$733,266Average Value$758Average Price per Sq Ft2Homes For Sale
Compact neighborhood with bungalows and an epic skatepark
Hey there, cute bungalow. Are you looking at me or am I looking at you? A wedge of a place between the 15 and 805 freeways, Cherokee Point and its bungalows exude a sense of fun despite all the interstate busy-ness. The neighborhood is a mostly residential community where renovated bungalows and cottages mix with flippable investment properties on streets lined with sidewalks. “If I were to pick one word to describe Cherokee Point, it would be opportunity,” says Realtor Dan Coppin with Doulas Elliman. “It’s an opportunity to grow with a neighborhood where cute bungalows are being nicely renovated.”
Cherokee Point Neighborhood
Park De Le Cruz of person doing a kickflip.
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Bungalow and cottages line streets with little traffic
Cute? Charming? Adorable? All seem to work for the 1920s bungalows prevalent across Cherokee Point. Some have manicured front lawns and sturdy columns. Others come with bright stucco finishes and small porches. Simple 1940s cottages are sprinkled into the mix, as are Hacienda-style homes. Larger and newer houses, built in the last ten years, include Mediterranean-style properties with red tile roofs and wrought-iron arches. “Cherokee Point offers small quiet pockets of homes at the ends of streets without thoroughfare; so you almost get a cul-de-sac feel,” says Coppin. Homes on the neighborhood's palm-dotted streets range from $475,000 for a one-bedroom fixer-upper to a $950,000 four-bedroom home. The neighborhood also has small, multi-unit investment properties.
You can find restored Craftsman style home throughout Cherokee Point.
Some houses have large lots with beautiful yard in Cherokee Point.
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Community gardens and an acclaimed skatepark at Park de la Cruz
An overgrown lot has blossomed into a new community garden – accessible to gardeners with disabilities and older adults – at Park de la Cruz. With a gym and a fitness center, the 33,000-square-foot community center here is another gathering spot. Outside, lighted fields and courts welcome league and amateur athletes. The highly regarded skate park has sports lighting and an observation area in addition to all its banks, ramps and rails. Elsewhere in the park, dog walkers stroll under the shade and parents meet for playground playdates. San Diego’s famous Balboa Park – home to the San Diego Zoo, 16 museums and acres of green space – is a five-minute drive away.
Park De Le Cruz skating ramp in a park at Cherokee Point.
Entrance to Park De La Cruz with amenities of the park nearby.
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Cherokee Park is in the high-scoring San Diego Unified School District
Built in 2005, Cherokee Point Elementary is a neighborhood highlight. “Cherokee Point Elementary is loving,” says Principal Quyen Corral. ”We really welcome children from all backgrounds and support their social and emotional needs, so they can learn well.” From here, students move to Wilson Middle School. Niche.com grades both schools a B-. NFL quarterback Ben Chase and golf hall-of-famer Mickey Wright graduated from Herbert Hoover High School. The high school earned a B+ from Niche.com.
Herbert Hoover High School three story building to house a lot of students.
Wilson Middle School aerial view of entire school campus.
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Community monitoring by a volunteer council
Cherokee Point's close-knit feel is supported by the volunteer City Heights Town Council, a non-profit organization of locals who advocate for safe, attractive environments throughout 16 City Heights neighborhoods. Residents have been vigilant about reporting garbage and small fires, likely left by vagrants, in the gulch under I-805, which borders the neighborhood.
Easy access to much of San Diego via two freeways
The neighborhood is bordered by the 805 and 15 freeways. With these connectors, most residents can travel conveniently throughout the city by car. University Avenue, which runs east-west, doubles as the neighborhood’s northern border. Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) Bus 7 travels along University Ave and stops at the transit center at the 15 freeway.
Its easy to hop on the 805 Freeway in Cherokee Point.
The 15 Freeway is close by in Cherokee Point.
