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La Playa

La Playa

$2,269,863 Average Value
$1,193 Average Price per Sq Ft
11 Homes For Sale

La Playa is a sailor’s haven on San Diego Bay

La Playa is an established community on the bay side of Point Loma. This hillside enclave offers large homes with impressive views over San Diego Bay and downtown, making it a sought-after location. La Playa is known for being more upscale compared to beachy communities on the ocean side of Point Loma, like Sunset Cliffs. Instead of surfing, residents spend their days sailing on the bay and playing tennis at premier local yacht clubs.

A boat sails past the condos and homes in the hills of La Playa.
A boat sails past the condos and homes in the hills of La Playa.
La Playa offers a view of downtown and San Diego Bay.
La Playa offers a view of downtown and San Diego Bay.
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Why residents cherish their La Playa properties

Oceanfront prices are generally the highest in any location, but La Playa is an exception. “La Playa actually has higher prices than Sunset Cliffs for the most part because the homes are grander and the lots are larger,” says agent Martina McKinney with Compass Real Estate, a lifelong Point Loma resident. The terraced streets offer spacious lots, sometimes over a third of an acre; enough room for large homes with sprawling patios overlooking the bay. The lifestyle also drives the price tags of these impressive residences. “It’s a legacy community,” McKinney explains. “A lot of these homes have been passed down through the generations.” Properties of this size can’t be found anywhere else in Point Loma, so owners rarely let them go. It also helps that they might have a coveted slip at the San Diego Yacht Club and private beach access, depending on their location.

In La Playa, every well-kept home is unique and offers views.
In La Playa, every well-kept home is unique and offers views.
Large custom homes in La Playa embrace views of the San Diego Bay.
Large custom homes in La Playa embrace views of the San Diego Bay.
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Some of the largest homes and lots in Point Loma

From the lower to middle portion of the price range, buyers can get La Playa’s bayside setting without as much living space look after. These range from studio units in the Yacht Club Condos to single-family homes on narrow lots and large waterfront penthouses, priced from the high $300,000s to over $2 million. Mediterranean Revival, Craftsman, ranch-style and modern architecture are common among the large single-family homes. From three-bedroom ranch-style homes to Mediterranean-style mansions with private beach access, prices range from over $2.5 million to above $10 million.

Custom homes back up to the water at Lindsie Beach in La Playa.
Custom homes back up to the water at Lindsie Beach in La Playa.
Condo's overlook the marina in La Playa near Shelter Island.
Condo's overlook the marina in La Playa near Shelter Island.
Large custom homes in La Playa embrace views of the San Diego Bay.
Large custom homes in La Playa embrace views of the San Diego Bay.
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Private beach Access and prestigious yacht clubs

La Playa has select recreational amenities. “People on the waterfront have something no one else on Point Loma does, a private beach,” McKinney points out. “It’s called Kellogg Beach.” The neighborhood also has racquet courts, but the thing here is sailing. La Playa Cove harbors multiple marinas and yacht clubs that are walkable from most homes, including the prestigious San Diego Yacht Club, where sailors can embark on voyages around the bay and the Pacific. The outward side of the cove is called Shelter Island, a popular place for visitors, offering beachfront and a fishing pier.

Kellogg Beach is La Playa's main beach with view of the marina.
Kellogg Beach is La Playa's main beach with view of the marina.
Sail boats from the San Diego Yacht Club take sail on a windy afternoon in La Playa.
Sail boats from the San Diego Yacht Club take sail on a windy afternoon in La Playa.
Located in the heart of La Playa is the San Diego Yacht Club.
Located in the heart of La Playa is the San Diego Yacht Club.
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Restaurants and boutiques on Rosecrans

Just north of La Playa’s residential core, Rosecrans Street and its adjacent blocks offer a selection of restaurants and shops, such as:

  • Jennings House Eatery, a cozy breakfast spot open since 1886
  • Ketch Grill and Taps, offering waterfront dining
  • Rare Bloom Boutique
  • en concordia, another stylish boutique

Bali Hai offers great Polynesian food with San Diego bay view in La Playa.
Bali Hai offers great Polynesian food with San Diego bay view in La Playa.
Ketch is a favorite restaurant with a vast menu from brunch to dinner.
Ketch is a favorite restaurant with a vast menu from brunch to dinner.
Rare Bloom is a boutique shop located in La Playa.
Rare Bloom is a boutique shop located in La Playa.
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Traffic from Naval Base Point Loma

La Playa gets a fair amount of car traffic along Rosecrans Street because it’s one of the main throughfares leading into Naval Base Point Loma. An entrance for the base borders the south end of the community. However, Rosecrans Street does provide a quick drive to San Diego International Airport, only about 3 miles up the road. Harbor Drive, which goes past the airport, leads across the bay to downtown, just over 6 miles from La Playa. San Diego MTS Buses offer public transit to these destinations and throughout the area.

La Playa offers MTS transportation with few bus stops along Rosecrans St. and Shelter Island.
La Playa offers MTS transportation with few bus stops along Rosecrans St. and Shelter Island.
Many La Playa residents see Navy ships passing in San Diego Bay.
Many La Playa residents see Navy ships passing in San Diego Bay.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

San Diego International

11 min drive

Bus

Anchorage Ln & Shelter Island Dr

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Rosecrans St & Owen St

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Rosecrans St & Talbot St

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Rosecrans St & Mccall St

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Rosecrans St & Armada Pl

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Rosecrans St & Kona Wy

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Rosecrans St & Lawrence St

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime La Playa US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 3 4
Robbery 3 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

La Playa Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$1,899,000
Median Sale Price
$2,065,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$3,100,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$1,175,000
Median Studio Sale Price
$404,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
35%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$1,193

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,038
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1968
Months of Supply
4.30
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
2,868
Significantly above the national average
1,930
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,055
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,372
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
942
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
319
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,430
Median Age
57
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
13.1%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
38.4%
Above the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$111,904
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$134,571

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
99.2%
College Graduates
70.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
35.8%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
56%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
9''
Average Winter Low Temperature
51°F
Average Summer High Temperature
78°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

19 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

69 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

28 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

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Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
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La Playa
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