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Mission Valley

Mission Valley

3.9
$756,033 Average Value
$631 Average Price per Sq Ft
52 Homes For Sale

Beyond the luxe shopping scene

To many San Diego residents, Mission Valley is a high-end shopping destination before anything else. Anchored by prominent malls like Fashion Valley, Westfield Mission Valley and Mission Valley Shops, it offers more than just retail therapy. Located in the heart of San Diego, Mission Valley stretches east-west along the San Diego River, home to thousands of luxury condos and upcoming mixed-use developments. Its central location offers quick access (depending on traffic) to major draws like Balboa Park, Mission Beach and the dynamic downtown San Diego. The neighborhood is also home to the new local landmark, Snapdragon Stadium, bringing in sports fans and festivals from all over the county.

A look at the Fashion Valley mall which offers many shops and a movie theater in Mission Valley.
A look at the Fashion Valley mall which offers many shops and a movie theater in Mission Valley.
A look at the San Diego River which runs through the heart of Mission Valley.
A look at the San Diego River which runs through the heart of Mission Valley.
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More mixed-use developments incoming

Condos, townhouses and apartments make up a majority of the housing market in Mission Valley. Modest one-bedroom condos go for between $330,000 to $500,000, while resort-style, three-bedroom condos with panoramic views of the city and mountains can go for over $1.5 million in the Bluffs. Recently remodeled units are available in Presidio Place on Friars Road and Mission Greens, located east near Fashion Valley Mall. According to Dusty Brazil, longtime resident and Realtor with Compass, "Mission Valley is a small-scale version of downtown San Diego with a lower price point. It's an old-meets-new place near historic areas like Tierrasanta and Mission Hills, but with brand new, big infrastructure developments like Civita. It's high-density living with a real sense of community." The 230-acre Civita development is set at the crossroads of the 163, 8 and 5 freeways, one of the largest master planned developments in San Diego with more than 2,700 housing units (townhouses, condos and a few single-family homes) surrounding a 14-acre park. The mixed-use Riverwalk development is underway, with plans to have 4,300 housing units by 2025. Mission Valley homebuyers are required to have FEMA Flood Insurance, as the region is one of San Diego’s Special Flood Hazard Areas.

A look at modern homes in the community of Civita in Mission Valley.
A look at modern homes in the community of Civita in Mission Valley.
A look at Mission Greens which is located near Riverwalk Golf Club in Mission Valley.
A look at Mission Greens which is located near Riverwalk Golf Club in Mission Valley.
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Specialized learning at Kearny

Students in the area can attend schools within the San Diego Unified District, which earns an overall A from Niche. They might start out at the B-minus rated Carson Elementary, then advance to the A-minus rated Correia Middle. For high school, the A-rated Kearny EID offers specialized programs for manufacturing, product design and engineering.

An entrance view to Carson Elementary School near Mission Valley.
An entrance view to Carson Elementary School near Mission Valley.
A front entrance look at Correia Middle School in in Point Loma Heights.
A front entrance look at Correia Middle School in in Point Loma Heights.
Kearny School of Engineering, Innovation, and Design offers students a hands on learning.
Kearny School of Engineering, Innovation, and Design offers students a hands on learning.
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Sprawling historic parks

Far from the average park, the historic 1,200-acre Balboa Park features 19th-century architecture, gardens and 16 museums. Residents can spend the day touring the grounds or visiting the attached San Diego Zoo. At the western edge of Mission Valley, the 40-acre Presidio Park offers panoramic views from its Inspiration Point overlook; the park's Padre Cross was created in the early 1900s using tiles from the ruins of the El Presidio Real de Sand Diego fort. Smaller neighborhood parks like Cottonwood Grove offer trails and fields where neighborhood Little Leaguers compete. One of Mission Valley’s gems is the 18-hole Riverwalk Golf Club, a resort-style course where residents can tee up year-round or enjoy dinner at the luxury clubhouse.

