Rolando Park
Mid-century single-family homes and apartments
Homes in Rolando Park are lined along residential roads with defined street parking. Most of these properties were built in the 1950s and have driveways and small grassy lawns with decorative trees and palms. Mid-century ranch-style homes are common, alongside minimal traditional single-story homes. There are also traditional pueblo homes in the neighborhood with flat roofs and adobe exteriors. Prices range from $650,000 to $950,000. “For the city of San Diego, there are a lot more properties in this neighborhood that are below the median price, so it’s fairly affordable,” Ronis says. Many of these houses have brightly colored exteriors and have been renovated on the inside.Most residents in the neighborhood own their properties, though there are plenty of renters, too. In addition to the single-family homes, Rolando Park has a handful of apartment complexes, including Willow Glen Apartments and Village Green Apartments.
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Getting educated at San Diego public and charter schools
Children living in Rolando Park can attend schools in the San Diego Unified School District, which allows choice enrollment through a lottery system. Rolando Park Elementary School earns an A-minus grade from Niche, while Horace Mann Middle School receives a B-minus and provides a STEM-based curriculum. From there, students can attend Crawford High School, which has a B rating. Crawford offers a JROTC program and over 60 student clubs, sports and activities.
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City parks and the Salvation Army’s community center
While Rolando Park lacks green spaces in the neighborhood itself, there are plenty of city parks within walking distance. Vista La Mesa Park has a nature-themed playground and a baseball field that’s used by the Rolando Little League team. Rolando Park has two baseball fields and picnic tables.Chollas Lake Park is a sprawling green space over a mile west, known for its tree stump face sculptures scattered throughout the forested area by the water. Chollas Lake has fishing piers and multiple walking trails that circle its perimeter. There’s also a playground area, a basketball half court, multiple open fields, picnic shelters and an RC car track.
The Salvation Army Kroc Center sits on University Avenue and has six buildings of recreational facilities for the community. The Aquatics Center has both indoor and outdoor pools, and the indoor ice-skating rink provides public skating times and hockey leagues. There’s also a fitness center, multi-use recreational field, rock climbing tower and performing arts studios. The Joan B. Kroc Theatre hosts theatre performances and provides lessons.
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Retail and restaurants along University and Highway 94
Multiple commercial areas are located along University Avenue, including the Rolando Plaza shopping center. In addition to Dollar Tree and O’Reilly Auto Parts, the space has a hair braiding salon, a dance studio and a nail salon. Carnitas Las Michoacanas is a casual Mexican Restaurant.College Avenue’s exit onto Highway 94 is a mecca for shopping and dining. Marketplace at The Grove is less than a mile south of Rolando Park and has a Walmart Supercenter. National retailers in the area include Sam’s Club, Target and Kohls. Farther east is Lemon Grove Plaza, which has an Albertson’s grocery store and a CVS. Fast-food eateries include Jersey Mike’s Subs, Del Taco and In-N-Out Burger. Hinata Sushi is a local, authentic Japanese restaurant along Federal Boulevard, next to the long-standing Yum Yum Donuts.
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Navigating Rolando Park by foot, bus or car
Rolando Park’s sidewalks and bike lanes create a walkable and cyclist-friendly community. Additionally, San Diego’s Metropolitan Transit System has local bus services with stops along University and College avenues. Commuters who drive can access California state Highway 94, known as Martin Luther King Jr. Freeway, south of the neighborhood and use it to travel into downtown San Diego, about 8 miles east. The San Diego International Airport is roughly 12 miles away.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Jonathan Mann
Jonathan Mann
Jonathan P. Mann, Broker
(949) 373-4178
160 Total Sales
1 in Rolando Park
$755,000 Price
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John Ronis
John Ronis
Coldwell Banker Realty
(619) 257-4734
22 Total Sales
1 in Rolando Park
$780,000 Price
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James Darby
James Darby
USAFC Realty
(619) 693-1374
58 Total Sales
1 in Rolando Park
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Pam Wenhe
Pam Wenhe
Wenhe Mortgage and Realty
(858) 223-9915
23 Total Sales
1 in Rolando Park
$770,000 Price
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Ryan Jamieson
Ryan Jamieson
360 Residential
(858) 371-7698
44 Total Sales
1 in Rolando Park
$585,000 Price
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Doug Lister
Doug Lister
United Real Estate San Diego
(858) 298-3403
47 Total Sales
3 in Rolando Park
$765K - $1M Price Range
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Rolando Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Parking Lot
Vista La Mesa Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Rolando Park | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 5 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 5 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Rolando Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Rolando Park, San Diego sell after 78 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Rolando Park, San Diego over the last 12 months is $480,000, up 14% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$599,900
Median Sale Price
$480,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$612,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$460,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
14%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$272
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,101
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1952
Months of Supply
1.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,240
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,542
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
949
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,534
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,717
Median Age
39
Population under 18
24.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$78,930
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$93,533
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.3%
College Graduates
27.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.6%
% Population in Labor Force
75.5%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
11''
Average Winter Low Temperature
42°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
20
/ 100
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
61
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
46
/ 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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