
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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