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Hillcrest is the buzzing heart of San Diego’s Pride community
Hilcrest is a vibrant center of activity on the north side of San Diego ’s Balboa Park. It’s best known as the hub of San Diego’s LGBTQ+ community, marked by the Hillcrest Pride Flag where Normal Street intersects with University Avenue. The neighborhood also hosts the San Diego Pride Parade and CityFest, the city’s largest art and music festival. The neighborhood’s thoroughfares, like University and Fifth avenues, are lined with restaurants and shops, buzzing with activity all day and night.
The iconic Hillcrest neighborhood sign welcomes residents and visitors on University Avenue.
Colorful cafes are a common sight all throughout Hillcrest.
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Hillcrest hosts the San Diego Pride Parade and CityFest
“I describe Hillcrest in one word: vibrant. It’s absolutely buzzing with energy,” says agent Kim Hawley with Compass Real Estate, who’s been selling in the San Diego metro area for 20 years. “People looking in Hillcrest want all the activity and events right outside their front door.” The neighborhood is home to San Diego’s largest concentration of LGBTQ+ businesses and hosts the San Diego Pride Parade every July. The parade starts at the Hillcrest Pride Flag, then proceeds down University Ave and turns toward its finish in Balboa Park. A few weeks later, Hillcrest becomes the celebration ground for CityFest, held every August. During this day-long party, Fifth Avenue is transformed with vendors, live bands and DJ dance parties.
Local musicians have ample opportunity to showcase their talents in Hillcrest.
The Hillcrest Farmers Market assembles every Sunday morning.
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Restaurants on University Avenue and Fifth Avenue
Along with facilitating some of San Diego’s biggest celebrations, Hillcrest’s stretches of University Ave and Fifth Ave are home to tons of restaurants, including:
insideOUT, serving Mediterranean and steaks on a cozy outdoor patio
Cellar Hand, serving elevated American and cocktails
Urban Mo’s, serving food and drinks from brunch until 2 a.m.
Baja Betty’s, serving Mexican classics and known for their margaritas
Mo's is a fabled bar which serves up drinks and food from brunch until 2:00 AM.
Buffalo Exchange is one of many thrift stores Hillcrest is known for.
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Find condos near activity or mansions in Marston Hills
Hillcrest has multiple enclaves offering different living spaces. “Hillcrest itself has a lot of condos, many of them on the newer side,” Hawley says. “There are also old single-family homes here and there.” Condos in Hillcrest cover a wide price range, from the lower $300,000s to over $1.8 million. These range from small, older units to luxurious 2,000-square-foot spaces in modern buildings. Single-family homes include early 1900s Craftsman bungalows, Spanish Revival cottages and contemporary homes, ranging from the lower $800,000s to $1.6 million. Marston Hills is one of the most desired areas in Hillcrest. Buyers there will find a quiet setting close to Balboa Park. “Marston Hills has some of the grandest mansions in San Diego,” Hawley says. “Huge, historic homes with huge, almost suburban lots. It’s absolutely beautiful.” Expansive Spanish-style haciendas and modernist mansions in Marston Hills can cost between $2 million and $4 million.
Craftsman homes represent some of the higher end residential options available in Hillcrest.
Condominiums make up a small percentage of housing stock in Hillcrest.
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Walk to Balboa Park and the San Diego Zoo
Hillcrest is next to Balboa Park, San Diego’s premier city park. This puts residents closest to the San Diego Zoo, and within a long walk or short drive of the Spanish Village Art Center, a recreation of a Spanish village with art studios, vibrant tile work and opportunities to create some art yourself. The rest of Balboa Park’s 1,200 acres offer trails and recreation spaces for almost any activity.
Hillcrest is located near the magnificent Balboa Park, and is loved by local walkers.
Pet owners revel in Hillcrest's proximity to Balboa Park.