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Indie shops and eateries keep University Avenue busy
echnicolor signs brighten eclectic University Avenue, home of the edgy Hatesociety Almost a Skate Shop – a reliable place to gear up before hitting the rails, pipes, ramps and amoeba-shaped pools at Park de la Cruz Skatepark. The walk-up window at nearby Fruteria Disfutalas is the place to indulge in milkshakes, raspados, chamangos and ice cream. Glazed donuts stuffed with fresh strawberries and cream are a good bet at San Diego’s Finest Donuts. Friends can sip custom tea and kava in the quirky Sunset Kava Lounge while catching a live performance. Pancho Villa Farmer’s Market sells groceries as well as homemade tortillas and freshly prepared Mexican meals. Von’s supermarket and Moe Coffee are next door in North Park.
When locals want to catch up on reading they can head to Verbatim Books near Cherokee Point.
Pigment is a popular spot for plants and gifts near Cherokee Point.
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Parks in this Area
Park De La Cruz
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Skateboard
Montclair Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Playground
City Heights Square Mini Park
Picnic Area
Teralta Park
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Virgie Hazel McCain and William Henry Carter Mini Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Multi-Purpose Field
Central Avenue Mini Park
Picnic Area
Skateboard
Playground
Transit
Airport
San Diego International
14 min drive
Bus
University Av & 33rd St
Bus
University Av & Cherokee Av
Bus
Wightman St & 40th St
Bus
University Av & 38th St
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Cherokee Point
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
5
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
6
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Cherokee Point Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Cherokee Point, San Diego sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Cherokee Point, San Diego over the last 12 months is $575,000, down 13% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Welcome to 3448-50 Cherokee Ave – a versatile duplex in the heart of one of San Diego’s most sought-after neighborhoods. This property features two detached units with strong rental potential, ideal for investors or owner-occupants seeking supplemental income. Unit 3448 has a spacious layout with original charm and great bones. The bright living room features large bay windows and wood-style
Welcome to 3622 Landis Street in the vibrant neighborhood of North Park, San Diego! This charming Craftsman-style home offers 3 bedrooms and an additional versatile room perfect for an office or guest space, along with 2 full bathrooms. Nestled on a private corner lot, this home truly has it all! The house comes with several upgrades, including a redone foundation, mini split HVAC system, sleek
Here’s your chance to own a rare, income-producing triplex in a designated Opportunity Zone—offering potential tax benefits in one of San Diego’s most desirable and fast-evolving neighborhoods near the North Park/South Park border. Surrounded by walkable amenities and located in an area seeing significant growth and revitalization, this property is ideal for investors, house hackers, or those
Come and get it! A perfect move in ready 1 bedroom home in North Park on ground level waits for you to buy it at a great price. Located on a quiet street in a Mediterranean style building w convenient off-street designated parking, this unit is centrally located near Balboa park, shopping, freeways & all neighborhood amenities. A common area BBQ patio park right outside the door is a nice place
Urban Living Redefined – Renovated Apartments at Asana at North ParkWelcome to Asana at North Park, where modern design meets walkable city living in one of San Diego’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Our renovated one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartment homes offer a perfect mix of style, function, and location — just steps from everything that makes North Park unique.Each residence
Spacious 2 BR, 1.5 BTH unit in fourplex (two units up/ two units down). Enter this unit on Swift Street side. 2 uncovered parking spaces on the lower level/ accessible from the alley side. Has Laundry Hookups. Great location near the desirable North Park community. Great restaurants and shops within walking distance.
Available September 1st, 2025Cherokee Point Craftsman in the Heart of San DiegoCozy 1920’s bungalow in Cherokee Point with tons of original 1920's charm. Walkable to the heart of North Park. Unfurnished 2 Bed, 1 bathroom with a den/office space that could also be a walk-in closet. Large back yard and garden space to use. Original hardwood-floors, doors, windows and many fixtures.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
4,674
Median Age
35
Population Density
21 ppl/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
9.8%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,105
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$88,078
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
28.4%
Advanced Degrees
12.3%
% Population in Labor Force
75.5%
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
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
35/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
59/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
45/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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