A splash zone offers fun for everyone at Civita Park in Mission Valley.
A splash zone offers fun for everyone at Civita Park in Mission Valley.
Presidio Park offers scenic hiking amongst the historic buildings of Old Town San Diego.
Presidio Park offers scenic hiking amongst the historic buildings of Old Town San Diego.
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A premier shopping destination

The open-air Fashion Valley Mall features nearly 200 stores, from luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci to popular eateries like California Pizza Kitchen (CPK for short) and The Cheesecake Factory. While there aren’t many nightlife options around, residents can head to the AMC 20 at the Westfield Mission Valley for a night out or a weekend matinee. Friars Mission Center is anchored by a Ralphs for groceries, while a Food4Less sits less than a mile away just off of Mission Center Road. On the San Diego State University Mission Valley campus, the recently built Snapdragon Stadium seats up to 35,000, and it’s usually at capacity during the San Diego State Aztecs home games.

Mission Valley boasts big brand names such as Gucci, Forever 21, and more.
Mission Valley boasts big brand names such as Gucci, Forever 21, and more.
The Mission Valley Mall is a popular outdoor mall with some outlet options.
The Mission Valley Mall is a popular outdoor mall with some outlet options.
Residents can benefit from savings at Food 4 Less in Mission Valley.
Residents can benefit from savings at Food 4 Less in Mission Valley.
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The Green Line takes residents where they need to go

Mission Valley serves as a path for San Diego’s major east-west route Interstate 8, intersected by the major north-south route Interstate 5. Residents can reach downtown on the 5 or the airport on the 8 in 11 miles. The Sharp Memorial Hospital sits 2 miles north just off of the 163. Residents can get around on the Green Line Trolley, making stops at the Fashion Valley Transit Center, Hazard Center, the SDCCU Stadium and more.

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

San Diego International

10 min drive

Subway

Mission Valley Center

Subway

Rio Vista

Subway

Fenton Parkway

Subway

Qualcomm Stadium

Subway

Hazard Center

Subway

Fashion Valley Transit Center

Bus

Camino Del Rio S & 2828

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Camino Del Rio S & Mission City Pkwy

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Mission City Pkwy & Camino Del Rio N

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Fashion Valley Rd & Hotel Circle N

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Camino De La Reina & Michaels

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Hotel Circle S & 1333

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Murray Canyon Rd & Mission Heights Rd

Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 23 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
8/29/2016 Niche Review
Centrally located to all freeways, malls, businesses, restaurants, downtown and balboa park. I've grown up in that area since I was 7 years old and went to elementary and middle school around there. Now that I am 23 years old I moved out and chose to live in the same area just down the street from my parents home.
5.0 Current Resident
9/18/2017 Niche Review
Family friendly, lots of things to do, MTS Hub, Stadium and events happen here quite a bit. Unfortunately the homeless problem is just that, a problem.
5.0 Current Resident
10/12/2018 Niche Review
I love Mission Valley because it's in the middle and you have easy access to all the freeways and highways.
4.0 Niche User
8/29/2016 Niche Review
love Mission Valley, great place for young couples, and families, as well as to retire.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Mission Valley US
Homicide 3 4
Sexual Assault 4 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 6 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 6 4
Larceny 6 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Mission Valley Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$723,500
Median Sale Price
$692,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$1,105,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$1,170,276
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$634,000
Median Studio Sale Price
$320,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
202
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
0%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$631

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
4,324
Number of Homes for Sale
52
Median Year Built
1989
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,778
Below the national average
1,928
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,725
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,143
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
763
Average Studio Size Sq Ft
484
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
8,276

Open Houses

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    2753 Bellezza Dr, San Diego, CA 92108

    $930,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2.5 Baths
    • 1,495 Sq Ft
    • 2753 Bellezza Dr
    • New 5 days ago

    The search is over! Welcome to this beautifully upgraded 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath townhome located inside the highly sought-after gated Bellezza community in Mission Valley. Perfectly situated in one of San Diego’s most convenient and vibrant neighborhoods, this residence offers the ideal blend of comfort, style, and walkable urban living. Step inside to discover high-end laminate wood flooring,

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Distribution of Home Values

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Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
23,445
Median Age
37
Population Density
10 ppl/acre
Population under 18
16.7%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
11.2%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$99,817
Above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$121,433

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
98.5%
College Graduates
59.5%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
21.4%
% Population in Labor Force
76.2%
Above the national average
64.9%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
10''
Average Winter Low Temperature
46°F
Average Summer High Temperature
81°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Very Bikeable

Bike Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Some Transit

Transit Score®

49 / 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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