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Quick access to major hospitals and downtown
Hillcrest is home to two major health care facilities: Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and UC San Diego’s expansive Hillcrest Medical Center. Commuters have easy access to Downtown San Diego. Downtown is less than 3 miles south via neighborhood avenues or state Route 163, or by walking to the San Diego MTS Route 120 bus. San Diego International Airport is less than 3 miles away.
The MTS bus service can take residents to Downtown San Diego in minutes.
The commercial district in Hillcrest is very centralized, allowing locals to walk between shops.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hillcrest
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Homicide
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4
Sexual Assault
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4
Assault with Weapon
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4
Robbery
4
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Burglary
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4
Motor Vehicle Theft
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4
Larceny
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Crime Score
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Hillcrest Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hillcrest, San Diego sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Hillcrest, San Diego over the last 12 months is $775,000, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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TOP CORNER UNIT – Larger 2 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom 1077 SQ FT condo with private balcony in Uptown District. This top floor unit features a dual-primary layout that could be perfect for a roommate situation. Spacious living room has attached dining area with newer flooring. Large closets in the bedrooms, in unit laundry, 2 spaces in secure garage. The Uptown District offers so much for its
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Welcome to the Egyptian—where true condominium living is elevated by timeless construction and an exceptional Hillcrest location. This thoughtfully reintroduced residence presents a rare opportunity to own in one of the area’s few solid concrete buildings—offering a level of quiet, privacy, and durability that is increasingly hard to find. Positioned with a tranquil courtyard exposure, the home
Location, location, location - Mission Hills! Walk across the street to grocery shopping and just a few blocks away from the heart of Mission Hills and Hillcrest and their plentiful neighborhood eateries! An open floor plan in this tucked away corner unit, has southern exposure that provides warm, natural light during the winter and softer, indirect light in the summer. The updated kitchen opens
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• Fully gutted and remodeled throughout. • New flooring, vinyl double-pane windows, and modern finishes. • Brand new appliances and wall A/C systems in every unit. • Units wired for ADT alarm systems. • First floor: A1 and A2. • Second floor: B1 and B2. • Outdoor patio furniture included for each unit.
• Fully gutted and remodeled throughout. • New flooring, vinyl double-pane windows, and modern finishes. • Brand new appliances and wall A/C systems in every unit. • Units wired for ADT alarm systems. • First floor: A1 and A2. • Second floor: B1 and B2. • Outdoor patio furniture included for each unit.
• Fully gutted and remodeled throughout. • New flooring, vinyl double-pane windows, and modern finishes. • Brand new appliances and wall A/C systems in every unit. • Units wired for ADT alarm systems. • First floor: A1 and A2. • Second floor: B1 and B2. • Outdoor patio furniture included for each unit.
Fully Furnished , Located in heart of San Diego's most walkable neighborhood smack in the middle of Mission Hills and Hillcrest. This charming little one bedroom craftsman cottage was completely remodeled last year including new kitchen and bathroom. You can Move right in to this fully furnished little gem. Easy Walk to 2 major grocery stores, loads of restaurants and bars, and two major
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Spacious & Comfortable Living in a Prime San Diego Location! Welcome to this inviting 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment located at 3538 Curlew St, San Diego, CA 92103, in a desirable and convenient neighborhood. This home offers a perfect blend of space, comfort, and city living. Features you'll love: Generous living spaces with great natural light Functional kitchen with plenty of storage Two
The Warwick residents can expect the quintessential San Diego lifestyle in the heart of Hillcrest. With awide array of resort-style amenities, our residents can enjoy indoor-outdoor living in our social lounge,relax and unwind under a private cabana on the sun deck after a dip in our resort-style pool, or work upa sweat at our top-of-the-line community fitness center. Each
Welcome to ATLAS — a premier five-story residence in the heart of Hillcrest. Just one block from Balboa Park and surrounded by popular cafés and dining, this beautifully maintained, move-in-ready condo offers the perfect blend of urban convenience and peaceful retreat. Located on the 4th floor, this spacious one-bedroom features an open-concept floor plan with a large kitchen showcasing
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