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Connecting California to Mexico
Otay Mesa is set at the crossroads between San Diego and Tijuana, bordered by the Otay River Valley and the city of Chula Vista to the north. As the largest industrial area in the county, it's a hub for manufacturing and transportation jobs such as Tacoma truck production and other corporations that move goods between Mexico and the U.S. “It’s always been more workable than livable,” says Derek Barksdale, Otay Ranch-based Broker with Military Mutual. “But the hope is that the new developments change the overall appeal and make people want to stay, not just work.” The up-and-coming Candlelight project aims to develop 450 townhomes in Otay Mesa to meet the demand for middle-income housing options.
Cross Border Express is one of the major draws of living in Otay Mesa.
Otay Mesa neighborhoods typically enjoy interesting topography with views of the ocean.
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New townhouses in progress
Just off Otay Mesa Road and Caliente Avenue in the western side of the neighborhood are several distinct communities with newer-than-average homes. Remington Hills offers Mediterranean-inspired homes built in the 2000s, while Vista Del Sur is a subdivision of chic townhouses that feature Craftsman-, Tuscan- and Mission-style architecture. Greenfield Village luxury apartments are another example of newer developments in Otay Mesa, while the master planned community of Willow on Cactus Road nearby the Otay Mitigation Site is currently building attached townhouses. On average, homes here go for between $550,000 and $800,000.
Otay Mesa homes were typically built in the early 2000's.
Larger multifamily homes have been gaining popularity in Otay Mesa.
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New playground for Smythe students
Students in Otay Mesa progress through the San Ysidro Elementary School District, which receives an overall grade of C from Niche, and then move on to the Sweetwater Union High District, earning an overall A-minus. Within these districts, Smythe Elementary and San Ysidro Middle School both receive C’s, with Smythe Elementary boasting a newly renovated playground as of Spring 2024. San Ysidro High School earns a B-plus, offering an English Language Development curriculum that aligns with both ELD and ELA Common Core State Standards. The Southwestern College Higher Education Center at Otay Mesa offers associate degrees and certificates in programs such as nursing, law enforcement and fire science.
San Ysidro Middle School, where young minds discover their full potential.
San Ysidro High School strives to cultivate a culture that embraces diversity.
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Olympians train in the Chula Vista Training Center
The Otay Open Space Preserve and Lower Otay Reservoir are located just northeast of Otay Mesa. The preserve features miles of hiking trails with views of the surrounding hills and the 155-acre Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center (where U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes train), open to the public for recreational use. Kids will enjoy Palm Ridge Park, 6 miles away, for its playground, basketball courts and fields for soccer and baseball.
The BMX training facility at Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center is regionally acclaimed.
Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center is a world renowned athletic training center.
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Las Americas Premium Outlets offers deals on designer items
Residents typically head west to San Ysidro or north to Otay Ranch for entertainment and shopping. Local grocery options include La Bodeguita and La Bodega Market, while Las Americas Premium Outlets in San Ysidro offers discount shopping at stores like Tommy Hilfiger and Adidas. Travel north on the South Bay Expressway to Chula Vista's Otay Ranch Town Center, which offers Baron's Market for more grocery options, as well as a 12-screen AMC Theater. Broncos Mexican Food is a solid option for a quick, casual meal while Restaurant Vallarta in the Roll Drive Center has a happy hour menu and sizzling fajitas that make it ideal for a sit-down dinner with friends and family.
Plaza Las Americas features major brands right on the US/Mexican border.
Food truck alley is a popular place for Otay Mesa residents to enjoy an array of food trucks.
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Spanish and English church services
Perched on a hillside overlooking Tijuana, Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in San Ysidro offers Mass services in both Spanish and English, catering to the linguistic needs of its congregation. The Church has offered pre-kindergarten through eighth grade education led by lay teachers since 1933.
Montgomery-Waller Community Park's community center features indoor basketball and gym.
Otay Mesa-Nestor Branch Library offers a scenic place to study, ready or relax.
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Closer to TIJ than SAN
Residents can take the I-5 north for a 20-mile commute into Downtown San Diego, while the South Bay Expressway connects Otay Mesa with eastern Chula Vista. In case of medical emergencies, Scripps Mercy Chula Vista, the closest hospital, can be reached by taking the I-805 North. As one of the ports of entry from San Diego to Tijuana, the Cross Border Xpress pedestrian border crossing station provides direct access to the Tijuana International Airport, 7 miles away. Although Otay Mesa is technically a part of San Diego, it’s closer to the Tijuana International Airport than the San Diego International Airport, which is 22 miles away. The Otay Mesa Port of Entry is accessed by California State Route 905. Residents are familiar with the sounds of aircrafts taking to the skies from the nearby Brown Field Municipal Airport, serving charter, private and air ambulance flights. This small but bustling airport is centrally located in the community.
Otay Mesa features large swaths of undeveloped land full of hiking trails.
Otay Mesa is a residential neighborhood south of San Diego, California.
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On average, homes in Otay Mesa, San Diego sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Otay Mesa, San Diego over the last 12 months is $679,500, consistent with the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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